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The Anglican village church, St. Andrew's (designed by Edward Buckton Lamb) in the parish of Fewston in Blubberhouses, #NorthYorkshire, #UK. The church dates from the 1850's, built in the Modern Gothic style. In July, 2014, Stage 2 of the #TourdeFrance passed through #Blubberhouses, situated in the south of the #YorkshireDales national park. It was a Category 4 climb claimed by Cyril Lemoine of #Cofidis. #Blubberhouses #NorthYorkshire #Churches #TDF2014
The Anglican village church, St. Andrew's (designed by Edward Buckton Lamb) in the parish of Fewston in Blubberhouses, #NorthYorkshire, #UK. The church dates from the 1850's, built in the Modern Gothic style. In July, 2014, Stage 2 of the #TourdeFrance passed through #Blubberhouses, situated in the south of the #YorkshireDales national park. It was a Category 4 climb claimed by Cyril Lemoine of #Cofidis. #Blubberhouses #NorthYorkshire #Churches #TDF2014
Heading into the second main drop, River Washburn. There are a lot of fast rapids, tight breakouts and small drops on the Washburn, used by canoeists on scheduled dam releases, which put water down this small river at a level equivalent to a natural spate. This weir and the following drop are the biggest, and experienced paddlers tend to break out of the main flow between the two, often to play on the stopper wave of the first drop. This paddler has just broken back in from the eddy on the right of the photo and is turning to run down the centre of the chute of the second drop, which has a big wave train, but no playable wave. This is the spot where 'Jim' hits the water in the Rosemary & Thyme tv episode "The Memory of Water" (2004).
Photo by Andy Waddington (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)
Washburn Looking down the Washburn during a full release from Thruscross reservoir into Fewston reservoir.
Photo by DS Pugh (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)
Rafting down the Washburn An inflatable raft travels down the Washburn during full release from Thruscross reservoir to Fewston reservoir.
Photo by DS Pugh (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)

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The Queens Hotel

4 out of 5
City Square Leeds England
The price is £77 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
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Leeds Marriott Hotel

Leeds Marriott Hotel

4 out of 5
4 Trevelyan Square Boar Lane Leeds England
The price is £74 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
£74
22 Feb - 23 Feb
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Very clean rooms and friendly reception staff. The rooms were ready early which was lovely after travelling. Great location, convenient to everything. They held our luggage for us once we checked out which was also helpful. Only negative was the mattress was not very comfortable at all. Luckily it ...

Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026

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Novotel Leeds Centre

Novotel Leeds Centre

4 out of 5
4 Whitehall Leeds England
The price is £69 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
£69
15 Mar - 16 Mar
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9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
Nice quiet hotel in centre of Leeds with parking. I stay here whenever I’m in Leeds for a night.

Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026

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The Chambers - Park Place - Apartments

The Chambers - Park Place - Apartments

4 out of 5
30 Park Place Leeds England
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9.8/10 Exceptional! (509 reviews)
Staff couldn't have been more friendly or helpful, allowed us to check in over sn hour early.

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The Jubilee by Supercity Aparthotels

The Jubilee by Supercity Aparthotels

4 out of 5
163 The Headrow Leeds England
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9.6/10 Exceptional! (51 reviews)
Location, amenities and no noise heard from other guests!

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Harrogate by Deuce Hotels

2 out of 5
11 Cambridge Rd Harrogate England
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8.6/10 Excellent! (57 reviews)
Issue with noise in first room so quickly moved me to alternate room

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Popular places to visit

Otley Market

During your trip to Otley, you can do some window-shopping at Otley Market. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.

Otley Market

Chevin Forest Park

Explore the great outdoors at Chevin Forest Park, a lovely green space in Otley. Attend a sporting event or visit the shops in this family-friendly area.

Chevin Forest Park

Fewston Reservoir

4.5/5(3 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Fewston Reservoir during your travels in Otley. Visit the spas in this relaxing area or simply enjoy its restaurants.

Fewston Reservoir

The Chevin

4.5/5(2 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Otley with a stop at The Chevin. Visit the shops and lively bars in this culturally rich area.

The Chevin

Kirkgate Arcade

During your visit to Otley, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Kirkgate Arcade. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this family-friendly area.

Kirkgate Arcade

Otley Courthouse

Learn about the events happening in Otley Courthouse during your trip to Otley. Attend a sporting event or visit the shops in this culturally rich area.

Otley Courthouse

Things to do

Afternoon Tea Cruise in North Yorkshire

Afternoon Tea Cruise in North Yorkshire

£33
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Afternoon Tea Cruise in North Yorkshire
1 Hour Private Otley Ghost Tour

1 Hour Private Otley Ghost Tour

£16
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1 Hour Private Otley Ghost Tour
The Hunt, An Exciting Cat-and-Mouse Game in Leeds

The Hunt, an exciting cat-and-mouse game in Leeds

£9
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Harrogate

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"A late evening glow is cast over a serene rural landscape, with a dry stone wall leading to a barn, framed by a leaning tree. Lush fields stretch beneath a clear blue sky in, Stainburn, Otley, UK"

Otley

RAF Menwith Hill radar station, north of Harrogate in Yorkshire. This is a panorama which didn't quite work - I couldn't get rid of the wires satisfactorally.
Photo by Mattbuck (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0)

Fewston

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