Explore West Yorkshire
Explore West Yorkshire is your guide to our region: what's on, where to go, and the experiences that make our part of Northern England unlike anywhere else.
Nature Season
Feel the fresh air in your lungs, the grass between your toes, and the weight of the world lift from your shoulders. Nature Season is a a programme of nature-themed cultural events across our beautiful region. Expect festivals in sweeping parkland, magical woodland art trails, performances set against the spectacular backdrop of our rivers and dales, and greenery springing up in our buzzing towns and cities.
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5 Halloween Experience in West Yorkshire
from a witches' trail through ancient woodland to a scare train rattling through Brontë country, West Yorkshire's five districts each bring something different…
Nature Season
Nature Season's cultural events let you feel the fresh air in your lungs, the grass between your toes, and the weight of the world lift from your shoulders.
Wellness and Escapes
Retreats, spa days and mindful walks across West Yorkshire. Find wellness breaks in Bradford, Calderdale, Kirklees, Leeds and Wakefield.
5 of the Best Views in West Yorkshire
From windswept moors and historic towers to sweeping views across the county, here are five places worth stopping for the scenery.
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1875: The Inauguration of the Yorkshire College…
15 Oct
Professor John Taylor traces the journey from the Yorkshire College of Science to the University of Leeds, exploring the origins of higher education in Leeds.
Harriet Kemsley - The Wardrobe
15 Oct
Harriet’s life has been in constant chaos for as long as she can remember. So what happens when things start to go right for the multi-award winning stand-up…
Enter New Worlds with the Masters of Fantasy &…
15 Oct
Join Adrian Tchaikovsy and RJ Barker as they chat about their page-turning books. We’re delighted to welcome two fantastic authors to the shop to tell us more…
Hudson & Hudson Magicians - The Old Woollen
15 Oct
Hudson & Hudson Magicians: Married At First Sleight Hilarious, feel good magic show from a real life couple who mix marriage, magic and mind-reading. Hudson &…
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Explore West Yorkshire?
A regional what's on guide covering events, festivals and things to do across Leeds, Bradford, Calderdale, Kirklees and Wakefield.
Which areas does Explore West Yorkshire cover?
Five districts: Leeds, Bradford, Calderdale, Kirklees and Wakefield, plus the towns and countryside in between.
How often are listings updated?
As events are confirmed by local partners, so what you see is what's actually on.
How easy is it to get to West Yorkshire?
West Yorkshire has brilliant travel links, and is two hours on the train from London, three from Edinburgh, and with the M1 motorway running through it.
What’s on in West Yorkshire this weekend?
Find upcoming events taking place across West Yorkshire this weekend, including festivals, live music, theatre, family activities, exhibitions, markets, food events and seasonal activities.