Pictures of West Yorkshire

The Calf viewed from The Cow, Ilkley Moor, 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. (add/update description)

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

	Haworth Haworth is famous the world over for its connections with the Bronte sisters, the famous novelists... Information \| Pictures (103) \| Hotels
	Holmfirth This is a place that will forever be associated with the gentle, romantic comedy "Last of the Summer Wine" which has graced our TV screens for more than a quarter of a century... Information \| Pictures (20) \| Hotels
	Ilkley .. Information \| Pictures (14) \| Hotels
	Otley Otley is a beautiful old town with attractive buildings in medieval courts and alleyways and a lovely parish church that dates back to Norman times... Information \| Pictures (37) \| Hotels
	Sowerby Bridge Surrounded by the dramatic scenery of the South Pennines, with the town's gentle scenery being enhanced by the River Calder and the River Ryburn on which the town stands... Information \| Pictures (2) \| Hotels

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Recommended attractions in West Yorkshire

	Kirkstall Abbey Kirkstall Abbey is one of Yorkshire's finest ruined Cistercian abbey's. It was founded in the 12th-century from which much of..... Information \| Pictures (17) \| Hotels
	Newmillerdam Country Park 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
	Royal Armouries Museum, Leeds The Royal Armouries Museum occupies a dazzling modern building set beside the river. At nightfall it becomes one of the town's..... Information \| Pictures (10) \| Hotels
	Sandal Castle The crumbling, naked ruins of Sandal Castle are now owned by Wakefield council, and what an inspired choice of centre-piece they..... Information \| Pictures (4) \| Hotels
	Yorkshire Sculpture Park This is an exciting, fascinating tourist attraction that is both fun and thought provoking for all the family. It has fast..... Information \| Pictures (14) \| Hotels