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.
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See below for all the best towns & attractions in West Yorkshire, or see a selection of our West Yorkshire photographs on our
picture tour of West Yorkshire..
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Recommended towns & villages in West Yorkshire
 | Almondbury is one of the oldest and prettiest of the villages dominating the edge of the Pennine moors... Information | Pictures (6) | Hotels |
 | Featherstone is a large town lying between Wakefield and Pontefract in West Yorkshire. For the past couple of centuries the town was known chiefly for its coal mines... Information | Pictures (2) | Hotels |
 | Halifax is an industrial city close to the famous Pennines and the route of the Pennine Way in what is known as Yorkshire's "Bronte" country... Information | Pictures (60) | Hotels |
 | Harden lies in the famous countryside area between Cullingworth and Bingley surrounded by rivers and meadows. It is a favoured commuter base for those working in nearby Bradford... Information | Pictures (4) | Hotels |
 | Huddersfield is a lively and interesting town that offers a rich cultural experience... Information | Pictures (91) | Hotels |
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Recommended attractions in West Yorkshire
 | The approach to Cliffe Castle Museum, gives the visitor little hint of the amazing treat in store, for awaiting is a magnificent..... Information | Pictures (2) | Hotels |
 | Home of the wicked Prioress who bled the unsuspecting Robin Hood to death. All that remains today is the Priory Gatehouse and..... Information | Pictures (2) | Hotels |
 | This attractive country park offers a rich and varied country landscape, it is dominated by a large lake ringed by numerous trees..... Information | Pictures (8) | Hotels |
 | This is a stunning house set in magical grounds. It began life hundreds of years ago but the oldest part of the house we see..... Information | Pictures (1) | Hotels |
 | This was formerly the parish church of All Saints, it only became a cathedral at the end of the 19th century. With its..... Information | Pictures (2) | Hotels |
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