Photo : Cow and Calf
Rocks Ilkley.
Photo : Ilkley from
Ilkley Moor.
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Skipton Castle, Skipton, North Yorkshire BD23 1AW Tel: 01756
792442 Skipton Castle is one of the most complete and best preserved
medieval castles in England. For over 900 years Skipton Castle
has stood firm through wars and sieges at the gateway to the
Yorkshire Dales. Fully roofed, it is a fascinating and delightful
place to explore in any season - from the atmospheric Dungeon
to the great Watch Tower, from the Chapel to the beautiful Conduit
Court. www.skiptoncastle.co.uk. About 8 miles west of Ilkley.
Embsay & Bolton Abbey
Steam Railway, Bolton Abbey Station, Skipton, North Yorkshire,
BD23 6AF Tel: 01756 710614 Your journey takes you through picturesque
Yorkshire Dales scenery, between Embsay station, built in 1888,
and the new award-winning station at Bolton Abbey. Bolton Abbey
station is the ideal stopping off point for a pleasant one and
a half mile walk to the ruins of the 12th Century priory. About
5 miles northwest of Ilkley.
Bolton Priory, and the Church of St. Mary and St. Cuthbert, are
located in the village of Bolton Abbey. The priory is a ruined
Augustinian monastery on the banks of the River Wharfe. A renowned
beauty spot. www.boltonabbey.com. About 5 miles northwest of
Ilkley.
Ilkley Toy Museum, Whitton
Croft Road, Ilkley, West Yorkshire, LS29 9HR. Tel: 01943 603855.
www.ilkleytoymuseum.co.uk. Ilkley Toy Museum is located just
a short walk from Ilkley Town Centre on Whitton Croft Road.
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