Always double check opening hours with the venue before making a special visit.
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.
Sean Chandler leads a live Musical Storyland performance of Three Billy Goats Gruff with BBC Philharmonic.
Free entry
Get a behind-the-scenes look at MIF25’S THE HERDS with this creative workshop for families.
Free entry
Enjoy fun and creative activities designed to encourage your little ones to play in nature.
Free entry
Back for 2025, Trafford’s flagship arts festival returns to Waterside for six days of experiential performance and cultural delight.
A free day of bizarre behaviour and exciting live performance at Z-arts. Expect the unexpected. Playful, unpredictable, and not easily forgotten.
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
The sun is shining in the North, so use our guide to get out there and eat, drink and be merry in it.
Go forth with wild abandon to dance the pavements, dabble with the paint and down the pints in this month's tours and activities guide.
July's cinema highlights include spotlights on international cinema, a new cult classic, plus a visit from one of our favourite directors.
Summer signals theatre festivals, world premieres and open-air spectacle - from MIF25 to comedy, outdoor circus and beyond, here’s what we’re looking forward to.
From environmental to experimental, our poetry and prose picks from around the North are focused on the unusual and the fun.
Captivating, urgent and intimate - we bring you our top exhibition picks, with even more art festivals, artist-led shows and new venues.
Shape-shifting bands, scorched-earth techno, and off-grid festivals. Our latest music picks catch the live scene at its most urgent, inventive and alive.
This month's guide is truly eclectic - from free family festivals, to food events, circus school and more!
