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Recommended Towns & Villages near Bishop Thornton

Bower Road

Harrogate (190 Pictures)

in the county of North Yorkshire (5.6 miles, 9.0 km, direction SE)

One of the chief town's in Yorkshire's old West Riding, Harrogate acheived early fame as a Spa resort...

St Mary's Church

Ripon (205 Pictures)

a Historic City in the county of North Yorkshire (5.7 miles, 9.1 km, direction NE)

Every night Ripons market square is the scene of a 1,000 year old custom when the city Wakeman blows his horn...

High Street, Pateley Bridge, North Yorkshire

Pateley Bridge (35 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of North Yorkshire (6.4 miles, 10.4 km, direction W)

An attractive market town on the river Nidd, set within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Twice winner of 'Britain in Bloom' and home to the oldest sweet shop in Britain......

Weir and Castle Mill

Knaresborough (131 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of North Yorkshire (6.5 miles, 10.4 km, direction SE)

This attractive market town lies in the high reaches of Yorkshire above Harrogate. It is overlooked by the peaceful waters of the River Nidd which is spanned by a magnificent.....

Chevin Woods near Otley, West Yorkshire

Otley (45 Pictures)

in the county of West Yorkshire (11.7 miles, 18.8 km, direction S)

Otley is a beautiful old town with attractive buildings in medieval courts and alleyways and a lovely parish church that dates back to Norman times...

The Strid

Bolton Abbey (135 Pictures)

in the county of North Yorkshire (13.0 miles, 21.0 km, direction SW)

The Bolton Abbey Estate covers 30,000 acres of beautiful countryside in the Yorkshire Dales.There are medieval buildings to explore and 80 miles of moorland, woodland and riverside footpaths...

Cow and Calf, Ilkley.

Ilkley (39 Pictures)

in the county of West Yorkshire (13.3 miles, 21.4 km, direction SW)

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Bridge in Burnsall, North Yorkshire

Burnsall (24 Pictures)

in the county of North Yorkshire (14.5 miles, 23.4 km, direction W)

Viewed from the surrounding grassy fells, this gorgeous stone village with its striking walls softened by rich green foliage, presents a picture of timeless charm...

Town square, Thirsk, North Yorkshire

Thirsk (16 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of North Yorkshire (15.7 miles, 25.2 km, direction NE)

A charming market town in North Yorkshire, Thirsk is famous for being the home of James Herriot, the author of "All Creatures Great and Small."..

The Weir

Grassington (52 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of North Yorkshire (16.2 miles, 26.1 km, direction W)

This is Upper Wharfdale's principle village. It is a place of quiet charm with a lovely old bridge spanning the River Wharfe and cobbled lanes with pretty stone cottages descending towards the attractive village square...

Salt's Mill, Saltaire. Refurbished mills today contain retail outlets and a David Hockney Gallery.

Saltaire (54 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of West Yorkshire (17.6 miles, 28.3 km, direction SW)

This perfectly preserved village originated as an answer to Bradford's 'dark satanic mills', it was the brain-child of industrialist Sir Titus Salt, who in the early 19th-century.....

Canalside Skipton looking towards The Church

Skipton (171 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of North Yorkshire (18.2 miles, 29.3 km, direction SW)

Long considered "The Gateway to the Dales" which lye to the north, moors extend southwards, and the tranquil countryside of the Ribble Valley is to the west...

Leeds, Civic Hall.

Leeds (233 Pictures)

in the county of West Yorkshire (18.4 miles, 29.6 km, direction S)

In the middle ages Leeds was a wool centre and it flourished. The sheep on the Yorkshire moors providing the wool for the cottage craft industry of spinning and weaving. The.....

Damems station, a part of Keighley

Keighley (48 Pictures)

in the county of West Yorkshire (18.7 miles, 30.1 km, direction SW)

This is an industrial town in West Yorkshire. It lies in a fold between the fine countryside of Airdale and Keighley Moors...

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, 30.1 km, direction SE)

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

Harden Waterfall, Harden, West Yorkshire

Harden (4 Pictures)

in the county of West Yorkshire (18.9 miles, 30.5 km, direction SW)

Harden lies in the famous countryside area between Cullingworth and Bingley surrounded by rivers and meadows. It is a favoured commuter base for those working in nearby Bradford...

Magnificent ruin of Byland Abbey in Yorkshire... near Ampleforth Monastery

Coxwold (13 Pictures)

in the county of North Yorkshire (19.0 miles, 30.6 km, direction NE)

Coxwold is one of those villages that appear to have changed very little with the passing of the centuries...

Wharfe Bridge, Kettlewell, Wharfedale, Yorkshire Dales National Park.

Kettlewell (49 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of North Yorkshire (19.0 miles, 30.6 km, direction W)

The spectacular limestone beauty of Kettlewell has been appreciated by travellers for decades. It has a series of delightful cottages clustered around the little Cam Beck, a tributary of the River Wharfe as it plunges from Great Whernside...

Near Arncliffe, Yorkshire

Arncliffe (1 Pictures)

in the county of North Yorkshire (21.2 miles, 34.2 km, direction W)

Arncliffe is the largest of Littondales four villages and is situated on the lovely River Skirfare...

Winter

Haworth (227 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of West Yorkshire (21.6 miles, 34.8 km, direction SW)

Haworth is famous the world over for its connections with the Bronte sisters, the famous novelists...

Recommended attractions near Bishop Thornton

Ripley Castle, Yorkshire

Ripley Castle (12 Pictures)

(2.2 miles, 3.6 km, direction SE)

Ripley Castle was built more than 700 years ago, it was originally built as the home of the Ingilby family and has remained so.....

Fountains Abbey.Ripon,North Yorkshire

Fountains Abbey (159 Pictures)

(3.2 miles, 5.1 km, direction N)

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Brimham Rocks Country Park, North Yorkshire.

Brimham Rocks Country Park (78 Pictures)

(3.2 miles, 5.2 km, direction W)

At a height of nearly 300m, Brimham Rocks give spectacular views over the surrounding countryside of the Nidderdale. . The.....

Ripon Cathedral, Ripon, Yorkshire.

Ripon Cathedral (28 Pictures)

(5.9 miles, 9.5 km, direction NE)

The present Cathedral at the heart of Ripon is built upon the spot of a monastery founded by Bishop Wilfrid of York in the year.....

Knaresborough, The Petrifying Well

Mother Shiptons Cave & Petrifying Well (28 Pictures)

(6.7 miles, 10.8 km, direction SE)

Mother Shipton lived some 500 years ago during the reign of King Henry VIII, and is England’s most famous Prophetess. The cave.....

The Entrance to Lightwater Valley Park, Ripon, North Yorkshire

Lightwater Valley Park (11 Pictures)

(7.9 miles, 12.7 km, direction N)

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Harewood House in West Yorkshire - Terrace Gardens, June 2005

Harewood House (25 Pictures)

(12.0 miles, 19.3 km, direction S)

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View of Bolton Priory, North Yorkshire.

Bolton Priory (60 Pictures)

(12.7 miles, 20.4 km, direction SW)

Beautiful remains of an Augustinian Priory in a picturesque position on the banks of the river Wharfe, North Yorkshire. Well.....

Cow and Calf, Ilkley.

Cow and Calf Rocks (21 Pictures)

(13.3 miles, 21.4 km, direction SW)

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Inside the Wight Home. - Heriott Museum

The World of James Herriot Museum (15 Pictures)

(15.6 miles, 25.0 km, direction NE)

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Beningborough Hall

Beningbrough Hall (19 Pictures)

(16.2 miles, 26.0 km, direction E)

18th-century house with interactive galleries and National Portrait Gallery paintings. Grounds and working walled garden...

Crakehall Watermill, North Yorkshire

Crakehall Water Mill (2 Pictures)

(16.7 miles, 26.9 km, direction N)

Hidden in the exquisite countryside of the lower regions of the Dales, Crakehall Water Mill must be one of the most photographed.....

Kirkstall Abbey near Leeds, West Yorkshire

Kirkstall Abbey (14 Pictures)

(16.9 miles, 27.2 km, direction S)

Kirkstall Abbey is one of Yorkshire's finest ruined Cistercian abbey's. It was founded in the 12th-century from which much of.....

Middleham Castle in all it's splendour april 06

Middleham Castle (17 Pictures)

(16.9 miles, 27.2 km, direction NW)

Picturesque, ruinous castle, which was said to be the favourite home of Richard III. It was built in 1170 by Richard Neville,.....

Front view of East Riddlesden Hall, Keighley, West Yorkshire

East Riddlesden Hall (5 Pictures)

(17.5 miles, 28.1 km, direction SW)

For a glorious day out amongst spectacular countryside where you get an evocative glimpse into the past there are few properties.....

Armley Mills Industrial Museum near Leeds.

Armley Mills Industrial Museum (4 Pictures)

(18.2 miles, 29.3 km, direction S)

Formerly the largest woolen mill in the world, Armley Mills is now a museum that explores the rich industrial past of.....

Skipton Castle, North Yorkshire

Skipton Castle (52 Pictures)

(18.3 miles, 29.5 km, direction SW)

Apart from it's historic church, Skipton Castle is the town's premier attraction. This is located where the High Street fans out.....

Red Tulips, Constable Burton Hall Gardens, North Yorkshire

Constable Burton Hall Gardens (31 Pictures)

(18.3 miles, 29.5 km, direction N)

Magnificent gardens surrounding a grand Palladian mansion lying close to Leyburn at the entrance to the vast sweep of glorious.....

Cliffe Castle museum, Keighley, West Yorkshire.

Cliffe Castle Museum (5 Pictures)

(18.4 miles, 29.6 km, direction SW)

The approach to Cliffe Castle Museum, gives the visitor little hint of the amazing treat in store, for awaiting is a magnificent.....

The White Horse at Kilburn. North Yorkshire.

The Kilburn White Horse (5 Pictures)

(19.2 miles, 30.9 km, direction NE)

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