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Pictures of South Yorkshire

Exploring the most picturesque & historic places to visit in the county of South Yorkshire, England.

About the county of South 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 South Yorkshire

St James Church, Braithwell village, South Yorkshire

Braithwell (32 Pictures)

in the county of South Yorkshire

Braithwell lies at the centre of a largely rural community, the surrounding landscape is mostly of farms and leafy lanes siding fields full of grazing cattle and sheep...

Misty March morning

Rotherham (107 Pictures)

in the county of South Yorkshire

This town was formerly a Saxon market town which remained largely unaltered until the Industrial Revolution...

Wadworth south Yorkshire

Wadworth (7 Pictures)

in the county of South Yorkshire

This is a pleasant South Yorkshire village lying in lush countryside a few miles from the city of Rotherham...

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Recommended Attractions to visit in South Yorkshire

The Dearne Valley, South Yorkshire

Dearne Valley (2 Pictures)

An area in South Yorkshire along the river Dearne...

Rother Valley Country Park, South Yorkshire

Rother Valley Country Park (28 Pictures)

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Sprotbrough Flash from the woods

Sprotbrough Flash Nature Reserve (16 Pictures)

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A good view of Stainborough Castle at Wentworth Castle Gardens near Barnsley

Wentworth Castle (50 Pictures)

Wentworth Castle Gardens have been the subject of an ambitious plan to restore the magnificent estate, once home to the Earls of.....

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