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Recommended Towns & Villages near Silkstone

Monk BrettonPpriory in winter

Barnsley (161 Pictures)

in the county of South Yorkshire (3.4 miles, 5.5 km, direction E)

This is an attractive town laid out along the River Dearne, it is enclosed by spectacular Pennine scenery and is an ideal place from which to discover the limestone hills and fresh green valley's of the Yorkshire Dales...

ALL HALLOWS CHURCH, ALMONDBURY, HUDDERSFIELD

Almondbury (6 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of West Yorkshire (9.2 miles, 14.8 km, direction NW)

Almondbury is one of the oldest and prettiest of the villages dominating the edge of the Pennine moors...

Holmfirth Village, West Riding

Holmfirth (40 Pictures)

in the county of West Yorkshire (9.3 miles, 15.0 km, direction W)

This is a place that will forever be associated with the gentle, romantic comedy "Last of the Summer Wine" which has graced our TV screens for more than a quarter of a century...

Wakefield High Street, West Yorkshire

Wakefield (43 Pictures)

in the county of West Yorkshire (9.4 miles, 15.1 km, direction N)

Wakefield was the capital of Yorkshire's woollen industry for more than 700 years, it was an important weaving and dying centre as far back as the 13th century...

The Dumb Steeple Plaque, Cooper Bridge.

Mirfield (8 Pictures)

in the county of West Yorkshire (10.4 miles, 16.8 km, direction NW)

Mirfield is a residential town situated between Huddersfield and Dewsbury. It has a long history, and associations with Robin Hood, the Luddites, and the Bronte sisters. More.....

The center of Huddersfield, Yorkshire

Huddersfield (98 Pictures)

in the county of West Yorkshire (11.2 miles, 18.1 km, direction NW)

Huddersfield is a lively and interesting town that offers a rich cultural experience...

All Saints Square in Rotherham, South Yorkshire

Rotherham (107 Pictures)

in the county of South Yorkshire (11.9 miles, 19.2 km, direction SE)

This town was formerly a Saxon market town which remained largely unaltered until the Industrial Revolution...

Countryside 5 minutes out of Featherstone, West Yorkshire

Featherstone (2 Pictures)

in the county of West Yorkshire (12.0 miles, 19.3 km, direction NE)

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...

Sheffield-Peace Gardens

Sheffield (127 Pictures)

in the county of South Yorkshire (12.4 miles, 20.0 km, direction S)

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Thrybergh Country Park in South Yorkshire, England

Thrybergh (14 Pictures)

in the county of South Yorkshire (12.7 miles, 20.5 km, direction SE)

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...

Golcar

Golcar (2 Pictures)

in the county of West Yorkshire (13.1 miles, 21.0 km, direction NW)

Sturdily built of stone, this small hill town is perched north of the River Colne and the now restored Huddersfield Narrow Canal...

Postbox in Whiston, South Yorks

Whiston (11 Pictures)

in the county of South Yorkshire (14.1 miles, 22.6 km, direction SE)

Whiston is surrounded by fine countryside, leafy lanes lead towards Morthen and Wickersley...

St Giles Church

Pontefract (181 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of West Yorkshire (14.2 miles, 22.9 km, direction NE)

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...

The River Aire running through Castleford, the picture was taken from the road bridge.

Castleford (34 Pictures)

in the county of West Yorkshire (14.8 miles, 23.9 km, direction NE)

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...

North Western Railway - Standedge tunnel ventilation shaft.

Marsden (33 Pictures)

in the county of West Yorkshire (15.5 miles, 24.9 km, direction W)

Marsden offers visitors a wealth of heritage, particularly in association with the town's expansion which came about during the heady days of the Industrial Revolution...

Reflections in Sprotborough

Sprotbrough (114 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of South Yorkshire (15.7 miles, 25.2 km, direction E)

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...

Stanage Edge

Hathersage (59 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Derbyshire (15.8 miles, 25.5 km, direction S)

The town now takes advantage of its superb position, operating mostly as an attractive place for tourists...

St James Church, Braithwell

Braithwell (32 Pictures)

in the county of South Yorkshire (16.6 miles, 26.8 km, direction SE)

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...

Castleton in the Peak District, Derbyshire.

Castleton (217 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Derbyshire (16.8 miles, 27.1 km, direction SW)

Castleton is one of the Jewels of the Peak District. It is a famous centre for caverns where you will find four of the countries most famous show caves. It is also the home of.....

Halifax Town Hall from Princess St, designed by Sir Charles Barry in 1859

Halifax (83 Pictures)

in the county of West Yorkshire (17.1 miles, 27.6 km, direction NW)

Halifax is an industrial city close to the famous Pennines and the route of the Pennine Way in what is known as Yorkshire's "Bronte" country...

Recommended attractions near Silkstone

Cannon Hall park

Cannon Hall Country Park (24 Pictures)

(1.7 miles, 2.8 km, direction NW)

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

A good view of Stainborough Castle at Wentworth Castle Gardens near Barnsley

Wentworth Castle (50 Pictures)

(2.6 miles, 4.2 km, direction SE)

Wentworth Castle Gardens have been the subject of an ambitious plan to restore the magnificent estate, once home to the Earls of.....

Yorkshire Sculpture Park, West Bretton, West Yorkshire

Yorkshire Sculpture Park (35 Pictures)

(4.2 miles, 6.8 km, direction N)

This is an exciting, fascinating tourist attraction that is both fun and thought provoking for all the family. It has fast.....

at Monk Bretton Priory, Cudworth, South Yorkshire

Monk Bretton Priory (8 Pictures)

(5.4 miles, 8.6 km, direction E)

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A view of Newmillerdam taken near the memorial, West Yorkshire.

Newmillerdam Country Park (20 Pictures)

(6.2 miles, 9.9 km, direction NE)

This attractive country park offers a rich and varied country landscape, it is dominated by a large lake ringed by numerous trees.....

Pit head gear at Caphouse Colliery

National Coal Mining Museum (33 Pictures)

(7.0 miles, 11.3 km, direction N)

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Outline of Sandal

Sandal Castle (12 Pictures)

(8.0 miles, 12.8 km, direction N)

The crumbling, naked ruins of Sandal Castle are now owned by Wakefield council, and what an inspired choice of centre-piece they.....

Robin Hood

Bradfield Moors (3 Pictures)

(9.2 miles, 14.8 km, direction S)

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Wakefield Cathedral, West Yorkshire. Viewed from Westgate

Wakefield Cathedral (2 Pictures)

(9.3 miles, 15.0 km, direction N)

This was formerly the parish church of All Saints, it only became a cathedral at the end of the 19th century. With its.....

Dewsbury Museum in Crow Nest Park, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire.

Dewsbury Museum (1 Pictures)

(10.1 miles, 16.2 km, direction N)

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Robin Hoods Grave, Kirklees Priory, West Yorkshire

Robin Hood's Grave (4 Pictures)

(11.9 miles, 19.2 km, direction NW)

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Kirklees Priory Gatehouse, West Yorkshire

Kirklees Priory (2 Pictures)

(12.2 miles, 19.7 km, direction NW)

Home of the wicked Prioress who bled the unsuspecting Robin Hood to death. All that remains today is the Priory Gatehouse and.....

A picture of Sheffield Cathedral

Sheffield Cathedral (1 Pictures)

(12.3 miles, 19.8 km, direction S)

This cathedral dates mostly from the 15th century, it was the former parish church of St.Peter and St.Paul, its tower and.....

Botanical Gardens fountain 24th Feb 2005

Botanical Gardens, Sheffield (5 Pictures)

(12.6 miles, 20.2 km, direction S)

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Thrybergh Country Park in South Yorkshire, England

Thrybergh Country Park (18 Pictures)

(13.1 miles, 21.1 km, direction SE)

Thrybergh Country Park evolved out of Thrybergh Reservoir built in the 1800's to supply the borough of Doncaster with water. .....

Brodsworth Hall at night

Brodsworth Hall (120 Pictures)

(13.3 miles, 21.4 km, direction E)

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Towards Stanage on an Autumn day

Stanage Edge (26 Pictures)

(13.5 miles, 21.7 km, direction S)

Stanage Edge is an elevated gritstone edge or enscarpment that stretches for around 4 miles giving extensive views across the.....

Ladybower Reservoir, Derbyshire. October 2004

Ladybower Reservoir (108 Pictures)

(13.5 miles, 21.8 km, direction SW)

This beautiful reservoir is found in the undulating Derbyshire countryside. It is the lowest of the Peak districts three.....

Alport Dale, Hope Forest, Derbyshire (Peak District National Park)

Alport Castles (3 Pictures)

(13.9 miles, 22.4 km, direction SW)

Alport Castles refers to a striking natural feature in the Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, England. Despite its name,.....

Conisbrough Castle, 5 miles west of Doncaster

Conisbrough Castle (16 Pictures)

(14.3 miles, 23.1 km, direction E)

The dilapidated ruins of Conisbrough Castle make an impressive sight, particularly its keep, which is unusual in design. The.....


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