West Yorkshire is a great place to visit if you are looking for a holiday in the great outdoors in a stunning landscape. The South Pennines in the west of the county offers great walking and hiking trails with wonderful views across a wild landscape, perfect if you want a holiday to escape from it all. Leeds is the cultural hub of West Yorkshire with the Royal Armouries Museum, Leeds Art Gallery and shopping at Trinity Leeds which is a huge shopping centre with over 120 shops. Leeds is well-known for its nightlife and dining with a number of top restaurants that will delight food lovers. Bradford is home to the National Science and Media Museum and is a curry capital with award-winning restaurants like Mumtaz, ideal if you love hot and spicy food.
Saltaire is a UNESCO World Heritage Site with Victorian architecture and Salts Mill and is also home to David Hockney’s art. The Brontë Parsonage Museum in Haworth takes you into the literary world of the Brontë sisters, set in a gorgeous village with the moors as the backdrop that inspired Wuthering Heights. Ilkley Moor is another great place for walking and biking with scenic walks and some great cycle trails, Hardcastle Crags offers woodland trails in the peace and quiet, great for family holiday with your dog.
There are a number of really good holiday cottages in West Yorkshire listed here. These include countryside cottages built in traditional Yorkshire stone with fantastic views, the odd Shepherd's Hut and luxury lodges with hot tubs. You can find modern holiday homes with all of the latest facilities and traditional terraced houses that are common in this part of Yorkshire. Many of the cottages around Yorkshire here have reviews to help you find the perfect holiday home for your break in West Yorkshire. If you want to widen your search, have a look at some of West Yorkshire’s holiday parks and campsites that include rural parks near Hebden Bridge. View a great selection for family holidays in West Yorkshire on a park with caravans or lodges to stay in. These include sites with modern amenities that cater to all and are ideal for family holidays and dog-friendly holidays.
