Tina’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Places to see.
Castle Hill
Castle Hill SideLocal viewpoint over the town, 5 min drive, 30 min walk.
Country park, walks, lake, woods, artworks in landscape, galleries, cafes. 30 min drive, book in advance.
159 locals recommend
Yorkshire Sculpture Park
Country park, walks, lake, woods, artworks in landscape, galleries, cafes. 30 min drive, book in advance.
World Heritage Site, owned and run by National Trust, about hour and quarter from house.
185 locals recommend
Fountains Abbey
World Heritage Site, owned and run by National Trust, about hour and quarter from house.
Historic town, about an hour's drive. Walk round the city walls, York Minster, National Railway Museum, Museum Gardens. Park and ride into town centre.
409 locals recommend
York
Historic town, about an hour's drive. Walk round the city walls, York Minster, National Railway Museum, Museum Gardens. Park and ride into town centre.
Britain's longest, deepest and highest canal tunnel, under the Pennines, opened in 1811. Marsden Station is a 15 minute walk along the beautifully restored Huddersfield Narrow Canal towpath. Visitor centre and cafe.
15 locals recommend
Standedge Tunnel and Visitor Centre, Canal & River Trust
Waters RoadBritain's longest, deepest and highest canal tunnel, under the Pennines, opened in 1811. Marsden Station is a 15 minute walk along the beautifully restored Huddersfield Narrow Canal towpath. Visitor centre and cafe.
Traveler advice
Getting around
Good train links to Leeds, Manchester, York.
25 min walk from house to railway station.