Head to the castle bandstand and get your toes tapping with Pontefract Castle’s series of concerts featuring local brass and wind ensembles.
From traditional Yorkshire brass to sweeping symphonic film scores, allow yourself to be carried away with the music as you relax in the picturesque grounds.
Step inside the beautiful Art Nouveau building to discover a world where liquorice and voting collide. Explore the captivating stories of Pontefract.
The Wakefield Museum is home to both local treasures and myriad stories of people’s lives through history.
Step back in time and explore the history of Castleford from the Bronze Age to the present day.
Discover the house and gardens of this 18th-century architectural masterpiece surrounded by 300 acres of landscaped parkland.
A multi award-winning hotel and spa in an incredible location on an island in the middle of a lake.
Just a short walk away from Wakefield’s central attractions and restaurants, this boutique accommodation offers something a little different from the mainstream hotels.
One of only three surviving bridge chapels in England, this incredible mid-14th century heritage site is a scheduled ancient monument and Grade I listed building.
Winner of the 2017 Art Fund Museum of the Year Award, The Hepworth in Wakefield is easily one of the leading cultural highlights of the North.
The Mental Health Museum in Wakefield is home to a variety of mental health–related artefacts from the 19th century to the present day.
Wakefield Jazz holds a claim to being one of the best jazz clubs in the UK.
Merlins of Wakefield is a magic shop offering both products and informed advice to beginner and experienced magicians.
If you’re hunting for the perfect present – a Factory International Gift Membership could be just the ticket.
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Get priority booking on the best seats, special discounts, invitations to exclusive events and much more. Are you in?
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Igshaan Adams’s opulent textile works takes centre stage at his solo exhibition ‘Weerhoud’ at the Hepworth Wakefield.
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From Mario to Sonic and Pong to Fortnite, play your way through five decades of the best video games. Fun and educational. Win-win.
from £8.00
A fun, free and relaxed space for families to get creative, play games, and watch films.
free entry
The exhibition celebrates the incredible effort from scientists around the world, responsible for the creation of the COVID-19 vaccine.
free entry
Whether you’ve half an hour or a full day, you’ll always find something new to discover at Manchester’s Science and Industry Museum.
Enjoy spooky fun and autumnal vibe at this Lakeside trail for families.
from £13.00
School may have started, but the arts and cultural fun hasn't stopped! From spooky theatre to arty parties, families are spoilt for choice.
Autumn may just be the best season for new exhibitions - this month's guide has it all, from Turner Prize nominees to joyful ceramics.
A host of Halloween horrors, London Film Festival in Manchester, plus silent movie masterpieces are amongst our highlights this month.
Experimental performance, Halloween-themed cabaret and an eclectic selection of dance all take top spots in our new guide.
Read our latest highlights from the live classical music offer in Manchester and the North, taking in a number of the region's most cherished orchestral forces and venues.
From DIY gigs to blockbuster multi-media events, we’ve covered the lot in our latest round-up of unmissable live music.
Seek out beauty in the mundane, or seek it out in the selections of the UK's best rising visual artists in this month's Tours and Activities guide.
Take some eating-out tips from this month's guide to food and drink in Manchester and the North.
