Local Places of Interest

Henry Moore Institute, Leeds

The Henry Moore Institute is a world-recognised centre for the study of sculpture in the heart of Leeds. An award-winning exhibitions venue, research centre, library and sculpture archive, the Institute hosts a year-round programme of exhibitions, conferences and lectures, as well as developing research and publications, to expand the understanding and scholarship of historical and contemporary sculpture.

The Institute is a part of The Henry Moore Foundation, which was set up by Moore in 1977 to encourage appreciation of the visual arts, especially sculpture.

Smith Art Gallery, Brighouse

This purpose built Victorian Art Gallery is set in a small park on the edge of Brighouse, with good access to the motorway. It has a permanent exhibition of Victorian paintings and hosts a splendid mix of temporary exhibitions, including many by local and regional artists.

The Gallery was refurbished in 2008 and had a new hang of paintings, which includes old favourites and a number of works on permanent exhibition for the first time.

The National Media Museum and IMAX Bradford

The National Media Museum is situated in the heart of Bradford, UNESCO City of Film

We aim to be the best museum in world for inspiring people to learn about, engage with and create media.

• The Museum is home to over 3.5 million items of historical significance. We look after the National Photography, National Cinematography, National Television and National New Media Collections.
• Insight: Collections & Research Centre is where much of the Collection is held, to be explored and enjoyed by everybody.
• Traditional and interactive galleries located across eight floors of the Museum investigate and celebrate film, photography, television, animation and new media.
• The Museum is the home of the BBC in Bradford. Visitors can watch presenters and researchers collating news stories and broadcasting online and on-air in this real, working exhibit.
• The UK's first IMAX theatre opened right here in Bradford. It continues to offer an exciting programme of 3D and blockbuster films for that essential, all-embracing viewing experience.
• The Museum houses two other cinemas which can accommodate a wide range of film formats. Our Pictureville and Cubby Broccoli cinemas host an impressive film programme, from cult classics to contemporary art house cinema.

Bronte Parsonage Museum and Bronte Country, Haworth

Haworth Parsonage was built in 1778-9. On the 20th April 1820 Patrick Bronte, his wife Maria and their six children, moved to the Parsonage at Haworth.

The Brontë collections at the Parsonage Museum are the largest in the world and continue to inspire scholars, writers and artists. Our Contemporary Arts Programme includes literary events, exhibitions, artistic responses, a competition and festivals, and our schools programme enables us to reach students of all ages across the country.

Chatsworth House & Park, Derbyshire

Welcome to Chatsworth House & Park, set in the heart of the Peak District in Derbyshire. There is always something new to see and do in the house, garden, farmyard and adventure playground. Experience a taste of Chatsworth in our shops, restaurants and award winning farm shop, or explore our beautiful 1000 acre park.

Chatsworth is home to the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire, and has been passed down through 16 generations of the Cavendish family. The house architecture and collection have been evolving for five centuries.

The house has over 30 rooms to explore, from the magnificent Painted Hall, regal State Rooms, newly restored Sketch Galleries and beautiful Sculpture Gallery. In the Guest Bedrooms, meet an Edwardian Lady's Maid who will be revealing the secrets of her mistress's suitcase of clothes, or dress up in one of our period costumes.

Chatsworth has one of Europe's most significant art collections. The diverse collection has grown with each generation to live here, and the Devonshire Collection encompasses Old Masters, contemporary ceramics, artefacts from Ancient Egypt, modern sculpture and computer portraits to name but a few. The Old Master Drawings Cabinet opened in 2012 to showcase selections from over 2000 pieces within the collection, many of which have not been publicly displayed within living memory.

Nostell Priory (NT), Wakefield

18th-century architectural masterpiece with landscape park and gardens

Built on the site of a medieval priory, Nostell has been the home of the Winn family for 300 years. Commissioned by Sir Rowland Winn in 1733, James Paine built the house. Later additions by Robert Adam created exceptional interiors.

Visitors can explore 121 hectares (300 acres) of parkland with a range of walks and views. Gardens include lakeside walks, a newly planted orchard and an adventure playground.

Inside the house, see a collection of Chippendale furniture made specially for Nostell. Paintings by Brueghel, Hogarth and Kauffmann.

A John Harrison (Longitude) longcase clock and an 18th-century dolls' house. The restored Butler's Pantry is also open to view this year.

Kirklees Light Railway, Huddersfield

Travel along behind Hawk, Owl, Fox, Badger or Jay, our five friendly little engines here at the Kirklees Light Railway the home of Yorkshire's Great Little Steam Trains.
Climb aboard our little trains for a scenic journey along our 15' narrow-gauge rail through the beautiful South Pennine foothills to our Shelley terminus where you can enjoy the panoramic views of the surrounding area.

Visit the Shelley station Tea Room for selections of seasonal refreshments. Children can play in the outdoor play area and on a summers day enjoy our large picnic area.

Upon returning to Clayton West passengers can take pleasure in the many facilities available to them. The outdoor play area is ideal for children to 'let off some steam' whilst the adults browse our extensive shop.
The Café serves hot and cold seasonal food and drink whenever the Railway is open.

We hold many special events throughout the year; take a look through our website and see what's happening soon at the KLR!

National Coal Mining Museum, Wakefield

The National Coal Mining Museum for England aims to keep coal mining alive by collecting and preserving the industry's rich heritage, creating enjoyable and inspiring ways to learn for people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities.

Underground Tours
Get kitted out with your hard hat and battery lamp, then descend 140m underground to discover the harsh realities of coal mining through the centuries....

All Weather Adventure
Enjoy a unique adventure, whatever the weather. Underground, indoor or outdoor - there's plenty for everyone to see and do.

Collections
The Museum opened in 1988 as the Yorkshire Mining Museum and much of the collection came to the site in the late 1980s and early 1990s when many pits in the region were closing. The British Coal Collection, a large group of objects of national significance, became part of the Museum collections in 1995. This had been assembled by the National Coal Board and subsequently British Coal and had been housed first at Lound Hall Museum, Nottinghamshire, then at Chatterley Whitfield Museum in Staffordshire.

Anglers Country Park & Waterton Countryside Discovery Centre, Wakefield

Anglers Country Park is set in beautiful countryside surroundings, approximately 4 miles from the city of Wakefield.

The park is designated a Site of Scientific Interest with a variety of meadowland, wetland and trees, all rich in wildlife.

Visitors enjoy walking, picnicking, wildlife and bird watching. Visit the bird hides on the Pol and the main lake which attracts wildfowl such as the heron as well as dragonflies and amphibians.

Anglers Country Park is also a starting point to the network of footpaths and trails - enjoy a woodland walk, follow the Barnsley Canal towpath or walk 'The Waterton Trail'.

Cannon Hall Farm, Barnsley

Over the years we have invested millions to make Cannon Hall Farm one of the best Farm attractions in the country.

There are animals in abundance and always something new and exciting around the next corner.

Baby animals are born every week. Our lambs are born between January and Easter and with around 400 sheep we expect around 750 lambs a year.

Hardcastle Crags (NT), Hebden Bridge

Beautiful wooded valley with 19th-century Gibson Mill at its heart.

A beauty spot of the South Pennines with more than 160 hectares (400 acres) of unspoilt woodland.

As well as being the home of the northern hairy wood ant, there are tumbling streams, glorious waterfalls and stacks of millstone grit, all crisscrossed by more than 15 miles (24km) of footpaths.

At its heart is Gibson Mill, a family-oriented visitor centre, telling the history of the valley over the past 200 years, with interactive displays, dressing up, dancing and exhibitions. Having no link to the national grid, the mill is unique in the UK and is the Trust's flagship sustainable building.

Oakwell Hall Country Park, Batley

Oakwell Hall was built by John Batt in 1583 and is now run as a 'living museum' furnished as the Batt family home in the 1690s
Thanks to only minor alterations over the years and a fine collection of period furniture, the Hall offers visitors a real insight into a post English Civil War household. Charlotte Bronte was so inspired by the house during her visits in the 19th century that she featured it as 'Fieldhead' in her classic novel Shirley.

The restored gardens are well worth a visit, and over 100 acres of Green Flag award winning country park include a visitor centre, gift shop, café, nature trail, picnic sites and a new playground designed for children of all abilities. The refurbished Countryside Information Centre opposite the play area is well worth a visit as well.

Skipton & Mother Shiptons Cave

'A careful and dramatic association of history, legend, drama and nature'

ARE YOU BRAVE ENOUGH?

Mother Shipton was a Yorkshire witch who prophesied about future events in the form of poems.

Her prophecies predicted the fates of several rulers within and just after her lifetime - the invention of iron ships, Great Fire of London in 1666, the defeat of the Spanish Armada... and even the end of the world!

Tropical World, Leeds

Tropical World at Roundhay park, Leeds is one of the UK's most popular garden tourist attractions and home to the largest collection of tropical plants outside Kew Gardens.

Each year over a million visitors discover exciting new worlds, alien landscapes and exotic plant life - all in the heart of Leeds.

Yorkshire Dales

The Yorkshire Dales National Park is a special place: it has outstanding scenery, a range of wildlife habitats and a rich cultural heritage. It is a fantastic outdoor arena for recreation and peaceful relaxation and a haven for wildlife.

The National Park was established in 1954, and covers an area of 1,762 square kilometres (680 square miles) in the north of England, straddling the central Pennines in the counties of North Yorkshire and Cumbria. It is 50 miles (80.5 kilometres) north east of Manchester; Leeds and Bradford lie to the south, while Kendal is to the west and Darlington to the east.

So, as you can imagine, there is lots to see and do, from spotting red squirrels in Snaizeholme and walking along the unique limestone pavement at the top of the 80 metre high Malham Cove to learning about the generations of people who made the Dales home at the Dales Countryside Museum in Hawes.
It's a special place to visit and you don't want to miss a thing!

Harrogate

WELCOME TO THE HAPPIEST* PLACE IN ENGLAND!

Whether it is Georgian grandeur and ancient abbeys, wild and woolly countryside and glorious gardens, fun family days out, art and culture, fabulous food and serious shopping, or rest and relaxation, Harrogate district has it all.

Take a look at this official guide to see just what the Harrogate district has to offer - you won't want to go home.

*The town of Harrogate was rated as the happiest place to live by Rightmove in 2013

Meadowhall Shopping Centre, Sheffield

Meadowhall offers something for everyone, and then some. Shop the latest high street and designer fashions, browse the extensive beauty offering for both products and indulgent spa services, and let the 280 stores inspire your gift ideas. And, with the new Oasis Dining Quarter you will be spoilt for choice when it comes to dining. Whether it's a bite to eat or a meal with friends and family, you won't be disappointed with what's on offer - from Thai and Japanese to Italian, American and good old British! Meadowhall is the region's favourite shopping destination.

Meadowhall covers 1.5 million sq ft of floor space and inhabits 280 stores from top independent and international brands, that attracts over 25 million visitors per year. Ever since it opened in 1990 on the site of a former steelworks, Meadowhall's been the place to shop in the region. There's also a jaw-dropping 12,000 free parking spaces and direct access via rail, road and tram - there's even a landing pad for your helicopter for anyone who wants to go on a spree with their lottery millions!

York

Rich in ancient history, romantic ambience and fun activities, York is the perfect holiday destination for couples, families and groups. Renowned for its exquisite architecture, tangle of quaint cobbled streets, iconic York Minster and wealth of visitor attractions, York is a flourishing city, just two hours by train from London.

Delve into the city's vibrant café culture, take time out to enjoy some of the country's most talented street entertainers or simply watch the world go by while sipping a drink by the river.

Visitors to York tourism can enjoy hundreds of attractions, museums, historic buildings, tours, shops, restaurants and bars within the compact walled city. You're never far from an awe inspiring moment.

Dewsbury Minster

Dewsbury Minster welcome everyone, those of all faiths, and those of none, to this ancient place of pilgrimage and worship. As a living church it offers you the peace and stillness of the beautiful Paulinus Chapel, a place beside us in worship, music to uplift you, a bustling refectory and 1400 years of history.

Dewsbury Minster is a place we hope you will enjoy visiting. This is a Christian Church and is part of the Anglican Communion - a worldwide fellowship of churches in which the Christian Faith is growing, especially in Africa, South America and the Far East.

The Christian Community has met to worship God on this site since AD 627. Throughout the Centuries people have found, within its walls, a living relationship with God through Jesus Christ. It may be that you are unsure about your own beliefs. We hope that you will be able to visit this 'Mother' Church, perhaps as a 'pilgrim'- someone on a road of discovery, letting God speak to you through the people you meet, the displays, and the atmosphere.