The World’s Greatest and most authentic touring Live Band Northern Soul Show. Keeping the Faith to the original sounds of the underground movement..... more >

The Victoria Theatre Fountain Street HX1 1BP

Fri 5 Apr 24

Springtime Tots

Sing your way into spring! Join in with a special springtime story, rhymes and songs. Use your senses to sort fabulous flowers and herbs... more >

Wakefield Museum Wakefield One Burton Street WF1 2EB

Fri 5 Apr 24

The Castle Chocolate Factory

Did you know that chocolate literally grows on trees? Find out more at the pop-up Castle Chocolate Factory at Pontefract Castle!... more >

Pontefract Castle Castle Chain WF8 1QH

Thu 4 Apr 24

Discover Clubs and Organisations in West Yorkshire

Paranormal & Psychic Event with Celebrity Psychic Marcus Starr

Step into the extraordinary as Marcus takes the stage, conducting captivating Paranormal Investigations and channeling messages from the spirit world... more >

Holiday Inn Express Bradford City Centre, Vicar Lane, Bradford, West Yorkshire BD1 5LD

Thu 4 Apr 24

Brighouse Art Circle: Life Model

Figure drawing more >

Waring Green Community Centre, Garden Road, Brighouse HD6 2AX

Thu 4 Apr 24

Flower Power

Time for some flower power at Pontefract Museum! It’s springtime and fabulous flowers are beginning to bloom!... more >

Pontefract Museum 5 Salter Row Pontefract WF8 1BA

Wed 3 Apr 24

Let’s Sew Springtime Bunting!

Let’s celebrate the start of spring with some beautiful bunting! Explore what plants are growing around the Castle this spring... more >

Pontefract Castle Castle Chain WF8 1QH

Wed 3 Apr 24

School’s Out! Spring Holiday Workshops with hcmf//

We are delighted to be partnering with Kirklees Council to offer exciting music-making opportunities for young people in school years 7-11 (age... more >

Heritage Quay, Level 3, Schwann Building, 9 Queensgate, Huddersfield HD1 3DH

Tue 2 Apr 24

Soul Train in Halifax

SOUL TRAIN will soon steam into Halifax and on board will be a fine feast of soulful gems. Harking back to the wonderful days when the dance floor..... more >

Halifax Playhouse, Kings Cross Street HX1 2SH

Sun 31 Mar 24

Beyond the Barricade at the Victoria Theatre Halifax

Beyond the Barricade, the UK’s longest running Musical Theatre Concert Tour features past principal performers from Les Miserables and delivers over... more >

The Victoria Theatre Fountain Street HX1 1BP

Sat 30 Mar 24

Irish Annie's at the Victoria Theatre Halifax

Come on down for a session at Irish Annie’s pub, a brand-new musical play by Asa Murphy celebrating the best of Irish culture, from the music through... more >

The Victoria Theatre Fountain Street HX1 1BP

Fri 29 Mar 24

Circus Montini - Wakefield

A fast-paced production packed full of comedy, juggling, balancing, acrobatics, stunts and more! Circus Montini is a new concept in modern circus... more >

Redbeck Car Park - WF4 1RR

Fri 29 Mar 24

Dragon Puppets

Become a puppeteer and craft your own dragon puppet at Pontefract Castle! Put on a puppet show for your friends and family... more >

Pontefract Castle Castle Chain WF8 1QH

Fri 29 Mar 24

Emley Real Ale Festival 2024

Emley Real Ale Festival 2024 3 Day Charity Real Ale Festival over Easter Weekend. Hand Pulled Beers, Ciders, Prosecco, Gin, Wine, Soft Drinks,..... more >

Emley Band Room, 9 Beaumont Street, Emley HD8 9RJ

Fri 29 Mar 24

The Full Moon Market at Leeds Corn Exchange

Leeds Indie Market's alternative night market returns to Leeds Corn Exchange! Join us Friday 29th March and Friday 24th May, 5pm-9pm on the..... more >

Leeds Corn Exchange, Call Lane LS1 7BR

Fri 29 Mar 24

Brighouse Art Circle: Workshop

Pen and wash more >

Waring Green Community Centre, Garden Road, Brighouse HD6 2AX

Thu 28 Mar 24

Dragon Parade Day

It’s time for the Dragon Parade at Pontefract Castle! Make some noise and join the party. We’ll have lots of fun free things to get involved..... more >

Pontefract Castle Castle Chain WF8 1QH

Thu 28 Mar 24

Easter Bunny breakfast

Dobbies is hosting an egg-citing Easter Bunny Breakfast. From March 28 to April 1, families with children aged 3-10 can indulge in a delicious..... more >

Huddersfield Road, Shelley, Huddersfield HD8 8LF

Thu 28 Mar 24

Legacy's Discovery Session, Fine Jewellery Remodelling Specialists

Do you have unworn, old or inherited jewellery? Receive a FREE jewellery assessment & explore exciting redesign ideas!... more >

Wetherby Town Hall, Market Place, Wetherby LS22 6NE

Thu 28 Mar 24

Ilbert and the case of the missing eggs

Join StoryTrails to help Ilbert find his eggs in this eggcellent interactive storytelling session! more >

Pontefract Castle Castle Chain WF8 1QH

Wed 27 Mar 24

Dragon Egg 50 Things Fun Day

How many of your 50 Things to do before you are 5 can you tick off at Pontefract Castle in one day? Bring your little dragons and join us for a..... more >

Pontefract Castle Castle Chain WF8 1QH

Tue 26 Mar 24

Brilliant Birds

Calling all little nature lovers! Castleford Museum‘s fascinating flocks of birds have lost their eggs in the Museum... more >

Castleford Forum Library & Museum Carlton Street Castleford WF10 1BB

Mon 25 Mar 24

Willow Dragon Nests

Weave away an hour together creating your own mini willow dragon nest at Pontefract Castle! Enjoy creating and making together and learn a new..... more >

Pontefract Castle Castle Chain WF8 1QH

Mon 25 Mar 24

Creative Dragon Day

Let’s get creative! Drop in to Pontefract Castle for eco-friendly activities. Help us recycle unwanted materials into magnificent dragon..... more >

Pontefract Castle Castle Chain WF8 1QH

Mon 25 Mar 24

Dragon Egg Hunt

Help Ilbert the Dragon find all of his eggs on an eggcellent new trail! Collect your free Dragon Egg trail sheet from the Gift Shop (open 10am..... more >

Pontefract Castle Castle Chain WF8 1QH

Sat 23 Mar 24

Peppa Pig's Fun Day Out at the Victoria Theatre Halifax

Peppa Pig is back at the Victoria Theatre Halifax in her oinktastic brand new live show, Fun Day Out! Join Peppa, along with her family and..... more >

The Victoria Theatre Fountain Street HX1 1BP

Sat 23 Mar 24

Brighouse & Rastrick Band present a Celebration of Great British Music

An evening of the very best of British Music with Brighouse & Rastrick Band and their guests Hepworh Band and Colne Valley, Gledholt and New Mill... more >

Huddersfield Town Hall, Ramsden St, Huddersfield HD1 2TA

Sat 23 Mar 24

Hatching Dragons

Dragons are hatching everywhere around Pontefract Castle this Easter holiday! Have fun making your own little hatching dragon who pops up to say..... more >

Pontefract Castle Castle Chain WF8 1QH

Sat 23 Mar 24

Beetle Drive

Shake those dice as fast as you can. Hot supper and raffle included. Contact Ian for more information. more >

Miners Arms, Albert Road, Morley, Leeds LS27 8LG

Thu 21 Mar 24

Brighouse Art Circle: Demonstration

John Harrison demonstrates in pen and wash more >

Waring Green Community Centre, Garden Road, Brighouse HD6 2AX

Thu 21 Mar 24

Looking Back: Earlier Artists of the Bradford Region Exhibition

The Bingley Gallery will be holding an exhibition of work by earlier artists from the Bradford district... more >

The Bingley Gallery, 29B Park Rd., Bingley BD16 4BQ

Thu 21 Mar 24

Looking Back: Earlier Artists of the Bradford Region Exhibition Launch

The Bingley Gallery will be holding an exhibition of work by earlier artists from the Bradford district... more >

The Bingley Gallery, 29B Park Rd., Bingley BD16 4BQ

Wed 20 Mar 24

Talk - Life and Times of a Yorkshire Postmaster

John Lyte will be returning for Part 2 of his insightful talk. For anyone who missed Part 1 six months ago, John will give a quick recap of the story..... more >

Oddfellows Friendly Society, 4 Henry Street, Keighley BD21 3DR

Wed 20 Mar 24

Antidote: March

The Victoria Theatre's unique and experimental music programme Antidote is for audiences that like to challenge their understanding of live... more >

The Victoria Theatre Fountain Street HX1 1BP

Sun 17 Mar 24

Music For Passiontide

For its Spring Concert 2024, the Yorkshire Philharmonic Choir (YPC) presents appropriate music for this pre-Easter period, and what could be deemed... more >

Wakefield Cathedral, Northgate, Wakefield WF1 1HG

Sat 16 Mar 24

Leigh Francis: My First Time at the Victoria Theatre Halifax

BAFTA-Award winning comedian, Leigh Francis, announces his first ever live tour 'My First Time'... more >

The Victoria Theatre Fountain Street HX1 1BP

Sat 16 Mar 24

Al Murray: Guv Island at the Victoria Theatre Halifax

“Country, the UK, lost its way, seeks life partner/mentor/inspiration. Good sense of humour essential... more >

The Victoria Theatre Fountain Street HX1 1BP

Fri 15 Mar 24

Walk & Chat

Fingers crossed we don't get rained off this time. We will be have a leisurely stroll down the rejuvenated water front to the Royal Armouries... more >

Meet at Fazenda Restaurant, Granary Wharf, Leeds, LS1 4BR

Fri 15 Mar 24

Brighouse Art Circle: Workshop

Try a new medium more >

Waring Green Community Centre, Garden Road, Brighouse HD6 2AX

Thu 14 Mar 24

Sir Ranulph Fiennes: Mad, Bad and Dangerous

Spend an evening in the extraordinary company of Sir Ranulph Fiennes OBE - ‘the world’s greatest living explorer’ - as he goes beyond his... more >

The Victoria Theatre Fountain Street HX1 1BP

Tue 12 Mar 24

Fish, Chips & Bingo

Enjoy Fish & Chips followed by several games of fun bingo. Booking essential more >

Oddfellows Friendly Society, Unity Court, 431 Meanwood Road, Leeds LS7 2LD

Tue 12 Mar 24

Carmen presented by The Ukrainian National Opera

Ukrainian National Opera Presents Carmen – the most powerful, enjoyable, and tuneful opera Music by Georges Bizet... more >

The Victoria Theatre Fountain Street HX1 1BP

Sun 10 Mar 24

Keighley 10k and 5k

The Keighley 10k & 5k, are both challenging events at the start of the running season. The 10k starts and finishes at Victoria Hall and follows a,..... more >

Hard Ings Rd, Victoria Park View, Keighley BD21 3JN

Sun 10 Mar 24

West Yorkshire Vegan Festival

The West Yorkshire Vegan Festival is returning to Huddersfield Town Hall on 9th March 2024, in aid of Farplace Animal Rescue!... more >

Huddersfield Town Hall, Ramsden Street HD1 2TA

Sat 9 Mar 24

Be a White Rosette for a Day- Acapella singing

Looking for a new challenge for 2024 or looking to improve your singing skills? Well why not spend a day on Saturday 9th March 2024 with The White..... more >

Near Lawnswood, Leeds. Address confirmed on purchase of ticket LS16

Sat 9 Mar 24

Steve Steinman's Vampires Rock Ghost Train at Victoria Theatre Halifax

Steve Steinman’s Vampires Rock – Ghost Train Now in its 21st year Vampires Rock starring Steve Steinman returns to the Victoria Theatre!... more >

The Victoria Theatre Fountain Street HX1 1BP

Fri 8 Mar 24

Brighouse Art Circle: Costume model

Draw or paint a clothed model more >

Waring Green Community Centre, Garden Road, Brighouse HD6 2AX

Thu 7 Mar 24

Smokie in Concert at the Victoria Theatre Halifax

Look at the Guinness Book Of Hit Singles and you could be forgiven for thinking Smokie’s success story was a 1970s phenomenon... more >

The Victoria Theatre Fountain Street HX1 1BP

Thu 7 Mar 24

Food with Friends - Wetherby Whaler, Pudsey

Come and join us for traditional fish & chips with friends. Booking essential more >

Wetherby Whaler, 32 Lowtown, Pudsey, Leeds LS28 7AA

Thu 7 Mar 24

Fascinating Aïda The 40th Anniversary Show!

Celebrating 40 years on the road, Dillie, Liza and Adèle, Britain’s raciest and sassiest musical cabaret trio, are bringing their brand-new show to... more >

The Victoria Theatre Fountain Street HX1 1BP

Tue 5 Mar 24

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Things to do around West Yorkshire

West Yorkshire, a diverse and captivating county in England, offers a wide range of activities for an enjoyable day out. Whether you're interested in history, nature, or family-friendly adventures, there's something for everyone. Let's explore some of the best things to do in West Yorkshire:

1. The Royal Armouries, Roundhay Park & Tropical World, Leeds:
- Start your day in Leeds with a visit to the Royal Armouries, a fascinating museum housing over 8,500 historical artifacts. Explore themed galleries showcasing English and foreign armor from various centuries, including rare elephant armor from India. Afterward, head to Kirkstall Abbey, one of England's best-preserved medieval abbeys. Enjoy live performances within the abbey ruins during the summer months. For a relaxing stroll, visit Roundhay Park, a vast green space with lakes, walking paths, and playgrounds. Don't miss Tropical World, an indoor zoo within the park, featuring a variety of animals, birds, insects, and plants.

2. Day Out in Wakefield:
- Explore Wakefield, a historic city with a rich industrial past. Visit the Wakefield Cathedral, an impressive Gothic structure, and discover local history at the Wakefield Museum. Take a leisurely walk along the River Calder or explore the nearby Sandal Castle, a medieval ruin with panoramic views.

3. Saltaire & The Bradford Industrial Museum, Bradford:
- Head to Bradford and explore Saltaire, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This model village was built by Sir Titus Salt in the 19th century for his mill workers. Visit Salts Mill, now an art gallery and shopping complex, and admire the Victorian architecture. Then, discover the Bradford Industrial Museum, housed in a former textile mill. Learn about Bradford's industrial heritage, including weaving, printing, and engineering.

4. Bronte Parsonage Museum, Haworth:
- Delve into literary history in Haworth, home to the famous Bronte sisters. Visit the Bronte Parsonage Museum, where Charlotte, Emily, and Anne Bronte lived and wrote their iconic novels. Explore the rooms, personal belongings, and manuscripts. Take a walk on the nearby moors that inspired their literary works.

5. Ilkley Moor & Cow and Calf Rocks:
- For outdoor enthusiasts, head to Ilkley Moor. Enjoy scenic walks, spot wildlife, and marvel at the unique rock formations known as the Cow and Calf Rocks. The panoramic views of the surrounding countryside are breathtaking.

6. National Coal Mining Museum, Wakefield:
- Discover the region's coal mining history at the National Coal Mining Museum near Wakefield. Take an underground tour to experience the life of a miner and learn about the industry's impact on West Yorkshire.

7. Fairburn Ings RSPB Reserve:
- Nature lovers should visit the Fairburn Ings RSPB Reserve. Explore wetlands, woodlands, and lakes, and observe a variety of bird species. The reserve offers marked trails and hides for birdwatching.

Remember to check opening hours and any booking requirements for these attractions. Whether you're interested in culture, nature, or history, West Yorkshire promises an enriching and memorable day out!