West Yorkshire

3 miles from 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.

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.

2 miles from 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 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.

2 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 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 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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

Located in Bingley

Bingley is a historic market town in West Yorkshire, England, featuring a walkable town centre, canal flights of locks, cultural festivals, and accessible rail and bus transport links. It offers scenic views and vibrant local amenities.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.