1. National Media Museum, Bradford: In the heart of Bradford, this truly is one of the crown jewels of not only the city but the whole district – and beyond. It draws in huge numbers of tourists and visitors for its permanent galleries and exhibitions which cover the history of photography, film and television and the latest technological advances in media now and in the future.
2. Bolton Abbey: In the heart of the Yorkshire Dales and on the banks of the River Wharfe, the 30,000 acres of beautiful countryside, 80 miles of footpaths and ruins of the old priory form the basis for an excellent day out. There are local restaurants, tea rooms, gift shops and more to enjoy after you’ve explored the miles of woodland and riverside strolls.
3. Alhambra Theatre and St George’s Hall, Bradford: Two historic theatres in the centre of Bradford form a complementary pair of venues which attract some of the biggest names in entertainment from all over the world. St George’s Hall is the regular haunt of major pop bands and comedians, while the Alhambra hosts some stunning touring plays, musicals and more.
4. Skipton Castle: Skipton Castle (above), at more than 900 years old, is one of the most complete and best-preserved medieval castles in the country. It withstood a three-year-long seige during the English Civil War but remains remarkably intact, and visitors can explore the interior of this castle, from the depths of the dungeons to the top of the Watch Tower.
5. Harewood House, near Leeds: A wonderful Georgian mansion with vast landscaped gardens by Capability Brown, Harewood is the family seat of the Earl and Countess of Harewood. It is a fascinating place to visit for the huge collection of 20th century art, as well as the walks through the grounds and the well-stocked aviaries, including Harewood’s famous penguins.
6. Hardcastle Crags, near Hebden Bridge: More than 400 acres of unspoiled woodland surround this National Trust beauty spot, complete with streams, waterfalls and stacks of millstone grit. Visitors can weave their way around 15 miles of footpaths, and at the heart of the area is the Gibson Mill visitor centre.
7. East Riddlesden Hall, Keighley: Originally the home of 17th century cloth merchant James Murgatroyd, the estate was a working farm for many generations which produced milk, cheese and bread. Today it’s a visitor attraction and museum, recreating the 17th century lifestyle and with embroideries, furniture and pewter work on display.
8. Shipley Glen Tramway, Shipley: The tramway is the oldest working cable tramway in Great Britain (cliff lifts excepted). Dating from 1895, the line was built to serve the local beauty spot of Shipley Glen, near Saltaire. At nearly a quarter of a mile in length, the woodland ride provides a pleasant alternative to the steep path.
9. Salts Mill & Saltaire: Built by philanthropic textile magnate Sir Titus Salt, Salts Mill (above) is today a vibrant centre for the arts and artists, housing high-end retail establishments and hosting a permanent exhibition of the works of David Hockney. Sir Titus built a fine example of the model industrial village in Saltaire for his workers.
10. Cow and Calf, Ilkley: High on Ilkley Moor, the Cow and Calf Rocks are a large rock formation consisting of an outcrop and boulder, also known as Hangingstone Rocks. The rocks are made of millstone grit, a variety of sandstone, and are so named because one is large, with the smaller one sitting close to it, like a cow and calf.
11. Great beer: One thing you can be guaranteed of in Yorkshire is a great pint, and our home-grown breweries provide the finest ales money can buy, whether it’s the famous Timothy Taylors’ range from Keighley, or the connoisseur’s favourite Black Sheep, produced at their Masham brewery, plus smaller breweries in towns such as Saltaire and Ilkley.
12. Embsay Steam Railway: A volunteer-run, preserved heritage railway which runs over part of the former Skipton-Ilkley line which was closed in 1965 and has steadily been rebuilt by the volunteers. Trains travel between Embsay station, built in 1888, and the award-winning station at Bolton Abbey, through picturesque Yorkshire Dales scenery.
13. Fountains Abbey (above), near Ripon: A World Heritage Site, set in 323 hectares (800 acres) of beautiful countryside, the magnificent 12th-century abbey ruins also boasts the only surviving Cistercian corn mill. No visit is complete without visiting the landscaped Georgian water garden of Studley Royal, which has neo-classical statues, follies and amazing views.
14. St Ives Estate, Bingley: A wonderful country park with woodlands, open moor, and a wildflower meadow, and paths throughout. The adventure playground is a fantastic feature for the children, and Coppice Pond offers both fishing opportunities and a chance to feed the ducks. Throughout the woodland walks there are amazing wooden sculptures.
15. Cartwright Hall, Bradford: Bradford’s civic art gallery offers a programme of contemporary exhibitions, with four permanent galleries displaying works from the Council’s art collections. The collections consist mainly of 19th and 20th century British art, with strong collections of international contemporary prints and contemporary South Asian art and crafts.
16. Mother Shipton's Cave, Knaresborough: Billed as England’s oldest tourest attraction, this cave and nearby “petrifying well” has indeed been welcoming curious visitors since the 17th century. Mother Shipton herself was a Yorkshire witch who was said to prophesy the future.
17. Harlow Carr Gardens, (above) Harrogate: The gardens stand on what was once part of the Forest of Knaresborough, an ancient royal hunting ground. Today, the famous gardens are dominated by water, stone and woodland and the venue is very much part of the surrounding Yorkshire landscape. An award-winning learning centre was completed in 2010, and there is a rolling programme of special features.
18. Haworth and Bronte Country: Historic Haworth appears very much as it was when its most famous residents, the Bronte sisters, lived there in the 19th century. The cobbled Main Street still winds its way through the village where admittedly more modern shops, cafes and pubs welcome the throngs of visitors who soak up the history throughout the year.
19. Curry!: One thing Yorkshire in general – and Bradford specifically – is famous for is curry. You can get fantastic dishes to suit all palates and pockets across the district. Bradford late last year claimed an unprecedented hat-trick by becoming the first city to win the Curry Capital of Britain title three times in a row.
20. Yorkshire Sculpture Park, Wakefield: Yorkshire Sculpture Park is an international centre for modern and contemporary art (above), experienced and enjoyed by thousands of visitors every year. Explore open-air displays by some of the world’s finest artists, enjoy fascinating exhibitions throughout four stunning galleries, be inspired by the natural beauty of an historic estate.
21. City of Film, Bradford: Bradford is the world’s first UNESCO City of Film. This permanent title bestows international recognition on Bradford as a world centre for film because of the city’s rich film heritage, its inspirational movie locations and its many celebrations of the moving image through the city’s annual film festivals.
22. National Coalmining Museum, Wakefield: The National Coal Mining Museum for England provides a great day out with a unique opportunity to travel 140 metres underground down one of Britain's oldest working mines. Situated in a rural setting, it offers an unusual combination of exciting experiences, whilst providing a genuine insight into the hard-working lives of miners.
23. Malham Cove, North Yorkshire: Malham Cove (above) is a huge curving amphitheatre-shaped cliff formation of limestone rock, around 260ft high at the summit of its vertical face. The top of the cove is a large area of deeply eroded limestone pavement, of a strange pattern not often seen in England.
24. Brimham Rocks, North Yorkshire: This amazing collection of weird and wonderful rock formations makes a great day out for families, climbers and those wanting to enjoy the views over Nidderdale. Part of the fun is letting your imagination run riot as you try to spot shapes in the unique landscape – see the Dancing Bear, The Eagle and The Gorilla.
25. Aysgarth Falls: Aysgarth in Wensleydale has three magnificent flights of waterfalls on the River Ure, and visiting can be combined with a wonderful woodland walk. The falls are spectacular all year round, especially if there has been 0heavy rain and the water cascades spectacularly over the broad limestone steps.
26. Shibden Hall, Halifax: Shibden Hall, set in 37 hectares of the Shibden valley, is a medieval timber-framed manor house. This Grade II*-listed house is one of England’s oldest and was built in 1420, five years after the Battle of Agincourt. Shibden Park,has a cafe and visitor facilities, miniature railway and boating lake.
27. Royal Armouries, Leeds: Royal Armouries is the National Museum of Arms and Armour, including artillery. The collection consists of some 70,000 examples of arms, armour and artillery dating from antiquity to the present day. It includes royal armours of the Tudor and Stuart kings and arms and armour of the English Civil Wars.
28. White Scar Cave, Ingleton: White Scar Cave in the Yorkshire Dales National Park is the longest show cave in the UK. It was first explored in 1923 by two amateur geologists, and further caves have been discovered since then, including one of the largest known cave chambers in Great Britain.
29. Five Rise Locks, Bingley: The lock staircase is the most spectacular feature of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal. The locks open directly from one to another, with the top gate of one forming the bottom gate of the next.
30. Nostell Priory: Built on the site of a medieval priory, Nostell has been the home of the Winn family for 300 years. Commissioned by Sir Rowland Winn in 1733, James Paine built the house. Later additions by Robert Adam created exceptional interiors. Visitors can explore 300 acres of parkland with a range of walks and views.
31. Manor House Museum and Art Gallery, Ilkley: Situated within the beautiful surroundings of the Wharfe Valley, one of Ilkley’s oldest buildings, the Manor House, has been converted into an attractive museum and art gallery. On the ground floor, visitors are given a glimpse into Ilkley’s past, while the first floor galleries provide the venue for a regularly changing programme.
32. Oakwell Hall Country Park, Batley: Oakwell Hall is furnished as a family home in the 1690s and offers visitors a real insight into a post-English Civil War household. The site also includes a visitor centre, gift shop, nature trail, picnic sites, playgound and countryside centre, plus a country park formed from a mix of old woodland, farmland and a reclaimed colliery.
33. Ribblehead Viaduct: One of the most prominent and striking man-made landmarks in North Yorkshire, Ribblehead Viaduct (above) is on the Settle-Carlisle Railway line. Hundreds of workers lost their lives building the line, so many that the railway paid for an expansion of the local graveyard. Memorials along the line commemorate their lives.
34. Keighley and Worth Valley Railway: The KWVR is a standard gauge branch line which joins the national railway network, and steam trains run five miles up the Worth Valley to Oxenhope. Other stations on the Line are at Ingrow, Damems, Oakworth and Haworth. The railway is famous for its role in the 1970 film version of The Railway Children.
35. Holmfirth: This quirky Pennine town should cope well with the arrival of the Tour because it is accustomed to welcoming large numbers of visitors thanks to its reputation as the filming location of the comedy Last Of The Summer Wine. The town is characterised by stone-built cottages nestled in picturesque streets.
36. Bradford Industrial Museum: Bradford’s Industrial Museum has permanent displays of textile machinery, steam power, engineering, printing machinery and motor vehicles, along with an exciting exhibitions programme. You can enjoy the splendour of Moorside House where the mill manager lived, or visit the millworkers’ terraced houses.
37. Bolling Hall: Bolling Hall (above) was for many years the seat of two important land-owning families, the Bollings and the Tempests. Bolling Hall is a rambling mixture of styles with every nook and cranny packed with history. During the Civil War the Royalist household was a stronghold during the ‘siege of Bradford’.
38. Gaping Gill, Clapham: Gaping Gill is a pothole on the limestone moors near the village of Clapham in the Yorkshire Dales. Fell Beck flows into the huge main chamber in what is thought to be the highest unbroken waterfall that empties into the earth. There is a huge network of tunnels which connect with other potholes in the area.
39. Michelin-starred restaurants: Yorkshire now boasts the largest number of Michelin-starred restaurants than any other county in England outside London. Among them are the Box Tree, Ilkley which recently retained its Michelin Star for the sixth year running, and the Yorke Arms, near Harrogate.
40. Eureka!, Halifax: Eureka! is a family museum aimed at children aged up to 11, who are inspired to learn all about themselves and the world around them by playing, imagining, experimenting and having fun.
41: Kilnsey Park, near Kettlewell: With fishing, children’s activities, friendly farm animals and the best of local food, Kilnsey Park (above), in the shadow of the famous crag, is a great Yorkshire Dales experience with walking, pony trekking and cycling added to the mix.
42. Baildon Moor: To the north of Bradford, Baildon Moor commands a high vantage point and offers amazing views across the countryside. It is bordered by Ilkley Moor and Rombalds Moor and there is evidence – in the shape of “cup and ring” stones – of Bronze Age settlement of the area.
43. Cliffe Castle Museum, Keighley: Originally the mansion of the Victorian millionaire and textile manufacturer, Henry Isaac Butterfield, Cliffe Castle stands in attractive hillside grounds with greenhouses, aviaries and a children’s play area. The house is now a large museum.
44. Yeadon Tarn: Between Leeds and Bradford, Yeadon Tarn is a public park built around a large pond, very popular with younger visitors due to the playground and BMX track.
45. Ilkley Lido: Open from May to September, the lido is one of a handful of such open-air pools in the country. It was opened in May 1935 as part of the Silver Jubilee celebrations for King George V and these days can attract up to 150,000 people per year.
46. Hardraw Force (above), Hawes: In North Yorkshire, the force is England’s largest single-drop waterfall with a reputed 100ft drop, set within the grounds of the historic Green Dragon Inn.
47. Otley Chevin: Managed by volunteers, the Chevin is a great place for walking, orienteering or learning about trees and plants. There is an extensive bridleway network on the eastern parts of the Chevin that caters for a range of abilities and a variety of rocks suitable for climbing or bouldering.
48. Bradford Cathedral: This historic building is right in the heart of Bradford, and evidence suggests that Christian worship was carried out on the site as early as the seventh century. In 1919, a new diocese of Bradford was created from that of Ripon, and the ancient Parish Church became Bradford Cathedral.
49. Leeds-Bradford Airport: Earlier this year Leeds-Bradford Airport was named Best UK Airport at the annual Globe Travel Awards. More than three million people pass through its halls each year.
50. Little Germany: A historic quarter of central Bradford which takes its name from the numbers of predominantly Jewish European merchants who constructed large warehouses for the wool trade there in the 19th century.
51. Whitby Abbey: These brooding ruins high on the headland over the coastal town provided much inspiration for Dracula author Bram Stoker. You can discover the long history of the Abbey in the interactive visitor centre with its digital reconstructions.
52. Emmerdale: Once Emmerdale Farm, now just Emmerdale, this is the quintessential Yorkshire soap opera of rural life. From its country beginnings in 1972 it is now a hotbed of intrigue and drama.
53. The Textile Industry: West Yorkshire in particular was the hub of the world’s textile industry in the post-Industrial Revolution years of the 19th century, but the wool industry first began to grow in the 16th century.
54. Yorkshire Puddings: The first recorded recipe was apparently in 1737, and it only consists of three ingredients: eggs, flour, and milk. But this is a staple of the great British Sunday lunch and goes very nicely with roast beef and gravy.
55. Bradfield: About six miles north west of Sheffield, this is the quintessentially English village. With its bowling green, cricket ground, river, well-used village shop and two popular pubs, the village is busily preparing for a deluge of visitors when the Tour arrives this summer.
56. Ilkley Toy Museum: The museum displays dolls, dolls houses, teddy bears, tin plate toys, lead figures and a selection of games, together with wooden and paper toys. Dating from 350BC to the present day the exhibits also include a 1940s English working model fairground.
57. Sporting excellence – Olympians: It was said during the 2012 London Olympics that if Yorkshire was a country it would have beaten many other nations in the medal table. Our sporting heroes included heptathlere Jessica Ennis (above) boxer Nicola Adams, triathlete Alistair Brownlee, cyclist Ed Clancy, rower Andy Triggs-Hodge and cyclist Lizzie Armitstead.
58. Roberts Park, Shipley: Recently restored with money from the Heritage Lottery Fund, Roberts Park promptly won the prestigious Green Flag Award. There’s a new play area and skate park, as well as a beautiful bandstand.
59. Bingley Music Live: The annual indie/pop music festival is set in the picturesque grounds of Myrtle Park, and it is growing in popularity every year. For the 2014 event on the last weekend in August, the organisers have scooped the legendary Pet Shop Boys.
60. Bradford City Park and Mirror Pool: The award-winning City Park in Centenary Square, Bradford, has transformed the city centre and now draws in many visitors. It boasts a new high-tech water feature, the largest of its kind in the UK, in the Mirror Pool.
61. Bradford International Film Festival: The festival has taken place at Bradford’s National Media Museum since 1995, and over the decades has grown into one of the country's most respected and eclectic celebrations of cinema.
62. Leeds and Liverpool Canal: The Leeds and Liverpool Canal is the longest canal in Northern England at 127 miles. It passes through 91 locks with a summit level of 487ft.
63. Highest motorway in Britain: The M62 traverses the Pennines and its foothills, rising to 1,221ft above sea level east of junction 22 in Calderdale, not far from the boundary between Greater Manchester and West Yorkshire.
64. Yorkshire Three Peaks: Every year, thousands of people tackle Yorkshire’s Three Peaks, often for charity. Pen-y-ghent (above), Whernside and Ingleborough are usually climbed in that order, and in under 12 hours.
65. Award-winning farm shops: Given the rolling countryside and vast amount of home-grown produce such as meat, dairy and vegetables made here in Yorkshire, it’s unsurprising that we have some fantastic farm shops where you can buy the freshest, tastiest Yorkshire born-and-bred items.
66. Holme Moss: A popular destination for hardy hikers, the view from the top of this 1,719ft moor is stunning. The peak is home to a transmitting station.
67. The Great Northern Trail cycle route: Of special interest to anyone with a love of cycling, the Great Northern Railway Trail is a work in progress by the charity Sustrans.
68. Bronte Parsonage, Haworth: The Parsonage, built in 1778-9, was the lifelong home of the Bronte family. It was opened as a museum in 1928. Now it is one of the major focuses of the brisk tourist trade to Haworth.
69. York Minster: York Minster (above) is one of the largest Gothic cathedrals of its kind in Northern Europe. The minster is the seat of the Archbishop of York, the second-highest office of the Church of England, and is the cathedral for the Diocese of York.
70. Newby Hall, near Ripon: Designed by Sir Christopher Wren, with some of Britain’s finest Robert Adam interiors, Newby Hall is home to a wonderful collection of Chippendale furniture and classical statuary. With 25 acres of award-winning gardens, including one of Europe’s largest double herbaceous borders, an enchanting woodland walk and a miniature railway.
71. Hebden Bridge: Seen as something of a liberal paradise, Hebden Bridge takes its name from the packhorse bridge over Hebden Water. The town developed in late medieval times as a river-crossing and meeting point. It is a lovely little town of cafes, independent shops and “double-decker” housing built up the valley sides.
72. North Yorkshire Moors: The North York Moors National Park is a beautiful landscape of stunning moorland, spectacular coast, ancient woodland and historic sites. It is one of the largest expanses of heather moorland in the United Kingdom and comprises more than 1,400 miles of natural beauty.
73. Forbidden Corner, near Leyburn: A labyrinth of tunnels, paths, passageways, chambers, follies and surprises, with odd statues at every turn, created within a four-acre garden in the heart of Tupgill Park and the Yorkshire Dales.
74. Kettlewell: A beautiful, quiet village not far from Grassington, Kettlewell is characterised by its limestone terraced houses and welcoming tea-shops, with some of the best walking in the Yorkshire Dales within easy reach. Its annual Mayfest event is a haven for local artists and musicians.
75. York Castle Museum: From recreated Jacobean dining rooms to infamous Victorian criminals, and all the way to the Space Age and the Swinging Sixties, York Castle Museum takes in 400 years of York’s history, with a special First World War exhibition lined up for June to commemorate 100 years since the start of the Great War.
76. Kirkstall Abbey and Abbey Museum, Leeds: One of the most complete examples of a medieval Cistercian abbey in Britain, Kirkstall Abbey is set in wonderful parkland along the banks of the River Aire. It boasts historic architecture amid a haven of wildlife and greenery. Just a short distance away is the lively, interactive Abbey Museum.
77. Ripon Workhouse: The Workhouse Museum (above) contains the Guardians’ Room, Vagrants Cells and Receiving Ward for inmates. It features a recreation of the original workhouse kitchen garden, located to the rear of the workhouse site which would have been tended by the inmates and been used to feed them.
78. Yorkshire Air Museum, Elvington, near York: The Yorkshire Air Museum is the largest independent air museum in Britain and is also the location of The Allied Air Forces Memorial. Situated in a 20-acre parkland site on the former Second World War RAF Bomber Command Station, it the largest and most original wartime station open to the public.
79. York Maze: Created from more than one million living, growing maize plants, York Maze is the largest in the UK as well as being an award-winning family attraction with more than 20 different rides, attractions and shows to enjoy. It opens for the summer season from July 12 and then throughout the school holidays.
80. Stockeld Park, near Wetherby: Stockeld Park (above) is privately owned, and is the centre of a 2,000-acre agricultural estate, which is made up of farming land and Yorkshire’s finest and largest Christmas tree plantation. Enter the magical woodland of the historic Stockeld Park estate and discover a world of adventure and fun.
81. Thackray Museum, Leeds: The Thackray Medical Museum is one of the UK’s largest medical museums. It has more than 47,000 fascinating medical objects and 23,000 books and catalogues relating to the history of medicine and healthcare.
82. Penistone Hill Country Park, near Haworth: Set among the rolling hills and undulating moorland above Haworth. You can take a gentle walk along the footpaths and take in some marvellous views of Bronte Country as well as learning a little about the area’s industrial past – the area was widely quarried for stone and you can still see evidence of the old workings.
83. Grassington Festival: Taking place every June, the festival was founded in 1981 to celebrate life in Yorkshire, music and literature. The varied line-up this year includes Only Men Aloud, the Boomtown Rats and Heather Small of M People, alongside a wealth of smaller events and workshops.
84. Ilkley Literature Festival: This is one of the major book festivals in the country, and last year celebrated its 40th anniversary. It regularly attracts the biggest names in literature, with thousands of people heading for Ilkley to see novelists and non-fiction authors talk about their latest work.
85. Top Withens: Top Withens Farm (above) was the supposed location for Wuthering Heights in Emily Bronte’s famous novel, and you can visit the ruins of the old place but only on foot, although you can park at the West End car park a little way out of Haworth. A real taste of literary history come to life.
86. Saltaire Festival: An annual arts festival taking place in the model village of Saltaire, the festival covers a wide range of interests and covers art, food and music with venues ranging from halls and public spaces to individual houses which throw open their doors for an arts trail throughout the fortnight.
87. Haworth 1940s weekend: A regular fixture every May, visitors enjoy the sights and sounds of the 1940s at this well-loved event. Spivs and street vendors ply their wares among military and period vehicles, while street entertainers recapture the music and performances of the time. Dressing up not compulsory, but advised!
88. Oakworth: Overlooking the Worth Valley and sitting between Haworth and Keighley, Oakworth is a station on the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway and welcomes visitors disembarking from the regular steam train rides through Bronte country to its pretty streets and ornamential park.
89. York Dungeon: Take a trip into more than 2,000 years of York’s sometimes horrible history. The Dungeon brings together a cast of theatrical actors, special effects, stages and scenes in a truly unique and exciting walkthrough experience that you see, hear, touch, smell and feel. It’s hilarious fun and it’s sometimes a bit scary.
90. Eden Camp, Malton: Eden Camp is a multi-award winning modern history theme museum housed within the grounds of a Second World War prisoner-of-war camp. It was developed into a museum by local businessman Stan Johnson to stand as a tribute to all people, civilian and military, who endured hardship throughout the war.
91. Robin Hood’s Bay: A beautiful and charming fishing village built around a stunning a bay located within the North York Moors National Park, five miles south of Whitby and 15 miles north of Scarborough on the coast of North Yorkshire. There’s a wonderful beach which is great for fossil hunting and you can lose yourself around the narrow alleyways.
92. Dean Clough: Dean Clough (above) is a thriving, privately-owned business community of more than 4,000 people in Halifax. The 20-acre site was once the world’s largest carpet factory. The high calibre of its regeneration and its arts programme is widely celebrated. There are shops and regular events.
93. Bingley Show: Bingley Show is one of the biggest one-day agricultural, horticultural, craft and horse shows in Europe. The Airedale Agricultural Society can trace its origins back to 1862. Over the last 100 years the show has been held at Myrtle Meadows, Bradford & Bingley Sports Club and, most recently, at Myrtle Park.
94. The Bradford Classic: Every August the centre of Bradford plays host to a wonderful collection of vintage, classic and downright quirky cars and motorbikes. Owners bring their pride-and-joy vehicles to the city and display them in Centenary Square.
95. Darwin Gardens, Ilkley: West View Park, rechristened Darwin Gardens at the turn of the century, is a unique community gardens, with some beautiful features linked exclusively to Ilkley. With stunning views of Ilkley Moor, and heritage connections to Charles Darwin’s stay in the town, the Gardens are a fantastic place to explore.
96. Roundhay Park, Leeds: Roundhay Park is one of the most popular parks in Leeds. The park covers more than 700 acres of rolling parkland, lakes, woodlands and formal gardens, and contains several cafes and two playgrounds. The park is also home to Tropical World, where visitors can meet crocodiles, lemurs, butterflies, bats, snakes and even meerkats.
97. Temple Newsam, Leeds: One of the most celebrated historic houses in the country, this Tudor-Jacobean mansion has more than 40 restored rooms open to view. It is steeped in a rich history from its royal links to the lives of the ordinary people who lived and worked on the estate.
98. Standedge Tunnel, Marsden: Billed as one of the “Seven Wonders of the Waterways”, Standedge Tunnel, at 3¼ miles, is Britain’s longest canal tunnel. Visitors can explore deep into this attraction on one of the family-friendly guided boat trips, stop for a bite to eat in the newly-refurbished Watersedge cafe, and let children jump, climb and explore the playground.
99. Diggerland, Castleford: Ever wanted to get in the driving seat of some seriously heavy plant? That’s what you can do at Diggerland, one of the most unusual attractions in the country. With thrillrides modelled around industrial vehicles as well as rides on the real thing, this is perfect for children and big kids as well.
100. Ogden Water Country Park and Nature Reserve, Denholme: More than 300,000 people visit Ogden Water every year for picnics, walking, family outings and nature activities. Owned by Yorkshire Water, the country park is managed by Calderdale Council, who provide the access and woodlands for the benefit of conservation and quiet informal recreation.
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