As coronavirus restrictions begin to ease, these wonderful lesser-known villages are places that are well worth seeing. The stay at home order has ended but current Government guidance advises people to minimise travel where possible and to avoid making unnecessary trips. Bookmark these places for a walk or a picnic with friends during the summer. Here are 10 of the best villages within an easy drive of Leeds that may be less familiar:
7. Marsden, Kirklees
Marsden is a large village in the Colne Valley surrounded by peaks, canals, valleys and reservoirs. There's plenty to do in this historical location. Drive: 45min to 1hr Photo: Tony Johnson
8. Bolton Abbey, North Yorkshire
Bolton Abbey is famous for its striking Priory, but the village itself shouldn't be overlooked. It has a delightful tearoom and is surrounded by stunning countryside. Drive: 45min to 1hr Photo: Tony Johnson
9. Burnsall, North Yorkshire
Burnsall lies on a bend of the River Wharfe surrounded by a spectacular circle of fells. The village was originally an Anglo-Viking settlement and the parish church still contains rare Viking and Anglo-Saxon carved stones. Drive: 1hr to 1hr 15mins