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Exploring the most picturesque & historic places to visit in the county of South Yorkshire, England.

About the county of South Yorkshire

The picturesque County of Yorkshire is among the largest in England and is divided into four parts - North, South, East and West Yorkshire. The city of York, famed for its historic Roman Walls and its charming medieval streets is home to the famous 'York Minster Cathedral', a fine example of medieval architecture dating back to the Roman Era which boasts one of the finest collections of stained glass in existence. The Yorkshire Dales is an area of outstanding beauty, with a large part being designated as one of England and Wales' protected national parks. Local attractions include 'Bolton Castle', a magnificent medieval fortress built in 1399 by Richard le Scrope. 'North Yorkshire Moors Railway', a preserved steam railway running 18 miles through the picturesque North Yorkshire Moors.

Recommended Towns & Villages to visit in South Yorkshire

Christ church in central Doncaster, South Yorkshire

Doncaster (118 Pictures)

in the county of South Yorkshire

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...

Sprotbrough Flash from the woods

Sprotbrough (114 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of South Yorkshire

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...

Tofts Lane

Stannington (2 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of South Yorkshire

A picturesque village in South Yorkshire..

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Recommended Attractions to visit in South Yorkshire

Brodsworth Community Woodland autumn colours, South Yorkshire

Brodsworth Community Woodlands (22 Pictures)

"This picturesque woodland is rapidly developing into one of the most attractive wildlife sites in the region. With its mixture.....

Cannon Hall park

Cannon Hall Country Park (24 Pictures)

Outstanding country park originally landscaped in the 1760's by Richard Woods. The park surrounds a magnificent hall designed by.....

A picture of Doncaster Minster

Doncaster Minster (4 Pictures)

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

Ulley Country Park, South Yorkshire

Ulley Country Park (15 Pictures)

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