Attractions in Ben Rhydding & Things to Do in Ben Rhydding
(and nearby)

East Riddlesden Hall (4 Miles)*
East Riddlesden Hall was a thoroughly Yorkshire stately home of the Murgatroyd family with a medieval barn and fish pond.
Bolton Abbey (6 Miles)*
Bolton Abbey is the Yorkshire Estate of the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire, it has been in the family since the 1750's and provides over 80 miles of footpaths through some of the most spectacular scenery in England
Parcevall Hall Gardens (8 Miles)*
Parcevall Hall Gardens are considered to be a fine example of the Arts and Crafts movement and are the only RHS and English Heritage registered gardens open to the public in the Yorkshire Dales National Park.
Bradford Industrial Museum & Horses At Work (8 Miles)*
Think of industry in Bradford and you think of wool. Think of mills and you think of machinery, steam engines and horses, all of which can be found at Bradford Industrial Museum!
Bronte Parsonage Museum (8 Miles)*
Charlotte, Emily and Anne Bronte, were the authors of some of the greatest books in the English language. Haworth Parsonage was their much-loved home and Jane Eyre, Wuthering Heights and The Tenant of Wildfell Hall were all written here.
National Media Museum (9 Miles)*
Consistently the most visited museum outside London with an average of 750,000 people coming each year, the National Museum of Photography, Film & Television has amazing interactive galleries to explore.
The Darley Mill Centre (9 Miles)*
Darley Mill is a unique 17th Century Restored Corn Mill set in stunning countryside in the Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Skipton Castle (9 Miles)*
Skipton Castle is one of the most complete and well preserved mediaeval castles in England - over 900 years old…
RHS Garden Harlow Carr (9 Miles)*
One of Yorkshire's most relaxing and surprising gardens at the gateway to the Yorkshire Dales!
Bolling Hall (9 Miles)*
Tucked away in a leafy garden, less than a mile from the city centre. Bolling Hall is one of Bradford's most precious jewels.
Abbey House Museum (10 Miles)*
Step back in time at the Abbey House Museum for an experience you will never forget. After your 1880's shopping trip you can find out more about Victorian Leeds, Chidhood in the 19th century and the history of nearby Kirkstall Abbey.
Kirkstall Abbey (10 Miles)*
In 1889 a Leeds man, Colonel John North, purchased the abbey and surrounding land and generously presented them to the City of Leeds
Stump Cross Caverns (10 Miles)*
Stump Cross Caverns is one of Britain's premier show caves, located in Nidderdale on the border of the Yorkshire Dales National Park. There are a range of facilities for a great family day out.
Ripley Castle (11 Miles)*
Ripley Castle is Yorkshire's Best Small Visitor Attraction of the Year. It has belonged to the Ingilby for over 700 years and they are believed to be one of the oldest families in the country to still live in the same residence.
The Royal Pump Room Museum (11 Miles)*
Housed in Harrogate's premiere Spa building and site of Europe's strongest Sulphur Well, The Royal Pump Room Museum tells the story of Harrogate as a Spa.
The Mercer Art Gallery (11 Miles)*
Situated 100 yards from the entrance to the Valley Gardens and Royal Pump Room Museum, the Mercer Art Gallery is home to the District's superb collection of Fine Art.
Harewood House (11 Miles)*
Harewood House is a great family day out. Visit the Adventure Playground, explore the Gardens and Bird Gardens, or marvel at the collections in the House.
Nidderdale Museum (11 Miles)*
A truly fascinating collection of exhibits is displayed in the original Victorian workhouse, beautifully illustrating the life and history of our Dalesfolk.
Armley Mills (11 Miles)*
Formerly one the largest woollen mills in the world, Armley now illustrates Leeds city's impressive industrial past.
Brimham Rocks (12 Miles)*
The first known visitors to Brimham Rocks in the 18th century could not believe that these weird rock formations were not created by an ancient civilisation.
Shibden Hall (12 Miles)*
Built in 1420, Shibden Hall with it's oak panelled interiors and atmospheric room settings is Halifax's Historic Home. The Folk Museum and Barn also offer you a world without electricity, where craftsmen worked in wood and iron.
Bankfield Museum (13 Miles)*
For half a century from 1837-1886, Bankfield House was the home of Edward Akroyd, the largest wool manufacturer in Britain.
Henry Moore Institute (13 Miles)*
The Henry Moore Institute in Leeds is a unique resource devoted exclusively to sculpture, with a programme comprising exhibitions, collections and research.
Leeds Art Gallery (13 Miles)*
Leeds Art Gallery offers a great visit opportunity at the heart of the city, home to 'probably the best collection of British Art outside London' ( The Times) it showcases both historic and contemporary collections of paintings
Oakwell Hall (13 Miles)*
This beautiful, Elizabethan manor house has delighted visitors for centuries. Built in 1583, the hall is now set out as it would have been in the 1690s, when it was the home of the Batt family.
* Distances shown are in a direct line. Distances by road will be longer.



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