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Pateley Bridge
Situated on the edge of the River Nidd, in the heart of Nidderdale National Landscape, Pateley Bridge is a picturesque town set in beautiful surroundings.
Pateley Bridge
Situated on the edge of the River Nidd, in the heart of Nidderdale National Landscape, Pateley Bridge is a picturesque town set in beautiful surroundings.
Pateley Bridge
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Pateley Bridge
Situated on the edge of the River Nidd, in the heart of Nidderdale National Landscape, Pateley Bridge is a picturesque town set in beautiful surroundings.

An elongated market town, perched on a hill, Pateley is a great base from which to explore, shop, eat and drink.

The Old Workhouse, built in 1862, is now the centre for heritage and arts in Nidderdale. The site is home to the award winning Nidderdale Museum and the specialist art and craft businesses of the Pateley Makers Yard.

Discover more about the town’s fascinating history by following the heritage trail which winds its way through the streets and lanes.

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Nidderdale Museum
Over 30,000 exhibits
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Pateley Makers Yard
The King Street Workshops
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Pillars Past
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Coldstones Cut
Yorkshire’s biggest and highest public artwork with spectacular views.
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Gouthwaite Reservoir
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