West Yorkshire is a vibrant metropolitan county in England known for its rich industrial heritage, historic landmarks, cultural attractions, and natural landscapes including moors and valleys.
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.
Monk Bretton Priory is a historic ruined medieval monastery in South Yorkshire, cared for by English Heritage, known for its archaeological significance and medieval architecture remains.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Brodsworth Hall is a Grade I listed Victorian country house near Doncaster, featuring original interiors, extensive gardens, and a notable collection of Italian sculptures, offering both indoor and outdoor experiences for visitors.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Dewsbury is a historic market town in West Yorkshire known for its industrial woollen textile heritage, diverse cultural community, and landmarks like Dewsbury Minster and Dewsbury Town Hall.
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.