The Northern Theatre Organ Trust present a Theatre Organ concert featuring Nicholas Martin BEM at the console of the Compton Christie Theatre Organ... more >

Ossett Town Hall, Market Street, Ossett WF5 8BE

Sun 6 Oct 24

The Johnny Cash Roadshow at the Victoria Theatre Halifax

‘Clive captures my Grandfather JUST as he was’ - Caitlin Crowell, Granddaughter of Johnny Cash. Johnny Cash Roadshow is back with an all-new..... more >

The Victoria Theatre Fountain Street HX1 1BP

Sat 5 Oct 24

Chairman's Charity Brass Band Concert

Come along to a brass band concert by Garforth Brass on Saturday, 5th October at 7pm. A varied programme will be played and there will also be the..... more >

Garforth Miners Welfare Hall, Main Street, Garforth LS25 1AA

Sat 5 Oct 24

Discover Clubs and Organisations in West Yorkshire

Food with Friends - Deliziosa, Chapel Allerton

We are looking forward to our visit to the unique restaurant, why don't you join us. Booking and pre order essential... more >

Deliziosa, 138 Harrogate Road, Chapel Allerton, Leeds LS7 4NZ

Thu 3 Oct 24

CIRCUS MONDAO ,brand new 2024 show

YES CIRCUS MONDAO IS BACK IN TOWN WITH ANOTHER GREAT FAMILY SHOW., and we are so happy to be returning to you all to give you quality family..... more >

SILSDEN , KEIGHLEY ROAD, CARBOOT EVENTS FIELD. BD20 0EH BD20 0OE

Wed 2 Oct 24

Join our choir in Keighley for a FREE taster session

If you have ever wondered 'are there any community choirs near me?' then the answer is firmly yes!... more >

Central Hall Keighley, Alice Street, Keighley BD21 3JD

Wed 2 Oct 24

More Rock Choirs

Heath Kite Festival

Come along to this annual and very popular event. There will be a Kite making stall, kids rides, bouncy castle, Tombola, glitter tattoo and face..... more >

Heath Common, Heath, Wakefield WF1 5SL

Sun 29 Sep 24

Clinton Baptiste: Roller Ghoster! at the Victoria Theatre Halifax

Solo again, Britain’s most celebrated clairvoyant medium psychic from Peter Kay’s ‘Phoenix Nights’ returns with his brand new hilarious one-man stand... more >

The Victoria Theatre Fountain Street HX1 1BP

Sat 28 Sep 24

Dick & Liddy's Comedy Club at The Victoria Theatre Halifax

Laugh your way into the weekend with the return of the Victoria Theatre Halifax's regular and hugely popular Dick & Liddy's Comedy... more >

The Victoria Theatre Fountain Street HX1 1BP

Fri 27 Sep 24

Paul Smith: Pablo at the Victoria Theatre Halifax

Attention all comedy fans! Paul Smith is back and better than ever with his latest tour show, Pablo. Get ready to experience the jaw-aching, laugh..... more >

The Victoria Theatre Fountain Street HX1 1BP

Thu 26 Sep 24

Two presentations on Fashion History and related subjects

Morning workshop Fashion and Global Modernity 1880-1940: New Approaches to the Modern Woman Led by Professor Cordula van Wyhe of the University of... more >

Longcauseway United Reform Church Hall, Princess of Wales Precinct, Dewsbury WF13 1NH

Sat 21 Sep 24

Preloved Clothing Sale

Come along and buy yourself some great bargains. In aid of the Community Awareness Programme - making a difference for the disadvantaged in Wakefield. more >

CAP, Market Street, Wakefield WF1 1DH

Sat 21 Sep 24

Open Day with the Wurlitzer theatre pipe organ

The Cinema Organ Society invites you to visit the magnificent Victoria Hall, in the World Heritage village of Saltaire, Shipley on Thursday 19th... more >

The Victoria Hall, Victoria Road, Saltaire, Shipley, . BD18 3JS

Thu 19 Sep 24

Dancing to the mighty Wurlitzer theatre pipe organ

Come dancing to Yorkshire’s most popular organist from the Scarborough Spa ballroom, Howard Beaumont at the magnificent mighty Wurlitzer theatre... more >

The Victoria Hall, Victoria Road, Saltaire, Shipley, . BD18 3JS

Tue 17 Sep 24

Halifax Playhouse Theatre

Heritage Open Day: Welcome to the Halifax Playhouse, our Grade II listed building, owned and volunteer run by the Halifax Thespians and venue for a... more >

Halifax Playhouse, King Cross Street, Halifax HX1 2SH

Sun 15 Sep 24

Parish Church of Bramhope

Heritage Open Day: Visit the beautiful Parish Church of Bramhope and learn about it's history. Guides will be able to show you round or take..... more >

Church Hill, Bramhope, Leeds LS16 9BA

Sun 15 Sep 24

Westbourne House and Masonic Lodge

Heritage Open Day: A Victorian mansion, built for William Ackroyd and overlooking his former Mill complex on the outskirts of Otley... more >

Westbourne House, Westbourne Close, Otley LS21 3LG

Sun 15 Sep 24

Lister Lane Cemetery Open Day

Heritage Open Day: This Open Day will be an opportunity to find out more about this historic cemetery... more >

Lister Lane, Halifax HX1 5JL

Sun 15 Sep 24

East Riddlesden Hall

Heritage Open Day: A historic Yorkshire manor and intimate gardens, a hidden oasis on the edge of a West Yorkshire town... more >

East Riddlesden Hall, Bradford Road, Riddlesden, Keighley BD20 5EL

Sun 15 Sep 24

Sound System Culture Mini Festival

Heritage Open Day: A celebration of reggae sound system culture through film, music and dance! FILM SCREENINGS 2 â€“ 4pm at Northern Quarter This..... more >

Northern Quarter, Wood Street, Huddersfield HD1 1DU

Sun 15 Sep 24

Wainsgate Chapel

Heritage Open Day: Historic Grade II* listed Baptist Chapel, Sunday School and burial ground. A chance to see inside the chapel, explore the..... more >

Wainsgate Chapel, Wainsgate Lane, Old Town, Hebden Bridge HX7 8SU

Sun 15 Sep 24

Welcome to Gildersome Friends Meeting House

Heritage Open Day: An opportunity to visit the oldest Friends Meeting House in Leeds; a beautiful and historic listed building where Quakers have... more >

75 Street Lane, Gildersome, Morley, Leeds LS27 7HX

Sun 15 Sep 24

Bramhope Methodist Church

Heritage Open Day: Bramhope Methodist Church is a beautiful 'hidden gem' of a building. We invite you to come inside and discover its..... more >

Eastgate, Bramhope, Leeds LS16 9AA

Sun 15 Sep 24

West Yorkshire Police Brass Band - Postponed

Come and join us for an enjoyable afternoon with this ever popular brass band. In aid of The Alzheimer’s Society. more >

St John the Baptist Catholic Church, Newland Lane, Normanton WF6 1BA

Sun 15 Sep 24

Quaker businesses in Pontefract

Heritage Open Day: Quakers have been in Pontefract since the 17th century, and they contributed a great deal to the economy of Pontefract via a range... more >

Pontefract Quaker Burial Ground, Harropwell Lane, Pontefract WF8 1QY

Sun 15 Sep 24

Dr Hook's New Church: The Building

Heritage Open Day: This lecture will consider the evolution of the design of the new Leeds Parish Church as Dr Hook and his architect, R.D... more >

Leeds Minster, 2-6 Kirkgate, Leeds LS2 7DJ

Sun 15 Sep 24

Bramhope Puritan Chapel

Heritage Open Day: Take a look around this Grade I listed chapel built in 1649, a rare example of a church built specifically for Puritan worship... more >

The Puritan Chapel, Leeds Road, Bramhope, Leeds LS16 9JJ

Sun 15 Sep 24

Rhubarb Routes

Heritage Open Day: Learn more about the paths and waterways that helped Victorian Gentleman farmer Joseph Whitwell become the largest forced rhubarb... more >

Hollybush Conservation Centre, Broad Lane, Kirkstall, Leeds LS5 3BP

Sun 15 Sep 24

Religion in Middleton Past

Heritage Open Day: Join Friends of Middleton Park member John Newbould for a walk and talk about recusancy in Middleton... more >

Middleton Park Visitor Centre, Middleton Park, Town Street, Leeds LS10 3SH

Sun 15 Sep 24

Heritage Church and Bell Tower Open Day

Heritage Open Day: Visit the historic Parish Church of All Saints South Kirkby. The Church is still setup in the traditional way with a lot of local..... more >

Barnsley Road, South Kirkby, Pontefract WF9 3QE

Sat 14 Sep 24

Otley Lido

Heritage Open Day: Peek behind the gate of the derelict Otley baths (outdoor pool) on its 100th anniversary!... more >

Farnley Lane, Otley LS21 2AB

Sat 14 Sep 24

St Margaret of Antioch - Church of England

Heritage Open Day: As part of Heritage Open Days we are opening our lovely church on Yorkshire Churches Day, September 14th... more >

Hall Lane, North Elmsall, Pontefract WF9 2DZ

Sat 14 Sep 24

Trinity Methodist Church

Heritage Open Day: This is an opportunity to look around a beautiful Victorian Yorkshire Church; and experience Trinityâ€™s historic organ... more >

Huddersfield Road, Mirfield WF14 8AB

Sat 14 Sep 24

Trinity Church, Ossett - Church and Tower Open Day

Heritage Open Day: Situated on plateau, 300ft above sea level Tower rises to 226ft - one of tallest in Yorkshire Wonderful architecture & stained... more >

Church Street, Ossett WF5 9DW

Sat 14 Sep 24

Adrian Hill art exhibition

Heritage Open Day: Pontefract Civic Society is proud to partner with Richard Pennock to promote this launch and exhibition of local artist, Adrian... more >

Pomfret Gallery, Liquorice Way, Pontefract WF8 1DR

Sat 14 Sep 24

The Old Fire Station Gipton

Heritage Open Day: Heritage Open Day provides an opportunity for the public to come and look at some old artifacts, meet ex fire fighters and take... more >

The Old Fire Station, Gipton Approach, Leeds LS9 6NL

Sat 14 Sep 24

St Chad's Church, Far Headingley, Leeds

Heritage Open Day: Fascinating Grade II church with interesting building, organ, stained glass windows and grounds Built in 1868 in the Gothic... more >

St Chad’s Church, Otley Road, Far Headingley, Leeds LS16 5JT

Sat 14 Sep 24

Faith Connections in Beeston --- the GNNSJ Gurudwara

Heritage Open Day: A warm welcome awaits at this imposing Gurudwara, chairman Tarlokh Singh Dhajal, beautifully converted from former Ringtons Tea... more >

78 Lady Pit Lane, Beeston, Leeds LS11 6DP

Sat 14 Sep 24

Faith Connections in Beeston --- Jamia Masjid Abu Huraira (Mosque)

Heritage Open Day: This splendid Mosque, newly built in 2018, with the largest chandelier in Leeds, welcomes you to discover more about the faith,... more >

Catherine Grove, Leeds LS11 6LU

Sat 14 Sep 24

Mirfield Masonic Lodge 1102

Heritage Open Day: A unique opportunity to have a look around Mirfield Masonic Lodge, formed in 1866 and steeped in history... more >

Masonic Lodge, 14 King Street, Mirfield WF14 8AW

Sat 14 Sep 24

St John the Evangelist Church, Upper Hopton.

Heritage Open Day: St. John the Evangelist, consecrated in 1846, is an attractive mock Gothic church at the heart of the village of Upper Hopton,..... more >

St. Johns Church, Hopton Hall Lane, Upper Hopton, Mirfield WF14 8EL

Sat 14 Sep 24

Aireborough Memories

Heritage Open Day: From the archives of Aireborough Historical Society - Browse through thousands of Aireborough photographs from years... more >

Yeadon Town Hall, High Street, Leeds LS19 7PP

Sat 14 Sep 24

200 Years of Connecting People

Heritage Open Day: This event in the Church Institute at Outwood tells the story of that building and the church opposite and three other places of... more >

Leeds Road, Wakefield WF1 2JL

Sat 14 Sep 24

50th Anniversary Celebrations - Bradford Industrial Museum

Heritage Open Day: Join us to celebrate 50 years of Bradford Industrial Museum - the first Local Authority-run Industrial Museum in the country!... more >

Moorside Road, Bradford BD2 3HP

Sat 14 Sep 24

St Peter's Church, Birstall

Heritage Open Day: St Peter's Church is over 900 years old. It is a place of historical significance with links to the Bronte sisters and John..... more >

St Peter’s Church, Kirkgate, Birstall WF17 9PB

Sat 14 Sep 24

St Peter's Church, Sowerby

Heritage Open Day: A Grade I listed Georgian church familiarly known as Sowerby St Peter's. It has recently been used in the first Gentleman..... more >

St Peter’s Avenue, Sowerby, Sowerby Bridge HX6 1HA

Sat 14 Sep 24

St Mary's Church, Swillington

Heritage Open Day: Come and explore our very ancient but living church St Mary's is at the heart of the village - many christenings, weddings... more >

St Mary’s Church, Wakefield Road, Swillington LS26 8BX

Sat 14 Sep 24

Exploring routes, networks and connections at West Yorkshire History Centre

Heritage Open Day: Explore Wakefield's development through historic maps and travel 200 years back in time on our giant floor map... more >

127 Kirkgate, Wakefield WF1 1JG

Sat 14 Sep 24

Cross Flatts Park Beeston - connecting the past with the present.

Heritage Open Day: Following the success of the Heritage Open Day in 2023, it was decided to install a number of information boards in Cross Flatts... more >

Park Cottage, Cross Flatts Park, Leeds LS11 7NA

Sat 14 Sep 24

Exhibition of Local Heritage Photographs and Information

Heritage Open Day: We will have displays from the archives of various local historians besides our own... more >

Morley Library, Commercial Street, Morley, Leeds LS27 8HZ

Sat 14 Sep 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!