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Post Date: 24 Oct
If West Yorkshire were a film star, its list of credits would surely make it a screen legend.
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City Pulse, Rural Soul. 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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Highlights
5 Halloween Experiences 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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Events
Six Seasons Walk - Architecture of Nature at…
27 Oct
Join Balbir Singh Dance Company for one of a series of artist-led walks throughout October, each offering a different way to experience and connect with the…
October Half Term: Mushroom Masterpiece Workshop…
26-27 Oct
Join Samantha, Plant Researcher and Botanical Artist, for a hands-on exploration of the hidden world of plants and fungi. Discover mushroom science, folklore…
Exhibition Opening: Quite Shameless - Treasures…
27 Oct
Raise a glass and celebrate the launch of Quite Shameless, an exhibition that explores the rich and unsettling legacy of the vampire.
An Evening with Leeds-based Historical Crime…
27 Oct
Chris Nickson is a fiction writer, with his books predominantly set in Leeds. His historical crime stories have seen him kill quite a few people in Leeds, in…
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How to Train Your Dragon in Concert - Leeds Grand Theatre
27 Oct 7.00pm - 9.30pm
Story and Rhyme Time - Thackray Museum of Medicine
9 Sept - 28 Oct 10.00am - 11.00am
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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.