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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

East Street Arts is a gallery that has for many years been offering a first class exhibition space for artists based in the area and...

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 Leeds Heritage and Design Centre is home to the Leeds Civic Trust. The site is based in an old shop on a traditional...

This theatre has a heritage which dates back to 1970, as Leeds Playhouse it had twenty years of success on the campus of Leeds University....

In the heart of Leeds centre rests the exquisite parish church which was opened in 1841 and this was not the first church constructed on...

This museum was founded by Paul Thackray, and was officially opened in 1997. The exhibitions focus on how medicine and health care has made considerable...

As the home of Leeds United Football Club, this stadium has a long and distinguished history which has seen several cup and league victories. At...

As its name suggests, this building was originally designed for the corn trade in 1864 by Cuthbert Broderick (who also created Leeds Town Hall). The...

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

Leeds Kirkgate Market, situated in the very heart of the Leeds, is one of the oldest markets in the country. It is regarded as the...

Leeds has over 4,000 Chinese inhabitants, but Leeds Chinatown is significantly smaller than the London or Manchester Chinatowns. Inside the main arcade there are several...

The 135 ft tower of the Minster can be seen for miles across the flat landscape near the River Ouse. It marks the centre of...

Bryan Davies and Laura Quarmby started this project. Their idea was to create a large body of contemporary artworks and exhibit them to the...

The Victoria Quarter is an exquisite shopping arcade in the centre of Leeds. Ironically, Leeds most prestigious mall, known as ‘the Knightsbridge of the North’,...

The magnificently ornate Leeds Grand Theatre, which stands in the heart of the city, is enjoying a new lease of life following a major refurbishment...

This gallery is a well loved part of the arts and cultural scene in West Yorkshire, and has been exhibiting works by artists from Leeds,...

Leeds City Varieties originated as a music hall in 1865. The theatre is still a popular destination for mainly comic or musical acts. It was...

For sophisticated city centre shopping, a trip to The Light in Leeds is a must for the whole family, where visitors will find an array...

This church was constructed in 1904 and designed by a Leeds born, London based architect, John Henry Eastwood. The building has a neo-gothic style, and...

In the centre of Leeds, the Henry Moore Institute was built in 1993 over the site of a block of derelict Victorian merchant’s offices and...