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For the children of the 1940s, summer didn’t involve an Xbox, a WhatsApp group or endless hours on YouTube.
So what did they do?!
Hint: it involved glass marbles, old clothes, lots of mud and a horse…
This is a free drop in event and there is no need to book.
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.
Welcome to Yorkshire and Oulton Hall & Spa. Perfectly located to explore the whole of Yorkshire, standing within the beautiful Yorkshire countryside close to Leeds.
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.
A truly great place for a family day out, discover Lotherton, a country estate, historic hall and Wildlife World Zoo.
Johnsons of Leeds is a military surplus store with an impressive list of celebrity customers.
A free day of bizarre behaviour and exciting live performance at Z-arts. Expect the unexpected. Playful, unpredictable, and not easily forgotten.
Free entry
Step up for the ultimate 1v1 football challenge, happening this summer at Aviva Studios as part of the Football City, Art United exhibition.
Free entry
Get ready for a tidal wave of technicolour when Island of Foam lands in Bradford. An interactive installation by German artist Stephanie Lüning.
Free entry
Theatre Porto’s joyful outdoor celebration returns to Whitby Park this summer with another wonderfully topsy-turvy weekend of art, performance and playful surprises. Taking over the park from 7–10 August, Topsy
From £5.50
Aviva Studios becomes a skater’s paradise this summer as adidas brings Build Manchester – a free celebration of skate culture.
Round up the family and celebrate Pride with a packed day of circus arts and dance, facepainting and creative workshops. All free.
Free entry
Calling people of Leeds and beyond! The city’s favourite African and Caribbean Food Fest is back, and this year it’s turning up the heat with Harmony of Colours, a celebration…
Free entry
From outdoor shows to drama in the dark, our theatre guide celebrates genre-pushing work, new writing and contemporary performance.
Our latest round-up features plenty of one-off live literature events to wrap your ears about, so get those diaries ticking over...
August and beyond brings all sorts of family joy - with a huge amount of science, creativity and more.
August brings a huge LGBTQ+ film festival, plus a reggae classic and a spotlight on Japanese animation.
Get stuck into some talking, baking and walking in this months top picks of Tours and Activities in the North.
From Lyra Pramuk’s sacred synths to the sugar rush of YAANG, our latest music picks bring ritual, rebellion and ridiculous levels of fun.
Here’s our summertime guide to great food and drinks across the North.
