Visit Castleford Museum for Toddler Tuesdays (every Tuesday during term time) for a creative morning of crafts and singing. Race a Roman chariot, dress up as a character from Castleford’s past, or host your own imaginary tea party!
This drop-in activity session is free and there’s no need to book. Recommended for 2 – 5 year olds.
The Wakefield Museum is home to both local treasures and myriad stories of people’s lives through history.
Step inside the beautiful Art Nouveau building to discover a world where liquorice and voting collide. Explore the captivating stories of Pontefract.
A valuable heritage site and visitor attraction, the ruins of Pontefract Castle occupy a commanding position overlooking the historic market town of Pontefract.
Discover the house and gardens of this 18th-century architectural masterpiece surrounded by 300 acres of landscaped parkland.
Selling fantastic Yorkshire produce, the Rhubarb Triangle Farm shop is located just outside Wakefield, on the outskirts of Carlton village.
Take a trip to Temple Newsam, a country estate in the heart of Leeds. With a variety of attractions to keep the whole family entertained.
Just a short walk away from Wakefield’s central attractions and restaurants, this boutique accommodation offers something a little different from the mainstream hotels.
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.
Johnsons of Leeds is a military surplus store with an impressive list of celebrity customers.
Serving a signature coffee roasted in Yorkshire with a blend of beans from all the world this Wakefield Kirkgate Station offers the perfect pick me up with accompanying hot and cold dishes for breakfast or lunch.
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
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.
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.
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.
Huge film festivals, essential retrospectives and the first hint of sleigh bells make up this month's film guide.
Alongside high-octane circus, contemporary performance and LGBTQ+ arts, we preview the Christmas shows that have caught our eye.
