Heritage Open Day: Christ Church Sowerby Bridge invites you to step back almost 500 years. Travel through time from its riverside origins in 1526,..... more >

Christ Church, Sowerby Bridge, Corner of Wharf Street and Tuel Lane,, Sowerby Bridge HX6 2LW

Sat 7 Sep 24

Friarwood Valley Gardens Pinhole Camera

Heritage Open Day: The giant pin-hole camera will be operational in the former summer house/aviary, giving the chance to see live images of the... more >

Friarwood Valley Gardens, Pontefract WF8 1PL

Sat 7 Sep 24

Gissing Centre

Heritage Open Day: The Gissing Centre is a small museum celebrating local writers, based in the childhood home of George Gissing (1857-1903) the... more >

2-4 Thompson’s Yard, Westgate, Wakefield WF1 1XH

Sat 7 Sep 24

Discover Clubs and Organisations in West Yorkshire

St John the Baptist Wakefield

Heritage Open Day: Free entry to Grade II listed Georgian Church Building. Guided tours of Crypt and Bell/Clock Tower... more >

Wentworth Street, Wakefield WF1 2QU

Sat 7 Sep 24

Pudsey Masonic Hall

Heritage Open Day: Discover Pudsey Masonic Hall - a hidden gem in the town. Join us on a guided tour of the building, with an explanation of all..... more >

48 Church Lane, Pudsey LS28 7RF

Sat 7 Sep 24

Walking through history - the history of Wakefield Park, Part 1

Heritage Open Day: A guided walk through Clarence and Holmfield Parks explaining the development of the two parks and their importance in the history... more >

Thornes Park, Horbury Road, Wakefield WF2 8TY

Sat 7 Sep 24

Choral Celebration Concert

Heritage Open Day: A celebration of the Pontefract and Five Towns area's long and rich history of choral and community singing... more >

Pontefract Town Hall, 3 Bridge Street, Pontefract WF8 1PG

Sat 7 Sep 24

Catapult Challenge

Heritage Open Day: Drop in to this hands on activity, making and testing model catapults. Experiment with angles and designs to create the best..... more >

Pontefract Castle, Castle Chain, Pontefract WF8 1QH

Sat 7 Sep 24

St Edmund's Church Roundhay Leeds Open Morning

Heritage Open Day: A warm Yorkshire welcome awaits you with food stalls, book stalls, refreshments and tours around St Edmund's Church... more >

Lidgett Park Road, Roundhay, Leeds LS8 1JN

Sat 7 Sep 24

Licorice Fields at Pontefract installation

Heritage Open Day: Pontefract Civic Society is proud to partner Friends of Friarwood Valley Gardens in the unveiling of an 'installation'... more >

Friarwood Valley Gardens, Pontefract WF8 1PL

Sat 7 Sep 24

Chronicles of Culture Launch

Heritage Open Day: Join us for live performances of short stories written by young people as part of Wakefield Literature Festival... more >

Pontefract Castle,, Castle Chain,, Pontefract WF8 1QH

Sat 7 Sep 24

Otley Parish Church

Heritage Open Day: Grade I listed medieval church, featuring a display of Anglian cross pieces dating from the 8th, 9th and 10th centuries... more >

Kirkgate, Otley LS21 3HW

Sat 7 Sep 24

St Paulâ€™s

Heritage Open Day: A Victorian town centre church with a wow factor. Built for the working man in Eastthorpe... more >

St Paulâ€™s Church, Newgate, Mirfield WF14 8DD

Sat 7 Sep 24

St Helen's Church Hemsworth

Heritage Open Day: A drop in session to view the historic parish church of Hemsworth. Evidence suggests that there was probably a stone church on the..... more >

Station Road, Hemsworth, Pontefract WF9 4HN

Sat 7 Sep 24

Otley Bridge Church, a listed building dating from the late 19th Century.

Heritage Open Day: Otley Bridge Church, a listed building dating from the late 19th Century, is open for self-guided tours, viewing of the East... more >

Cattle Market Street, Otley LS21 1RW

Sat 7 Sep 24

Skelton Grange Environment Centre Open Day

Heritage Open Day: Join us for Skelton Grange Environment Centreâ€™s Open Day on Saturday 7th September!... more >

Skelton Grange Environment Centre, Skelton Grange Road, Leeds LS10 1RS

Sat 7 Sep 24

Bierley St John the Evangelist - celebrating 200 years as a parish church.

Heritage Open Day: From George IV to Charles III hear the stories and the voices coming together to celebrating the contribution of the church to... more >

Bierley Lane, Bierley, Bradford BD4 6AA

Sat 7 Sep 24

Have A Play Day

Heritage Open Day: Join us for a musical morning at The Old Courthouse in Halifax! Saturday 7th September 10:30am - 11:30am Have A Play Day Pop in..... more >

1 The Old Court House, Blackwall, Halifax HX1 2DL

Sat 7 Sep 24

St Mary's Church Wyke

Heritage Open Day: St Mary's Church, Green Lane, Wyke is open on Saturday 7th September from 10:00 until 16:00... more >

St Mary’s Church, Green Lane, Wyke, Bradford BD12 8QH

Sat 7 Sep 24

Bradford Unitarians Open Weekend

Heritage Open Day: Visit our purpose-built space which incorporates heritage elements from the Chapel Lane Chapel, including stained glass and... more >

7A Russell Street, Bradford BD5 0JB

Sat 7 Sep 24

Boothtown & Southowram Methodist Church

Heritage Open Day: Have you ever walked by the church on Boothtown Road and wondered what was inside, but not had the opportunity (or felt brave... more >

Boothtown & Southowram Methodist Church, Beverley Place, Halifax HX3 6LR

Sat 7 Sep 24

Friends of Rectory Park History Walk Thornhill

Heritage Open Day: Guided walk around Rectory Park, Thornhill. The park features, amongst other things, a moated island where the ruins of Thornhill..... more >

Rectory Park, Church Lane, Thornhill, Dewsbury WF12 0JY

Sat 7 Sep 24

The Church of St John the Evangelist Dewsbury Moor.

Heritage Open Day: St John's Dewsbury Moor celebrated its 200th anniversary in 2023 and will again be open on Sat 7th and 14th Sept 24... more >

140B Boothroyd Lane, Dewsbury WF13 2LP

Sat 7 Sep 24

Restored Heritage '24 plus

Heritage Open Day: A fabulous Grade 1 Building in a historic Conservation area landscape. Plus talks about local people remembered in our churchyard ..... more >

Church Lane, Thornhill, Dewsbury WF12 0JZ

Sat 7 Sep 24

Crow Nest Park - Victoria stroll

Heritage Open Day: A stroll through an inspiring Victorian park with a local artist. A short stroll through the magnificent Crow Nest Park... more >

Crow Nest Park, Heckmondwike Road, Dewsbury WF13 2SG

Sat 7 Sep 24

What's Love Got To Do With It? at the Victoria Theatre Halifax

International sensation What’s Love Got To Do With It? is back! Brought to you by the award-winning producers behind the hugely successful..... more >

The Victoria Theatre Fountain Street HX1 1BP

Sat 7 Sep 24

Vivaldi - Gloria

A Choral concert of Joyful music given by the Leeds based touring choir Masterworks chorale, featuring music by Vivaldi, Knight, Rutter, Buxtehude more >

St Edwards church Clifford , near Wetherby LS23 6HJ

Sat 7 Sep 24

DogFest at Harewood House

Bring your dog to DogFest Yorkshire and treat them to a day which guarantees to get their tails wagging at Harewood House... more >

Harewood House, Harewood, Leeds LS17 9LG

Sat 7 Sep 24

Keighley & District Agricultural Show

Traditional Agricultural and Horticulture show - Cattle, Sheep, Ferrets, Heavy Horses & Shetlands and other Equestrian classes, Vintage Tractors &... more >

Marley Fields, Aireworth Road, Keighley BD21 4DB

Sat 7 Sep 24

DogFest Yorkshire

DogFest arrives in Harewood House, Yorkshire on Saturday 7th & Sunday 8th September 2024! Join us for a jam-packed visit where each ticket..... more >

Harewood House, Harewood, Leeds LS17 9LG

Sat 7 Sep 24

Junction 32 turns 25 with amazing discounts and celebrations

Junction 32, Yorkshire’s premier outlet shopping destination, is set to celebrate its 25th birthday with a weekend of incredible festivities and... more >

Junction 32 Outlet Shopping, Tomahawk Trail, Castleford WF10 4FR

Sat 7 Sep 24

St Edward the Confessor, Brotherton

Heritage Open Day: St Edward the Confessor is the parish church for Brotherton & Byram. It is a beautiful building with lots of history... more >

St Edward the Confessor, Church Street, Brotherton WF11 9HE

Sat 7 Sep 24

The Medieval Road system around Batley

Heritage Open Day: The Medieval Road system around Batley and the many influences that lay behind it. This talk will examine the many influences that..... more >

Batley Library, Market Place, Batley WF17 5DA

Sat 7 Sep 24

Oakwell Hall family trail - Pirates to Potatoes

Heritage Open Day: A free trail in and around the splendid Tudor manor house. The trail is suitable for families... more >

Nova Lane, Birstall, Batley WF17 9LG

Sat 7 Sep 24

Historical Tour of Dewsbury Minster

Heritage Open Day: An active guided tour from Saxon times to the present day. Appreciate The Reredos... more >

Dewsbury Minster Church of All Saints, Vicarage Road, Dewsbury WF12 8DD

Sat 7 Sep 24

All Saints' Church Kirk Deighton

Heritage Open Day: Come along and explore this historic Grade I listed church and take the opportunity to visit the bell-ringing chamber... more >

All Saints’ Church, Main Street, Kirk Deighton LS22 4EB

Sat 7 Sep 24

All Hallows' Church, Kirkburton

Heritage Open Day: All Hallows' Church, Kirkburton open 1000-1600 Sat 7th Sept and Sat 14th Sept... more >

3a Shelley Lane, Kirkburton, Huddersfield HD8 0SJ

Sat 7 Sep 24

St Saviours Church Leeds

Heritage Open Day: Walk round the Grade I listed beautiful church and grounds to take in the architecture and stained glass windows... more >

St Saviours Church, Ellerby Road, Richmond Hill, Leeds LS9 8LD

Sat 7 Sep 24

St Botolph's Parish Church, Knottingley

Heritage Open Day: Discover the history of St Botolph's Parish Church this Heritage Open Days festival... more >

St Botolph’s Church, Chapel Street, Knottingley WF11 9AN

Sat 7 Sep 24

St Stephen's Church, Lindley

Heritage Open Day: Beautiful Grade II listed church of 1829, serving the community of Lindley. St Stephenâ€™s is a Grade II listed church designed by..... more >

St Stephen’s Church, Lidget Street, Lindley, Huddersfield HD3 3JB

Sat 7 Sep 24

Providence Methodist Church - Golcar

Heritage Open Day: Look around the church and learn about its history Exhibition in the schoolroom Refreshments available in the schoolroom On... more >

Providence Methodist Church, Knowl Road, Golcar, Huddersfield HD7 4AN

Sat 7 Sep 24

The Newsome Centre

Heritage Open Day: The building (formerly St. John the Evangelist Church) will be open to visitors interested in local history... more >

The Newsome Centre (formerly St. John’s Church), Jackroyd Lane, Newsome, Huddersfield HD4 6QU

Sat 7 Sep 24

Victoria Tower, Castle Hill

Heritage Open Day: Perched on Castle Hill, Victoria Tower was completed in 1899 to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Queen Victoria's reign... more >

Castle Hill Side, Almondbury, Huddersfield HD4 6TA

Sat 7 Sep 24

St John the Evangelist Church, Golcar

Heritage Open Day: We are due to celebrate our Bicentenary in 2030. Each year brings new information about our history and we hope that this year is..... more >

St John’s Church, Church Street, Golcar, Huddersfield HD7 4PX

Sat 7 Sep 24

The Longwood Mechanics Heritage Display

Heritage Open Day: The Longwood Mechanics will be showing historic photos of the hall and local area, alongside its historic Annual Horticultural... more >

Longwood Mechanics Hall, Longwood Gate, Huddersfield HD3 4UU

Sat 7 Sep 24

Colne Valley Museum-19th Century Weaver's life.

Heritage Open Day: Step back in time, and visit our Museum, see the life of a West Riding Clothier in the 19th Century... more >

Colne Valley Museum, Cliffe Ash, Golcar, Huddersfield HD7 4PY

Sat 7 Sep 24

St Andrew, Ferrybridge

Heritage Open Day: Visit this beautiful church, of Norman origin, moved to its present site 1951-1953... more >

St Andrew, Pontefract Road, Ferrybridge WF11 8PN

Sat 7 Sep 24

160th Anniversary --Treasured Time.

Heritage Open Day: See the display of photographs showing the history of St. Saviour's Church. The memorial Chapel & beautiful stained glass..... more >

St. Saviour’s Church, Church Street, Ravensthorpe, Dewsbury WF13 3JR

Sat 7 Sep 24

Hebden Bridge Picture House

Heritage Open Day: Heritage Open Day at Hebden Bridge Picture House, Saturday, September 7th, 10am-noon... more >

Hebden Bridge Picture House, New Road, Hebden Bridge HX7 8AD

Sat 7 Sep 24

Lindley Clocktower

Heritage Open Day: Climb the 69 steps up the 83 foot Lindley Clocktower, and take in the view from the windows, as well as see the clock mechanism... more >

The Clocktower, Lidget Street, Lindley, Huddersfield HD3 3JB

Sat 7 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!