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
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Recommended towns & villages in West Yorkshire
 | Haworth is famous the world over for its connections with the Bronte sisters, the famous novelists... Information | Pictures (103) | Hotels |
 | This is an industrial town in West Yorkshire. It lies in a fold between the fine countryside of Airdale and Keighley Moors... Information | Pictures (42) | Hotels |
 | Marsden offers visitors a wealth of heritage, particularly in association with the town's expansion which came about during the heady days of the Industrial Revolution... Information | Pictures (24) | Hotels |
 | Pontefract has a ruined castle which has seen many tragedies, Richard II was murdered there in 1400, and later it was the scene of bitter, bloody battles between Roundheads and Royalists... Information | Pictures (149) | Hotels |
 | Wakefield was the capital of Yorkshire's woollen industry for more than 700 years, it was an important weaving and dying centre as far back as the 13th century... Information | Pictures (26) | Hotels |
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Recommended attractions in West Yorkshire
 | Formerly the largest woollen mill in the world, Armley Mills is now a museum which explores the rich industrial past of Leeds... Information | Pictures (4) | Hotels |
 | 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 |
 | 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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