Ripponden
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Welcome to our page of information, attractions and places of interest around Ripponden. The Ripponden hotels listed below are either in the town or we have given a rough guide as to how far they are from Ripponden. From Ripponden you can explore the beautiful Yorkshire Dales, a lovely upland area of limestone hills and pastoral valleys at the heart of the Pennines. We hope you enjoy your stay and find your ideal accommodation. Ripponden is a charming conservation village in West Yorkshire near Sowerby Bridge and Halifax, on the River Ryburn. It is the site of a Roman settlement, and there is a Roman Road over nearby Blackstone Edge, a rocky ridge of millstone grit. Ripponden is the main settlement in a small group of villages, Barkisland, Ripponden, Rishworth and Soyland. Ryburn Reservoir is about 1 mile outside Ripponden, built between 1925 and 1933 to supply water to Wakefield. There is a woodland walk around the reservoir. Also see Ripponden.

Visitor attractions and information - Ripponden

	The Piece Hall, Halifax HX1 1RE Tel: 01422 321002 The Piece Hall is in the centre of Halifax and consists of a large courtyard, surrounded by galleries in the classical style on three levels. As a town square it compares well with any other in Europe and is a monument to both the woollen textile and stone masonry industries. Over the years it has become home to a wide range of speciality shops. www.piecehall. About 4 miles north of Ripponden.
	Shibden Hall, Lister’s Road, Halifax HX3 6XG Tel: 01422 352246 First built in about 1420, Shibden Hall, a splendid half-timbered manor house, was the home of the Lister family for over 300 hundred years. Each of the owners have left their mark on the property with furniture, decoration and personal belongings. The house is open to the public and is set in beautiful landscaped gardens and parkland. About 46miles northeast of Ripponden.
	Eureka! The Museum for Children, Discovery Road, Halifax Tel: 01422 330012 Britain's first and only interactive museum designed especially for children aged 3-12 years. More than 400 larger than life exhibits and exciting activities. www.eureka.org.uk. About 4 miles north of Ripponden.
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The Hobbit Hotel Hob Lane Norland Sowerby Bridge West Yorkshire HX6 3QL (approx 5 miles from Ripponden)	Hotel near Ripponden. Close to Halifax and the M62. Tranquil country hotel with panoramic views over the Yorkshire dales. All 14 Bedrooms at The Hobbit are comfortably furnished in a homely cottage style. Due to its perfect central location the Hobbit hotel is near to all the main attractions such as the shops and cinemas, as well as the infamous Eureka Museum....

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