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Recommended Towns & Villages near Howden

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Snaith (7 Pictures)

in the county of East Riding of Yorkshire (7.4 miles, 11.9 km, direction SW)

This small town appears to be almost surrounded by water, it developed along the banks of the River Aire and to the east is the Ouse...

Egborough Power Station from the  M 62 Motorway

Eggborough (1 Pictures)

in the county of North Yorkshire (11.7 miles, 18.8 km, direction W)

This is a typical Yorkshire village settled close to the meeting point of North and South Yorkshire...

York

York (1057 Pictures)

a Historic City in the county of North Yorkshire (17.3 miles, 27.8 km, direction NW)

One of the most historic cities in Britain with overs 2000 years of history.....

A picture of Barton upon Humber

Barton upon Humber (29 Pictures)

a Seaside Town in the county of Lincolnshire (18.3 miles, 29.4 km, direction E)

This is a charming town spread out from the historic River Humber. There are particularly fine views of the Humber bridge, river traffic and river wildlife, with the best views being from the Barton Claypits which occupy a lengthy stretch of the river bank...

The Park Lake Spring 2009

Pontefract (181 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of West Yorkshire (18.4 miles, 29.6 km, direction W)

Pontefract has a ruined castle which has seen many tragedies, Richard II was murdered there in 1400, and later it was the scene of bitter, bloody battles between Roundheads and Royalists...

A view of the Entrance to the Main Hall at Hazlewood Castle Nr Tadcaster, North Yorkshire

Tadcaster (4 Pictures)

in the county of North Yorkshire (18.7 miles, 30.0 km, direction NW)

Tadcaster has been at the centre of the Brewing industry since the 18th century, and today breweries remain conspicuous on its landscape...

Entrance to market area and view of Corn Exchange, Doncaster, South Yorkshire

Doncaster (118 Pictures)

in the county of South Yorkshire (18.8 miles, 30.2 km, direction SW)

Doncaster lies in what was once a great sweep of Yorkshire coalfields. It is home to one of the finest racecourses in the country where the classic St.Leger Stakes has been run each September since 1776, making the race four years older than the Derby...

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Beverley (156 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of East Riding of Yorkshire (19.0 miles, 30.5 km, direction E)

This is a town best known for its impressive Minster church which is without doubt one of the most splendid in Europe. It is mostly Early English in style and was begun in 1220......

Castleford

Castleford (34 Pictures)

in the county of West Yorkshire (19.6 miles, 31.6 km, direction W)

This is a large Northern town with roots stretching back to the Romans and beyond, as proven by the recent finding of a Bronze Age male skeleton and his chariot...

Countryside 5 minutes out of Featherstone, West Yorkshire

Featherstone (2 Pictures)

in the county of West Yorkshire (20.6 miles, 33.2 km, direction W)

Featherstone is a large town lying between Wakefield and Pontefract in West Yorkshire. For the past couple of centuries the town was known chiefly for its coal mines...

River Don at Sprotbrough

Sprotbrough (114 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of South Yorkshire (20.8 miles, 33.4 km, direction SW)

Sprotbrough lies in the valley of the River Don, it is a lovely rural location with fertile fields and meadows leading from leafy lanes whose hedgerows are full of wild plants and flowers...

This is a photo of New Holland dock. New Holland is a small town in north Lincolnshire.

New Holland (29 Pictures)

a Seaside Town in the county of Lincolnshire (21.1 miles, 34.0 km, direction E)

A long narrow street of grey houses defines the character of New Holland, but there are good views up the river to the Humber Bridge, and across the river to the bustling port of Hull...

Wadworth south Yorkshire

Wadworth (7 Pictures)

in the county of South Yorkshire (22.5 miles, 36.2 km, direction SW)

This is a pleasant South Yorkshire village lying in lush countryside a few miles from the city of Rotherham...

Stainton church, Stainton, South Yorkshire

Stainton (2 Pictures)

in the county of South Yorkshire (24.8 miles, 39.9 km, direction SW)

This picturesque South Yorkshire village was mentioned in the Doomsday Book, but there is considerable evidence that it existed as a settlement long before 1086...

St James Church, Braithwell village, South Yorkshire

Braithwell (32 Pictures)

in the county of South Yorkshire (25.0 miles, 40.2 km, direction SW)

Braithwell lies at the centre of a largely rural community, the surrounding landscape is mostly of farms and leafy lanes siding fields full of grazing cattle and sheep...

Driffield Show0016

Driffield (37 Pictures)

in the county of East Riding of Yorkshire (25.0 miles, 40.3 km, direction NE)

Driffield makes an ideal base from which to explore the spacious Wolds and the glorious sandy bays of the lovely coastline of East Yorkshire...

Thrybergh Country Park, South Yorkshire

Thrybergh (14 Pictures)

in the county of South Yorkshire (26.7 miles, 43.0 km, direction SW)

Thrybergh is a pretty South Yorkshire village with a history stretching back to the time of the Doomsday Book, for centuries it was little more than a small rural village with scattered housing and farms...

Recommended attractions near Howden

Spitfire

Yorkshire Air Museum (86 Pictures)

(13.0 miles, 21.0 km, direction N)

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Little Switzerland 003

Humber Bridge Country Park (79 Pictures)

(16.4 miles, 26.4 km, direction E)

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Castle Musuem, York

York Castle Museum (33 Pictures)

(16.8 miles, 27.0 km, direction NW)

This fascinating museum offers a lively and interesting day out for every member of the family. The museum is housed in an.....

Model of Clifford's Tower - 2

Clifford's Tower (37 Pictures)

(16.9 miles, 27.2 km, direction NW)

Apart from York City's lovely old Minster church, there is little in the town to rival the sheer drama of Clifford's Tower in its.....

Fairfax House from Clifford's Tower, York

Fairfax House (2 Pictures)

(17.0 miles, 27.3 km, direction NW)

They say first impressions count and they do, for looking at the beautiful facade of Fairfax House, designed by John Carr, noted.....

The queue at 11.45 for the Jorvik Viking Centre, York.  Get there early !

Jorvik Viking Centre (1 Pictures)

(17.0 miles, 27.3 km, direction NW)

Here in a very modern building at the heart of one of the countries most beautiful and historic cities is an award-winning museum.....

A picture of Merchant Adventurers' Hall

Merchant Adventurers' Hall (4 Pictures)

(17.0 miles, 27.4 km, direction NW)

This magnificent timber-frame building is perhaps the most notable legacy to come out of the Middle Ages. It was built in York.....

York, England, 2006 - Micklegate Bar

Micklegate Bar Museum (4 Pictures)

(17.1 miles, 27.6 km, direction NW)

This is a museum that fully celebrates the stirring deeds of the Wars of the Roses and the English Civil War and much, much more......

Roman Bath Museum, York

The Roman Bath Museum (1 Pictures)

(17.1 miles, 27.6 km, direction NW)

The remains of the Legionary bathhouse of the fortress of Eboracum. This museum is accessed through the Roman Bath pub, situated.....

Lendal Tower, York, Next Shot is Lendal Tower Plaque

Lendal Tower (3 Pictures)

(17.3 miles, 27.9 km, direction NW)

This is a beautiful riverside medieval building dating back to the 1300's or beyond. It was originally mentioned in Yorl's.....

Treasurer's House, York, North Yorkshire

Treasurer's House (16 Pictures)

(17.4 miles, 27.9 km, direction NW)

This attractive house was originally built for the Treasurer to York Minster, Radulphus was the first treasurer, he served from.....

The Wheel in York

Yorkshire Museum & Gardens (16 Pictures)

(17.4 miles, 28.0 km, direction NW)

The Yorkshire Museum stands in spacious gardens on the banks of the River Ouse. It contains rich finds from the Roman city and.....

The Minster from Precentor's Court  January 2006

York Minster (299 Pictures)

(17.4 miles, 28.0 km, direction NW)

This is one of the most magnificent cathedral's in Europe, if not the world. It's sheer size and beauty leaves the visitor.....

The Yorkshire Wheel in York. April 2006

The Yorkshire Wheel (6 Pictures)

(17.5 miles, 28.2 km, direction NW)

What a way to enjoy a fantastic view over the amazing city of York! The new Norwich Union Yorkshire wheel is vast, it measures.....

St Mary's Abbey, York

St Mary's Abbey, York (22 Pictures)

(17.5 miles, 28.2 km, direction NW)

The idyllic ruins of St.Mary's Abbey form an eye-catching centrepiece in the grounds of the Yorkshire Museum and Gardens. These.....

National Railway Museum in York, Yorkshire. The largest railway museum in the world

The National Railway Museum (76 Pictures)

(17.6 miles, 28.3 km, direction NW)

The City of York is where you will find the largest national railway museum in the world. It is full of railway memorabilia,.....

Pontefract Castle Chapel in Autumn. West Yorkshire.

Pontefract Castle (101 Pictures)

(18.2 miles, 29.3 km, direction W)

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A picture of Doncaster Minster

Doncaster Minster (4 Pictures)

(18.7 miles, 30.2 km, direction SW)

St.Georges is the Minster Church of Doncaster. It was built to a design by Sir Gilbert Scott, architect, who was instructed to.....

Beverley Minster, Beverley, East Yorkshire

Beverley Minster (70 Pictures)

(19.2 miles, 30.8 km, direction E)

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A picture taken across the lake looking up at Cusworth Hall, Nr Doncaster

Cusworth Hall & Museum (40 Pictures)

(19.7 miles, 31.6 km, direction SW)

Cusworth Hall is a mid 18th century house built for the Wrightson family, with wings added later by James Paine. The house.....


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