Fabulous New Year’s Eve party with buffet and the fabulous Beatles They will bring in the new year We have a fabulous large dance floor Cash... more >

Ossett memorial community centre Prospect road Ossett WF5 8AN

Tue 31 Dec 24

Off The Rails Comedy Club, Saddleworth

Live, stand up comedy in Saddleworth from Eleanor Tiernan, Daliso Chaponda, Jordan Ducharme and Mick Ferry. A Comedy In A Van event. more >

The Royal George, Manchester Road, Greenfield, Saddleworth OL3 7HX

Sun 29 Dec 24

A Service for Holy Innocents

St. Mary’s Church welcome you as we hold this quiet service of remembrance for parents, carers and families, who have suffered the loss of a child,..... more >

st marys church, White hart fold, burnley road, todmorden OL14 7BD

Sat 28 Dec 24

Off The Rails Comedy Club, Saddleworth

Live, stand up comedy in Saddleworth from Tom Wrigglesworth, Jacob Nussey and Mick Ferry. A Comedy In A Van event. more >

The Royal George, Manchester Road, Greenfield, Saddleworth OL3 7HX

Sat 28 Dec 24

Public Running at Marley Model Railway Track

Miniature railway track open to the public for rides behind steam and electric locomotives. All ages welcome. more >

Marley Activity and Coaching Centre KEIGHLEY BD21 4DB

Sat 28 Dec 24

Christingle & Crib Service

Perfect for kids and adults of all ages! Join us in song and praise at our annual Christingle and Crib service which is a joyful celebration that..... more >

st marys church, White hart fold, burnley road, todmorden OL14 7BD

Tue 24 Dec 24

Todmorden Town Carol Sing-a-long

The Mayor of Todmorden, Councillor Ben Jancovich cordially invites all members of the public to join him in the annual Todmorden town Carol Service... more >

st marys church, White hart fold, burnley road, todmorden OL14 7BD

Tue 24 Dec 24

A festival of 9 Lessons & Carols

A traditional service bringing you a more imaginative approach to worship. The service includes readings from the Bible, traditional festive hymns..... more >

st marys church, White hart fold, burnley road, todmorden OL14 7BD

Sun 22 Dec 24

Crackin’ tribute to Gavin & Stacey finale as ‘Nessa’s Slots’ arcade co

St David’s Cardiff is dedicating its largest shopping arcade to Gavin & Stacey fans as the cult show gets set to air its final ever episode... more >

St David’s Dewi Sant, Centre Management Office 11 Bridge Street Arcade CF10 2EF

Sat 21 Dec 24

Winter Solstice Strider

The Winter Solstice Strider is brought to you by the team behind the Summer Solstice Saunter at Bolton Abbey. For this event the venue is the St... more >

STRI Group, St Ives Grove, St Ives Estate, Harden, Bingley BD16 1AU

Sat 21 Dec 24

CUPP Boba tea doubles the size of popular Trinity Leeds store

• CUPP TRINITY LEEDS new store opening event - Friday 20th December 2024 at 2pm - 100 free boba teas to the first in line then 50% off for the rest... more >

Trinity Leeds, 27 Albion St, Leeds LS1 5AT

Fri 20 Dec 24

Christmas Carol Concert

As part of the Ilkley Arts Festival, Cantores Olicanae choir present their ever-popular Christmas Carol Concert on Thursday 19th December at 7... more >

St John’s Church, Bolling Road, Ben Rhydding, Ilkley LS29 8PN

Thu 19 Dec 24

Shopping Centres’ Pioneering New Partnership with The White Company

Trinity Leeds and White Rose Shopping Centre have joined forces with The White Company in the run-up to Christmas in a pioneering new partnership... more >

White Rose Shopping Centre, Dewsbury Rd, Leeds Trinity Leeds, 27 Albion St, Leeds LS1 5AT LS11 8LU

Wed 18 Dec 24

Hepworth Band Christmas Concert

Join the Hepworth Brass Band for its popular Christmas concert at Christ Church, New Mill, Holmfirth with a programme of seasonal favourites, carols,... more >

Christ Church, New Mill, Holmfirth HD9 7ER

Sun 15 Dec 24

Hepworth's Christmas Exhibition - Tell Me the Story of Christmas!

Exhibits by individuals, groups and organisations showing their interpretation of the story of Christmas. Light Lunches and Season Refreshments. more >

Hepworth Parish Church HD9 1TR

Sat 14 Dec 24

Peter Pan at the Victoria Theatre Halifax

Come and join us for the spectacular family pantomime Peter Pan at The Victoria Theatre this Christmas... more >

The Victoria Theatre Fountain Street HX1 1BP

Sat 14 Dec 24

A Concert for Christmas with Grimethorpe Colliery Band

A fun packed, exciting programme of Christmas music and songs from Grimethorpe Colliery Band and Skelmanthorpe Male Voice Choir to fill you with... more >

Dewsbury Town Hall, Wakefield Old Road, Dewsbury WF12 8DG

Fri 13 Dec 24

New Names Announced at Trinity Leeds in Run-Up to Christmas

A whole host of new names are joining the line-up at Trinity Leeds as the festive season gets in full swing... more >

Trinity Leeds, 27 Albion St, Leeds LS1 5AT

Fri 13 Dec 24

Vivaldi Four Seasons at Christmas by Candlelight

Enjoy an exceptional musical evening in the lead-up to Christmas with a performance of Vivaldi's timeless classic, The Four Seasons along with... more >

Leeds Cathedral, Leeds LS2 8BE

Wed 11 Dec 24

The Wind In The Willows

Poop, poop! Watch out for Mr. Toad in Kenneth Grahame's family classic The Wind In The Willows, here at the Halifax Playhouse... more >

Halifax Playhouse, King Cross Street, Halifax HX1 2SH

Wed 11 Dec 24

Join Us for the First Football Sustainability Roadshow in Yorkshire

Football fans, it’s time to come together and take action! We’re thrilled to launch the Football Sustainability Roadshow, and our first stop is..... more >

John Smith’s Stadium, Huddersfield HD1 6PG

Mon 9 Dec 24

Walk for Children Leeds 2024

Walk for Children is coming to Leeds for the first time! Sign up today to walk our festive Roundhay Park routes on Sunday 8 December and raise..... more >

Roundhay Park, Leeds LS8 2HH

Sun 8 Dec 24

Seasonal theatre organ concert of light and popular music

This festive season, experience the warmth and wonder of Christmas like never before! Join the Join legendary organist Robert Wolfe for a special..... more >

The Victoria Hall, Victoria Road, Saltaire, Shipley, . BD18 3JS

Sun 8 Dec 24

Grange Moor Brass Band

Come along and enjoy an afternoon of great music for all the family to start off the festive season. Seasonal refreshments available. more >

St Peter’s Church, Kirkthorpe, Wakefield. WF1 5SZ

Sat 7 Dec 24

Championship Brass & Voices for Christmas

Join the Hepworth Band, Thornhill Community Choir and soprano Beth Rosamond at Thornhill Parish Church, Dewsbury for an afternoon of seasonal... more >

Thornhill Parish Church, Church Lane, Thornhill, Dewsbury WF12 0JZ

Sat 7 Dec 24

Garforth Brass and Ninelands Primary Choir

Garforth Brass Band and Ninelands Choir invite you to join them for a fun Christmas concert of well known songs and carols... more >

Garforth Methodist Church, Church Lane, Garforth, Leeds, LS25 1NW LS5 1NW

Fri 6 Dec 24

Ilkley Christmas Tree Festival

Ilkley's Christmas Tree Festival takes place on Friday 6 and Saturday 7 December at St Margaret’s, Queen's Road, Ilkley, LS29 9QL... more >

St Margaret’s Queen’s Road Ilkley LS29 9QL

Fri 6 Dec 24

Theatre Organ Concert

The Northern Theatre Organ Trust present a Theatre Organ Concert featuring Howard Beaumont at the console of the Compton Christie Theatre Organ at... more >

Ossett Town Hall, Market Street, Ossett WF5 8BE

Sun 1 Dec 24

Dippy Craft Fair Ilkley

Dippy Designs Gifts & Events are coming to Clarke Foley Hall at Ilkley! A fabulous Craft fair with 30 stalls, free entry for visitors and an onsite..... more >

Clarke Foley Hall, Cunliffe Road, Ilkley LS29 9DZ

Sat 30 Nov 24

Lost in Music: One Night at the Disco at the Victoria Theatre

LOST IN MUSIC One Night at the Disco The night out of the year that you need more than ever, is back at the Victoria Theatre Halifax!... more >

The Victoria Theatre Fountain Street HX1 1BP

Sat 30 Nov 24

Saltaire Vintage Home & Fashion Fair

Saltaire Vintage Home & Fashion Fair 10am - 4pm Victoria Hall, Saltaire, West Yorkshire BD18 3JS 40+ stalls of genuine vintage from the 1920s to... more >

Victoria Hall Victoria Road Saltaire BD18 3JS

Sat 30 Nov 24

St Peter’s Church Christmas Bazaar

Come along to this popular annual event. There will be stalls including craft and gift stalls, Tombola, the ever popular cake stall, cafe and of..... more >

Kirkthorpe Community Centre, Kirkthorpe Lane, Kirkthorpe. WF1 5TA

Sat 30 Nov 24

Great Yorkshire Vegan Christmas Festival

Vegan Events UK is looking forward to next Saturday, 30th November, when it will be bringing its popular Great Yorkshire Vegan Christmas Festival... more >

South Leeds Stadium, Indoor Bowls and Athletic Centre, John Charles Approach, Belle Isle, Leeds. LS11 5DJ

Sat 30 Nov 24

Paddy McGuinness: Nearly There... at the Victoria Theatre Halifax

One of the country’s best-loved and most popular comedians Paddy McGuinness has announced a major UK tour, his first since 2016!... more >

The Victoria Theatre Fountain Street HX1 1BP

Thu 28 Nov 24

White Rose ice rink returns for 2024

White Rose Shopping Centre’s magical ice rink has returned for the festive season, this year in partnership with JD, open for family fun until 5th... more >

White Rose Shopping Centre, Dewsbury Rd, Leeds LS11 8LU

Tue 26 Nov 24

The Stylistics with Support at the Victoria Theatre

THE STYLISTICS 2024 Greatest Hits Tour direct from the USA The Stylistics are known instantly for their many recognisable hits such as the Grammy... more >

The Victoria Theatre Fountain Street HX1 1BP

Tue 26 Nov 24

FREE taster session with the Halifax Rock Choir

If you have always wanted to join a choir locally, you can! The local Halifax choir is run by vocal tutor Narelle Hill... more >

St Paul’s Methodist Church, Tower Hill, Sowerby Bridge, Halifax HX6 2EQ

Tue 26 Nov 24

More Rock Choirs

Arrival: The Hits of ABBA at the Victoria Theatre Halifax

Calling all 'Dancing Queens' and Super Troopers' Arrival: The Hits of ABBA is back and coming to the Victoria Theatre... more >

The Victoria Theatre Fountain Street HX1 1BP

Sun 24 Nov 24

St John’s Parish Advent Fair.

Come along and enjoy this popular annual event. There will be a variety of National foods to try as well as a cafe... more >

St John the Baptist Catholic Church Hall, Newland Lane, Normanton WF6 1BA

Sun 24 Nov 24

Walton Group of Artists - Annual Art Exhibition

Annual art exhibition by Walton Group of Artists. Original art, prints, cards, fused glass, ceramics and much more... more >

Walton Village Hall School Lane, Wetherby LS23 7DW

Sat 23 Nov 24

Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Daliso Chaponda & Sam Avery

Coming to Hilarity Bites at Cluntergate Centre in Horbury on November 22nd 2024: Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat... more >

The Cluntergate Centre, Cluntergate, Horbury, Wakefield WF4 5DA

Fri 22 Nov 24

The Sensational 60's Experience at the Victoria Theatre Halifax

With a brand-new production for 2024. Join us for the musical phenomenon with this festival of nostalgia... more >

The Victoria Theatre Fountain Street HX1 1BP

Fri 22 Nov 24

Skate into Christmas: White Rose ice rink to return for 2024

White Rose Shopping Centre’s magical Christmas ice rink is returning due to popular demand this festive season in partnership with JD, open from 21st... more >

Dewsbury Rd, Leeds White Rose Shopping Centre LS11 8LU

Thu 21 Nov 24

Sweet Charity

Performed by Halifax Light Opera Society. Sweet Charity explores the turbulent love life of Charity Hope Valentine, a hopelessly romantic but..... more >

Halifax Playhouse, King Cross Street, Halifax HX1 2SH

Wed 20 Nov 24

White Rose Launches 2024 Christmas Appeal, supporting local charity

White Rose Shopping Centre has welcomed the return of its annual gift donation drive, supporting local Leeds charity Kidz Klub in the run up to... more >

White Rose Shopping Centre, Dewsbury Road, Leeds LS11 8LU

Tue 19 Nov 24

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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!