Pictures of South Yorkshire

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

Laughton en le Morthen (25 Pictures)

in the county of South Yorkshire

Once a mining hamlet, Laughton-en-le-Morthen is now thriving village with stylish housing expanding out from its medieval centre...

Sprotbrough (114 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of South Yorkshire

Sprotbrough lies in the valley of the River Don, it is a lovely rural location with fertile fields and meadows leading from leafy lanes whose hedgerows are full of wild plants and flowers...

Stannington (2 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of South Yorkshire

A picturesque village in South Yorkshire..

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Recommended Attractions to visit in South Yorkshire

Brodsworth Community Woodlands (22 Pictures)

"This picturesque woodland is rapidly developing into one of the most attractive wildlife sites in the region. With its mixture.....

Potteric Carr Nature Reserve (26 Pictures)

"POTTERIC CARR is the flagship of 80 nature reserves owned or leased by the Yorkshire Wildlife Trust and attracts over 25,000.....

Thrybergh Country Park (18 Pictures)

Thrybergh Country Park evolved out of Thrybergh Reservoir built in the 1800's to supply the borough of Doncaster with water. .....

Ulley Country Park (15 Pictures)

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