Ponderosa Zoo

3 miles from East Riddlesden Hall

East Riddlesden Hall is a 17th-century historic manor house in West Yorkshire featuring well-preserved interiors, a medieval tithebarn, walled gardens, and a tea room, offering both indoor and outdoor experiences. It is notable for its architecture, royalist symbols, and as a filming location for various TV series and films.

Near Hardcastle Crags

Hardcastle Crags is a large woodland beauty spot in West Yorkshire featuring more than 15 miles of trails, historic Gibson Mill with its sustainable off-grid building housing a café and bookshop, and a variety of outdoor activities including orienteering and wildlife watching. The site offers facilities for dogs and is accessible with an emphasis on natural and industrial heritage.

Near Halloween at Gibson Mill

7–31 Oct (another 22 days)

Halloween at Gibson Mill is a family event featuring spooky decorations, photo opportunities and Halloween-themed games. Visitors can take part in self-led arts and crafts activities, with pumpkin decorating offered during the final weekend.

3 miles from Nostell

Nostell Priory is a historic Palladian house in West Yorkshire, England, featuring original 18th-century furnishings, extensive parkland with lakeside walks, notable artwork and furniture collections, and a rich monastic history dating back to the 12th century.

3 miles from The Pikachu Art Adventure​ at Nostell

7 Oct–1 Nov (another 23 days)

Explore 30 Pikachu trading cards illustrated by different artists, learn facts about the character and design a Pikachu trading card of your own.

Near Harewood House

Harewood House in West Yorkshire is a historic 18th-century country house renowned for its Robert Adam interiors, fine art collections, and Thomas Chippendale furniture, set within over 1000 acres of Capability Brown landscaped gardens including an Italianate Terrace and Himalayan Garden. The venue offers both indoor and outdoor experiences with cafes, shop, and children's play areas, and is accessible with wheelchair facilities and parking.

Near Broughton Sanctuary

Broughton Sanctuary is a historic house estate in Yorkshire offering luxury stays, corporate events, weddings, and wellbeing retreats. Visitors can enjoy elegant indoor spaces, a private Wellbeing Centre, and extensive surrounding outdoor natural sanctuary areas with nature recovery projects.

3 miles from Marsden Moor

Marsden Moor offers visitors expansive moorland landscapes with rich wildlife and historical features, ideal for walking, nature observation, and guided outdoor activities. The site emphasizes conservation and provides several trails and events throughout the year.

3 miles from Guided Walk: Jazz Festival Walk

10 Oct (this Saturday)

A three-mile guided walk around Marsden village, taking in local history and views over the area before the Marsden Jazz Festival. The walk takes approximately two hours and includes a short steep section.

3 miles from Hardcastle Crags

Hardcastle Crags is a scenic Pennine valley in West Yorkshire featuring extensive woodland, walking paths, and the historic Gibson Mill, a renovated 19th-century water-powered cotton mill with sustainability exhibits. The site offers both indoor and outdoor experiences for nature and history enthusiasts.

2 miles from Marsden Moor Estate

Marsden Moor Estate is a vast moorland area in the South Pennines offering outdoor experiences such as walking on the Pennine Way and exploring natural moorland habitats. It features historic transport archaeology and a visitor exhibition at the old goods shed near Marsden railway station.

2 miles from Plumpton Rocks

Plumpton Rocks is a picturesque 30-acre parkland featuring a man-made lake, dramatic rock formations, and romantic woodland trails, offering visitors tranquil nature walks and scenic views in North Yorkshire.

Located in Ilkley

Ilkley is a spa town in West Yorkshire known for its Victorian architecture, rich prehistoric and Roman history, spa heritage, and vibrant cultural scene including a renowned literature festival. Surrounded by scenic moorland and situated by the River Wharfe, it offers diverse outdoor activities such as walking, climbing, and cycling.

3 miles from Dove Stone

Dove Stone is a nature reserve in the Peak District National Park featuring scenic walking trails around reservoirs, abundant wildlife including rare birds and mountain hares, and picnic areas with accessible seating. Visitors can enjoy outdoor exploration of moorland, woodland, and wetlands, making it ideal for nature lovers and families.

2 miles from Wentworth Castle

Wentworth Castle is a Grade I listed historic country house in South Yorkshire, England, featuring extensive gardens, parkland, and a notable sham ruin folly. The site includes indoor heritage and outdoor landscaped gardens managed by a partnership including the National Trust. Visitors can explore restored historic interiors, formal gardens, and naturalistic landscapes.

2 miles from Stranger Folk Digital Adventure at Wentworth Castle Gardens

7 Oct–1 Nov (another 23 days)

A digital folklore adventure for groups, recommended for ages 7 and up, in which players follow audio-led prompts and complete magical tasks around Wentworth Castle Gardens. The app guides participants as they encounter fictional folk creatures and decide their fate.