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Bingley gallery Summer Exhibition
Today, Sun 19 Jul, Thu 23 Jul, and more dates until Sun 30 Aug
The Bingley Gallery, 29B Park Rd., Bingley BD16 4BQ
The Summer exhibition at The Bingley Gallery gives a chance for 14 local artists to shine. As usual, there is no particular theme, providing a great...
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Summer Holidays
Today, Sun 19 Jul, Wed 22 Jul, and more dates until Sun 30 Aug
Caphouse Colliery, New Road WF4 4RH
Join us from Saturday 18 July until Sunday 30 August for a holiday themed summer of family fun!
Get ready for weeks of amazing entertainment with...
Comedy Club 4 Kids at The Victoria Theatre Halifax
Today
The Victoria Theatre,
Fountain Street,
Halifax HX1 1BP
Like the name says it’s a Comedy Club 4 Kids!
Since 2005, the Comedy Club 4 Kids has been getting the best stand-ups and sketch acts from the...
Next To Normal at The Victoria Theatre Halifax
Tue 21 Jul to Sat 25 Jul
The Victoria Theatre,
Fountain Street,
Halifax HX1 1BP
Next To Normal is a contemporary musical with an unflinching look at how one suburban household copes with crisis and the effects of mental illness...
Workshop
Thu 23 Jul
Waring Green Community Centre, Halifax Road, Brighouse HX6 2AX
Paint or draw water or lakes
A Night of Jagged Little Pill at Nightrain | Bradford
Fri 24 Jul
Nightrain, 7-19 Queensgate, Bradford BD1 1RB
Join a full live, powerhouse band for a night of pure nostalgia as they perform the iconic Jagged Little Pill album in its entirety...
York care home invites community to summer celebration
Fri 24 Jul
Chocolate Works Care Village
Bishopthorpe Road
York YO23 1DE
On Friday 24th July, from 2-4 pm Care UK’s Chocolate Works, on Bishopthorpe Road, will be hosting a day packed with live music, local business stalls...
Dick & Liddy's Comedy Club at The Victoria Theatre Halifax
Fri 24 Jul
The Victoria Theatre,
Fountain Street,
Halifax HX1 1BP
Laugh your way into the weekend with The Victoria Theatre Halifax's regular and hugely popular Dick & Liddy's Comedy Club!...
Summer Holiday fun for all the family at White Rose
Sat 25 Jul to Sun 6 Sep
White Rose Shopping Centre, Dewsbury Rd, Leeds LS11 8LU
Get ready to join the fun at White Rose this summer as Kids Carnival arrives with fresh new activities including inflatable axe throwing, penalty...
Ridgewood - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 26 Jul
Ridgewood, Huddersfield HD1 4HT
South facing elevated garden with panoramic views. Originally designed in 1953 with stone tiered beds and terrace, the garden has been refreshed in...
A Wave of New Summer Street Food Arrives at Trinity Kitchen
Sun 26 Jul
Trinity Leeds, 27 Albion St, Leeds LS1 5AT
Step into summer with fresh flavours and sunshine-ready bites at Trinity Kitchen as a sizzling selection of new vendors arrive...
Comedy Bang! Bang!: Ground Beefing Tour
Sun 26 Jul
The Glee Club Leeds, Great George Street LS2 8ER
Join host Scott Aukerman, along with Paul F. Tompkins & The Comedy Bang! Bang! All-Stars, as they perform a totally improvised version of the...
The Steam Toys and Meccano Show!
Sun 26 Jul
Leeds Industrial Museum, Armley Mills, Leeds LS12 2QF
The Steam Toys and Meccano Show!
Lots of steam toys to see and built up Meccano doing all sorts of amazing things!...
Time to Shine as Diamonds Factory Arrives at Trinity Leeds
Mon 27 Jul, Sun 20 Sep
Trinity Leeds, 27 Albion St, Leeds LS1 5AT
Luxury jewellery store Diamonds Factory is now open at Trinity Leeds, offering affordable pieces from earrings and pendants to wedding rings and...
Focus Session - COMMUNICATION
Tue 28 Jul
Greenacre Hall, New Road Side, Rawdon LS19 6AS
Communication Focus Session
28th July 2026 6:15-8:15pm.
Greenacre Hall
New Road Side
Rawdon
LS19 6AS
£15pp, BOOKINGS NOW BEING TAKEN (SEE...
Workshop and sale of goods
Thu 30 Jul
Waring Green Community Centre, Halifax Road, Brighouse HX6 2AX
workshop and sale of any unused goods
Suzanne Vega: Flying with Angels
Thu 30 Jul
The Victoria Theatre,
Fountain Street,
Halifax HX1 1BP
Suzanne Vega - Flying with Angels
with Special Guest Katherine Priddy
Suzanne Vega will perform a career-spanning show including favourites...
Paul Smith: Happy at The Victoria Theatre Halifax
Fri 31 Jul
The Victoria Theatre,
Fountain Street,
Halifax HX1 1BP
Attention comedy fans worldwide!
Paul Smith is hitting the road again and back at The Victoria Theatre Halifax with his brand-new tour HAPPY and...
QWEEN UK - the Queen Tribute Band!
Sat 1 Aug
Halifax Playhouse, King Cross Street, Halifax HX1 2SH
QWEEN UK , the premier UK Queen tribute band, consists of four experienced and professionally seasoned musicians, with a shared passion to produce...
Terry Pratchett's Wyrd Sisters adapted by Stephen Briggs
Fri 7 Aug to Sun 9 Aug
The Little Theatre,
Malt Shovel Yard,
Westfield Lane,
Idle,
Bradford BD10 8QB
Alle Thee Dysk's a Stage Ane alle men and wymmen are but Players
Terry Pratchett takes Shakespeare and then turns it up 'till the knob...
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Great Cliff Exotic Garden - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 9 Aug
Great Cliff Exotic Garden, Wakefield WF4 3EN
An exotic garden on a long narrow plot. Possibly the largest collection of palm species planted out in Northern England inc a large Chilean wine...
Workshop
Thu 13 Aug
Waring Green Community Centre, Halifax Road, Brighouse HX6 2AX
Paint or draw from a photograph
The Temple Newsam Food Festival 2026: A Summertime Feast
Sat 15 Aug and Sun 16 Aug
Temple Newsam Park (Temple Newsam Road), Leeds LS15 0AD
LISTEN UP LEEDS
Ready for another feast at the mansion, ey?!
Those of you who joined us last year will know it was an absolute blast — and we...
Demonstration/Workshop
Thu 20 Aug
Waring Green Community Centre, Halifax Road, Brighouse HX6 2AX
Lisa Shackleton demonstrates pyrography
Where We Belong | National Youth Choir (9-15 Years)
Thu 20 Aug
Huddersfield Town Hall, Ramsden Street, Huddersfield HD1 2TA
Join the upper voices of National Youth Choir (9-15 Years) for a performance celebrating identity, community and the power of young voices...
Underwater Adventures with Jenny Stock
Sat 22 Aug
Hebden Bridge Town Hall, St George's St, Hebden Bridge HX7 7BY
COLD Canadian diving, SHIPWRECK treasure in Bermuda, and the STRANGE and wonderful marine life of Ambon are just a few of the fascinating subjects...
Halifax Thespians present THE GOOD LIFE
Tue 25 Aug to Sat 29 Aug
Halifax Playhouse, King Cross Street, Halifax HX1 2SH
When suburban couple Tom and Barbara Good decide to swap the pressures of the rat race for an alternative and more sustainable way of living, they...
Workshop
Thu 27 Aug
Waring Green Community Centre, Halifax Road, Brighouse HX6 2AX
Paint or draw reflections
Charity Jigsaw Festival
Fri 28 Aug to Mon 31 Aug
St. Martin's Church, Church Lane, Brighouse HD6 1AT
FRIDAY 28 TO MONDAY 31 AUGUST 2026
View the magnificent display of 1,850 pre-owned and new jigsaw puzzles, as one is sold another replaces...
Art House Art Fayre
Sat 29 Aug
Market Kitchen event space, Leeds Kirkgate Market, Leeds LS2 7HY
Art House Art Fayre (AHAF) Saturday 29th August 2026 10am-4pm, Leeds Kirkgate Market.
This event is FREE admission to the public...
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Annual Open Evening
Thu 3 Sep
Waring Green Community Centre, Halifax Road, Brighouse HX6 2AX
Annual open evening includes enrolment, best in show exhibition, tombola and free supper . All Welcome
Keighley & District Agricultural Show
Sat 5 Sep
Marley Playing Fields, Aireworth Road, Keighley BD21 4DB
Traditional Agricultural and Horticulture show - Cattle, Sheep, Heavy Horses, Shetlands, Donkeys and many other Equestrian classes, Vintage Tractors,...
DogFest on the Farm
Sat 12 Sep and Sun 13 Sep
Harewood House LS17 9LQ
Yorkshire, get ready for your dog’s favourite-ever day out: DogFest on the Farm returns for 2026
Tickets to the best weekend of the year are on...
Halifax Playhouse Heritage Open Day
Sun 13 Sep
Halifax Playhouse, King Cross Street, Halifax HX1 2SH
This Heritage event provides visitors the chance to see behind the scenes; discovering places where the general public would not normally go...
FREE taster session with the Leeds Rock Choir
Mon 14 Sep, Mon 21 Sep, and more dates until Mon 23 Nov
Temple Newsam House, Temple Newsam, Temple Newsam Road, Leeds LS15 0AE
Do you want to join a choir near you?
The Leeds Rock Choir is led by West Yorkshire based musician and teacher Ainjiel-Shaolee Clark...
FREE taster session with the Bradford Rock Choir
Mon 14 Sep, Mon 28 Sep, Mon 19 Oct, Mon 9 Nov, Mon 16 Nov
The Mayfield Centre, Broadway Avenue, Marshfield, Bradford BD5 9NP
Are you looking to learn to sing?
The Bradford Rock Choir is led by West Yorkshire based musician and teacher Narelle Hill...
Faulty Towers The Dining Experience @ Birstall
Tue 15 Sep
Nutter Lane, Birstall WF17 9LG
Embarking on its 29th year of touring, Faulty Towers The Dining Experience continues its universally acclaimed adaptation of the iconic TV series...
FREE taster session with the Ilkley Rock Choir
Wed 16 Sep, Wed 23 Sep, Wed 30 Sep
St Margaret's Parish Hall, Queens Road, Ilkley LS29 9QL
If you are pondering whether there is a 'pop or gospel choir near me' then you may be interested in the local Ilkley Rock Choir...
FREE taster session with the Huddersfield Rock Choir
Wed 16 Sep, Wed 23 Sep, Wed 30 Sep, Wed 4 Nov, Wed 18 Nov
Huddersfield Mission, 3-13 Lord Street, Huddersfield HD1 1QA
If you have ever thought 'I want to join a choir near me in Huddersfield?' then why not join your local Rock Choir...
FREE taster session with the Keighley Rock Choir
Wed 16 Sep, Wed 30 Sep, Wed 14 Oct, Wed 21 Oct, Wed 25 Nov
Central Hall Keighley, Alice Street, Keighley BD21 3JD
If you have always wanted to join a choir locally, you can!
The local Keighley choir is run by singer/pianist Ainjiel-Shaolee Clark...
FREE taster session with the Dewsbury Rock Choir
Thu 17 Sep, Thu 24 Sep, and more dates until Thu 26 Nov
St Pauls Church Hall, High Street, Hanging Heaton, Batley, Dewsbury WF12 7EN
If you are pondering whether there is a 'pop or gospel choir near me' then you may be interested in the local Rock Choir...
Join our choir in Leeds/Roundhay for a FREE taster session
Thu 17 Sep, Thu 24 Sep, and more dates until Thu 26 Nov
Oakwood Church (New Room), Springwood Road, Roundhay, Leeds, West Yorks LS8 2QA
Are you looking to learn to sing?
Your local Leeds choir is run by singing teacher Ainjiel-Shaolee Clark...
Saltaire Vintage Home & Fashion Fair
Sat 19 Sep and Sun 20 Sep
Victoria Hall
Victoria Road
Saltaire BD18 3JS
Two day vintage fair held at Victoria Hall in Saltaire, West Yorkshire. More than 40 stalls of genuine vintage for you and your home including...
Bronte Half Marathon (See Bronte Bike Challenge)
Sun 20 Sep
Haworth West End Cricket Club, Penistone Hill, Haworth BD22 9RH
In the heart of Bronte Country
The Bronte Half Marathon is a new long distance trail run event in support of Sue Ryder and takes place in the heart...
Join our choir in Wakefield for a FREE taster session
Mon 21 Sep, Mon 28 Sep, and more dates until Mon 23 Nov
St John's Church, Wentworth Street, Wakefield WF1 2QU
Are you looking to join a choir?
The local Wakefield choir is run by choir leader Ainjiel-Shaolee Clark...
Halifax Thespians present THE CROWN JEWELS
Tue 22 Sep to Sat 26 Sep
Halifax Playhouse, King Cross Street, Halifax HX1 2SH
Based on Colonel Blood’s attempt at stealing the Crown Jewels of England from the Tower of London in 1671...
FREE taster session with the Wetherby Rock Choir
Wed 23 Sep, Wed 30 Sep, and more dates until Wed 25 Nov
Wetherby Town Hall, Market Place, Wetherby LS22 6NE
If you have ever thought 'I want to join a choir near me in Wetherby?' then why not join your local Rock Choir...
Gandeys K-Pop Dragon Circus Halifax
Thu 24 Sep to Sun 4 Oct
Eureka! The National Children’s Museum Overflow Car Park HX1 2NE
Step into the spectacular world of Gandey’s K-Pop Dragon Circus — a dazzling fusion of East meets West, where magic, music, and myth unite beneath...
FREE taster session with the Leeds/Horsforth Rock Choir
Tue 29 Sep, Tue 6 Oct, Tue 13 Oct, Tue 10 Nov, Tue 24 Nov
Horsforth School, Lee Lane East, Horsforth, Leeds LS18 5RF
Are you looking to join a choir?
The Horsforth Rock Choir is led by Leeds based musician and teacher Ainjiel-Shaolee Clark...
FREE taster session with the Halifax Rock Choir
Tue 29 Sep, Tue 13 Oct, and more dates until Tue 24 Nov
St Paul's Methodist Church, Tower Hill, Sowerby Bridge, Halifax HX6 2EQ
If you have ever thought 'I want to join a choir near me in Halifax?' then why not join your local Rock Choir...
Gandeys Circus By Night Halifax
Fri 2 Oct
Eureka! The National Children’s Museum Overflow Car Park HX1 2NE
Get ready—Circus By Night is back and bolder than ever for its brand-new 2026 tour. This electrifying after-dark spectacular from Gandeys Circus is...
Leeds Memory Walk 2026
Sun 11 Oct
Temple Newsam Estate, Leeds LS15 0AE
Leeds Memory Walk is back for 2026!
Memory Walk is so much more than a sponsored walk. Every year thousands of people come together to remember...
Legends of Motown live at Yeadon Town Hall
Fri 16 Oct
Yeadon Town Hall, High Street, Yeadon, Leeds LS19 7PP
Legends of Motown is a high energy tribute show jam packed with all of Motown's biggest hits, with stunning vocals and amazing live band,...
K-Pop Dance Heroes
Sun 8 Nov
St George's Hall
Bridge Street
Bradford BD1 1JT
Sing and dance along with the K-POP DANCE HEROES as they take you on a magical, musical adventure through the biggest K-Pop hits of all...
Saltaire Vintage Home & Fashion Fair
Sat 14 Nov and Sun 15 Nov
Victoria Hall
Victoria Road
Saltaire BD18 3JS
Two day vintage fair held at Victoria Hall in Saltaire, West Yorkshire. More than 40 stalls of genuine vintage for you and your home including...
K-Pop Dance Heroes
Fri 4 Dec
Huddersfield Town Hall, Ramsden St, Huddersfield HD1 2TA
Sing and dance along with the K-POP DANCE HEROES as they take you on a magical, musical adventure through the biggest K-Pop hits of all...
Vivaldi Four Seasons at Christmas by Candlelight
Wed 16 Dec
Leeds Cathedral, Leeds LS2 8BE
Enjoy an exceptional candlelight concert this Christmas in the stunning setting of Leeds Cathedral. Celebrate the season with Vivaldi’s iconic...
Things to do around West Yorkshire
West Yorkshire, a diverse and captivating county in England, offers a wide range of activities for an enjoyable day out. Whether you're interested in history, nature, or family-friendly adventures, there's something for everyone. Let's explore some of the best things to do in West Yorkshire:
1. The Royal Armouries, Roundhay Park & Tropical World, Leeds:
- Start your day in Leeds with a visit to the Royal Armouries, a fascinating museum housing over 8,500 historical artifacts. Explore themed galleries showcasing English and foreign armor from various centuries, including rare elephant armor from India. Afterward, head to Kirkstall Abbey, one of England's best-preserved medieval abbeys. Enjoy live performances within the abbey ruins during the summer months. For a relaxing stroll, visit Roundhay Park, a vast green space with lakes, walking paths, and playgrounds. Don't miss Tropical World, an indoor zoo within the park, featuring a variety of animals, birds, insects, and plants.
2. Day Out in Wakefield:
- Explore Wakefield, a historic city with a rich industrial past. Visit the Wakefield Cathedral, an impressive Gothic structure, and discover local history at the Wakefield Museum. Take a leisurely walk along the River Calder or explore the nearby Sandal Castle, a medieval ruin with panoramic views.
3. Saltaire & The Bradford Industrial Museum, Bradford:
- Head to Bradford and explore Saltaire, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This model village was built by Sir Titus Salt in the 19th century for his mill workers. Visit Salts Mill, now an art gallery and shopping complex, and admire the Victorian architecture. Then, discover the Bradford Industrial Museum, housed in a former textile mill. Learn about Bradford's industrial heritage, including weaving, printing, and engineering.
4. Bronte Parsonage Museum, Haworth:
- Delve into literary history in Haworth, home to the famous Bronte sisters. Visit the Bronte Parsonage Museum, where Charlotte, Emily, and Anne Bronte lived and wrote their iconic novels. Explore the rooms, personal belongings, and manuscripts. Take a walk on the nearby moors that inspired their literary works.
5. Ilkley Moor & Cow and Calf Rocks:
- For outdoor enthusiasts, head to Ilkley Moor. Enjoy scenic walks, spot wildlife, and marvel at the unique rock formations known as the Cow and Calf Rocks. The panoramic views of the surrounding countryside are breathtaking.
6. National Coal Mining Museum, Wakefield:
- Discover the region's coal mining history at the National Coal Mining Museum near Wakefield. Take an underground tour to experience the life of a miner and learn about the industry's impact on West Yorkshire.
7. Fairburn Ings RSPB Reserve:
- Nature lovers should visit the Fairburn Ings RSPB Reserve. Explore wetlands, woodlands, and lakes, and observe a variety of bird species. The reserve offers marked trails and hides for birdwatching.
Remember to check opening hours and any booking requirements for these attractions. Whether you're interested in culture, nature, or history, West Yorkshire promises an enriching and memorable day out!
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1. The Royal Armouries, Roundhay Park & Tropical World, Leeds:
- Start your day in Leeds with a visit to the Royal Armouries, a fascinating museum housing over 8,500 historical artifacts. Explore themed galleries showcasing English and foreign armor from various centuries, including rare elephant armor from India. Afterward, head to Kirkstall Abbey, one of England's best-preserved medieval abbeys. Enjoy live performances within the abbey ruins during the summer months. For a relaxing stroll, visit Roundhay Park, a vast green space with lakes, walking paths, and playgrounds. Don't miss Tropical World, an indoor zoo within the park, featuring a variety of animals, birds, insects, and plants.
2. Day Out in Wakefield:
- Explore Wakefield, a historic city with a rich industrial past. Visit the Wakefield Cathedral, an impressive Gothic structure, and discover local history at the Wakefield Museum. Take a leisurely walk along the River Calder or explore the nearby Sandal Castle, a medieval ruin with panoramic views.
3. Saltaire & The Bradford Industrial Museum, Bradford:
- Head to Bradford and explore Saltaire, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This model village was built by Sir Titus Salt in the 19th century for his mill workers. Visit Salts Mill, now an art gallery and shopping complex, and admire the Victorian architecture. Then, discover the Bradford Industrial Museum, housed in a former textile mill. Learn about Bradford's industrial heritage, including weaving, printing, and engineering.
4. Bronte Parsonage Museum, Haworth:
- Delve into literary history in Haworth, home to the famous Bronte sisters. Visit the Bronte Parsonage Museum, where Charlotte, Emily, and Anne Bronte lived and wrote their iconic novels. Explore the rooms, personal belongings, and manuscripts. Take a walk on the nearby moors that inspired their literary works.
5. Ilkley Moor & Cow and Calf Rocks:
- For outdoor enthusiasts, head to Ilkley Moor. Enjoy scenic walks, spot wildlife, and marvel at the unique rock formations known as the Cow and Calf Rocks. The panoramic views of the surrounding countryside are breathtaking.
6. National Coal Mining Museum, Wakefield:
- Discover the region's coal mining history at the National Coal Mining Museum near Wakefield. Take an underground tour to experience the life of a miner and learn about the industry's impact on West Yorkshire.
7. Fairburn Ings RSPB Reserve:
- Nature lovers should visit the Fairburn Ings RSPB Reserve. Explore wetlands, woodlands, and lakes, and observe a variety of bird species. The reserve offers marked trails and hides for birdwatching.
Remember to check opening hours and any booking requirements for these attractions. Whether you're interested in culture, nature, or history, West Yorkshire promises an enriching and memorable day out!