Plan a wonderful romantic break in West yorkshire
Grow closer with a weekend break or holiday in West Yorkshire. Book a small holiday letting and enjoy precious time together.
West Yorkshire is a quaint and picturesque county in the north of England that consists of the boroughs of Bradford, Leeds, Wakefield, Calderdale and Kirklees. There is plenty to do for city lovers and those who love history and culture, with a great range of museums, castles and history houses to explore, and those who love nature are also in for a treat when in West Yorkshire as there are misty moors, meandering rivers and quaint canals to drift on by with your loved one. Going on a last minute romantic break in West Yorkshire with your other half is a fantastic way of adding spontaneity into your lives and discovering a stunning and varied part of England together.
Ideas to help you plan your trip
A good day out during a holiday always creates good memories. The National Trust property of Nostell Priory is the family home of Lord and Lady St Oswald and is a fantastic place to visit with your partner. This incredible house dates from 1733 and is set in incredibly beautiful grounds, with lakeside walks and picturesque parkland which are lovely to wander through, hand in hand with your loved one. Another breath taking National Trust property to visit in West Yorkshire is the 17th century manor house of East Riddlesden Hall. Built in 1642, this house overlooks the serene River Aire close to the town of Keighley, and taking tours through the house and gardens is a great way to spend an afternoon in this quaint county.
If you and your partner like museums then there are plenty to visit to get some in-depth knowledge of the local area. Bankfield Museum is Halifax is a great one to see, as it is a regimental museum housed within a stunning Grade II listed building. There is also the Yorkshire Sculpture Park in Wakefield which features a fantastic open-air gallery of wonderful sculptures by fantastic artists, and the Abbey House Museum in Leeds which is housed within the Grade II listed gatehouse of the ruins of Kirkstall Abbey.
Exploring the natural environment with your loved one simply has to be done in West Yorkshire as there is so much to see. The incredible Ilkley Moor is a wonderful area of moorland to take walks in, or you could visit the wooded parkland of Otley Chevin in Wharfedale, a romantic area of heathland overlooking the charming market town of Otley. You may also wish to go on a dreamy boat ride down one of the many rivers and canals here including the River Calder and the Rochdale Canal, to complete your romantic break in West Yorkshire.
