Attractions and Places To See around Walton - Top 20

Man, it's raining cats and dogs out here! Why isn't there a roof on this place!

Freely accessible - seem popular with artists

Woodhall Bridge is a beautiful five-span wrought iron truss that spans over the River Wharfe. The bridge was constructed in 1868 as a railway bridge by Joseph Whitham and Son of Leeds, it now acts as a bridleway carrying pedestrians and cyclists over in a scenic woodland area. It's a beautiful place to stop and catch your breath before continuing your meander along the river.

Nestled in the picturesque landscape of West Yorkshire, Bardsey village has roots dating back to the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appeared as "Berdesei" and "Bereleseie." The Bingley Arms, a historical establishment, lays claim to the title of Britain's oldest surviving pub. Adjacent to it stands the All Hallows Church, hailing from the 9th century. Within the church's hallowed walls, visitors encounter The Bardsey Millennium Tapestry, a collaborative creation by numerous village residents, culminating in its completion in the year 2001.

Previously thought to be a Roman Fort, quarry, or burial site, Pompocali (known by various names across different eras) held a presumption of potentially being quarried by the Romans, although no substantiating evidence exists apart from the adjacent Roman road. Yet, regardless of its historical origins, Pompocali stands as an exquisite locale, offering splendid vistas and an opportunity to ascend its conical hills and mounds, enhancing the experience of this picturesque site.

The construction of the church is thought to have taken place around 1150, and remnants of the Norman-era structure remain both within its walls and on its exterior. The chancel and the south door stand as the most ancient segments that persist, originating from the earliest times. Subsequently, the north aisle and the priest's door emerged during the final quarter of the 12th century, marking the next stages of architectural evolution. The trio of church bells, crafted by George Dalton in the year 1786. While these bells frequently ring out, their full peal cannot be executed due to a crack within the tower. This precautionary measure is in place to prevent exacerbating the crack's condition through excessive vibrations.

Spofforth held paramount significance as the primary residence of the Percy family, a pivotal and commanding lineage in the northern realms of England, until the concluding era of the 14th century. William de Percy, a cherished figure in the eyes of William the Conqueror, erected a distinguished manor house upon this land during the 11th century. It is said that within these very grounds, insurgent barons convened to draft the historic Magna Carta in the year 1215.

Small fortified manor house.