Burley-in-Wharfedale combines some of the best features of Bradford and the Yorkshire Dales
There are many towns across England named some variation of Burley, which translates from Old English as meaning a fortification near open land by a wood. As a result, the 'in-Wharfedale' part of the name serves to keep it identifiable from the other places with the same name.
While there has been a settlement in the area for hundreds of years, the modern town dates back to the industrial revolution. This industrial heritage is evident here as it is in Bradford itself and many of the towns surrounding it. When it comes to the rest of the town, it still retains much of its industrial character, while its surrounding countryside is beautiful and scenic. At this time of year, with the town bathed in snow and the winter sun, it really does make for some stunning views even when just walking through the streets of Burley-in-Wharfedale.
These days, the town features many of the more modern conveniences of today's society, with restaurants featuring Indian and Chinese food lining the streets, alongside a Co-op store near the town centre. Just a few miles from Otley and Ilkley and with a train station providing access into Bradford, the town is well situated these days for commuting in to work.
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