Following an extensive programme of refurbishment People’s Park stands today as a living testament to Francis Crossley who created this tranquil green oasis in 1857...

A good night out in Halifax must surely include a visit to the town’s popular Victoria Theatre which regularly stages a first rate programme of...

Calderdale Museum and Art Gallery is a cultural hub in this area and offers a first class complex. Within the museum, visitors are treated...

The Piece Hall in Halifax is without doubt of great architectural importance and stands today as a testament to the town’s glorious industrial past....

Historically, Halifax Playhouse, located within easy reach of the town centre, began life as a Methodist Chapel before being converted into a 260 seat theatre...

The Halifax Woolshops retail district is a paradise for bargain hunters with around 40 well known outlets all centrally located around an attractive traffic free...

In 1988 the architecturally important Square Chapel stood alone and abandoned, facing an uncertain future. Fortunately, a number of concerned indviduals were loath to let...

Described as an oasis of peace, Halifax Parish Church, discoloured by years of indusrial grime, is one of the town's most impressive landmarks, complete with...

In 1983 Sir Earnest Hall and son Jeremy launched a daunting project to revitalise a huge Halifax carpet factory which had been derelict for many...

Situated in the former home of a Victorian mill owner, Bankfield Museum is rightly regarded as one of the region’s most fascinating public display spaces,...

The Duke of Wellington’s Regiment are one of the proudest parts of the local community, and historically the people of the area have always felt...

Shibden Hall, often described as Halifax’s Historic Home, must surely rank as one of the region’s most popular tourist attractions and during the summer months...

Visitors to Halifax cannot fail to be impressed by the magnificently ornate structure of Wainhouse Tower, which occupies a windswept position high above the Calder...

Named after the first mayor of Brighouse, William Smith, this respected West Yorkshire gallery was officially opened by Princess Louise on May 22nd 1907 and...

The sand sculptures made by the UK company Sand In Your Eye are amazing artistic creations that are all the more breathtaking because they are...

Ogden Water Country Park, situated between Halifax and Keighley, is a green oasis visited annually by upwards of 250,000 people. The park, classified as...

The Colne Valley Museum is located within the beautiful valley that it is named after and is a heritage centre that is dedicated to the...

Bronte Boats provide luxury canal cruise boat in Hebden Bridge. One hour trips or hire the boat for that special occasion, with bar, gallery, WC’s...

Victoria Tower, which stands on the flat plateau of Castle Hill some 900 feet above Huddersfield, was constructed to commemorate the 60th anniversary of Queen...

HEADS is a community arts group and venue based in West Yorkshire. The purpose of the group is to allow people in the local...

Wandering around the gardens of Gomersal’s Red House Museum, it’s easy to see why authoress Charlotte Bronte was so enchanted with this delightful family home...

Situated in the centre of Huddersfield, the Kingsgate Shopping Centre is a real paradise for those in need of some retail therapy. It possesses...

Opened in 1940 and in the ‘stripped classical style’ of the period, this imposing building in the centre of Huddersfield hosts a permanent collection of...

As one of the most progressive regional theatres the Lawrence Batley in Huddersfield plays an important role within the life of the community and has...

Heptonstall Grammar School Museum is a fine collection that is permanently located within the old school buildings. It is concerned with the history and...

Wilton Park, located adjacent to Bradford Road in Batley, has much to recommend it and the whole family will enjoy a visit to this surprisingly...

This gallery is connected to local community college and has quickly gained a reputation for showing an interesting collection of artworks. These take the...

Gallery II is housed on the main campus of the University of Bradford and although a part of the institution is open to the general...

An historic gem hidden in the suburbs, Bolling Hall was the home of the Tempest and Bolling families for generations. Dating from the 1500s it...

Oakwell Hall is a fine example of a Tudor manor house set out as it would have looked in the 1690s when it was owned...

This collection is by far one of the best in its field anywhere in the world, carrying over three million different items, each of some...

Founded in 1983 and expanded in 1999 the National Museum of Photography Film & Television is the most visited outside of London. It houses collections...

Dating from 1914, its bold style and prominent location have made this a local landmark. Remembered by many school children for its annual pantomimes, the...

As one of the most progressive public display spaces in Bradford, the Colour Museum is unique, giving visitors a fascinating glimpse into the intriguing world...

Bagshaw Museum, situated within the confines of Wilton Park, is one of the most interesting regional museums in West Yorkshire, with a surprisingly varied mix...

A massive mid-Victorian structure, the Town (now City) Hall typifies the style of buildings commissioned by both public and private developers during the 19th Century...

Explore this beautiful wooded valley with its deep ravines, tumbling streams and woodland rich in wildlife. Waymarked walks pass Gibson Mill, a 19th Century...

Tolson Memorial Museum standing beside Wakefield Road, on the outskirts of Huddersfield, has much to offer visitors, with all manner of exciting artefacts covering a...

The Peace Museum is an interesting and unique collection located in the heart of Bradford. It offers an insight into the long peace movement...

Located near to the centre of this West Yorkshire town, this gallery is one of the cultural hubs for the locality. It offers a...