Pontefract Castle which played a vitally important role as an administrative centre during the Middle Ages, is today a shadow of its former self, yet...

Pontefract Museum is housed in a beautiful Art Nouveau building that still contains many of the original furnishings that were installed in 1904 when it...

For great savings, choice and value for money a trip to the refurbished Junction 32 Outlet Shopping Village at Castleford is a must for the...

For an adrenalin filled day of thrills and spills, a trip to Castleford's Xscape is highly recommended, and the whole family is sure to be...

There was once a huge Roman settlement in this area of the world, and where Castleford now stands would have had a great deal of...

An attractive parish church containing a mixture of styles built on the site of one from the Saxon period and a medieval hospital or hermitage....

Constructed in 1733, Nostell Priory is one of Yorkshire's most popular historic houses attracting thousands of visitors every year. Standing on the site of...

Goole Museum is situated at the heart of the town, and offers an interesting insight into the past of this community. The museum was...

The Clarke Hall Education Museum is dedicated to the history of education. The fascinating collection shows the development of the educational processes in both...

This is a rather unusually-themed museum, but a fascinating place to visit nonetheless. The collection is devoted to the history of the West Riding...

The Thellusson family came from France in the 1750s. The family had commercial success and by 1806 Peter Isaac Thellusson become the 1st Baron Rendlesham....

Lotherton Hall is a marvellous piece of architecture; a stately home that is surrounded by some of the most charming cultured gardens in the local...

The Chantry Chapel of St Mary the Virgin was built between 1342 and 1356 as part of a new bridge over the River Calder. Originally...

Wakefield Art Gallery, situated on Wentworth Terrace, is one of West Yorkshire's most forward thinking public display spaces, with a reputation for the purchase and...

The city of Wakefield has a fascinating story to tell and visitors to the city museum will be amazed by the huge variety of artefacts...

This conservation village is a loose collection of buildings grouped around a large common. But unlike most villages many of its houses would not look...

The Beam Gallery offers visitors to Wakefield the unique chance to step inside a real hot bed of passion and love for art. The...

Aberford village sits just west of the present A1M and either side of the original route from London to Edinburgh. In 1845 the Gascoigne family...

Only the remains are left of this, what would have been one of the most impressive castles of the 13th Century. A motte and...

Founded as a Benedictine abbey, Selby Abbey grew during the 12th and 13th centuries but the Reformation stripped it of its assets and it became...

The Art House is a unique national membership art organisation that has inclusion at the very centre of its mandate. The art centre includes...

Opened on the 1st August 1985, Pugneys Country Park, which stands on the outskirts of Wakefield is one of the districts most popular tourist destinations,...

Standing in over 1000 acres of historic parkland the magnificent Temple Newsam House has much to recommend it to visitors and the whole family will...

This beautiful old farm is a real treat for visitors, as it gives them the chance to see a working set of buildings that are...

A fine 18th Century country house housing the Museum of South Yorkshire Life and standing in extensive parklands. The panoramic views across the region provide...

Earth Centre is described as an Active Park for Leisure and Learning. But the emphasis is on fun! Outdoor activities, intriguing exhibitions, unusual gardens and...

Conisbrough Castle is managed by the Ivanhoe Trust on behalf of English Heritage and Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council for the enjoyment of everyone. Since the...

Welcome to Dewsbury Minster - a place of pilgrimage and heritage since St. Paulinus came in AD 627. The minster is open daily for rest,...

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

Standing in splendid isolation between Doncaster town centre and the River Don is the impressive parish church of St George. Designed by the famous Victorian...

This fine 18th Century palladian building is home to the Lord Mayor and Borough Council. At that time it was built the High Street was...

In the middle of Doncaster Markets stands the 1870s Corn Exchange now restored and refurbished after a serious fire in 1994. The surrounding indoor and...

The Design Centre in Doncaster celebrates a long and interesting history associated with design in this area that may well have been born from the...

Travel back to your childhood, when you step through the doors of Dewsbury Museum and discover a profusion of themed exhibits aimed at the young...

The Central Library in Doncaster is set at the very heart of this busy South Yorkshire town. It contains a massive collection of books...

Opened in March 1997, the White Rose Shopping Centre, is today recognised as one of the most successful out-of-town retail establishments in West Yorkshire, with...

Doncaster Museum and Art Gallery is located at the centre of the community and is one of the focal points for cultural life n this...

This excellent collection of regimental memorabilia and uniforms has been established to chart the illustrious history of the King’s Own Yorkshire Light Infantry Regiment....

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...

The Royal Armouries Museum was opened in 1996 to house the national collection of weapons and armour. There are five themed galleries: Tournament, Self-Defence, Hunting,...