The Northern Theatre Organ Trust present a Theatre Organ concert featuring Andrew Nix at the console of the Compton Christie Theatre Organ at Ossett... more >

Ossett Town Hall, Market Street, Ossett WF5 8BE

Sun 4 Aug 24

Summer on Stage: The Discount Comedy Checkout - The Victoria Theatre

Multi award Nominated The Discount Comedy Checkout is a fun 60 minute comedy show for the entire family... more >

Victoria Theatre Fountain Street Halifax HX1 1BP

Sun 4 Aug 24

Summer on Stage: Jeddy Bear and Gary - at The Victoria Theatre

Multi award Nominated for ‘Best Kids Show’ at the Leicester Comedy Festival & UK Kids’ Comedy Festival awards, Hull’s comedy duo is ready to unleash... more >

The Victoria Theatre Fountain Street HX1 1BP

Sat 3 Aug 24

Free Gardening Workshops: Pennine

Dobbies, the UKs leading garden centre retailer, is celebrating National Allotment Week (12-18 August) by inviting gardening enthusiasts across the... more >

Huddersfield Road, Shelley, Huddersfield HD8 8LF

Sat 3 Aug 24

Dobbies Teddy Bears' Picnic Pennine

Dobbies, the UK’s leading garden centre, is inviting families to roll out the picnic blanket and gather around this summer as it unveils its... more >

Huddersfield Road, Shelley, Huddersfield HD8 8LF

Sat 3 Aug 24

Amber Lights Performing Arts presents: FROZEN JR

A story of true love and acceptance between sisters. Disney's Frozen Jr. follows the journey of Princesses Elsa and Anna... more >

Halifax Playhouse King Cross Street HX1 2SH

Fri 2 Aug 24

Summer on Stage: Where is Fairyland? - at The Victoria Theatre

Watch two fairies crash land on a table. See them attempt to fly off again. A show with live music for children of three years and..... more >

Victoria Theatre Fountain Street Halifax HX1 1BP

Fri 2 Aug 24

Xscape Yorkshire Sweetens Up Yorkshire Day with Rhubarb-tastic Treat

To celebrate Yorkshire Day, Xscape Yorkshire is offering visitors the opportunity to try a unique treat inspired by the region’s iconic Rhubarb... more >

Colorado Way Glasshoughton Castleford WF10 4TA

Thu 1 Aug 24

Guided Walk Reeth North Yorkshire

Easy circular walk lead by Nick Rowe Qualified Mountain leader Distance 3 miles Meeting – 10... more >

Dales Bike Centre, Fremington DL11 6AW

Mon 29 Jul 24

The Steam Toys and Meccano Show!

Friends of Pudsey Roller, in association with Leeds Industrial Museum, presents: The Steam Toys and Meccano Show!... more >

Armley Mills Industrial Museum, Canal Road, LEEDS LS12 2QF

Sun 28 Jul 24

Riverside Food and Drink Festival Wetherby 2024: A Feast on The Ings

Prepare your taste buds for an epic celebration of all things FOOD on The Ings, Wetherby this July! We're back with a bang on July..... more >

Wetherby Ings (South bank), Wetherby, Leeds LS22 5FN

Sat 27 Jul 24

249 Barnsley Road - Open Garden for NGS

An elevated acre, south-facing garden with panoramic views. The garden is packed with an abundance of spring colour, created from 1000s of bulbs,..... more >

249 Barnsley Road, Wakefield WF4 4AL

Sat 27 Jul 24

Declan McKenna

Award winning singer, songwriter and musician Declan McKenna is adding to Halifax to his tour and coming to The Victoria Theatre this... more >

Victoria Theatre Fountain Street Halifax HX1 1BP

Sat 27 Jul 24

cheekimonkeys keighley family indoor market

family market indoor, stalls include family crafts, bouncy castle, balloon modelling, sweet treats and more more >

Oakbank recreation centre, oakworth road, keighley BD22 7DU

Sat 27 Jul 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 26 Jul 24

Brighouse Art Circle: Workshop

Based on Rivers or Lakes more >

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

Thu 25 Jul 24

Birstall Mega Funpark

Wouldn’t you like a little excitement in your life? GR Tucker’s Fun Fairs are returning to Birstall with their exciting summer Fun Fair and are..... more >

Six Lane Ends, Leeds Road, nr Heckmondwike WF16 9BJ

Thu 25 Jul 24

Reviving Her: Northern Rascals

The company impressively combines theatre and dance to explore themes of safety, identity and empowerment in Northern women... more >

Square Chapel Arts Centre, 10 Square Road, Halifax HX1 1QG

Thu 25 Jul 24

REVIVING HER: Northern Rascals

Multi-disciplinary performance company Northern Rascals are bringing their powerful new dance-theatre show, REVIVING HER, to Halifax’s Square Chapel... more >

Square Chapel Arts Centre, 10 Square Road, Halifax HX1 1QG

Thu 25 Jul 24

Haworth Summer Treasure Hunt

Are you tired of hearing, I'm bored! during the long school holidays? Looking for a fun and exciting way to entertain the kids this summer?... more >

Haworth village BD22 8DA

Wed 24 Jul 24

Halifax Thespians present: The Coiner's Wife

From a remote weaver's cottage in the bleak Yorkshire moors, a gang of counterfeiters (the 'Cragg Vale Coiners') launch a nefarious... more >

Halifax Playhouse King Cross Street HX1 2SH

Tue 23 Jul 24

Jurassic Journey at Carlton Lanes

A herd of giant dinosaurs, including a three-metre-tall tyrannosaurus rex, will be wowing visitors to Carlton Lanes shopping centre over the summer... more >

Carlton Lanes Shopping Centre Castleford West Yorkshire WF10 1AD

Mon 22 Jul 24

Laffin' Boi Presents: Beauty and the Beast (not the family fairy-tale)

Laffin' Boi brings you their next adult pantomime, Beauty and the Beast. The story of a heart broken prince, transformed into a beastly..... more >

Halifax Playhouse King Cross Street HX1 2SH

Sat 20 Jul 24

Zip the Cow 2023

Zip slide from the top of the Cow, at the Cow and Calf rocks above Ilkley, in summer 2023 to help support Sue Ryder's expert, compassionate more >

Ilkley Moor Cow and Calf Rocks, Hangingstone Road, Ilkley. LS29 8RF

Sat 20 Jul 24

Oddfellows Brass Band Concert

Join us and listen to the wonderful Oddfellows Brass Band. Our society's very own brass band promise to entertain you with their toe tapping..... more >

St Michael and All Angels’ Church St Michael’s Road Headingley Leeds LS6 3AW

Sat 20 Jul 24

Gymnastics Club Springs Up At Xscape Yorkshire

A new gymnasium will officially open its doors at Xscape Yorkshire on Saturday 20th July, offering local children the chance to start their... more >

Colorado Way, Castleford WF10 4TA

Sat 20 Jul 24

90s RELOADED

Join us as we travel back in time to one of the most iconic eras of music for an exciting night out. The ultimate 90s night out, so come dressed..... more >

Britannia Hotel Leeds Road LS16 9JJ

Sat 20 Jul 24

Brighouse Art Circle: Demonstration

Gina Suzette Reid demonstrtes Arttastic more >

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

Thu 18 Jul 24

LAC - A Midsummer Night's Dream (Theatre)

Join Leeds Arts Centre this July for a raucous and colourful modern rendition of Shakespeare's captivating comedy: A Midsummer Night's... more >

The Carriageworks Theatre, 3 Millennium Square, Leeds LS2 3AD

Thu 18 Jul 24

The Lion Inside

‘No matter your size, we all have a mouse and a lion inside.’ A heart-warming tale about confidence, self-esteem, and a shy little mouse who sets..... more >

The Victoria Theatre Fountain Street HX1 1BP

Wed 17 Jul 24

Elland Silver Band Summer Spectacular

The Elland Silver Band organisation present their Annual Gala Concert, featuring performances from all six of their musical groups, ending in a... more >

Huddersfield Town Hall Ramsden Street HD1 2TA

Sun 14 Jul 24

Pontefract Liquorice Festival

Pontefract Liquorice Festival is back – and what a bumper crop it is, this year! Get ready for sweet-themed fun celebrating Pontefract’s historic..... more >

Pontefract Town Centre WF8 1AG

Sun 14 Jul 24

33 Heights Drive - Open Garden for NGS

Situated on a Pennine hillside is a quirky garden overlooking the Colne Valley. The plot has been carefully designed with a flower arrangers eye and..... more >

33 Heights Drive, Huddersfield HD7 5SU

Sat 13 Jul 24

Boston Spa Festival and Scarecrow Trail 2024

Scarecrow Trail: Wed 10th – Tue 16th July Festival: Sat 13th, Sun 14th July 2 days 34 events 39 scarecrows Party in the Park... more >

Boston Spa Village LS23 6

Sat 13 Jul 24

Brighouse Art Circle: Workshop

Based on A Holiday Scene more >

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

Thu 11 Jul 24

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 Leeds - Garforth, Wakefield Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire LS25 1LH

Sun 7 Jul 24

Summer at The Calder Vale

Grange Moor Brass Band will be playing a range of music at The Calder Vale Hotel for a 2 hour event (with a short interval in the middle for drink... more >

The Calder Vale Hotel Millfield Road Horbury Wakefield WF4 5EB

Sun 7 Jul 24

12 Brendon Drive - Open Garden for NGS

The inspiration for the garden is to create a family space with an atmosphere of relaxation and sensory experiences... more >

12 Brendon Drive, Huddersfield HD2 2DF

Sat 6 Jul 24

Drighlington Gala

Town gala marching performance. more >

Drighlington community sports club Moorland Road Bradford BD11 1JZ

Sat 6 Jul 24

New show homes throw open the doors in Leeds

REDROW will be unveiling three new show homes to the public on Saturday, July 6. The Stratford Lifestyle, Cambridge and Harrogate show homes and..... more >

Centurion Fields, Manston Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire LS15 8ST

Sat 6 Jul 24

Paul F Taylor: Head in the Clouds at the Victoira theatre Halifax

After a several year absence, professional odd-ball Paul F Taylor is heading to the Victoria Theatre Halifax with a supremely silly new show... more >

The Victoria Theatre Fountain Street HX1 1BP

Fri 5 Jul 24

Hell Bent Music present: 10CCLO

10CCLO are the world's only tribute to both the legendary 10CC and ELO in one incredible hit packed 2 hour show... more >

Halifax Playhouse King Cross Street HX1 2SH

Fri 5 Jul 24

Bingley Gallery Summer Exhibition

The Bingley Gallery’s Summer Exhibition features over 90 works of 20 talented artists from our region... more >

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

Thu 4 Jul 24

Hade Edge Football Club Car Boot Sale

Charity car boot sale held every last Sunday in the month May to August inclusive. Has been running for the last sixteen years very successfully... more >

Football club ground on Penistone Road, Hade Edge, near Holmfirth. HD9 2JG

Sun 30 Jun 24

Emley Open Gardens

Emley Open Gardens, June 29th & 30th 2024, 12 noon - 5pm Come and visit some of the most beautiful gardens in the Yorkshire countryside... more >

St. Michael’s Church, Church Street, Emley HD8 9RW

Sat 29 Jun 24

Leeds Musical theatre choir

Join us for an an evening of musical theatre from our wonderful choir and professional band, you won't be disappointed. Check us out on you tube more >

Huddersfield town hall HD1 2TA

Sat 29 Jun 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!