Heritage Open Day: An opportunity to visit a Grade 2 listed Victorian gem in Batley Come and visit our church which was designed by Walter Hanstock... more >

Grosvenor Road, Batley WF17 0LX

Sat 14 Sep 24

Discover Clubs and Organisations in West Yorkshire

St Saviour's Church, Brownhill, Batley

Heritage Open Day: File containing documents and photographs of items in the church will be displayed... more >

Brookroyd Lane, Brownhill, Batley WF17 0BU

Sat 14 Sep 24

Connecting Hebden Bridge's Past and Present

Heritage Open Day: Discover the rich and vibrant history of Hebden Bridge, from the images of Alice Longstaff to the creative artistry of our... more >

The Birchcliffe Centre, Chapel Avenue, Hebden Bridge HX7 8DG

Sat 14 Sep 24

Holmfirth Parish Church

Heritage Open Day: Open day on the 14th September, 10.00am until 4.00pm You are welcome to visit our lovely Georgian church and bell tower, plus the..... more >

Holmfirth Parish Church, Towngate, Holmfirth HD9 1HA

Sat 14 Sep 24

Christ Church New Mill Open Day

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

Christ Church, Sude Hill, New Mill, Holmfirth HD9 7ER

Sat 14 Sep 24

Holmbridge Connections - People, Places and Pathways

Heritage Open Day: Huddersfield and District Family History Society Exhibition People and Places - online searches by experts... more >

St. Davids Church, Woodhead Road, Holmbridge, Holmfirth HD9 2NQ

Sat 14 Sep 24

Wooldale Quaker Meeting House

Heritage Open Day: An early Quaker Meeting House with its origins in the late 17th century. The Quaker [Friends] Meeting House in Wooldale is..... more >

Friends Meeting House, Pell Lane, Wooldale, Holmfirth HD9 1QL

Sat 14 Sep 24

St Michael's Church, 175 Years of History

Heritage Open Day: St Michael's Church was consecrated in 1848 and celebrated 175 years in 2023... more >

St Michael’s Church, Church St, Mytholmroyd, Hebden Bridge HX7 5DS

Sat 14 Sep 24

All Saints Church Ilkley - Yorkshire Churches Open Day

Heritage Open Day: Church will be open as part of Yorkshire Churches Open Day (September 14th 2024) for the public to view our rich heritage story... more >

Church Street, Ilkley LS29 9DS

Sat 14 Sep 24

St Helen's Church, Denton

Heritage Open Day: St Helen's Church, a Georgian Church with a unique painted east window dated 1700 by Henry Gyles Grade II* listed and... more >

St Helen’s Church, Denton Road, Denton, Ilkley LS29 0HQ

Sat 14 Sep 24

1940s day at the Museum and Old Kings Arms Horsforth

Heritage Open Day: Come and celebrate Horsforth's links to the HMS Aubietia and Enigma machine with decoding sessions, talks and exhibitions at... more >

5 The Green, Horsforth, Leeds LS18 5JB

Sat 14 Sep 24

King James's School

Heritage Open Day: There has been a school on this site since 1547. From 1608 until 1974 it was a boys' Grammar School... more >

King James’s School, St. Helen’s Gate, Almondbury, Huddersfield HD4 6SG

Sat 14 Sep 24

St. James Church Slaithwaite

Heritage Open Day: A very large Georgian Church with later additions; a tiered gallery, a bell-tower and a large Venetian Window A plain outside with... more >

Church street and Bankgate, Slaithwaite, Huddersfield HD7 5AW

Sat 14 Sep 24

St Thomas' Church, Thurstonland

Heritage Open Day: St Thomas' is a small parish church set in a hilltop village above Holmfirth in West Yorkshire We will explore its... more >

17 Marsh Hall Lane, Thurstonland, Huddersfield HD4 6XD

Sat 14 Sep 24

Researching Heptonstall's Past in 100 Objects

Heritage Open Day: History buff, family tree enthusiast, or just curious about the stories hidden in Heptonstall's cobbled streets?... more >

Old Grammar School, Church Yard Bottom, Heptonstall, Hebden Bridge HX7 7PL

Sat 14 Sep 24

Roman Roads to Motorways, Trains, Trams Turnpikes and Pathways

Heritage Open Day: Join us for a display of Spen Valley Routes, Networks and Connections - from Roman Roads to Motorways - Trains, Trams, Turnpikes... more >

Cleckheaton Library, Whitcliffe Road, Kirklees Council, Cleckheaton BD19 3DX

Sat 14 Sep 24

St. Michael the Archangel Church

Heritage Open Day: Guided tour of the Church in Emley, visit the bell chamber, climb the tower and access the roof An unusual opportunity to have an... more >

St. Michael the Archangel Church, Church Street, Emley HD8 9RP

Sat 14 Sep 24

Bethel Chapel, Shelf

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

Bethel Chapel, Carr House Road, Shelf, Halifax HX3 7RS

Sat 14 Sep 24

St Mary the Blessed Virgin

Heritage Open Day: Grade II listed church, refurbished. Sculpture by Peter Eugene Ball and three Robert Thompson (Mouseman) items... more >

St. Marys Church, Spen Lane, Gomersal BD19 4LS

Sat 14 Sep 24

St Paul's Church: Open as part of Yorkshire Churches Day

Heritage Open Day: An opportunity to walk around our Grade II* church and to view the architecture, our stunning windows, the history, the organ and... more >

Queens Road, King Cross, St. Paul’s Parish Church, Halifax HX1 3NU

Sat 14 Sep 24

Christ Church Mount Pellon Open Day

Heritage Open Day: Self directed tours around church and guided tours of churchyard to view our outstanding heritage Christ Church is a grade II... more >

Church Lane, Pellon, Halifax HX2 0EF

Sat 14 Sep 24

St Jude's

Heritage Open Day: Heritage Open Day offers an opportunity to come inside this prominent grade 2 listed landmark building... more >

St Jude’s Church, 100 Free School Lane, Halifax HX1 2XE

Sat 14 Sep 24

St. Thomasâ€™ Church, Greetland and West Vale

Heritage Open Day: The church will be open for visitors to look around, have a tour or complete a treasure trail... more >

239 Rochdale Road, Greetland, Halifax HX4 8JE

Sat 14 Sep 24

St Peter's Church, Hartshead with Hightown

Heritage Open Day: There will be a chance to see old registers and local memorabilia in the wonderful setting of St Peter's Church, Hartshead... more >

St Peter’s Church, Church Lane, Hartshead WF15 8EU

Sat 14 Sep 24

St. Anne in the Grove

Heritage Open Day: St. Anne in the Grove, Church Lane, West Yorkshire, HX3 9TD Available anytime Pre-booking not required St... more >

Church Lane, Southowram, Halifax HX3 9TD

Sat 14 Sep 24

'Connexions' at Mount Zion Heritage Chapel

Heritage Open Day: 'Connexions': Routes, Networks, Connections and our heritage. An open weekend at Mount Zion Heritage Chapel, tours,..... more >

Upper Brockholes, Halifax HX2 8XG

Sat 14 Sep 24

Pepper Hill Unitarian Chapel

Heritage Open Day: Visit this charming moorland nonconformist chapel with art-deco stained-glass windows and a fascinating history... more >

Pepper Hill Unitarian Chapel, Pepper Hill, Shelf, Halifax HX3 7TH

Sat 14 Sep 24

Hunslet's Rugby History

Heritage Open Day: From Union to 1895 Northern Union breakaway to Rugby League, explore 141yr history. See the 1883 Minutes Book... more >

Middleton Grove, Leeds LS11 5DJ

Fri 13 Sep 24

Routes to Reflection at Mill Hill Chapel: Walk Our Labyrinth and Explore Our Chapel

Heritage Open Day: Drop in on Friday, 13th September, between 12pm-6pm, to walk our meditative labyrinth and explore our historic Unitarian... more >

Mill Hill Chapel, City Square, Leeds LS1 5EB

Fri 13 Sep 24

Hidden beneath our feet: the story of sewerage in Leeds

Heritage Open Day: David Sellers spent nearly 30 years as a Chartered Civil Engineer designing sewer systems for Leeds... more >

Cross Gates Methodist Church, 1A Austhorpe Road, Cross Gates, Leeds LS15 8QR

Fri 13 Sep 24

Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Chris Washington & Jules O’Brian

Coming to Hilarity Bites at Cluntergate Centre in Horbury on September 13th 2024: Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat... more >

The Cluntergate Centre, Cluntergate, Horbury, Wakefield WF4 5DA

Fri 13 Sep 24

Pontefract in Pictures

Heritage Open Day: An opportunity to see how the town has changed in the last 100 years, and to participate in bringing back your memories of how... more >

Pontefract Library, Shoemarket, Pontefract WF8 1BD

Fri 13 Sep 24

Big Kid Circus Castleford

Big Kid Circus presents the ONLY all female Globe Of Death in Europe. We have loads of exciting acts for all ages, live family entertainment, no..... more >

Xscape, Colorado way. WF10 4TA

Fri 13 Sep 24

G4 20th Anniversary Tour at the Victoria Theatre Halifax

The UK’s No.1 vocal harmony group and original X-Factor stars celebrate a double decade in the limelight with a spectacular anniversary show... more >

The Victoria Theatre Fountain Street HX1 1BP

Fri 13 Sep 24

Leeds and the railway age

Heritage Open Day: Michael Meadowcroft returns to the historic Lancasterian School Room with another talk for Heritage Open Days... more >

The Lancasterian School Room, Low Moorside Road, New Farnley, Leeds LS12 5HY

Thu 12 Sep 24

Behind the Scenes at the M&S Archive

Heritage Open Day: Join us for a behind the scenes tour of the M&S Archive Ever wondered how we care for the M&S collection? Or where we keep it?... more >

Michael Marks Building, University of Leeds, Leeds LS2 9LP

Wed 11 Sep 24

Mirfield Library

Heritage Open Day: Join us at Mirfield Library for some talks featuring local history themes to celebrate Heritage Open Days along with a local... more >

Mirfield Library, Easthorpe Lodge, Huddersfield Road, Mirfield WF14 8AN

Wed 11 Sep 24

Talk: A History of the Medieval Hermitage of Pontefract

Heritage Open Day: A talk on the history of the Hermitage and Oratory in Pontefract. A talk on the history of the Hermitage and Oratory, a..... more >

Pontefract Library, Shoemarket, Pontefract WF8 1BD

Wed 11 Sep 24

'Turneresque' Exhibition Launch

Do join us for the launch of a new exhibition featuring five of our favourite Artists: Judith Levin, Louise Garrett, Rachel Hinds, Daniel Metcalfe... more >

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

Wed 11 Sep 24

PCS Heritage Health Walk based on Routes Networks Connections

Heritage Open Day: Routes-Networks-Connections theme-based walk related to architectural detail A tour around the centre of Pontefract, talking... more >

Pontefract Library, Shoemarket, Pontefract WF8 1BD

Wed 11 Sep 24

Leeds Road, Huddersfield; a look into the original plans created by renowned Stadium architect Archi

Heritage Open Day: Only recently rediscovered, the original plans for Leeds Road, Huddersfield Town's first and original home, will be on... more >

Stadium Way, The John Smith’s Stadium, Huddersfield HD1 6PX

Wed 11 Sep 24

Rags to Riches: the Building of a Town

Heritage Open Day: Wednesday 11th September, 11 am. 1-hour walk. Meet West Riding Beerhouse, Dewsbury Railway Station, Wellington Road, Dewsbury WF13..... more >

Dewsbury Railway Station, Wellington Road, Dewsbury WF13 1HF

Wed 11 Sep 24

Treasures of the Thoresby Society's Archive

Heritage Open Day: Visitors to the Thoresby Society at the Leeds Library will be able to watch and enjoy a continuous slide show of a selection of... more >

The Leeds Library, 18 Commercial Street, Leeds LS1 6AL

Wed 11 Sep 24

Self-guided tours of The Leeds Library

Heritage Open Day: Pop in for a self-guided tour of one of the oldest libraries in the country. Come and investigate our beautiful library with our..... more >

18 Commercial Street, Leeds LS1 6AL

Wed 11 Sep 24

Harvest Festival Day on The Rosebank

Heritage Open Day: To celebrate the end of the (hopefully) bountiful growing season, we're having a community Harvest Festival Day on The... more >

Rosebank Millenium Green, Rosebank Road, Leeds LS3 1HH

Tue 10 Sep 24

Kadampa Buddhist Meditation Centre in the former Assembly Rooms (Central Leeds)

Heritage Open Day: Recently renovated Waterloo House has become a beautiful Kadampa Meditation Centre... more >

Kadampa Meditation Centre Leeds, Waterloo House, Assembly Street, Leeds LS2 7DE

Tue 10 Sep 24

Knitting & Crochet Guild

Heritage Open Day: An opportunity to explore the Kitting & Crochet Guild collection of hand, machine knitting and crochet garments and household... more >

Part First Floor Britannia Mills, Britannia Road, Slaithwaite, Huddersfield HD7 5HE

Tue 10 Sep 24

Pontefract's Liquorice Story

Heritage Open Day: Learn About Pontefractâ€™s Liquorice Past This talk was first delivered for Liquorice Shoots and the Liquorice Festival 2024, and... more >

Pontefract Library, Shoemarket, Pontefract WF8 1BD

Tue 10 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!