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...

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...

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...

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...

Situated conveniently close to Halifax railway station Eureka! the museum for children, is a truly innovative and exciting display space which is aimed primarily at...

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....

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...

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...

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 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...

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

Marvel at moorland valleys, reservoirs, peaks and crags on a 6,000 acre upland estate. This wind-swept landscape supports a variety of birds and wildlife and...

Restored and re-opened in 2001 this is the longest (5,029m), deepest (194m) and highest (196m) canal tunnel in Britain. Originally opened in 1811 during "canal...

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

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...

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...

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

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...

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...

Eastthorpe Visual Arts offers a constantly changing collection of artworks from across the country and across the continent, working closely with the Huddersfield Arts Council....

The Keighley and Worth Valley Railway runs through the heart of Bronte country from Oxenhope through Haworth to Keighley. It is a steam railway run...

Ingrow Museum of Rail Travel is dedicated to following the history of the railways in this country, the people that travel on them, and the...

The Brontë Parsonage Museum lies between the picturesque village of Haworth and the wild moorland beyond, and this homely Georgian house still retains the atmosphere...

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...

Keighley Bus Museum is located in this West Yorkshire town and is specifically dedicated to the bus, a workhorse of the transport industry for so...

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...

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...

This state-of-the-art museum boasts some of the most hi-tech exhibits related to space communications and travel open to the public anywhere in the country....

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...