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Places to go in Yorkshire

Stainforth Packhorse Bridge and the River Ribble. © John S. Turner - http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/

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.

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  1. Image for Beningborough Hall & Garden

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    Unlike many fine properties, Beningborough Hall was not owned by the same family for hundreds of years. Little is …

  2. Image for Bingley Five-Rise

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    An 18th century engineering masterpiece, these five locks operate as a 'staircase' flight - in which the lower gate …

  3. Image for East Riddlesden Hall

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    East Riddlesden Hall is located beside the River Aire in Riddlesden, one mile north of Keighley in Yorkshire. The …

  4. Image for Leeds Waterfront

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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 …

  5. Image for Magna Science Adventure Centre

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    An interactive science centre for all the family. Magna has four gadget-packed pavilions themed around the elements …

  6. Image for Middlesbrough Transporter Bridge

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    Opened in 1911, this is the world's largest operational transporter bridge, in which vehicles and pedestrians stay …

  7. Image for Royal Armouries

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

  8. Image for Sheffield Canal Basin (Victoria Quays)

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    Sheffield is the terminus of the Sheffield & South Yorkshire Navigation, which extends some 43 miles from the River …

  9. Image for Skipton Castle

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    One of the best preserved, most complete medieval castles in England, Skipton Castle lords it over the town from the …

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