Pictures of West Yorkshire
About West Yorkshire
The picturesque County of Yorkshire is among the largest in England and is divided into four parts - North, South, East and West Yorkshire. The city of York, famed for its historic Roman Walls and its charming medieval streets is home to the famous 'York Minster Cathedral', a fine example of medieval architecture dating back to the Roman Era which boasts one of the finest collections of stained glass in existence. The Yorkshire Dales is an area of outstanding beauty, with a large part being designated as one of England and Wales' protected national parks. Local attractions include 'Bolton Castle', a magnificent medieval fortress built in 1399 by Richard le Scrope. 'North Yorkshire Moors Railway', a preserved steam railway running 18 miles through the picturesque North Yorkshire Moors.
See below for all the best towns & attractions West Yorkshire has to offer, or see a selection of our West Yorkshire photographs on our
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Recommended towns in West Yorkshire
| Almondbury |
| Almondbury is one of the oldest and prettiest of the villages dominating the edge of the Pennine moors. Many of these old... |
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| Castleford |
| This is a large Northern town with roots stretching back to the Romans and beyond, as proven by the recent finding of a Bronze... |
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| Deanhouse |
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| Harden |
| Harden lies in the famous countryside area between Cullingworth and Bingley surrounded by rivers and meadows. It is a favoured... |
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| Haworth |
| Haworth is famous the world over for its connections with the Bronte sisters, the famous novelists. They lived at Haworth... |
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| Holmfirth |
| This is a place that will forever be associated with the gentle, romantic comedy "Last of the Summer Wine" which has graced our... |
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| Huddersfield |
| This town has connections to the wool trade that stretch back over several centuries. Wool was spun and woven as a cottage... |
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| Keighley |
| This is an industrial town in West Yorkshire. It lies in a fold between the fine countryside of Airdale and Keighley Moors. The... |
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| Mirfield |
| Mirfield is a residential town situated between Huddersfield and Dewsbury. It has a long history, and associations with Robin... |
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| Sowerby Bridge |
| Sowerby Bridge is a small picturesque town lying 3 miles west of Halifax. It is surrounded by the dramatic scenery of the South... |
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