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

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...

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...

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...

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

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...

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....

Built in 1912 and originally Holme Valley Theatre it seated 1040 people over two floors. The cinema saw silent movies with musicians replaced by electronic...

As the setting for countless scenes from the BBC series "Last of the Summer Wine" this is probably the most famous café in the world....

A true enthusiast's exhibition of signed photographs, props, memorabilia and unusual inventions, dreamed up by the characters, spans 30 years of the BBC's longest running...

Seating up to 80 people, this intimate studio theatre has a programme consisting of in-house productions as well as small scale theatre, music, comedy and...

Established in 1978, the Guild of Knitting and Crochet has become one of the best known and most respected organisations in its field. This...

The highlight of any visit to the Museum is the underground tour. Experienced local miners guide parties around the underground workings. Each visitor is provided...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

Step aboard Yorkshire's Great Little Steam Trains and take an enchanting 8 mile journey of discovery through some spectacular south Pennine scenery, near Huddersfield....

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

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...