Attractions in West Yorkshire

Hardcastle Crags, Gibson Mill, Midgehole Road, Hebden Bridge, HX7 7AW - Visit now

Hardcastle Crags is a spectacular wooded valley with 19th-century Gibson Mill at its heart, once known as the ‘Switzerland of Yorkshire’.

The Hepworth Wakefield, Gallery Walk, Wakefield, Yorkshire, WF1 5AW - Visit now

Winner of the world’s biggest museum prize, the 2017 Art Fund Museum of the Year Award, The Hepworth in Wakefield is a cultural highlight in West Yorkshire.

Wakefield Cathedral, Northgate, Wakefield, WF1 1HG - Visit now

Wakefield Cathedral is set in the heart of the city and strives to offer a warm welcome to all who live in Wakefield and beyond.

Castle Hill and Victoria Tower, Hillside, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD4 6TA - Visit now

Standing over 900 feet above sea level, Castle Hill is a scheduled ancient monument, providing spectacular panoramic views of the district.

The Piece Hall, The Piece Hall, Blackledge, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX1 1RE - Visit now

Think Somerset House meets one of the great historic squares of Europe for the North. The Piece Hall is the beating heart of Halifax.

Shibden Hall, Lister's Road, Halifax, HX3 6XG - Visit now

Nestled within the picturesque Shibden Valley, Shibden Hall is a magnificent historic house dating back to 1420.

Hebden Bridge Picture House, New Road, Hebden Bridge, HX7 8AD - Visit now

Hebden Bridge Picture House is a thriving, independent, not-for-profit cinema operated by Hebden Royd Town Council.

Newmillerdam Country Park, Barnsley Road, Newmillerdam, Wakefield, WF2 6QP - Visit now

With a central lake and woodland, Newmillerdam Country Park is a haven for wildlife and a welcome expanse of greenery just outside Wakefield.

Eureka! The National Children’s Museum, Discovery Road, Halifax, HX1 2NE - Visit now

Eureka! is the UK’s only national children’s museum with a more immersive and interactive approach to traditional museums.

The Victoria Theatre, Halifax, Fountain Street, Halifax, HX1 1BP - Visit now

The Victoria Theatre sits within the Victorian architecture of Halifax town centre on the corner of Fountain Street and Commercial Street.

Hebden Bridge Market, St. George's Square Car Park, Hebden Bridge, HX7 7BZ - Visit now

Hebden Bridge Market is open four days a week selling a medley of new goods, second-hand antiques, arts and crafts and local produce.

Neon Workshops, 70b George Street, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 1DL - Visit now

One of Wakefield’s coolest companies, book a workshop, visit a temporary exhibition or browse Neon Workshops’ online shop.

Nostell Priory and Parkland, Doncaster Road, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 1QE - Visit now

Nostell Priory and Parkland is an 18th-century architectural masterpiece surrounded by 300 acres of landscaped gardens and parkland.

Brigantia, 5th Floor, Empire House, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF12 8DJ - Visit now

A creative hub in the heart of Dewsbury, Brigantia is a meeting place for local artists, businesses and Kirklees residents.

The Viaduct Theatre, Dean Clough Mills, Dean Clough, Halifax, HX3 5AX - Visit now

Nestled deep underground beneath the Dean Clough Mills, The Viaduct Theatre is home to acclaimed theatre company Northern Broadsides.

Slack Top Alpine Nursery and Garden, Alpine House, 22A Slack Top, Heptonstall,, Hebden Bridge, HX7 7HA - Visit now

Slack Top Alpine Nursery and Garden is a gold-medal-winning alpine nursery, standing as one of the UK’s top five growers of alpines.

Yorkshire Sculpture Park, West Bretton, Wakefield, Yorkshire, WF4 4LG - Visit now

Yorkshire Sculpture Park is a leading international centre for modern and contemporary sculpture situated over 500 acres in West Yorkshire.

National Coal Mining Museum for England, Caphouse Colliery, New Road, Overton, Wakefield, WF4 4RH - Visit now

National Coal Mining Museum for England keeps stories of coal mining alive with underground tours and thought-provoking exhibitions.

Old Stables Studio, One The Old Stables, Palace House Road, Hebden Bridge, HX7 6HW - Visit now

Old Stables Studio is a spacious, well-equipped ceramics workshop running long and short pottery courses throughout the year.

Sandal Castle, Manygates Lane, Sandal, West Yorkshire, WF2 7DS - Visit now

The setting for one of Shakespeare’s plays, the ruins of Sandal Castle stand in a commanding position overlooking the Yorkshire countryside.

The Gissing Centre, 2-4 Thompson's Yard, Wakefield, WF1 1XH - Visit now

The Gissing Centre, Wakefield is the childhood home of the Victorian author George Gissing, whose popularity once rivalled that of Dickens.

Square Chapel Arts Centre, Square Road, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX1 1QG - Visit now

Situated in the centre of the town adjoining The Piece Hall, Square Chapel Arts Centre is an integral part of cultural life in Halifax.

Hebden Bridge Cruises, Behind The Stubbing Wharf Pub King Street, Hebden Bridge, HX7 6LU - Visit now

Hebden Bridge Cruises offer scenic canal boat trips, exploration and dining cruises in the beautiful Calder Valley.

The Art House, Wakefield, Drury Lane, Wakefield, WF2 9DS - Visit now

With exhibition spaces, meeting rooms and a cafe, The Art House is a visual arts development agency and registered charity in Wakefield.

The Chantry Chapel of St Mary the Virgin, 3 Calder Vale Rd, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 5DL - Visit now

One of only three surviving bridge chapels in England, the Chantry Chapel of St Mary the Virgin is a fascinating Grade I listed building.

Clay House, Greetland, Halifax, HX4 8AN - Visit now

Set within a park in the village of West Vale, just three miles outside Halifax, Clay House is a beautifully maintained Jacobean mansion.

Hebden Bridge Little Theatre, Holme Street, Hebden Bridge, HX7 8EE - Visit now

Hebden Bridge Little Theatre is a small, dynamic and welcoming theatre group producing a programme of five plays annually.

The Mental Health Museum, Fieldhead Hospital
Ouchthorpe Lane, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 3SP - Visit now

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, Wakefield (College Grove) Sports Club, Eastmoor Road, Wakefield, WF1 3RR - Visit now

With great music, drinks and food, head to Wakefield Jazz to experience the best live jazz in Yorkshire on a Friday night.

Pontefract Castle, Castle Garth, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 1QH - Visit now

A valuable heritage site, the ruins of Pontefract Castle occupy a commanding position overlooking the historic market town of Pontefract.

Dean Clough, 139 Dean Clough, Halifax, HX3 5AX - Visit now

A vast 22-acre site on the edge of Halifax town centre, Dean Clough is home to a thriving community of arts venues and businesses.

Wakefield Museum, Burton Street, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 2EB - Visit now

The Wakefield Museum, situated in the Wakefield One building, is packed with local treasures and stories of people’s lives through history.

Theatre Royal Wakefield, 12 Drury Lane, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 2TE - Visit now

Hosting a mix of music, drama and comedy, The Theatre Royal Wakefield is a Victorian theatre with an important architectural heritage.

Long Division Festival, 25 September 2021 - Book now

Long Division Festival is an award-winning, metropolitan music festival that has played host to British Sea Power, The Fall and We Are Scientists.

IOU Studio, Gallery and Creation Space, Dean Clough, Halifax, HX3 5AX - Visit now

IOU Studio, Gallery and Creation Space houses a space for large-scale work and three fully-accessible exhibition galleries.

Warehouse23, 23 Smyth Street, Wakefield, WF1 1ED - Visit now

Playing host to global acts and local talent, Warehouse23 is an independent music venue – widely considered to be one of Wakefield’s best.

The Lantern, 13-15 Alexandra Street, Halifax, HX1 1BS - Visit now

An independent live music venue with a great pub attached, The Lantern has hosted some incredible acts since it opened in November 2017.

The Hop Wakefield, 19 Bank Street, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 1EH - Visit now

With 50 years brewing experience and 35 years knowledge of the music industry, The Hop Wakefield offers traditional ale and contemporary music.