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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 Parcevall Hall Gardens

Parcevall Hall Gardens is a historic plantsman's garden set in the Yorkshire Dales National Park featuring 24 acres of woodland and formal gardens with exotic plants, woodland walks, terraces, and a rose garden, offering visitors a scenic outdoor experience.

3 miles from Allerton Castle

Allerton Castle is a beautifully preserved Gothic revival stately home in North Yorkshire offering guided house tours, extensive parkland, and accessible facilities. Visitors can experience historic interiors and explore outdoor grounds from Easter until October. It is also a popular venue for weddings and events.

2 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.

2 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.

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.

3 miles from Markenfield Hall

Markenfield Hall is a well-preserved medieval moated manor house in North Yorkshire, offering limited guided tours that explore historic rooms and vaulted areas. The house provides wheelchair access to the ground floor and a tranquil, authentic visit focused on history and heritage without modern distractions like cafes or shops. It is free for Historic Houses members on select days, with tours including traditional tea and cakes.

3 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.

3 miles from Ripley Castle and Gardens

Ripley Castle and Gardens is a historic 700-year-old castle near Harrogate with beautiful gardens, lakes, and a deer park. Visitors can enjoy guided tours of the castle in season, explore extensive outdoor grounds, and use accessible facilities including a café. It offers an engaging experience blending history and nature with family-friendly amenities.

3 miles from Walkies

14 Oct (next Wednesday)

Walkies gives visitors the opportunity to explore the outdoor areas of RHS Garden Harlow Carr with their dogs. Dogs must be kept on a short lead and follow the garden’s stated rules.

3 miles from Isurium Brigantum

Aldborough Roman Site features the remains of the Roman town Isurium Brigantum, including town walls, Roman mosaic floors, and archaeological exhibits that reveal life in one of the northernmost Roman urban centers in Britain.

3 miles from Beningbrough Hall

Beningbrough Hall is a large Baroque mansion near Beningbrough, North Yorkshire, featuring historic interiors, extensive gardens, and an art gallery exhibiting 18th-century portraits. The venue includes a restaurant, garden shop, and activities for families including a wilderness play area.

3 miles from Harvest at Beningbrough

7–11 Oct, 14–18 Oct

Harvest at Beningbrough celebrates seasonal garden produce with guided tours of the walled garden, harvest displays, apple-pressing demonstrations and tastings. Some dates also feature jam and curd tastings or dried flowers for sale.

3 miles from 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 Elland

Elland is a historic market town in West Yorkshire known for its wool production heritage, traditional sweets manufacturing, and upcoming railway station reopening to enhance accessibility.

Near York Cold War Bunker

The York Cold War Bunker in York is a preserved two-storey semi-subterranean bunker built in 1961 for nuclear monitoring during the Cold War, now an English Heritage site and museum showcasing Cold War operations and defence technology.

Near Owl About Goddards Trail

10–11 Oct, 17–18 Oct…

Visitors can follow a family-friendly trail through Goddards Gardens, finding hidden owls and collecting letters to solve an owl-related word. Completing the trail earns a sticker.

2 miles from Goldsborough Hall

Goldsborough Hall is a historic Jacobean mansion in North Yorkshire, once home to Princess Mary, featuring magnificent Robert Adam interiors and set within 12 acres of landscaped gardens. Visitors can enjoy guided tours of the house, explore royal-themed historic gardens, and relax in the on-site cafe. The venue offers wheelchair accessibility and free parking, making it a charming blend of indoor architectural splendor and outdoor garden beauty.

Located in Knaresborough

Knaresborough is a historic market and spa town in North Yorkshire known for its medieval castle ruins, scenic river, vibrant arts festivals, and rich Roman and medieval heritage.

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.

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.

Located in Pateley Bridge

Pateley Bridge is a picturesque market town in North Yorkshire known for its historic charm, the oldest sweet shop in the world, and its location as a gateway to the Yorkshire Dales and Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

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.

3 miles from Fountains Abbey

Fountains Abbey is a historic ruined Cistercian monastery near Ripon, North Yorkshire, with architecture dating from the 12th century. It is part of Studley Royal Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, featuring landscaped gardens and industrial heritage. The site is owned by the National Trust and maintained by English Heritage, offering visitors extensive ruins, exhibitions, and scenic outdoor areas.

3 miles from Mill tour

13 Oct (next Tuesday)

A volunteer-led tour of Fountains Mill explores the estate’s oldest building, its 12th-century origins and how it has changed over the years.

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.

3 miles from Goddards

Goddards House and Garden in York is an Arts and Crafts historic house museum with well-preserved 1930s interiors and an extensive formal garden featuring a cruciform lily pool. Originally built for the Terry chocolate family, it now operated by the National Trust offers indoor heritage exhibits and outdoor garden exploration.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 Brimham Rocks

Brimham Rocks is a natural Site of Special Scientific Interest in North Yorkshire, England, known for its fascinating weather-eroded rock formations spread across heathland and woodland in the Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The site offers outdoor exploration, notable geological features, diverse flora and fauna, and is popular for family visits and rock climbing. Facilities include a National Trust visitor centre with food offerings and child-friendly discovery trails.

Near RHS Garden Harlow Carr

RHS Garden Harlow Carr is a horticultural destination in North Yorkshire known for its extensive gardens, seasonal displays, and visitor facilities including cafés and a garden centre. Visitors can explore outdoors through varied garden areas and enjoy seasonal food offerings onsite.

Near National Alpine Garden Show

10 Oct (this Saturday)

The National Alpine Garden Show celebrates alpine plants and autumn-flowering bulbs, with displays from specialist growers and Alpine Garden Society members. Visitors can speak with exhibitors for growing advice and join a behind-the-scenes Alpine Garden Team tour.

Located in Harrogate

Harrogate is a historic spa town in North Yorkshire, England, renowned for its spa waters, RHS Harlow Carr gardens, and rich cultural scene including festivals, galleries, and theatres. It is well-connected by rail and bus, with a walkable town centre featuring shopping, dining, and significant landmarks such as the Royal Pump Room and Royal Hall.

3 miles from Brimham Rocks

Brimham Rocks is a natural outdoor attraction in North Yorkshire featuring distinctive giant rock formations formed over millions of years. The site offers accessible trails, a refreshment kiosk, walking and cycling paths, and family-friendly activities in a scenic moorland setting.

2 miles from Beningbrough

Beningbrough is a historic hall and art gallery surrounded by extensive gardens and parkland in Yorkshire, featuring formal gardens, a walled kitchen garden, and new garden areas including a Pergola and upcoming Mediterranean Garden, with facilities for families and dogs.

2 miles from At the bend in the river: Paintings by Nancy Cadogan

10–11 Oct, 14–18 Oct…

An exhibition of newly commissioned and existing paintings by Nancy Cadogan, inspired by Beningbrough’s landscape, gardens and literary history. Visitors can view large-scale landscapes and more intimate works exploring women, time and storytelling.

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.

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.

2 miles from Treasurer's House, York

Treasurer's House is a Grade I listed historic house museum in York, showcasing architecture from the 12th century onwards with significant restoration by Frank Green. Owned by the National Trust, it offers tours including cellar and attic, features Roman archaeological remains, and a café and garden accessible to visitors. The house is notable for its reputed Roman soldier ghost sightings.

2 miles from Turning back time tour

11 Oct, 18 Oct…

A tour at Treasurer’s House explores the lives and legends of some of its former residents, tracing the history of the house and its connections to York.

3 miles from The Pikachu Art Adventure at Fountains Abbey

7 Oct–1 Nov (another 23 days)

Follow a trail of 30 Pikachu trading-card artworks around Fountains Abbey, discover facts about the character and design your own card. Visitors can collect a gallery sheet and use a Pikachu stamper at Fountains Mill.

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.

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 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.

3 miles from Garden and abbey tour

7 Oct–1 Nov (another 23 days)

A volunteer-guided tour explores Studley Royal Water Garden and the abbey ruins, explaining the garden’s design and its place in the UNESCO World Heritage Site. The tour lasts about 90 minutes.

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.

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.

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.

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.

3 miles from Coppergate Shopping Centre

Coppergate Shopping Centre is an open-air shopping venue in York featuring covered walkways, public squares, cafes, shops, and the Jorvik Viking Centre museum. It hosts seasonal displays and cultural events.

3 miles from By appointment tour

7 Oct, 10 Oct…

A guided tour of Treasurer’s House explores Frank Green’s vision for the historic house and its collection of furniture, clocks and art, alongside research into his life and the property.