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Pictures of West Yorkshire

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

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

Castleford

Castleford (34 Pictures)

in the county of West Yorkshire

This is a large Northern town with roots stretching back to the Romans and beyond, as proven by the recent finding of a Bronze Age male skeleton and his chariot...

Golcar

Golcar (2 Pictures)

in the county of West Yorkshire

Sturdily built of stone, this small hill town is perched north of the River Colne and the now restored Huddersfield Narrow Canal...

Winter

Haworth (227 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of West Yorkshire

Haworth is famous the world over for its connections with the Bronte sisters, the famous novelists...

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Recommended Attractions to visit in West Yorkshire

Kirkstall Abbey near Leeds, West Yorkshire

Kirkstall Abbey (14 Pictures)

Kirkstall Abbey is one of Yorkshire's finest ruined Cistercian abbey's. It was founded in the 12th-century from which much of.....

Pugneys Country Park Horbury

Pugneys Country Park (2 Pictures)

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Outline of Sandal

Sandal Castle (12 Pictures)

The crumbling, naked ruins of Sandal Castle are now owned by Wakefield council, and what an inspired choice of centre-piece they.....

Shibden Valley

Shibden Valley (1 Pictures)

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