Nearby Attractions
Here on the right are a number of suggestions to keep you
busy over your stay in or near the area. (as if Grassington
isn't enough excitment for you)
Or
... you can do one of the
local popular walks>>
... go and look at the Events
Board >> for possible suggestions.
... ask for advice from contributors on the Message
Board>>
Popular Tourist Areas
Most visitors to the area usualy find themselves in the
National Parks Visitor Centre. Here you can find literature,
information, postcards and everything you will need to enhance
your stay in Grassington.
Skipton Castle
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The gritstone above Grassington and Hebden were far less productive agriculturally,
but what was lacking in farming, they made up for with
the discovery of lead ore. You can visit this Smelt
Mill just north of the village...more»
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| Is only 4 miles away. This impressive
crag leans right out above the road. Trout Farm. Fly
fishing, pony trekking and a childrens adventure playground
area nearby...more»
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| Just over 6 miles away. On the
B6265 between Grassington and Pately Bridge. Discovered
in 1860. Natural caves open to the public...more»
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6 miles away, near Burnsall. Marvellous gardens set in beautiful surroundings
with excellent views. 16 acres of Woodland garden. Open
to the Public through the summer. Picnic area. Free
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| 9 miles away. The nearest town
and perhaps best known for being at the foot of the
dales; has a castle, canal and shops...more»
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9 miles away. Bolton Priory was built by the Augustinian monks and ruined
by Henry VIII. Now a beautiful, well kept country estate
and open to the public. Over 80 miles of riverside,
woodland and moorland paths, picnic areas, posh tea
rooms and restaurants, gift shops and fabulous photogenic
scenery...more»
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11 miles away. Probably the single most impressive
natural feature in the whole of the Yorkshire Dales
- Malham Cove, Janet's Fosse and Gordale Scar...more»
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| 14 miles away, past Pately Bridge.
A large area of weird rock formations, huge millstone
grit boulders that have naturally eroded into strange
or comical shapes. Site owned and run by the National
Trust...more»
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| 18 miles away. A volunteer-run
steam railway. Trains run every Sunday. Special events.
Thomas the tank engine makes regular appearances here.
The line connects you to Bolton Abbey Estate...more»
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| Keighley
Worth Valley Railway |
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19 miles away. The KWVR Runs old steam and diesel trains
daily through the summer, and connects from Keighley
to Haworth and Oxenhope...more»
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| A beautiful walk that passes through
Grassington -watch the video...More>>> |
| Posh Town with High Teas, Miss Marple
lookalikes and a bluebell wood...More>>> |
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20 miles away, on the A650 from Keighley to Bingley. Merchants house and tithe
barn. Duck pond, garden, grass maze, ghosts. Costumed
tours...more»
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| 21 miles away. Ruined old Manor
house and hamlet. Believed to have inspired Rochester's
home, Ferndean Manor in Jane Eyre. Like all good ruins,
it is haunted. Renowned for it's three unusual bridges;
has a small museum and some tea rooms...more»
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| The town of Settle is 22 miles
away, but you can actually connect onto the most spectacular
train line in England from Skipton Station. See our
guide to the complete route, all the stops, complete
with stunning photos ...more»
...and also a list of stations, viaducts etc
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22 miles away. Built by Victorian wool baron Sir Titus Salt, Saltaire (now
a Natural Heritage Site) was a complete industrial village
for his workers. The Mill now holds the 1853 gallery,
with the worlds largest collection of David Hockney
paintings...more»
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| Haworth
& Brontë Parsonage |
| 23 miles away. Beautifully preserved,
the original Haworth parsonage is now an excellent museum
for Brontë fans. Nearby is Top Withins Farm, the
inspiration for Wuthering Heights.Look in on the parsonage,
the museum, and the church...more»
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Bradford Industrial
Museum |
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29 miles away, Moorside Mills, in Eccleshill on the outskirts of Bradford,
is a living museum giving an insight into the way we
onced lived and worked, and it's free...more»
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Ingleton Waterfalls
Trail |
| 29 miles away, Famous
for it's spectacular scenery, the Ingleton Waterfalls
Walk takes a circular route from the Dales village of
Ingleton up alongside the River Doe, past several small
falls to the main falls, Thornton Force, then across
over the tops and back down another valley alongside
the River Greta. ...more»
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| Ingleborough is one of the famous
three Peaks of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, is
renowned for its caves and potholes. The area contains
a labyrinth of underground passages and watercourses
hollowed out of the limestone rock over thousands of
years. 29 miles away...more»
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| 30 miles away. This stunning house
and gardens, winner of the Visitor Attraction of the
Year 2002, is well worth the the visit, with its outstanding
collections, lake, and landscape.
Enough to keep any family occupied and happy for the
day ...more»
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| A look at all the best tourist attractions
and more, in glorious moving colour...More>>> |
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