Places to visit

Crook Farm is set in the Yorkshire Moors overlooking the magnificent views of Shipley Glen. Some of the many local attractions include:

Travel to Haworth on the steam train with the famous Worth Valley Railway, often featured in films and T.V.

At a glance

• Walking
• Horse Riding
• Historic Sites
• Golf Clubs
• Major Cities
• TV and Film Locations

Haworth has the home of the Bronte sisters, why not visit the Parsonage, now a museum.

Have a drink at the famous 'Woolpack' of Emmerdale Farm.

Five Rise Locks at Bingley, which lift the canal in a giant 60 foot staircase.

The Bradford Industrial Museum of Photography, Film and Television.

What to visit resources

HIGHLIGHTS

Ilkley - Known as the Heather Spa, Ilkley lies on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales National Park and is a popular centre for fresh air and exercise including conquering the impressive Cow and Calf Rocks and visiting White Wells to "take the waters". Haworth and Bronte Country - This area offers a varied choice of activities including visits to the home of the Bronte sisters in Haworth as well as a trip to Keighley and the Worth Valley Railway. The railway is famous for being the setting of The Railway Children film.

Leeds - If you want it you will probably find it in Leeds. For museums and galleries you will find The Royal Armouries, BBC Making History and the Henry Moore Gallery to name but a few. There are concert venues, cinemas, theatres, a football stadium (home to Leeds Utd.) and Parks/gardens including Tropical World and Temple Newsam.

Bolton Abbey and Wharfedale - The estate is open all year with various activities including visiting the Strid (a narrow stretch of fast flowing water on the River Wharfe), meandering through numerous walks/trails and gardens and seeing the Priory, Barden Tower and the Cavendish Pavillion.

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