Pictures of West Yorkshire

About the county of 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.

Recommended Towns & Villages to visit in West Yorkshire

Huddersfield (98 Pictures)

in the county of West Yorkshire

Huddersfield is a lively and interesting town that offers a rich cultural experience...

Ilkley (39 Pictures)

in the county of West Yorkshire

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Todmorden (12 Pictures)

in the county of West Yorkshire

Todmorden lies on the historic border between Yorkshire and Lancashire in an area of the Calder Valley ringed by the hills of the Pennines...

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Recommended Attractions to visit in West Yorkshire

Armley Mills Industrial Museum (4 Pictures)

Formerly the largest woolen mill in the world, Armley Mills is now a museum that explores the rich industrial past of.....

Cow and Calf Rocks (21 Pictures)

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Newmillerdam Country Park (20 Pictures)

This attractive country park offers a rich and varied country landscape, it is dominated by a large lake ringed by numerous trees.....

Temple Newsam (2 Pictures)

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.....

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