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Recommended Towns & Villages near Wortley

The Old Glassworks, in snow.

Barnsley (161 Pictures)

in the county of South Yorkshire (4.9 miles, 7.9 km, direction NE)

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...

Ecclesfield Church St Mary

Sheffield (127 Pictures)

in the county of South Yorkshire (8.0 miles, 12.9 km, direction S)

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All Saints Square in Rotherham, South Yorkshire

Rotherham (107 Pictures)

in the county of South Yorkshire (8.4 miles, 13.6 km, direction SE)

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

Thrybergh Country Park in South Yorkshire, England

Thrybergh (14 Pictures)

in the county of South Yorkshire (10.1 miles, 16.2 km, direction E)

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...

Postbox in Whiston, South Yorks

Whiston (11 Pictures)

in the county of South Yorkshire (10.6 miles, 17.0 km, direction SE)

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

Holmfirth Last of the Summer Wine

Holmfirth (40 Pictures)

in the county of West Yorkshire (11.7 miles, 18.9 km, direction NW)

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...

Rock climbers on Stanage Edge

Hathersage (59 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Derbyshire (12.1 miles, 19.5 km, direction SW)

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

ALL HALLOWS CHURCH, ALMONDBURY, HUDDERSFIELD

Almondbury (6 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of West Yorkshire (12.8 miles, 20.7 km, direction NW)

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

Wakefield High Street, West Yorkshire

Wakefield (43 Pictures)

in the county of West Yorkshire (13.4 miles, 21.6 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...

Winnats Pass

Castleton (217 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Derbyshire (14.1 miles, 22.7 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.....

St James Church, Braithwell

Braithwell (32 Pictures)

in the county of South Yorkshire (14.2 miles, 22.8 km, direction E)

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...

Sprotbrough Flash from the woods

Sprotbrough (114 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of South Yorkshire (14.5 miles, 23.3 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...

Roche Abbey

Maltby (70 Pictures)

in the county of South Yorkshire (14.6 miles, 23.5 km, direction E)

The town was mentioned in the Doomsday Book, and several historic properties can be found in the region from shortly after this time, of these, of particular note are the handsome ruins of Roche Abbey, a Cistercian foundation of 1147...

The Dumb Steeple Plaque, Cooper Bridge.

Mirfield (8 Pictures)

in the county of West Yorkshire (14.7 miles, 23.6 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.....

Countryside 5 minutes out of Featherstone, West Yorkshire

Featherstone (2 Pictures)

in the county of West Yorkshire (14.7 miles, 23.7 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...

St George's Square, Huddersfield, from the station car park.

Huddersfield (98 Pictures)

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

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

view from High Street,  Laughton-en-le-Morthen, South Yorkshire

Laughton en le Morthen (25 Pictures)

in the county of South Yorkshire (15.1 miles, 24.2 km, direction SE)

Once a mining hamlet, Laughton-en-le-Morthen is now thriving village with stylish housing expanding out from its medieval centre...

The Churchyard of the plague village of Eyam, Derbyshire. 23 July 04

Eyam (17 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Derbyshire (15.3 miles, 24.7 km, direction S)

Setting its chilling history to one side, this is a village with a lot to offer. It is hidden away in a matchless location above the limestone peaks of Middleton Dale in the Peak District...

Stainton church, Stainton, South Yorkshire

Stainton (2 Pictures)

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

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...

Wadworth church, Wadworth, South Yorkshire

Wadworth (7 Pictures)

in the county of South Yorkshire (16.2 miles, 26.0 km, direction E)

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

Recommended attractions near Wortley

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

Wentworth Castle (50 Pictures)

(2.5 miles, 4.0 km, direction N)

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

Cannon Hall park

Cannon Hall Country Park (24 Pictures)

(6.0 miles, 9.6 km, direction N)

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

at Monk Bretton Priory, Cudworth, South Yorkshire

Monk Bretton Priory (8 Pictures)

(6.2 miles, 10.0 km, direction NE)

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Robin Hood

Bradfield Moors (3 Pictures)

(6.2 miles, 10.0 km, direction SW)

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A picture of Sheffield Cathedral

Sheffield Cathedral (1 Pictures)

(7.9 miles, 12.7 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)

(8.2 miles, 13.1 km, direction S)

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Yorkshire Sculpture Park, West Bretton, West Yorkshire

Yorkshire Sculpture Park (35 Pictures)

(8.6 miles, 13.8 km, direction N)

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

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

Newmillerdam Country Park (20 Pictures)

(9.9 miles, 15.9 km, direction N)

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

Towards Stanage on an Autumn day

Stanage Edge (26 Pictures)

(9.9 miles, 16.0 km, direction SW)

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)

(10.6 miles, 17.1 km, direction SW)

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

Thrybergh Country Park in South Yorkshire, England

Thrybergh Country Park (18 Pictures)

(10.7 miles, 17.2 km, direction E)

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

Pit head gear at Caphouse Colliery

National Coal Mining Museum (33 Pictures)

(11.4 miles, 18.3 km, direction N)

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Outline of Sandal

Sandal Castle (12 Pictures)

(11.8 miles, 19.0 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.....

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

Alport Castles (3 Pictures)

(12.0 miles, 19.3 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)

(12.4 miles, 20.0 km, direction E)

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

Brodsworth Hall at night

Brodsworth Hall (120 Pictures)

(13.1 miles, 21.1 km, direction E)

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Wakefield Cathedral, West Yorkshire. Viewed from Westgate

Wakefield Cathedral (2 Pictures)

(13.3 miles, 21.4 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.....

Mam Tor in Hope Valley, Derbyshire

Hope Valley (6 Pictures)

(14.0 miles, 22.5 km, direction SW)

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The Keep at Peveril Castle

Peveril Castle (31 Pictures)

(14.3 miles, 23.0 km, direction SW)

Built to be impregnable, the ruins of Peveril Castle stand on a steep ridge with dramatic views in all directions, giving the.....

Inside the Blue John Cavern (04-05-2006)

Blue John Cavern (18 Pictures)

(14.4 miles, 23.1 km, direction SW)

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