The Top 20 Attractions around West Haddlesey
There are plenty of places to see and visit around West Haddlesey. Whether you love hiking or cycling, West Haddlesey is a region where 20
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: October 24, 2025
Fairburn Ings RSPB Nature Reserve
Highlight • Rest Area
Fairburn Ings is a former coal mining site that is now a nature reserve of grassland, deciduous woodland, wetlands and lagoons.
Located between Leeds, Castleford and York, the area is managed by the RSPB.
rspb.org.uk/reserves-and-events/reserves-a-z/fairburn-ings
Located between Leeds, Castleford and York, the area is managed by the RSPB.
rspb.org.uk/reserves-and-events/reserves-a-z/fairburn-ings
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Selby Abbey
Highlight • Historical Site
Selby Abbey has been an important place of worship for over 900 years. You can visit or attend services here. Look out for the world-famous stained-glass windows and medieval architecture. …
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Ferrybridge Old Bridge
Highlight • Bridge
The Old Bridge is hidden away under a tangle of newer concrete flyovers, where the Great North Road crosses the River Aire. It’s traffic-free and provides a quieter route for cyclist and walkers to cross.
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Birkin Tea Room
Highlight • Cafe
Popular with cyclists - fast service, very reasonable prices, and always a smile and a warm welcome.
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RAF Burn Airfield
Highlight • Trail
A former Royal Air Force satellite station that opened in 1942, to close in 1946.
Many of the buildings have now been dismantled, but the three runways remain intact and are used by the Burn Gliding Club.
Many of the buildings have now been dismantled, but the three runways remain intact and are used by the Burn Gliding Club.
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