Heritage Open Day: Welcome to our beautiful Grade 1 listed Mediaeval church which has been a place of continuous worship for nearly one thousand... more >

Selby Road, Whitkirk, Leeds LS15 0AA

Sat 7 Sep 24

All Saints' Church, Barwick-in-Elmet

Heritage Open Day: Visit our historic Norman church with its Anglo-Saxon stones and we will tell you about its history... more >

Aberford Road, Barwick-in-Elmet, Leeds LS15 4EA

Sat 7 Sep 24

Holy Trinity Church, Rothwell

Heritage Open Day: Explore the historic medieval parish church of Rothwell. A continuous place of worship in the heart of Rothwell since 1130 AD... more >

Church Street, Rothwell, Leeds LS26 OQL

Sat 7 Sep 24

Discover Clubs and Organisations in West Yorkshire

Dewsbury Minster Heritage Centre. Heritage exhibitions.

Heritage Open Day: Additional Exhibitions during Heritage Open Days. Ringing Remembers, The story of bellringers lost in WWI... more >

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

Fri 6 Sep 24

Whitechapel church

Heritage Open Day: Discover Whitechapel Church, its community and closed graveyard this Heritage Open Days... more >

176 Whitechapel Road, Cleckheaton BD19 6HR

Fri 6 Sep 24

Handbell Ringing - Have a go on our historic handbells

Heritage Open Day: Handbells in Dewsbury. 'Have a go' drop in session. Join in with our band to experience traditional handbell tune..... more >

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

Fri 6 Sep 24

Lost Railways of Kirklees

Heritage Open Day: Visit us at Kirklees Local Studies Library to learn about the railway lines and stations across Kirklees lost to time... more >

Kirklees Local Studies Library, 16A Victoria Lane, Huddersfield HD1 2QF

Fri 6 Sep 24

Celebrating 125 years of Textile Manufacturing

Heritage Open Day: Bower Roebuck open day celebrates 125 years of textile manufacturing in New Mill. Book onto one of our working mill tours or drop..... more >

Glendale Mills, New Mill, Holmfirth HD9 7EN

Fri 6 Sep 24

The Lodger

A brand new theatre show exploring self-discovery, belonging and the 'hidden homeless' is embarking on a UK tour this autumn... more >

The Warehouse in Holbeck Crosby Street Leeds The white end of a large warehouse with a zig zagging roof against a blue sky. Lee Goater The Warehouse in Holbeck The Warehouse in Holbeck Crosby Street Leeds LS11 9RQ

Fri 6 Sep 24

Frankies Guy's at the Victoria Theatre Halifax

After nearly a decade of touring the UK and countless global performances, the award-winning Frankie's Guys are now firmly established as one... more >

The Victoria Theatre Fountain Street HX1 1BP

Fri 6 Sep 24

Heritage Open Weekend

Come along to this popular annual event and explore this beautiful medieval church and the surrounding village of old Kirkthorpe with the early 19th... more >

St Peter’s Church, Kirkthorpe, Wakefield. WF1 5SZ

Fri 6 Sep 24

Taster Sessions in Family History

Heritage Open Day: Taster sessions in Family History available at Batley Community Centre. We will be opening during Heritage Weeks for you to come..... more >

Batley Community Centre, Upper Commercial Street, Batley WF17 5DH

Fri 6 Sep 24

Batley Railway Connections

Heritage Open Day: Batley Railway Connections How the railway grew in the Batley region, what it was used for and how it connected the town of Batley... more >

Batley Library, Market Place, Batley WF17 5DA

Fri 6 Sep 24

High Flatts Quaker Meeting House

Heritage Open Day: Appreciate the history and setting of the 365-year-old High Flatts Quaker Meeting House which is a grade II listed building along... more >

Firth Lane, High Flatts, Huddersfield HD8 8XU

Fri 6 Sep 24

St Aidan's Church Leeds

Heritage Open Day: The home off the largest mosaic in Northern Europe. Discover the home of the largest mosaic in Northern Europe... more >

St Aidan’s Church, Roundhay Road, Harehills, Leeds LS8 5QD

Fri 6 Sep 24

Thorneâ€™s of Leeds and its Chesterfield connections

Heritage Open Day: An exhibition about the history of Henry Thorne's confectioners. This exhibition explores the relationship between Henry..... more >

Central Library, Calverley Street, Leeds LS1 3AB

Fri 6 Sep 24

West Yorkshire Print Workshop Open Studios

Heritage Open Day: Discover the world of printmaking at West Yorkshire Print Workshop! Learn about endangered heritage crafts such as letterpress..... more >

75A Huddersfield Road, Mirfield WF14 8AT

Fri 6 Sep 24

St Peter the Apostle Church, Kirkthorpe

Heritage Open Day: St Peter the Apostle is a Grade II listed medieval building and grounds situated in a semi-rural area 3 miles from the ancient... more >

St Peter the Apostle Church, Kirkthorpe Lane, Kirkthorpe, Wakefield WF1 5SZ

Fri 6 Sep 24

Nostell

Heritage Open Day: Come see the Behind the Walls exhibition, and peer inside the mind of Sabine Winn, the lady of the house during the commission of... more >

Nostell Priory, Nostell Priory Estate, Nostell, Wakefield WF4 1QE

Fri 6 Sep 24

Explore the history of Greenhead Park

Heritage Open Day: Explore the history of Huddersfield's beautiful Victorian town park through a display of old maps, postcards and photographs... more >

Greenhead Park, Trinity Street, Huddersfield HD1 4DN

Fri 6 Sep 24

St John the Evangelist Church, Birkby

Heritage Open Day: Come and visit Come and have a look round our Grade 11* listed building. We have a Conacher organ reputed to be one of the best in..... more >

75 St. Johns Road, Huddersfield HD1 5EA

Fri 6 Sep 24

Leeds Industrial Museum - Free entry and HODs special events

Heritage Open Day: Visit Leeds Industrial Museum for free on Friday 6, Saturday 7, and Sunday 8 September... more >

Armley Mills, Canal Road, Leeds LS12 2QF

Fri 6 Sep 24

The Leeds Goth QR Code Challenge

Heritage Open Day: You are invited to explore Leedsâ€™ heritage as the birthplace of Goth culture. QR codes have been hidden across the city centre,..... more >

Jumbo Records, Merrion Street, 1-3 Merrion Centre, Leeds LS2 8NG

Fri 6 Sep 24

All Souls Church Blackman Lane Leeds

Heritage Open Day: Gilbert Scott's final church , in the Gothic Revival Style. Built as a Memorial Church To Walter Hook , The great 19th..... more >

Blackman Lane, Leeds LS2 9EY

Fri 6 Sep 24

Brighouse Art Circle: Annual Open Evening

Exhibition, supper, raffle. All Welcome more >

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

Thu 5 Sep 24

Dobbies’ Little Seedlings Club: September Workshop: Mindfulness in the garden

Dobbies, the UK’s leading garden centre, is nurturing the next generation of gardeners with its free Little Seedlings Club workshop this September,... more >

Huddersfield Road, Shelley, Huddersfield HD8 8LF

Sun 1 Sep 24

Dippy Craft Fair Ilkley

Dippy Designs Gifts & Events are coming to Clarke Foley Hall at Ilkley! A fabulous Craft fair with 30 stalls, free entry for visitors and an onsite..... more >

Clarke Foley Hall, Cunliffe Road, Ilkley LS29 9DZ

Sat 31 Aug 24

Fireman Sam

Norman wants to go on an adventure to impress his friends, so when two famous animal explorers arrive in Pontypandy, he decides to follow them into... more >

The Victoria Theatre Fountain Street HX1 1BP

Sat 31 Aug 24

Yorkshire Mind Body Spirit wellbeing fayre

Yorkshire Mind Body Spirit Weekend 2024 Saturday 31st August 2024 10am - 5pm Sunday 1st September 2024 10am - 5pm Tickets: Single Day Tickets £6... more >

Mytholmroyd Community and Leisure Centre Caldene Avenue, Hebden Bridge HX7 5AF

Sat 31 Aug 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 30 Aug 24

Brighouse Art Circle: Workshop

Do your own thing and sale of goods more >

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

Thu 29 Aug 24

Fleetwood Bac and guests A Foreigners Journey

Fleetwood Bac, the Mac sound, the look, the mystical atmosphere and on-stage chemistry are all portrayed with a passion and energy that has recieved... more >

The Victoria Theatre Fountain Street HX1 1BP

Wed 28 Aug 24

The Merry Wives of Windsor

Sir John Falstaff, everyone's favourite Shakespearean sleazeball, has fallen on hard times. In order to fix his finances he plans to seduce the..... more >

Oakwell Hall WF17 9LF

Wed 28 Aug 24

Halifax Thespians present: The Bench

Joe is in crisis, his life a swirling scribble of obligations he feels he's failing to fulfil. For five minutes a day he finds a little solace..... more >

Halifax Playhouse King Cross Street HX1 2SH

Tue 27 Aug 24

Heath Classic Car and Transport Rally

Enjoy a family Bank Holiday day out at this popular annual event on Heath Common. All types of classic vehicles are welcome... more >

Heath Common, Heath, Wakefield WF1 5SL

Sun 25 Aug 24

Charity Jigsaw Festival

FRIDAY 23 TO MONDAY 26 AUGUST 2024 View the magnificent display of 1,850 pre-owned and new jigsaw puzzles, as one is sold another replaces... more >

St. Martin’s Church, Church Lane, Brighouse HD6 1AT

Fri 23 Aug 24

The Hatchling

Are you ready to experience the wonder of The Hatchling? This ground-breaking free outdoor theatrical performance will unfold over a weekend of..... more >

Wakefield WF1

Fri 23 Aug 24

Brighouse Art Circle: Workshop

Paint your own portrait more >

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

Thu 22 Aug 24

Brighouse Art Circle: Demonstration

Richard Kitson demonstrates oil portraits more >

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

Thu 15 Aug 24

Defibrillator Awareness Session

Last year Leeds District installed a defibrillator on the side of our building. Joanne Watson from the Yorkshire Ambulance Service is visiting us..... more >

Unity Court 431 Meanwood Road Leeds LS7 2LD

Wed 14 Aug 24

Theatre Organ Pops concert: Proms on Pipes with Chris Powell

Prepare for an unforgettable afternoon of musical magic as celebrated organist Chris Powell takes the stage to play the Wurlitzer organ in the grand... more >

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

Sun 11 Aug 24

Wind In the Willows Outdoor Theatre Performance

THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS Sunday, August 11, 2024 4:00 PM... more >

Collingham and Linton Sports Association LS22 5BL

Sun 11 Aug 24

Summer on Stage: Edy Hurst: Theme Show - at The Victoria Theatre

Fasten your Seat Belts and raise your hands as you join Musical comedian Edy Hurst on a white knuckle ride creating the world's greatest (only)... more >

Victoria Theatre Fountain Street Halifax HX1 1BP

Sun 11 Aug 24

Great Cliff Exotic Garden - Open Garden for NGS

An exotic garden on a long narrow plot. Possibly the largest collection of palm species planted out in Northern England inc a large Chilean wine..... more >

Great Cliff Exotic Garden, Wakefield WF4 3EN

Sat 10 Aug 24

Summer on Stage: Cultural Comedy Tour - at The Victoria Theatre

Explore the Theatre with Cultural Comedy Tours, combining the most sensational comedians on the circuit with favourite museums, art galleries and... more >

Victoria Theatre Fountain Street Halifax HX1 1BP

Sat 10 Aug 24

Summer on Stage: Daniel Nicholas Birthday Party - The Victoria Theatre

Award-winning comedian Daniel Nicholas (est 1991) is having a party to celebrate all birthdays everywhere... more >

Victoria Theatre Fountain Street Halifax HX1 1BP

Sat 10 Aug 24

Summer on Stage: Boomchikkaboom Family Rave - at The Victoria Theatre

Boomchikkaboom Family Rave Join Boomchikkaboom with the whole family for singing, dancing, parachute mayhem, bubbles and of course the snow... more >

Victoria Theatre Fountain Street Halifax HX1 1BP

Fri 9 Aug 24

Brighouse Art Circle: Workshop

Based on painting from a photograph more >

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

Thu 8 Aug 24

Summer on Stage: Ben's Boogie Wonderland - at The Victoria Theatre

Come to a world where everyone dances... In this land, rhythm and music combine to make a disco dream that no one can refuse... more >

Victoria Theatre Fountain Street Halifax HX1 1BP

Thu 8 Aug 24

Architecture Photography Exhibition

Please note our Covid health and safety procedures onsite. Please act on any guidance our staff give you and use the hand sanitiser provided on..... more >

2 Savannah Way Leeds Valley Park Stourton LS10 1AB

Wed 7 Aug 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!