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Saturday 11th October 2008

Places to go near Leeds

Have a great day out by Yorkshire’s waterside. From the majesty of York Minster and Ripon Cathedral to the charm of Victorian villages such as Saltaire on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal, Yorkshire boasts an above par selection of visitor attractions which should keep every member of the family entertained – whatever the weather.

Local attractions

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The area around Clarence Dock on the Aire & Calder Navigation is a good spot from which to explore Leeds itself. On …

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This is the place where you'll find Britain's remarkable national collection of arms and armour. The museum opened …

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An interesting pair of aqueducts side-by-side - one each from the 19th century and 20th century. The Victorian one …

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Wakefield's city centre waterfront on the Calder & Hebble Navigation is the scene of an extensive housing and …

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