Visit Rawdon, West Yorkshire Places

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The Walkfo guide to things to do & explore in Rawdon, West Yorkshire

  

Rawdon, West Yorkshire Places Overview: History, Culture & Facts about Rawdon, West Yorkshire

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Rawdon, West Yorkshire history

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Rawdon (also spelt Roudun, Rowdun and Rowdon) is mentioned as terra regis (belonging to the King) in the Domesday Book. The name comes from Old Norse rauðr meaning red, and Old English dūn meaning hill. Paul de Rawdon, a commander of archers under William the Conqueror was awarded lands in Rawdon for his faithful and courageous service to the Normans in 1069.

You can visit Rawdon, West Yorkshire places with Walkfo Rawdon, West Yorkshire to hear history at Rawdon, West Yorkshire’s places whilst walking around using the free digital tour app. Walkfo Rawdon, West Yorkshire has 40 places to visit in our interactive Rawdon, West Yorkshire map, with amazing history, culture & travel facts you can explore the same way you would at a museum or art gallery with information audio headset. With Walkfo, you can travel by foot, bike or bus throughout Rawdon, West Yorkshire, being in the moment, without digital distraction or limits to a specific walking route. Our historic audio walks, National Trust interactive audio experiences, digital tour guides for English Heritage locations are available at Rawdon, West Yorkshire places, with a AI tour guide to help you get the best from a visit to Rawdon, West Yorkshire & the surrounding areas.

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40 tourist, history, culture & geography spots

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Walkfo Rawdon, West Yorkshire tourism map key: places to see & visit like National Trust sites, Blue Plaques, English Heritage locations & top tourist destinations in Rawdon, West Yorkshire

  

Best Rawdon, West Yorkshire places to visit

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Rawdon, West Yorkshire has places to explore by foot, bike or bus. Below are a selection of the varied Rawdon, West Yorkshire’s destinations you can visit with additional content available at the Walkfo Rawdon, West Yorkshire’s information audio spots:

Rodley Nature Reserve The Rodley Nature Reserve is a wetland reserve on the outskirts of Rodley, West Yorkshire. It was created in 1999 on the site of a former sewage works. It is situated just north of Town Street on the north bank of the River Aire.

Leeds Trinity University Leeds Trinity University is a public university in Horsforth, Leeds, West Yorkshire. It was originally established to provide qualified teachers to Catholic schools. The institution became a university college in 2009 after gaining the right to award its own degrees. The university is a member of the Cathedrals Group and Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities.

Yeadon, West Yorkshire The majority of the town sits in the Otley and Yeadon ward of Leeds City Council and the Leeds North West parliamentary constituency. A southern part of the area is situated in the Guiseley and Rawdon ward and the Pudsey constituency. Leeds Bradford International Airport is located immediately east of the town.

Thackley A.F.C. Thackley A.F. play in the Northern Counties East League Premier Division. Home ground is The ‘Thank You Key Workers Stadium at Dennyfield’ Primary colours of club are red and white.

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