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 Kirklees
Light Railway, Park Mill Way, Clayton West, Nr Huddersfield,
West Yorkshire, HD8 9XJ. Tel: 01484 865727. Our main station,
Clayton West, has a full range of amenities to entertain you
and your family while you wait for the train or after you return.
Clayton West Station is situated on the A636 Wakefield to Denby
Dale road, off Junction 38 or 39 of the M1 Motorway. www.kirkleeslightrailway.co.uk. About 5 miles north west of Barnsley. |
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 Conisbrough Castle, Castle Hill, Conisbrough,
Doncaster. South Yorkshire. DN12 3BU. One of the country's finest
Norman castles. Since the Ivanhoe Trust took over the management
of the castle, a new Visitor Centre has been constructed, floodlighting
has been installed around the castle and a new car park has been
provided. Conisbrough Castle is regarded as having one of the
finest Norman keep towers anywhere in England. Coach and car
parking free of charge at the foot of the castle. Disabled car
parking is available next to the visitor centre. www.conisbroughcastle.org.uk.
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Oakwell Hall Country Park, Nutter Lane, Birstall,
Batley WF17 9LG Tel: 01924 326240 - Charlotte Brontë visited
Oakwell Hall in Batley, West Yorkshire in the 1830s and immortalised
the house as "Fieldhead" in her novel Shirley. The
house is set in over 100 acres of country park, and there are
a range of visitor facilities including visitor centre, shop,
cafe. www.oakwellhallcountrypark.co.uk About 2 miles north of Batley. |
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Leeds
City Art Gallery, The Headrow, Leeds LS1 3AA Tel. 0113 247 8248.
The gallery comprises one of the best collections of British
Art outside London, including works by Turner, Cotman, Cozens
and Girtin. Through the support of the Henry Moore Foundation,
the Gallery has bought many important sculptures and can boast
a modern sculpture collection second only to that of the Tate. About 8 miles north of Batley. |
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National Museum of Photography, Film &
Television, Bradford, West Yorkshire Tel: 01274 202030 The National
Museum of Photography, Film & Television was established
in 1983 and attracts over 750,000 visitors each year. The museum
has a collection of over three million items. www.nmpft.org.uk.
About 7 miles northeast
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South Yorkshire Aircraft Museum, c/o Doncaster
Aeroventure, Dakota Way, Doncaster Leisure Park, Doncaster, South
Yorkshire, DN4 5ES. Tel: 01302 761616. A collection of 15 British
Jets and helicopters are displayed in the historic aircraft hangar,
built in 1940. Charges apply. www.aeroventure.org.uk. About 8 miles north of Bawtry. |
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Cusworth
Hall, Cusworth Lane, Doncaster, DN5 7TU. Tel: 01302 782342. The
Museum of South Yorkshire Life, located 2 miles north of Doncaster,
off the A638 Doncaster to Wakefield Road.
About 10 miles north of
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The St. Leger, the world's oldest Classic,
takes place every September on the famouse Town Moor Doncaster
racecourse. Undergoing redevelopment (2006). www.doncaster-racecourse.co.uk.
About 7 miles north of
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Bolton Castle, Leyburn, Yorkshire Tel: 01969
623981 Completed in 1399, Bolton Castle was the stronghold of
the Scrope family. The castle has a wealth of history - Mary
Queen of Scots was imprisoned here for 6 months. Tableaux displays
of life in medieval times, gardens and vineyards. www.boltoncastle.co.uk.
About 15 miles west of
Bedale. |
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Bedale
Museum, Bedale
Hall, Bedale, North Yorkshire, DL8 1AA The centre of this fascinating
little museum is the hand drawn Bedale fire engine dated 1748. In the centre of Bedale. |
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Bingley Five Rise lock. The 5-rise is the
steepest flight of lock in the UK. When it opened on March 21
1774, a major feat of engineering at the time, a crowd of 30,000
people turned out to celebrate it. The flight is a major tourist
attraction in the area.
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Keighley
& Worth Valley Railway, The Railway Station, Haworth, KEIGHLEY
BD22 8NJ Tel: 01535 645214 The line runs 5 miles from Keighley
to Oxenhope, the original terminus. The beautifully preserved
KWVR has featured in many TV and film productions and was the
setting for the well known "Railway Children". www.kwvr.co.uk. About
2 miles west of Bingley. |
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National Museum of Photography, Film &
Television, Bradford, West Yorkshire Tel: 01274 202030 The National
Museum of Photography, Film & Television was established
in 1983 and attracts over 750,000 visitors each year. The museum
has a collection of over three million items. www.nmpft.org.uk. About 6 miles southeast of Bingley. |
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Saltaire
is a purpose-built "model" Victorian industrial village,
built in the 19th century by the Victorian philanthropist Sir
Titus Salt to provide self-contained living space for the workers
at his woollen mills. Today Salt's Mill has been converted into
the "1853 Gallery" which houses a collection of the
works of the famous artist, David Hockney.
About 2 miles east of
Bingley. |
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Shipley Glen Cable Tramway, Baildon, Shipley,
West Yorkshire BD17 5BN Tel: 01274 589010 The Shipley Glen Cable
Tramway is the oldest working cable tramway in Great Britain
(cliff lifts excepted). Dating from 1895, the line was built
to serve the local beauty of Shipley Glen, near Saltaire in West
Yorkshire. At nearly a quarter-mile in length, the woodland ride
provides a pleasant alternative to the steep path. www.glentramway.co.uk.
About 2 miles east of
Bingley. |
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The
Bronte Parsonage Museum, Haworth, Keighley BD22 8DR Tel: 01535
642323 The Parsonage in Haworth is where the Bronte Sisters grew
up and wrote most of their famous novels, while their father
was incumbent at Haworth's adjacent church. It is now a museum
owned and maintained by the Bronte Society; lovingly preserved,
it is the principal attraction for Bronte enthusiasts visiting
Haworth. About 6 miles
west of Bingley. |
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Aldborough Roman Town, Nr Boroughbridge Tel:
01423 322768 (English Heritage charges apply) Aldborough was
one of the northernmost centres in the Roman Empire. About 2 miles south of Boroughbridge. |
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Newby
Hall & Gardens, Ripon, North Yorkshire HG4 5AE. Tel: 0845
4504068. Newby Hall is one of Britain’s finest Adam Houses and an
exceptional example of 18th century interior decoration. The
25 acres of award-winning gardens are full of rare and beautiful
plants, with the famous double herbaceous borders forming the
main axis. www.newbyhall.co.uk. About 4 miles west of Boroughbridge. |
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Devils Arrows, Boroughbridge - Devils Arrows
are three huge standing stones (sometimes known as menhirs or
megaliths) on the western outskirts of Boroughbridge, possibly
the least understood and most neglected historic monuments in
Britain. They are 18ft, 22ft and 22ft 6in tall, the last of these
being taller than anything at Stonehenge. On the outskirts of Boroughbridge. |
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National Museum of Photography, Film &
Television, Bradford, West Yorkshire Tel: 01274 202030 The National
Museum of Photography, Film & Television was established
in 1983 and attracts over 750,000 visitors each year. The museum
has a collection of over three million items. www.nmpft.org.uk.
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Leeds
City Art Gallery, The Headrow, Leeds LS1 3AA Tel. 0113 247 8248.
The gallery comprises one of the best collections of British
Art outside London, including works by Turner, Cotman, Cozens
and Girtin. Through the support of the Henry Moore Foundation,
the Gallery has bought many important sculptures and can boast
a modern sculpture collection second only to that of the Tate.
About 8 miles east of
Bradford. |
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Bradford City FC, The Bradford & Bingley
Stadium, (Formerly Valley Parade), Bradford, West Yorkshire,
BD8 7DY. Tel: 01274 773 355. Near the M62, Junction 26 and the
M606 Motorways. Location:
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Theatres, Alhambra Theatre, Morley Street, Bradford, West Yorkshire,
BD7 1AJ. Box Office Telephone: 01274 432000. The Alhambra Theatre
is a splendid theatre with its distinctive Art Deco exterior
and warm Edwardian interior. It has a restaurant and bars. Location:
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National Museum of Photography, Film &
Television, Bradford, West Yorkshire Tel: 01274 202030 The National
Museum of Photography, Film & Television was established
in 1983 and attracts over 750,000 visitors each year. The museum
has a collection of over three million items. www.nmpft.org.uk.
About 7 miles north of
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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 west of
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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 3 miles northwest of Brighouse. |
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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 northwest of Brighouse. |
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Temple Newsam, Temple Newsam Road, off Selby
Road, Leeds LS15 0AE Tel: 0113 264 5535 Temple Newsam is one
of the great historic estates in England. Set within over 1500
acres of parkland, woodland and farmland landscaped by Capability
Brown in the 18th century, it is a magnificent Tudor–Jacobean
mansion. It has one of the largest collections of Chippendale
furniture in the country. About
7 miles northwest of Castleford. |
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Leeds
City Art Gallery, The Headrow, Leeds LS1 3AA Tel. 0113 247 8248.
The gallery comprises one of the best collections of British
Art outside London, including works by Turner, Cotman, Cozens
and Girtin. Through the support of the Henry Moore Foundation,
the Gallery has bought many important sculptures and can boast
a modern sculpture collection second only to that of the Tate. About 8 miles northwest of Castleford. |
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XSCAPE CASTLEFORD (Located at J32 off M62),
Xscape Ltd, Colorado Way, Glasshoughton, Castleford WF10 4TA.
The country’s biggest REAL snow slope, Europe’s tallest
indoor ice climbing walls, 2 rock climbing walls, an aerial assault
course, indoor skateboard park, Laserzone, bowling, multiplex
cinema, 20 bars and restaurants. www.xscape.co.uk. On the outskirts of Castleford. |
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Pontefract Castle, Castle Chain, Pontefract
WF8 1QH Tel: 01977 723440 A notorious 12th century stone motte
and bailey fortress standing high on a ridge, with a great ditch,
barbican and two stone walled outer baileys. The site is owned
by Wakefield Museums & Arts Department. About 3 miles south of Castleford. |
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Nostell
Priory (NT), Doncaster Road, Nostell, Wakefield WF4 1QE Tel:
01924 863892 Palladian house built in 1733 by James Paine, where
Chippendale started out his career by making furniture especially
for the house. National Trust charges apply. About 6 miles southwest of Castleford. |
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Pontefract Racecourse, 33 Ropergate, Pontefract
WF8 1LE Tel: 01977 703224 - Pontefract is one of the best appointed
courses of its kind in the country. There are modern bars and
refreshment areas in all enclosures. www.pontefract-races.co.uk. About 2 miles south of Castleford. |
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Oakwell Hall Country Park, Nutter Lane, Birstall,
Batley WF17 9LG Tel: 01924 326240 - Charlotte Brontë visited
Oakwell Hall in Batley, West Yorkshire in the 1830s and immortalised
the house as "Fieldhead" in her novel Shirley. The
house is set in over 100 acres of country park, and there are
a range of visitor facilities including visitor centre, shop,
cafe. www.oakwellhallcountrypark.co.uk. About 2 miles east of Cleckheaton. |
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Leeds
City Art Gallery, The Headrow, Leeds LS1 3AA Tel. 0113 247 8248.
The gallery comprises one of the best collections of British
Art outside London, including works by Turner, Cotman, Cozens
and Girtin. Through the support of the Henry Moore Foundation,
the Gallery has bought many important sculptures and can boast
a modern sculpture collection second only to that of the Tate. About 8 miles northwest of Cleckheaton. |
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National Museum of Photography, Film &
Television, Bradford, West Yorkshire Tel: 01274 202030 The National
Museum of Photography, Film & Television was established
in 1983 and attracts over 750,000 visitors each year. The museum
has a collection of over three million items. www.nmpft.org.uk.
About 6 miles north of
Cleckheaton. |
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Nostell Priory (NT), Doncaster Road, Nostell,
Wakefield WF4 1QE Tel: 01924 863892 Palladian house built in
1733 by James Paine, where Chippendale started out his career
by making furniture especially for the house. National Trust
charges apply. About 10miles
east of Dewsbury. |
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Kirklees
Light Railway, Park Mill Way, Clayton West, Nr Huddersfield,
West Yorkshire, HD8 9XJ. Tel: 01484 865727. Our main station,
Clayton West, has a full range of amenities to entertain you
and your family while you wait for the train or after you return.
Clayton West Station is situated on the A636 Wakefield to Denby
Dale road, off Junction 38 or 39 of the M1 Motorway. www.kirkleeslightrailway.co.uk. About 4 miles south of Dewsbury. |
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Temple Newsam, Temple Newsam Road, off Selby
Road, Leeds LS15 0AE Tel: 0113 264 5535 Temple Newsam is one
of the great historic estates in England. Set within over 1500
acres of parkland, woodland and farmland landscaped by Capability
Brown in the 18th century, it is a magnificent Tudor–Jacobean
mansion. It has one of the largest collections of Chippendale
furniture in the country. About
10 miles northeast of Dewsbury. |
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Leeds
City Art Gallery, The Headrow, Leeds LS1 3AA Tel. 0113 247 8248.
The gallery comprises one of the best collections of British
Art outside London, including works by Turner, Cotman, Cozens
and Girtin. Through the support of the Henry Moore Foundation,
the Gallery has bought many important sculptures and can boast
a modern sculpture collection second only to that of the Tate. About 8 miles north of Dewsbury. |
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Lakeside Village, White Rose Way, Doncaster,
DN4 5JH. Tel: 01302 366 444. Located in Doncaster, Lakeside Village
is close to Europe’s largest indoor leisure complex, The
Dome Leisure Centre, and also Doncaster racecourse home of the
famous St Ledger. In the
centre of Doncaster. |
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Doncaster
Museum and Art Gallery, Chequer Road, Doncaster, DN1 2AE. Tel:
01302 734293. In the centre of Doncaster. |
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South Yorkshire Aircraft Museum, c/o Doncaster
Aeroventure, Dakota Way, Doncaster Leisure Park, Doncaster, South
Yorkshire, DN4 5ES. Tel: 01302 761616. A collection of 15 British
Jets and helicopters are displayed in the historic aircraft hangar,
built in 1940. Charges apply. www.aeroventure.org.uk. In the centre of Doncaster. |
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Cusworth
Hall, Cusworth Lane, Doncaster, DN5 7TU. Tel: 01302 782342. The
Museum of South Yorkshire Life, located 2 miles north of Doncaster,
off the A638 Doncaster to Wakefield Road.
About 2 miles north of
Doncaster. |
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The St. Leger, the world's oldest Classic,
takes place every September on the famouse Town Moor Doncaster
racecourse. Undergoing redevelopment (2006). www.doncaster-racecourse.co.uk.
About 2 miles east of
Doncaster. |
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Doncaster
Markets, Markets Manager, The Blue Building, 38 - 40 High Street,
Doncaster, DN1 1DE. Tel: 01302 862480. Doncaster is rightly proud of its
Markets and you will find them great places to shop or simply
to absorb the sights, sounds and atmosphere. They quote Anthony
Worrell Thompson "I wish there were more markets like Doncaster
Market" In the centre
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Conisbrough Castle, Castle Hill, Conisbrough,
Doncaster. South Yorkshire. DN12 3BU. One of the country's finest
Norman castles. Since the Ivanhoe Trust took over the management
of the castle, a new Visitor Centre has been constructed, floodlighting
has been installed around the castle and a new car park has been
provided. Conisbrough Castle is regarded as having one of the
finest Norman keep towers anywhere in England. Coach and car
parking free of charge at the foot of the castle. Disabled car
parking is available next to the visitor centre. www.conisbroughcastle.org.uk.
About 5 miles west of
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 National
Railway Museum, Leeman Road, York. 01904 621261. From Stephenson's
Rocket to Eurostar, rail travel is brought dramatically to life
with interactive displays and lavish exhibitions. www.nrm.org.uk. About
12 miles south of Easingwold. |
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Jorvik Viking Centre, Coppergate, York. Tel:
01904 643211. Journey back 1,000 years and experience Jorvik,
its atmosphere, sounds and smells. See actual Viking timber houses
and hundreds of artefacts from excavations. www.jorvik-viking-centre.co.uk.. About 12 miles south of Easingwold. |
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Castle
Howard, York, North Yorkshire YO60 7DA Tel: 01653 648 444. One
of the country's finest tourist attractions, Castle Howard is
one of the most beautiful historic houses in England. This 18th
century palace has unique collections of statuary, furniture,
ceramics and paintings surrounded by a breathtaking mix of sweeping
grounds and spectacular gardens. www.castlehoward.co.uk.
About 12 miles east of
Easingwold. |
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National
Museum of Photography, Film & Television, Bradford, West
Yorkshire Tel: 01274 202030 The National Museum of Photography,
Film & Television was established in 1983 and attracts over
750,000 visitors each year. The museum has a collection of over
three million items. www.nmpft.org.uk. About 11 miles west of Garforth. |
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XSCAPE CASTLEFORD (Located at J32 off M62),
Xscape Ltd, Colorado Way, Glasshoughton, Castleford WF10 4TA
The country’s biggest REAL snow slope, Europe’s tallest
indoor ice climbing walls, 2 rock climbing walls, an aerial assault
course, indoor skateboard park, Laserzone, bowling, multiplex
cinema, 20 bars and restaurants. www.xscape.co.uk. About 7 miles south of Garforth. |
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Temple Newsam, Temple Newsam Road, off Selby
Road, Leeds LS15 0AE Tel: 0113 264 5535 Temple Newsam is one
of the great historic estates in England. Set within over 1500
acres of parkland, woodland and farmland landscaped by Capability
Brown in the 18th century, it is a magnificent Tudor–Jacobean
mansion. It has one of the largest collections of Chippendale
furniture in the country. About
4 miles west of Garforth. |
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Harewood
House, Harewood, Leeds LS17 9LG Tel: 0113 218 1010 Harewood House
is home to the Queen's cousin, the Earl of Harewood. The House
is set in spectacular grounds with formal gardens, a sweeping
terrace and woodland walks. There is an outstanding art collection,
splendid State Rooms and a fascinating 'Below Stairs' exhibition.
An unusual feature is the Bird Garden.
www.harewood.org. About
10 miles north of Garforth. |
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Leeds City Art Gallery, The Headrow, Leeds
LS1 3AA Tel. 0113 247 8248. The gallery comprises one of the
best collections of British Art outside London, including works
by Turner, Cotman, Cozens and Girtin. Through the support of
the Henry Moore Foundation, the Gallery has bought many important
sculptures and can boast a modern sculpture collection second
only to that of the Tate.
About 6 miles west of Garforth. |
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National Museum of Photography, Film &
Television, Bradford, West Yorkshire Tel: 01274 202030 The National
Museum of Photography, Film & Television was established
in 1983 and attracts over 750,000 visitors each year. The museum
has a collection of over three million items. www.nmpft.org.uk.
About 8 miles northeast
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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.
In the centre of Halifax. |
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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. On the outskirts of Halifax. |
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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. In the centre of Halifax. |
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Ripon Racecourse (the Garden Racecourse )Tel:
01765 602156 For more than 300 years Ripon has hosted some of
the most exciting, most prestigious and most enjoyable racing
in the country. www.ripon-races.co.uk. About 8 miles north of Harrogate. |
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The
Cathedral Church of Saint Peter and Saint Wilfrid, Ripon Cathedral,
Minster Road, RIPON HG4 1QS Ripon Cathedral is one of the oldest
and most beautiful cathedrals in Britain. The Crypt of St Wilfrid
(AD 672) is witness to over 1,300 years of continuous worship.
Tel: 01765 603462 About
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Ripon Museum Trust, The Workhouse Museum, Sharow
View, Allhallowgate, Ripon HG4 1LE. Tel: 01765 690799 Visit the
Law and Order Museums, explore their collections and exhibitions
and read the case studies that together tell the story of law
and order in Yorkshire. The museums provide an insight into the
harsh conditions endured not so many years ago. Each is housed
within its own historic building. www.riponmuseums.co.uk. About 8 miles north of Harrogate. |
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Abbey & Studley Royal Water Garden, Ripon Nr Harrogate, North
Yorkshire HG4 3DY Tel: 01765 608888. A National Trust property
(charges apply) of outstanding historic and aesthetic importance.
Cistercian abbey, Georgian water garden and medieval deer park.
World Heritage Site. National Trust. Charges
apply. (Photo © NTPL / Andrew Butler). www.fountainsabbey.org.uk.
About 8 miles north of
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Newby Hall & Gardens, Ripon, North Yorkshire
HG4 5AE. Tel: 0845 4504068. Newby Hall is one of Britain’s
finest Adam Houses and an exceptional example of 18th century
interior decoration. The 25 acres of award-winning gardens are
full of rare and beautiful plants, with the famous double herbaceous
borders forming the main axis.
www.newbyhall.co.uk. About 8 miles north of Harrogate. |
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RHS
Garden Harlow Carr, Crag Lane, Harrogate, North Yorkshire HG3
1QB Tel: 01423 565418 Harlow Carr is the newest and most northerly
of the four RHS gardens. About 1.5 miles west of Harrogate. |
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Spofforth Castle, Spofforth, Harrogate, North
Yorkshire Tel. 0870 331 1181 The ruins of a hall range are all
that remain from a fortified house. It is in the care of English
Heritage. About 4 miles southeast of Harrogate. |
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Harrogate
Turkish Baths and Health Spa, Royal Baths, Parliament Street,
Harrogate, HG1 2WH. Tel: 01423 556746. Restored to reflect the
original intention. Work your way up through the three inter-connecting
Hot Room Chambers - Tepidarium (warm), the Calidarium (hot),
and the Laconium (hottest) allowing the warmth to continue its
therapeutic effect on skin and musculature.
Location: In the centre
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Knaresborough Castle is beautifully positioned
high on a cliff overlooking the River Nidd, very close to the
centre of Knaresborough. Also on site is the Courthouse Museum
in one of the Castle's oldest buildings. The King's Tower, which
also houses the dungeon, still stands. Location: About 3 miles east of Harrogate. |
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Victoria
Shopping Centre, Station Parade, Harrogate, North Yorkshire,
HG1 1AE. Tel: 01423 569550. Harrogate's premier shopping experience.
On 4 levels you will find many leading stores offering everything
from food to clothing, from flowers to picture frames and tapestries.
Located in the 'Heart of Harrogate', we aim to offer our customers
top quality products and service. www.victoriashoppingcentre.com. Location:
In the centre of Harrogate. |
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Harrogate International Centre, Kings Road,
Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG1 5LA. Tel: 01423 500500. Harrogate
International Centre (HIC) is one of the world's top venues for
conferences, exhibitions, banquets and entertainments. HIC hosts
a wide range of entertainments from classical concerts and ballet
to pop concerts and comedy. www.harrogateinternationalcentre.co.uk.
Location: In the centre
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Bronte Parsonage Museum, Haworth, Keighley BD22 8DR Tel: 01535
642323 The Parsonage in Haworth is where the Bronte Sisters grew
up and wrote most of their famous novels, while their father
was incumbent at Haworth's adjacent church. It is now a museum
owned and maintained by the Bronte Society; lovingly preserved,
it is the principal attraction for Bronte enthusiasts visiting
Haworth. In the centre
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Keighley & Worth Valley Railway, The Railway
Station, Haworth, KEIGHLEY BD22 8NJ Tel: 01535 645214 The line
runs 5 miles from Keighley to Oxenhope, the original terminus.
The beautifully preserved KWVR has featured in many TV and film
productions and was the setting for the well known "Railway
Children". www.kwvr.co.uk.
On the outskirts of Haworth. |
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Bingley
Five Rise lock. The 5-rise is the steepest flight of lock in
the UK. When it opened on March 21 1774, a major feat of engineering
at the time, a crowd of 30,000 people turned out to celebrate
it. The flight is a major tourist attraction in the area. About 5 miles northwest of Haworth. |
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National Museum of Photography, Film &
Television, Bradford, West Yorkshire Tel: 01274 202030 The National
Museum of Photography, Film & Television was established
in 1983 and attracts over 750,000 visitors each year. The museum
has a collection of over three million items. www.nmpft.org.uk. About 8 miles east of Haworth. |
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Saltaire
is a purpose-built "model" Victorian industrial village,
built in the 19th century by the Victorian philanthropist Sir
Titus Salt to provide self-contained living space for the workers
at his woollen mills. Today Salt's Mill has been converted into
the "1853 Gallery" which houses a collection of the
works of the famous artist, David Hockney.
About 8 miles east of
Haworth. |
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Shipley Glen Cable Tramway, Baildon, Shipley,
West Yorkshire BD17 5BN Tel: 01274 589010 The Shipley Glen Cable
Tramway is the oldest working cable tramway in Great Britain
(cliff lifts excepted). Dating from 1895, the line was built
to serve the local beauty of Shipley Glen, near Saltaire in West
Yorkshire. At nearly a quarter-mile in length, the woodland ride
provides a pleasant alternative to the steep path. www.glentramway.co.uk.
About 8 miles east of
Haworth. |
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The
Bronte Parsonage Museum, Haworth, Keighley BD22 8DR Tel: 01535
642323 The Parsonage in Haworth is where the Bronte Sisters grew
up and wrote most of their famous novels, while their father
was incumbent at Haworth's adjacent church. It is now a museum
owned and maintained by the Bronte Society; lovingly preserved,
it is the principal attraction for Bronte enthusiasts visiting
Haworth. About 7 miles
north of Hebden Bridge. |
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Keighley & Worth Valley Railway, The Railway
Station, Haworth, KEIGHLEY BD22 8NJ Tel: 01535 645214 The line
runs 5 miles from Keighley to Oxenhope, the original terminus.
The beautifully preserved KWVR has featured in many TV and film
productions and was the setting for the well known "Railway
Children". www.kwvr.co.uk.
About 8 miles north of Hebden Bridge. |
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Bingley
Five Rise lock. The 5-rise is the steepest flight of lock in
the UK. When it opened on March 21 1774, a major feat of engineering
at the time, a crowd of 30,000 people turned out to celebrate
it. The flight is a major tourist attraction in the area. About 10 miles northeast of Hebden
Bridge. |
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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 7 miles east of Hebden Bridge. |
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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 7 miles east of
Hebden Bridge. |
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Heptonstall is a small remote village, 1 mile
from Hebden Bridge. Many visitors come to the churchyard across
the Back Lane, for it is here that Sylvia Plath is buried, whose
husband was Ted Hughes. About
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Last of the Summer Wines' Sids Cafe, Holmfirth.
One of the locations made famous by the longest-running British
television sitcom, featuring Compo, Nora Batty and the rest.
Location: In the centre
of Holmfirth. |
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Kirklees
Light Railway, Park Mill Way, Clayton West, Nr Huddersfield,
West Yorkshire, HD8 9XJ. Tel: 01484 865727. Our main station,
Clayton West, has a full range of amenities to entertain you
and your family while you wait for the train or after you return.
Clayton West Station is situated on the A636 Wakefield to Denby
Dale road, off Junction 38 or 39 of the M1 Motorway. www.kirkleeslightrailway.co.uk. About 7 miles east of Holmfirth. |
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Last of the Summer Wines' Sids Cafe, Holmfirth.
One of the locations made famous by the longest-running British
television sitcom, featuring Compo, Nora Batty and the rest.
About 6 miles south of
Huddersfield. |
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Kirklees
Light Railway, Park Mill Way, Clayton West, Nr Huddersfield,
West Yorkshire, HD8 9XJ. Tel: 01484 865727. Our main station,
Clayton West, has a full range of amenities to entertain you
and your family while you wait for the train or after you return.
Clayton West Station is situated on the A636 Wakefield to Denby
Dale road, off Junction 38 or 39 of the M1 Motorway. www.kirkleeslightrailway.co.uk. About 8 miles south east of Huddersfield. |
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Colne Valley Museum, Cliffe Ash, Golcar, Huddersfield,
West Yorkshire, HD7 4PY. Tel : 01484 659762. Everyday life in
the 19th century housed in three former weavers' cottages. Loom
chamber, spinning room and gas-lit clogger's shop. On the outskirts of Huddersfield. |
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Huddersfield
Markets: The outdoor market is covered by a stylish Victorian
glass and cast iron structure. General market days are Monday,
Thursday and Saturday, or try the famous second-hand market on
Tuesday and Saturday where many interesting bargains can be found.
The indoor Queensgate Market Hall has over 150 stalls. In the centre of Huddersfield. |
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Tolson Museum, Ravensknowle, Wakefield Rd,
Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD5 8DJ. Archaeology, Archives,
Coins and Medals, Costume and Textiles. In the centre of Huddersfield. |
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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
Huddersfield. |
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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 6 miles northeast of Huddersfield. |
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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
Huddersfield. |
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Skipton Castle, Skipton, North Yorkshire BD23
1AW Tel: 01756 792442 Skipton Castle is one of the most complete
and best preserved medieval castles in England. For over 900
years Skipton Castle has stood firm through wars and sieges at
the gateway to the Yorkshire Dales. Fully roofed, it is a fascinating
and delightful place to explore in any season - from the atmospheric
Dungeon to the great Watch Tower, from the Chapel to the beautiful
Conduit Court. www.skiptoncastle.co.uk. About 8 miles west of Ilkley. |
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Embsay
& Bolton Abbey Steam Railway, Bolton Abbey Station, Skipton,
North Yorkshire, BD23 6AF Tel: 01756 710614 Your journey takes
you through picturesque Yorkshire Dales scenery, between Embsay
station, built in 1888, and the new award-winning station at
Bolton Abbey. Bolton Abbey station is the ideal stopping off
point for a pleasant one and a half mile walk to the ruins of
the 12th Century priory.
About 5 miles northwest of Ilkley. |
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Bolton Priory, and the Church of St. Mary
and St. Cuthbert, are located in the village of Bolton Abbey.
The priory is a ruined Augustinian monastery on the banks of
the River Wharfe. A renowned beauty spot. www.boltonabbey.com.
About 5 miles northwest
of Ilkley. |
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Ilkley
Toy Museum, Whitton Croft Road, Ilkley, West Yorkshire, LS29
9HR. Tel: 01943 603855. www.ilkleytoymuseum.co.uk.
Ilkley Toy Museum is located
just a short walk from Ilkley Town Centre on Whitton Croft Road. |
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Keighley & Worth Valley Railway, The Railway
Station, Haworth, KEIGHLEY BD22 8NJ Tel: 01535 645214 The line
runs 5 miles from Keighley to Oxenhope, the original terminus.
The beautifully preserved KWVR has featured in many TV and film
productions and was the setting for the well known "Railway
Children". www.kwvr.co.uk. On
the outskirts of Keighley. |
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Bingley
Five Rise lock. The 5-rise is the steepest flight of lock in
the UK. When it opened on March 21 1774, a major feat of engineering
at the time, a crowd of 30,000 people turned out to celebrate
it. The flight is a major tourist attraction in the area. About 4 miles southeast of Keighley. |
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National Museum of Photography, Film &
Television, Bradford, West Yorkshire Tel: 01274 202030 The National
Museum of Photography, Film & Television was established
in 1983 and attracts over 750,000 visitors each year. The museum
has a collection of over three million items. www.nmpft.org.uk. About 14 miles southeast of Keighley
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Saltaire
is a purpose-built "model" Victorian industrial village,
built in the 19th century by the Victorian philanthropist Sir
Titus Salt to provide self-contained living space for the workers
at his woollen mills. Today Salt's Mill has been converted into
the "1853 Gallery" which houses a collection of the
works of the famous artist, David Hockney.
About 6 miles southeast
of Keighley. |
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Shipley Glen Cable Tramway, Baildon, Shipley,
West Yorkshire BD17 5BN Tel: 01274 589010 The Shipley Glen Cable
Tramway is the oldest working cable tramway in Great Britain
(cliff lifts excepted). Dating from 1895, the line was built
to serve the local beauty of Shipley Glen, near Saltaire in West
Yorkshire. At nearly a quarter-mile in length, the woodland ride
provides a pleasant alternative to the steep path. www.glentramway.co.uk.
About 6 miles east of
Keighley. |
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The
Bronte Parsonage Museum, Haworth, Keighley BD22 8DR Tel: 01535
642323 The Parsonage in Haworth is where the Bronte Sisters grew
up and wrote most of their famous novels, while their father
was incumbent at Haworth's adjacent church. It is now a museum
owned and maintained by the Bronte Society; lovingly preserved,
it is the principal attraction for Bronte enthusiasts visiting
Haworth. About 4 miles
south of Keighley. |
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Ripon Racecourse (the Garden Racecourse )Tel:
01765 602156 For more than 300 years Ripon has hosted some of
the most exciting, most prestigious and most enjoyable racing
in the country. www.ripon-races.co.uk. About 8 miles north of Knaresborough. |
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The
Cathedral Church of Saint Peter and Saint Wilfrid, Ripon Cathedral,
Minster Road, RIPON HG4 1QS Ripon Cathedral is one of the oldest
and most beautiful cathedrals in Britain. The Crypt of St Wilfrid
(AD 672) is witness to over 1,300 years of continuous worship.
Tel: 01765 603462 About
8 miles north of Knaresborough. |
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Ripon Museum Trust, The Workhouse Museum, Sharow
View, Allhallowgate, Ripon HG4 1LE. Tel: 01765 690799 Visit the
Law and Order Museums, explore their collections and exhibitions
and read the case studies that together tell the story of law
and order in Yorkshire. The museums provide an insight into the
harsh conditions endured not so many years ago. Each is housed
within its own historic building. www.riponmuseums.co.uk. About 8 miles north of Knaresborough. |
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Fountains
Abbey & Studley Royal Water Garden, Ripon Nr Harrogate, North
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- Conisbrough Castle, Castle Hill, Conisbrough, Doncaster. South
Yorkshire. DN12 3BU. conisbroughcastle.org.uk.
- South Yorkshire Aircraft Museum, c/o Doncaster
Aeroventure, Dakota Way, Doncaster Leisure Park, Doncaster, South
Yorkshire, DN4 5ES. Tel: 01302 761616. aeroventure.org.uk.
- Magna Science Adventure Centre, Sheffield Rd, Rotherham, S60
1DX Tel: 01709 720 002. visitmagna.co.uk.
- Don Valley Stadium,
Sheffield, S9 3TL. Tel: 0114 2233600. donvalleystadium.co.uk.
- Roche Abbey, Maltby, Rotherham, South Yorkshire S66 8NW. Tel:
01709 812739.