South & West Yorkshire Attractions

Arthington Agricultural Show in the showfield by the Bridge in Pool-Wharfedale. Come for a fabulous family day out and see show jumping, sheep and cattle showing, country crafts and plenty more! Held annually in July.

Bingley Show offers an incredible range of countryside things to see and do. Taking place at Myrtle Park, Bingley, it is easily reached from Bradford, Leeds, Ilkely and Harrogate. Free parking. Held annually in July.

Boston Park Farm with indoor and outdoor play areas is open all year round and is a fantastic place to take toddlers and young children to play. There are lots of animals to see and feed. The Maize Maze is open from mid July to end Oct with 5km of paths.

Welcome to the Bronte Parsonage Museum and Bronte Society. The museum has information about the lives and novels of the Bronte family. The Bronte Society is a charity and depends on admissions and the generosity of its world wild members. Their Contemporary Arts programme includes literary events, exhibitions, artistic responses, competitions and festivals.

Bygone Classics offer classic vehicles for hire. They have lots to choose from - the experiences make an excellent present - even to treat yourself !

Cannon Hall Farm is an award winning working farm set in the rolling Pennine hills in a landscape full of undiscovered charm; home to hundreds of creatures, great and small waiting to welcome you to a world of animal magic.

Our aims are to increase your enjoyment of Chevin Forest Park and to help you understand more about the evolution of this landscape that is the result of many thousands of years of interaction between people and nature.

This partially restored, medieval fortification was built in the 11th Century by William de Warenne, The Earl of Surrey. The Conisbrough castle is found in Doncaster, South Yorkshire and part of English Heritage. Delve into the medieval world of Lord and Lady de Warenne. They are open weekends until the 1st April when they are open everyday 10am - 6pm

Art can make us laugh, cry, love, and so on and this new local art gallery in Donacster doesn't disappoint ! Whether it's acrylic on canvas, a sculpture or something more bespoke - it tells a thousand words. At D31 Art Gallery, we're proud to be the home for Doncaster based artists and an art haven for those creators from further a field. Come and explore our collection, learn about the world of art and perhaps join us at one of our events. Just a stones throw from Doncaster train station, located in the heart of the town centre, D31 Art Gallery is perfectly situated for visitors and artists to find us.

For the best day out ever ! Diggerland in Castleford, Leeds they offer children's and adult's parties, school and group visits. Diggers, dumpers, bulldozers, plus a swing in a giant JCB scoop and buried treasure dig.

Elsecar Heritage Centre is a restored ironworks and colliery workshops offering a variety of craft workshops, artist studios, antique centres and exhibitions alongside a children’s indoor play centre, cafe and a historical steam railway. They offer venue hire and group/school visits and there is always plenty going on. Free Parking.

Emley Show is held directly beneath Emley Moor Mast, with spectacular Yorkshire Countryside views just outside Huddersfield. Enjoy a wide range of activities, agricultural events, crafts and family entertainment. Held annually at the beginning of August.

Everything at Eureka! has been designed to inspire children to find out about themselves and the world around them through 100s of hands-on exhibits. You pay once and can visit anytime throughout the year for free ! Open 6 days a week through term time and everyday during school holidays. Visit the site for special events.

High up in the trees, Park Adventure can be found in the heart of Menagerie Woods at Temple Newsam. Clamber up Miller's stairs for an hour of action-packed fun in the trees and experience a series of high-speed zip wires, guaranteed to make you smile.

A great family day out in West Yorkshire with both traditional and modern classes and entertainment. There are thousands of exhibits covering competitions for horses, ponies, cattle, sheep, goats, poultry, eggs, vintage vehicles, horticulture, handicrafts, rabbits, cavies, mice, bees and their popular dog show. There will be 60+ trade stands, craft stalls, food court and beer tent.

Visit this beautiful wooded valley with National Trust 19th-century Gibson Mill Visitor Centre at its heart. There is a choice of walks through the 400 acres of unspoilt woodland with something to enjoy in every season, from bluebells in spring to autumn colours.

Harewood House and gardens are just outside Leeds. The Grade 1 listed house is one of the foremost historic homes in England with large art collection and Nickelin-starred dining. Visit Harewood Bird Garden and more than 100 acres of garden with adventure playground.

Harewood House and gardens are just outside Leeds. The Grade 1 listed house is one of the foremost historic homes in England with large art collection and Michelin-starred dining. Visit Harewood Bird Garden and more than 100 acres of garden with adventure playground.

Part of the Yorkshire Sculpture Triangle, the Henry Moore Institute is a world-recognised centre for the study of sculpture in the heart of Leeds. Find exhibitions, conferences and lectures, working to expand the understanding and scholarship of historical and contemporary sculpture.

Part of the Yorkshire Sculpture Triangle, the Hepworth Wakefield is 'one of the finest contemporary art museums in Europe' The Independent. With over 1,600 square metres, The Hepworth brings together work from Wakefield’s art collection, contemporary artists and Barbara Hepworth

Part of the Yorkshire Sculpture Triangle, the Hepworth Wakefield is 'one of the finest contemporary art museums in Europe' The Independent. With over 1,600 square metres, The Hepworth brings together work from Wakefield’s art collection, contemporary artists and Barbara Hepworth

Keighley Agricultural Show offers showing sections in pigeons, ferrets, rabbits and guinea pigs, as well as Pygmy goats, the fun dog show, sheep and poultry, Horses and Show jumping. Come for an exciting and varied day out. Held annually at the beginning of September.

Part of the Yorkshire Sculpture Triangle, Leeds Art Gallery was described by The Times as having, ‘probably the best collection of twentieth century British art outside London' and the fine art collection was designated by the Government as being of national importance in 1997.

Magna Science Adventure Centre is an educational visitor attraction, providing a unique, interactive day with awe-inspiring indoor attractions, featuring Fire, Water, Earth and Air, and not forgetting the Big Melt. Magna also features one of Europe's largest outdoor high-tec playgrounds, SciTek and AquaTek.

Mirfield Show is an award winning family day out, within easy reach of Huddersfield and Leeds. Enjoy farm animal classes and fun entertainments such as welly wanging, llama agility, tug of war and marching bands. Held annually in August.

Pop on a hard hat and lamp then join us on an adventure 140 m underground into England’s last deep coal mine, talking to charismatic former-miners as they tell the tales of their careers. Then explore the galleries, meet the ponies, walk through the woods and let off steam in the adventure playground.

The Museum exists to promote appreciation and understanding of the media. It does this by holding collections, making use of those collections in permanent galleries and in a public programme of exhibitions, events, festivals and learning and study activities.

The Royal Armouries is home to the United Kingdom?s national collection of arms and armour, including artillery. As a museum we have a duty of care for these objects, to keep them, study them and increase our knowledge of them, so that this can be passed to future generations along with the objects themselves.

A nature reserve set in 250 acres of wetland, RSPB Old Moor is a great place to see exciting birds and other wildlife from 7 hides along the trail.

Saltaire, a Victorian model village is near Bradford in West Yorkshire, England. It is named after Sir Titus Salt who built a textile mill and this village on the River Aire. Salts Mill has been renovated to be an art gallery, various shops selling quality books, art supplies, jewellery, antiques, houseares etc., restaurants and cafes. In December 2001, Saltaire was designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

Salts Mill is set in the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Saltaire. The Grade II Listed historic mill building was built in 1853 by Sir Titus Salt along with the village to house his workers. The whole area is of architectural and historical interest.

Situated off Ecclesall Road, Sheffield, these botanical gardens with 5000 species of plants in 19 acres of land. Go to https://www.sbg.org.uk/opening-times/ for when they are open. The gardens were first created in 1836, and have been an important stage for social and cultural occasions. It hosts art, music and theatre.

Sheffield Industrial Museums tell the story of Sheffield and steelmaking. It is spread over 3 unique heritage sites, Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet, the Shepherd Wheel Workshop and the Kelham Island Museum. Their collections showcase Sheffield's industrial heritage, from early industrialisation to modern times. They have wedding and venue hire.

Sheffield Industrial Museums tell the story of Sheffield and steelmaking. It is spread over 3 unique heritage sites, Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet, the Shepherd Wheel Workshop and the Kelham Island Museum.

Snozone is a leading indoor destination in the UK for Snowsports on real snow, located in the Xscape centre in Castleford, West Yorkshire. From learning a new sport to coaching for high performance, Snozone can help you progress and have fun whilst sustaining a healthy lifestyle!

Standedge Tunnel is the longest canal tunnel in Britain and makes a perfect Yorkshire family day. Visitors can explore deep into this marvellous Yorkshire attraction on one of the family friendly guided boat trips, enjoy the cafe, kids playground and wildlife garden or visit the free exhibition centre.

Stockeld Park, a world of active adventure and fun for all the family throughout the year from a real ice rink in the winter, summer interactive play to halloween and christmas adventures. Perfectly located on the A661 between Harrogate and Leeds and just off the A1.

"Sykehouse Show, a traditional agricultural show held on the first Sunday of August. Multiple horse rings, an entertainment ring, live stock areas & a whole host of stalls +marquees, there's something to do for all the family. Over 50 trade stands - food stalls + a fully stocked bar to keep you fuelled throughout the day.

This Tudor Jacobean house has grounds landscaped by Capability Brown, Leeds. It is open Tuesday to Sunday https://bit.ly/2xLkdRZ for full visitor information. Open to the public and group visits. They offer venue hire, park and gardens, the House and a home farm.

The Thackray Medical Museum is a fascinating museum of the history of medicine, next to St James's Hospital. Discover Life in Victorian Leeds by walking through a reproduction of slum streets. Visit an interactive room on how the body works with your under-fives and discover much more with exhibits and videos.

A fabulous day out for all the family. Wonkey Donkey Visitors Centre is now open. Weds-Fri 10.30am-3pm, Sat-Sun 10am-4pm. They are a non-profitable organisation based in Cridling Stubbs, Yorkshire.

Discover exciting new worlds, alien landscapes and exotic plant life all in Yorkshire. The Roundhay Park attraction is home to the largest collection of tropical plants outside Kew Gardens. Exciting new plans include a new crocodile enclosure, children’s education zone and aquarium.

This activity centre, at Stocksbridge, near Sheffield offers Archery, Artificial Climbing, Bridge 75, Bush Craft Skills, Canoeing, Challenge Orienteering, Children’s Parties, Climbing Tower, Fire Building, Kayaking, Leap of Faith, Mountain Biking, Orienteering, Outdoor Climbing,Problem Solving, Raft Building, Rocket Launching, Shelter Building, Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Survival Skills,Team Building, Weaseling & Zip Line.

The Vintage Carriages Trust (VCT) is a volunteer body, based on the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway. It was formed in 1965 by a group of volunteers whose interest was in wooden bodied carriages.

Find Weeton Show in the village of Weeton, midway between Harrogate and Otley. As well as Agricultural and Horticultural classes, find rural displays such as Foraging for Free, Spinning and Weaving and Dry Stone Walling. Held every year at the end of July.

An intimate and charming garden inspired by the Arts & Crafts movement, York Gate is one of the most innovative small gardens of the 20th century. It contains 14 distinct outdoor rooms, each with its own intricate design and character. Open between 1st April - 30th September Sunday - Thursdays 12.30pm -4.30pm (closed Fri and Sat) Their Tea Room provides lunches and afternoon teas and they have a plant nursery.

The Yorkshire Dales are a special place with magnificent scenery, rich wildlife habitats and fantastic fly fishing. They have many fast flowing rivers and streams, and upland lakes providing abundant fly life, and good stocks of brown trout and grayling, make the Yorkshire Dales rivers perfect for fly fishing.

The Yorkshire Sculpture Park has been described in the Financial Times as 'Probably the finest exhibition site for sculpture in the world.' It is a pioneering place that aims to challenge, inspire, inform and delight, welcoming over 300,000 visitors, including 40,000 learning visits each year.

Yorkshire Wildlife Park, Doncaster offers a wonderful day out for all ages. On offer is the Wildlife Park, Lion Country, Lemur Woods, African Plains and Endangered Africa, Wallaby Walkabout, Land of Tigers, South America Viva, Talks, Feeding Times and Play Grounds.