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

Almondbury (6 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of West Yorkshire

Almondbury is one of the oldest and prettiest of the villages dominating the edge of the Pennine moors...

Keighley (47 Pictures)

in the county of West Yorkshire

This is an industrial town in West Yorkshire. It lies in a fold between the fine countryside of Airdale and Keighley Moors...

Marsden (33 Pictures)

in the county of West Yorkshire

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...

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Recommended Attractions to visit in West Yorkshire

Armley Mills Industrial Museum (4 Pictures)

Formerly the largest woollen mill in the world, Armley Mills is now a museum which explores the rich industrial past of Leeds...

Bradford Cathedral (3 Pictures)

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Dewsbury Museum (1 Pictures)

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National Coal Mining Museum (33 Pictures)

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