Taking inspiration from the sculptures of Tony Cragg, explore and create collages and your own sculpture to celebrate the connections between man-made and natural materials.
With the nights drawing in and winter around the corner, step into a magical world of light, colour and sound with ‘Light Organ’.
from £9.00
World-renowned ceramicist and social media sensation Florian Gadsby brings his characteristic minimalist shapes and crackled glazes to Yorkshire Sculpture Park.
from £9.00
‘Erwin Wurm: Trap of the Truth’ at YSP celebrates the work of the internationally renowned artist with the first major museum show in the UK.
free entry
Johnathan Baldock has created a witty and visually sumptuous installation that asks, exactly whose version of history are we collectively preserving?
from £9.00
A unique place keeping stories of coal mining alive. Underground tours, thought-provoking exhibitions & original events.
With a central lake and woodland, Newmillerdam Country Park is a haven for wildlife – a welcoming expanse of greenery just outside Wakefield.
With outdoor seating just 30 minutes drive outside Wakefield, Ossett Brewery specialises in award-winning real ales and has taproom and brewery tours on site.
A Touch of Craft is a fresh, clean and vibrant space to learn new skills, meet new people and have some YOU time!
We only started in December 2021 but since then we have had sell out class after sell out class!
Cannon Hall is a stunning Georgian country house museum with outstanding fine and decorative art collections, set in 70 acres of historic parkland and beautiful landscape gardens. It is the perfect day out for all the family.
A camp site and occasional festival site in Cawthorne, near Barnsley.
Cannon Hall Farm opened to the public for the first time in 1989. Since that time we have added adventure playgrounds, gift shop, farm shop, two restaurants and an indoor playground.
Wakefield’s 7A is a flexible performance / exhibition space Yorkshire. It is host to a number of impressive events used by Leeds College of Music, Wakefield College and the Neon Workshops.
The romantic ruins of this medieval castle stand in a commanding position overlooking the Yorkshire countryside.
A popular lodge-style hotel set in picturesque parkland with its own restaurant, close to Wakefield city centre.
One of Wakefield’s coolest companies, book a workshop, visit a temporary exhibition or browse Neon Workshops’ online shop.
Hosting international and local talent, Warehouse23 is an independently run live music venue, and widely considered to be one of Wakefield’s best.
Enjoy fun and creative activities designed to encourage your little ones to play freely in the fresh air, while exploring nature and the outdoors with family and friends.
free entry
Find out how the first tourists to the Lake District (a time before mobile phones, specialist clothing and TripAdvisor reviews) experienced the area, in this fascinating new exhibition.
from £6.00
It’s the summer holidays and surprise surprise, there’s a lot of rain! A good excuse to travel back in time to a world of opulence and mystery at Manchester Museum.
free entry
Not only one of Britain’s most picturesque national parks, the Lake District is also brimming with culture. Here’s what’s on over the next few months.
free entry
Step inside a world of food and poo in this fascinating new exhibition at the Science and Industry Museum.
from £9.00
Step inside some of your favourite stories at this free exhibition celebrating author Julia Donaldson and illustrator Axel Scheffler.
free entry
Check out the autumn season at Z-arts, packed with magic, fun and stories.
free entry
Feel the heat as dazzling fire sculptures transform Avenham and Miller Parks into a place of wonder and excitement.
free entry
Keep warm with festive feasts, Hollywood stars and 90s nostalgia across the North's cinemas this December.
Provocative new writing, glitzy burlesque and big budget shows, our theatre guide spans the festive season and beyond.
It might be curl-up-with-a-book season, but there's lots to get out and about for and plenty of events where you can stock up on new reads.
Spotlighting global artists who all, in one way or another, break the mould, we preview the best gigs happening this side of Christmas and beyond.
Festive frolics, monstrous theatre and magical outdoor adventures all feature in our latest picks of things to do with the family.
While rainy late autumn may not be the most energising of seasons, there is plenty of new art to see and inspire this month!
We're unapologetically entering into the Christmas spirit here at Tours and Activities with some alternative festive fun.
The best food and drink options in Manchester and the North for the upcoming winter months.