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

Bolsterstone (3 Pictures)

in the county of South Yorkshire

Bolsterstone is a hilltop village, about 1.000 feet above sea level, situated about 8 miles North west of Sheffield, Yorkshire. It has Anglo Saxon roots and lies on a Salt Route.....

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...

Tickhill (34 Pictures)

in the county of South Yorkshire

This is a pleasant, somewhat sprawling village lying in rural countryside a short distance from the market town of Maltby..

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Recommended Attractions to visit in South Yorkshire

Botanical Gardens, Sheffield (5 Pictures)

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Brodsworth Hall (120 Pictures)

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Rother Valley Country Park (28 Pictures)

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Sprotbrough Flash Nature Reserve (16 Pictures)

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