Outandabout
Out & About West Yorkshire: Exploring a Region of Rich Diversity
West Yorkshire, a vibrant and culturally diverse region in the heart of England, offers a treasure trove of experiences for adventurers, history buffs, and nature lovers alike. Whether you’re seeking the buzz of a bustling city, the tranquility of the countryside, or a journey through history, West Yorkshire has something for everyone. Here are some […]
read moreVisiting Skipton Castle – North Yorkshire
Distance 10 miles from Haworth Travel time by car About 35 mins Location Skipton Castle, Skipton, North Yorkshire BD23 1AQ Tel:01756 792442 N53° 57. 847 W002° 00. 917 Map here… About Skipton here… Elevation 515ft Date visited 31/08/2004 Length of visit 2hrs Opening times As of January 2009: Open daily from 10am (Sunday 12 noon), except for 25 […]
read moreVisiting Saltaire – Bradford West Yorkshire
Saltaire was created by Sir Titus Salt in the nineteenth century as a “model village” for his workforce who worked at his textile mills. Titus Salt was born at Morley on 20th September 1803. His family were successful in the textile business and in 1833 he ran the family company. In Bradford where Titus Salt’s […]
read moreVisiting Cliffe Castle – Keighley West Yorkshire
Distance 4 miles from Haworth Travel time by car About 20 mins, Car Parking at the castle. Location Cliffe Castle Museum Spring Gardens Lane, Keighley, BD20 6LH Telephone: (01535) 618231 Fax: (01535) 610536 Map here… Elevation Date visited 27/01/2004 Length of visit 1.5hrs Disabled Facilities Wheelchair access to Museum ground floor (75% exhibits), café […]
read moreVisiting Yorkshire Sculpture Park – Bretton Hall
Distance 35 miles from Haworth Travel time by car/public transport Car; about 1 hour, car park at the sculpture park.Bus train walking; about 2.5 – 3 hrs, journey planner: http://www.yorkshiretravel.net/JourneyPlanner Location Bretton Hall, West Bretton, Wakefield WF4 4LG. Tel: 01924 830302. Grid ref: N53° 36. 800 W001°34. 501 Map here… Elevation Grounds: lowest 355ft – highest 421ft […]
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