Ponderosa Zoo

Ponderosa Zoo in Heckmondwike, West Yorkshire, offers visitors a mix of indoor and outdoor experiences with a diverse collection of animals and facilities including a reptile house, lakeside restaurant, and adventure play area. It emphasizes conservation education and therapeutic engagement with animals.

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Pear Tree House Annexe

This first floor apartment is a cosy and homely annexe located in the small village of Wooldale in the Holme Valley, ideal for couples or small families exploring the Yorkshire and Peak District countryside with scenic views and easy access to local attractions.

Ye Olde Mottram Chip Shop

A cosy holiday cottage on the edge of the Peak District National Park in the village of Mottram, featuring two bedrooms, two bathrooms, quirky and distinctive character with rustic beams and spiral staircase, pet friendly with an enclosed private garden and hot tub, offering a peaceful village setting close to local eateries and the National Park.

3 miles from Clarendon Square Shopping Centre

Clarendon Square Shopping Centre is an indoor shopping mall in Hyde town centre featuring a variety of chain and independent retailers, a Market Hall, and nearby outdoor market areas, offering convenient retail options and a single-floor layout.

Teal Cottage

A spacious detached bungalow set on one level with fabulous views over Holme Valley, surrounded by wild gardens and woodland, located near Holmfirth and the Peak District National Park.

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.

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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.

3 miles from The Fabric of East Riddlesden: Inspiration from the Hall and its grounds

7 Oct, 10–14 Oct…

An exhibition by textile artists Textilia 3, featuring artworks inspired by East Riddlesden Hall’s architecture, historic collection, past inhabitants and landscape. The works use techniques including stitching, felt, mixed media, ceramics, dyeing and print.

Near Kingsgate Shopping Centre

Kingsgate Shopping Centre in Huddersfield features over 40 stores and a 600 space car park, offering a diverse indoor shopping experience with major retail brands and food options.

Located in Huddersfield

Huddersfield is a historic market town in West Yorkshire, England, known for its Victorian architecture, rugby league origins, cultural festivals, and vibrant arts scene. It offers diverse shopping, notable landmarks, and strong public transport connections including a major railway station.

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.

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.

Broughton Hall Estate - Eden House

Eden House is a secluded 17th-century spacious house set in extensive estate grounds, ideal for wedding celebrations or family gatherings, offering a tranquil retreat with scenic surroundings and ample space for groups.

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: Ruins and Reservoirs

11 Oct (this Sunday)

A seven-mile guided walk across the moor takes in views from Dinnerstones and Millstone Edge, a picnic stop at the ruins of Dowry Castle, reservoirs and the site of Roman Castleshaw.

The Stables at Littleborough

The Stables is a detached barn conversion holiday cottage with private hot tub, set in a rural, scenic location in Littleborough offering cosy and homely accommodation for up to four guests with two bedrooms and a shower room, surrounded by countryside and nature.

Syke Farm Cottage

This single-level barn conversion is situated on a working farm near Hollingworth Lake Country Park in Littleborough, Greater Manchester, offering a tranquil rural setting surrounded by rolling countryside and scenic bridleways, ideal for nature and countryside enthusiasts.

2 miles from Guided house tours

11 Oct, 19 Oct

Visitors can join a volunteer-led tour of East Riddlesden Hall to learn about the house’s history and collection.

2 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.

Located in Hebden Royd

Hebden Royd is a civil parish in West Yorkshire known for its market town of Hebden Bridge and scenic outdoor activities including walking, climbing, and cycling along the Pennine Way and Rochdale Canal.

Broughton Hall Estate - Top Lodge

Top Lodge is a charming self-contained lodge set in the grounds of Broughton Hall within the Yorkshire countryside, offering a tranquil family-friendly retreat with scenic outdoor space and access to nearby nature and countryside activities.

Smallshaw Cottages - Bramble Cottage

Bramble Cottage is a romantic rural escape set in an elevated position with panoramic views of the Peak District National Park, housed in a 17th-century barn conversion with original character and extensive shared gardens and spa facilities.

Broughton Hall Estate - Higher Scarcliffe

Higher Scarcliffe is a 17th-century detached farmhouse set high above Broughton Hall Estate with views toward the Yorkshire Dales, offering a peaceful and private rural retreat ideal for families or groups.

2 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.

Shelduck Cottage

A four-bedroom cottage in rural Holmfirth with panoramic countryside views, sleeping up to 7 guests and allowing up to 3 pets, featuring a private hot tub, Wi-Fi, private parking, outdoor garden and patio, and family-friendly amenities including cot and highchair on request.

Near Spofforth Castle

Spofforth Castle is a historic 14th-century fortified manor house ruin located in Spofforth, North Yorkshire. Visitors can explore the outdoor remains of the castle which include unique rock-cut features and stairs, set in picturesque countryside managed by English Heritage.

Wuthering Huts - Keepers Hide

Keeper's Hide is a hand-crafted shepherd hut set on the hillside of Haworth Moor overlooking Ponden Reservoir, offering a peaceful and scenic countryside retreat inspired by the landscape that influenced Emily Bronte’s writings.

Broughton Hall Estate - The Manse

Manse Cottage is a four-bedroom 19th-century style property accommodating up to eight guests in a tranquil countryside setting, recently renovated with modern fittings and featuring an enclosed garden with patio and BBQ, shared grounds, and easy access to scenic walking and cycling routes in the surrounding Broughton Sanctuary.

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.

3 miles from Collectors' Book & Media Sale

16–18 Oct, 22–25 Oct

Browse and buy a selection of vintage and collectable books, artwork, films and music at a sale in the Riding School. Items include rare and unusual books and other pre-loved finds.

Located in Skipton

Skipton is a historic market town in North Yorkshire, known as the Gateway to the Yorkshire Dales, featuring a well-preserved medieval castle, vibrant arts scene, and thriving independent shopping and hospitality sectors.

Smallshaw Cottages - The Farmhouse

This spacious farmhouse offers accommodation for six guests with three bedrooms, set in rural surroundings with panoramic views of the Peak District National Park and shared use of extensive gardens and facilities including a hot tub and tennis court.

Broughton Hall Estate - Bell Flat

Bell Flat is a ground floor flat with two bedrooms situated within a private wing of Broughton Hall, offering a tranquil and scenic retreat amid countryside and woodland surroundings with access to a large rewilding estate.

Located in Brighouse

Brighouse is a historic market town in West Yorkshire with cultural, shopping, and walking attractions, accessible by train and bus, featuring a rich local arts scene and historic buildings.

Commons Farm Cottage

A characterful 17th-century stone-built farmhouse cottage set in outstanding Pennine countryside near Hebden Bridge, offering a peaceful rural retreat with scenic views, a private hot tub, and easy access to walking and cycling routes.

Located in Glossop

Glossop is a historic market town in Derbyshire, England, known as the gateway to the Peak District, with rich industrial heritage, Victorian architecture, and close proximity to scenic moorlands. The town features restored mills, leisure parks, and a vibrant cultural scene.

The Cottage

A high quality barn conversion in the picturesque hamlet of Upper Midhope, offering a ground floor living space with three bedrooms, located near countryside walking routes and local amenities including a pub and café within walking distance.

Located in Halifax

Halifax is a historic market town in West Yorkshire known for its woollen trade legacy, cultural venues like Eureka! museum and Dean Clough mills, and well-connected transport including rail and buses.

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.

Ashgrove Country Park - Waterside Lodge One

A three-storey wooden lodge situated waterside in Ashgrove Country Park, offering panoramic rural views and a private hot tub, set within a 40-acre estate with woodland and canal frontage.

Broughton Hall Estate - Yellison

A detached farmhouse with four ensuite bedrooms located on a large rural estate near Skipton, offering peaceful and stylish accommodation with expansive countryside views and access to extensive grounds.

Ashgrove Country Park - Waterside Lodge Fourteen

This accommodation is a three-storey lodge set in 40 acres of parkland, offering a rural and waterside setting with panoramic views, suitable for families and groups seeking a private and peaceful retreat near Calderdale towns.

Hayton Way

A modern three-storey townhouse located near the historic market town of Skipton, offering a garden and private parking, suitable for guests looking to explore nearby countryside and enjoy a peaceful retreat with access to local amenities and outdoor activities.

Appleshine Cottage

AppleShine Cottage is a Grade II listed 17th-century barn set in a peaceful Yorkshire valley with stunning 360-degree countryside views and a rural village location near Almondbury.

Waterside Lodge Six

A three-storey waterside lodge in West Yorkshire set in 40 acres of parkland, featuring four bedrooms, private hot tub, outdoor deck areas, and panoramic rural views, offering a peaceful family and group retreat near local towns and countryside.

Lodge Farm Cottage

Lodge Farm Cottage is a two-bedroom country-style cottage with original stone walls and oak beams, located in the village of Oakworth on the edge of Haworth, overlooking Yorkshire countryside. It offers a peaceful and homely setting ideal for friends and family, with charming views of fields and prize-winning Shire horses.

Ashgrove Country Park - Waterside Lodge Four

This lakeside three-storey lodge in west Yorkshire offers a waterside setting with views over lakes, canals, and woodland, surrounded by 40 acres of estate parkland, suited for family and group stays.

Broughton Hall Estate - Gargrave Cottage

Gargrave Cottage is a traditional three-bedroom cottage set in the village of Broughton, surrounded by meadow pastures and located within the Yorkshire Dales National Park, offering a cosy and scenic countryside retreat.

Smallshaw Cottages - Birch Cottage

Birch Cottage is a 17th century barn conversion set in stunning elevated countryside views on the border of Yorkshire and Derbyshire, suitable for couples and small families and sharing extensive gardens and outdoor amenities with other nearby properties.

3 miles from Trinity Walk

Trinity Walk is a large indoor shopping centre in Wakefield with over 70 stores including major brands and extensive parking, attracting millions of visitors annually.

Located in Normanton

Normanton is a historic market town in West Yorkshire with rich Norman and industrial heritage, accessible by rail and road, offering heritage sites and local cultural experiences.

The Farmhouse

This spacious farmhouse in West Yorkshire offers a characterful blend of rustic charm and modern comforts set in peaceful countryside surroundings, ideal for family stays and special celebrations.

2 miles from Ponderosa Zoo

Ponderosa Zoo in Heckmondwike, West Yorkshire, offers visitors a mix of indoor and outdoor experiences with a diverse collection of animals and facilities including a reptile house, lakeside restaurant, and adventure play area. It emphasizes conservation education and therapeutic engagement with animals.

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Located in Mirfield

Mirfield is a historic town in West Yorkshire with a charming centre, offering cultural events, agricultural shows, food fairs, and notable literary and religious heritage sites, including canal-side recreation.

Strawberry Cottage

Strawberry Cottage is a historic Yorkshire cottage in Haworth offering a peaceful and scenic retreat with homely and cosy atmosphere, ideal for families and couples seeking a private and romantic countryside stay in a quaint town setting.

The Old School House

The Old School House offers a spacious and stylish setting ideal for family gatherings or group celebrations, located within reach of Barnsley town centre and the Peak District, with tranquil outdoor garden areas and a private hot tub for up to twelve guests.

2 miles from Alhambra Shopping Centre

The Alhambra Shopping Centre is Barnsley's main indoor shopping venue featuring 41 shops, a mix of major chains and independent stalls, with convenient location next to Barnsley Market.

2 miles from Step into history walks - Parkland Monuments

9 Oct

A volunteer-led walk through Wentworth Castle Gardens’ parkland explores monuments and features associated with Thomas and William Wentworth, including a look inside the Rotunda. Attendees can ask questions and enjoy views of the landscape and wildlife.

Daisy Cottage

Daisy Cottage is a cosy converted cottage situated in an elevated position overlooking Ponden Reservoir and countryside, suitable for couples or a small family with countryside walks nearby.

Wellhead Cottage

This charming four-bedroom cottage in Haworth offers a cosy and inviting retreat blending traditional and modern comforts, located in a historic village rich in literary heritage and surrounded by picturesque countryside ideal for outdoor activities.

Bracken Hut at Copy House Hideaway

Bracken Hut is a charming and intimate shepherd's hut set in rural Yorkshire, featuring peaceful surroundings, a wood-fired hot tub, private parking, and strong appeal for couples or solo travellers seeking a restorative countryside escape.

Bronte Barn

Bronte Barn is a stylish and homely barn conversion located in the hills above Haworth, offering peaceful countryside views and a natural setting near walking paths including the Pennine Way and Millennium Way.

Smallshaw Cottages - Rowan Cottage

Rowan Cottage is a 17th century barn conversion holiday home set in an elevated rural location with panoramic views of the Peak District National Park, boasting a blend of historic charm and modern amenities in a peaceful shared setting with gardens and outdoor features.

Doorstones Cottage

This semi-detached holiday cottage in Saddleworth village offers a cosy and characterful retreat for up to four guests near scenic countryside and local amenities, blending rural charm with accessible adventure.

Located in Oldham

Oldham is a historic mill town in Greater Manchester, England, known for its pivotal role in the Industrial Revolution as a global centre of cotton spinning and textile manufacturing. It features a walkable town centre with a mix of industrial heritage, cultural facilities, historic buildings, and strong community traditions.

Located in Silsden

Silsden is a historic market town in West Yorkshire known for its canal-side setting, industrial heritage, and local community culture including pubs and restaurants. It offers walkable town center attractions and is accessible via nearby train station and bus services.

3 Healey Cottage

A cosy semi-detached cottage located directly on the Trans-Pennine Trail in a peaceful Yorkshire village setting, ideal for walkers and cyclists, with a small courtyard garden and private parking.

Located in Keighley

Keighley is a historic market town in West Yorkshire featuring Victorian architecture, a heritage steam railway, diverse cultural attractions, and a vibrant shopping and food scene.

Hargreaves Head Holiday Cottages - Sycamore Barn

This semi-detached stone barn conversion in the Calderdale village of Northowram offers a peaceful rural setting with scenic countryside views and a private garden area, ideal for outdoor enthusiasts and families.

Wuthering Huts - Flossy's View

Flossy's View is a luxury hand-crafted shepherd's hut on the ground floor with stunning views over Ponden Reservoir and surrounding moorland, inspired by Emily Bronte's Wuthering Heights, offering a peaceful, scenic countryside retreat for two guests.

Sykes Cottages - 19 Sykes Head Cottage

Sykes Cottage is a cosy holiday home with countryside views, designed for comfort and style, suitable for up to two guests with one double bedroom, a living room, kitchen, bathroom, private garden space and a private hot tub, located in the picturesque market town of Oakworth.

The Farmhouse Retreat

The Farmhouse Retreat is a ground-floor bungalow holiday cottage on a working farm in the village of Heyrod, ideal for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts with scenic views and nearby countryside activities.

Located in Stalybridge

Stalybridge is a historic market town in Greater Manchester with rich industrial heritage, cultural arts venues, and scenic landscapes that attract tourists. It features parks, historical buildings, canals, and hosts annual musical events.

Ashgrove Country Park - Waterside Lodge Five

A multi-level lodge set in a tranquil waterside location within Ashgrove Country Park, surrounded by 40 acres of rural estate parkland and woodland, suitable for families and groups.

Hargreaves Head Holiday Cottages - Cedar Barn

A luxurious barn conversion located in the countryside of Northowram, West Yorkshire, offering scenic rural views and easy access to walking and cycling routes along the Calderdale Way, with a private hot tub and shared garden area.

Mill Cottage

Mill Cottage is a two-bedroom cottage set within the grounds of the Broughton Estate near Skipton, offering a peaceful and stylish retreat with a retro feel and access to extensive landscaped gardens and estate grounds including a stream and water wheel.

Mia Cottage

Mia Cottage is a charming farmhouse conversion located in a rural setting above the village of Stanbury, offering panoramic views across Ponden Reservoir and the Bronte countryside in a peaceful and homely atmosphere suitable for couples, small families, and romantic getaways.

Brookleigh Farm Cottage

Brookleigh Farm Cottage is a high-end countryside retreat in Menston near Ilkley, set on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales National Park and Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with charm, character, and a private garden.