Top 5 Castles in West Yorkshire, England

January 12, 2022 Misti Hsu

West Yorkshire is a metropolitan county in England. It is an inland and in relative terms upland county having eastward-draining valleys while taking in moors of the Pennines and has a population of 2.2 million. West Yorkshire came into existence as a metropolitan county in 1974 after the passage of the Local Government Act 1972.
Restaurants in West Yorkshire

1. Cliffe Castle Museum & Park

Spring Gardens Lane, Keighley BD20 6LH England +44 1535 618231 [email protected] http://www.bradfordmuseums.org/venues/cliffe-castle-museum
Excellent
65%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
2%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 371 reviews

Cliffe Castle Museum & Park

Reviewed By ruthcD9844LV - Skipton, United Kingdom

Beautifully landscaped park with lovely water features. The museum is free and well worth a visit. The house itself is stunning and retains its original furnishings. The museum has an extensive rock collection plus works of art and objects from local industrial history. The newly renovated cafe offers really yummy freshly baked home made cakes plus a selecion of food and drink and ice creams. The park houses small animals such as birds and rabbits which seem to be very popular with children and also a greenhouse with a collection of interesting plants and cacti. There is also a playground for the children. The park has lots of events throughout the year such as concerts and a garden party so it's worth checking on line to see what's going on. Last year I attended a free willow weaving course which was amazing and we got to take home the things we made. I would say cliffe castle is the best feature of the town and not to be missed.

2. Castle Hill

Lumb Lane, Almondbury, Huddersfield HD4 6TA England http://www.kirklees.gov.uk/events/venuedetails.asp?vID=45
Excellent
55%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 482 reviews

Castle Hill

Reviewed By yellowjs - Ainsdale, United Kingdom

Fab and cheap few hours with my little boy worth a visit would return great for views and a nice spot for picnic weather permitting

3. Harewood Castle

Leeds LS17 9LG England
Excellent
54%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
8%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 13 reviews

Harewood Castle

Reviewed By hairlossstudios - Leeds, United Kingdom

This Castle is older than Harewood House in Leeds. Park on the housi8ng estate and walk down the path under the bridge and follow the path through the woods and there it is. You cannot miss it.

4. Pontefract Castle

Castle Chain, Pontefract England +44 1977 723440 [email protected] http://www.pontefractcastle.co.uk/
Excellent
40%
Good
39%
Satisfactory
14%
Poor
3%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 266 reviews

Pontefract Castle

From its construction in 1070 to its destruction after the Civil Wars, this once-fearsome fortress dominated Yorkshire and beyond, earning the nickname, "Key to the North". From battles and sieges, starvation and destruction to royal infidelity and the cultivation of liquorice, you'll be surprised at what these walls have seen! Today, the castle is a place of family-friendly adventure, with wide open spaces to play and fascinating ruins to investigate. Stand in the remains of the bread ovens, and imagine a time when the castle held lavish banquets for some of England’s most famous kings and queens. Has your imagination been sparked? Then younger visitors can create their own adventures in our castle themed adventure playground. If all this exploring has made you hungry, the Liquorice Cafe is offering scrumptious food and drink to takeaway. Entrance to the castle is FREE, we look forward to seeing you soon!

Reviewed By tonyfromponty - Pontefract, United Kingdom

Lived here about 30 years and must be 10 years since we last went. Today..although dull and damp - we were most impressed ! The pathways and information boards were great and viewpoints impressive. Liked the new children's play area and the cafe & information centre is also well worth seeing . If you havnt been for a while - give it a whirl ! ( we will be back !)

5. Sandal Castle

Manygates Lane Sandal, Wakefield WF2 7DS England +44 1924 249779 [email protected] http://www.wakefieldmuseums.org/
Excellent
29%
Good
45%
Satisfactory
18%
Poor
5%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 315 reviews

Sandal Castle

Reviewed By Daltonspencer - Pontefract, United Kingdom

Wonderful historical sight. The views are incredible. Information boards are so informative regarding the Castles history.

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