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Things to Do in West Yorkshire

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Top Attractions in West Yorkshire

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Museum with a vast collection of global arms and armor, including unique elephant armor. Engaging live demos, historical talks, and exhibits for history enthusiasts.
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Historic home with original Bronte family artifacts, including manuscripts and furniture. Features child-friendly activities and a unique gift shop, set near scenic walking trails.
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Verdant parkland with serene lakes, themed gardens, and children's play areas. Enjoy picnics, woodland walks, and a café with scenic views.
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Historical abbey with well-preserved ruins and beautiful grounds for leisurely walks, featuring interactive exhibits, a visitor centre, cafe, and gift shop amidst tranquil parkland.
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Georgian estate with elegant state rooms and historical furnishings, surrounded by gardens and a lake walk. Features adventure playground, bird garden, and seasonal events.
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Vast outdoor space with diverse sculptures and indoor modern art galleries, featuring rotating exhibitions and scenic walking routes.
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Engaging ski lessons tailored for all levels, ideal for family trips and skill refreshment. Features a main slope for practice, and diverse private and group coaching sessions.
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Historic mill transformed into a cultural hub with multiple floors hosting art galleries, including David Hockney exhibits, a museum, and diverse shops.
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Live music venue featuring a warm atmosphere and an array of concerts and after-parties. Enjoy intimate performances and quality sound in a spacious setting with good stage views.
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Historic home set in tranquil countryside, with a folk museum, varied exhibits, and heritage crafts. Enjoy scenic grounds, a boating lake, and insights into the life of Anne Lister.
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  • Ian L
    26 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Fantastic visit. We arrived at opening time and left 5 hours later! There was a lot of renovation being carried out, which did not detract from our enjoyment. I am not sure what more they can add, but we are looking forward to our next visit. One small fly in ointment: the cafe was "card only" payments. Not an issue for us, but a lady with small children only had cash; we paid with our card, and she reimbursed us in cash (which we used as our donation). OR mention the card thing only on your website.
    Written 5 February 2025
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  • SMEd77
    Sunderland, UK1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    I had a few hours to waste in Wakefield and found this place by accident. Absolutely brilliant! Free of charge unless you wanted one of the optional tours. I did the behind the scenes tour and was taken round by ‘biker Jo’. This guy is an ex miner, absolutely knows his stuff and made it really fun and super interesting. This tour lasted over an hour and only cost £5 … was more than worth it!
    I cannot recommend this place enough. All the staff I spoke to were friendly and helpful and there is loads to see and do. Well done to everyone involved there.
    Written 16 February 2025
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  • TravellerFromNWales
    Llandudno Junction, UK436 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    The museum provides a lovely insight into the life of the Bronte family and their works. Personal belongings, clothes and other memorabilia including a pre-nuptial agreement are on display.

    Worth a visit for Bronte fans, but those who aren't would probably feel a little underwhelmed.

    Delightful staff and volunteers and a good museum shop.
    Written 10 February 2025
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  • ReenieBabe
    Brisbane, Australia132 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Refreshing greenery in a busy area.

    Visited the duck/boating pond and had lunch on the deck of the cafe.

    Great reminder of my childhood in Leeds and the weekly visits to feed the ducks.

    Plenty of squirrels running around on the grass. Lots of families enjoying the sunshine.

    Great for a chill day during a very busy holiday.
    Written 27 October 2024
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  • Mike
    Glossop, UK1,477 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    You can largely see everything from outside the fence, but if you want to enter and walk amongst the stones there’s a modest charge for non-Leeds residents.

    It would be improved greatly if there were a small museum of finds and display of the site’s history (like Furness Abbey for example) There are information boards in the cafe, but you’d have to ask the customers to move out the way to read them.
    Written 25 January 2025
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  • Andrea M
    Stockton-on-Tees, UK28 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Excellent few hours out. House is amazing and walk around grounds was pleasurable but would be better in spring or summer visits to get full beauty. Cafe in courtyard very expensive and very little seating indoors. Although aware that was one also in house and another near ferry which we did not frequent.
    Written 19 February 2025
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  • Domoda
    United Kingdom195 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great morning . Lors to see and lots of walking. Unusual sculptures depending on your viewpoint. Lots of parking and reasonable entry cost.
    Written 8 February 2025
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  • Ashlea A
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    My two boys and their friend did the beginners course today with Freddie.

    They had a great time,
    Progressed and will be back to complete the course to allow them to come indefinitely.

    Freddie was helpful, friendly and reassuring. One of my sons had a bit of a wobble in the morning and needed a bit more support. My other son and his friend was more confident and was away, they wasn’t held back.

    The course was slightly delayed but they was still haven their allocated time despite the delay.

    Boot and ski staff all very helpful.

    Thanks Freddie!
    Will, Ed & George
    Written 18 February 2025
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  • what01
    Bolton, UK24 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Something for the grown ups a bit of nostalgia a great rainy day experience, nice Cafe bit expensive and very busy we had to wait for a table but had a great experience wandering the mill floors.
    Written 14 February 2025
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  • Lynne F
    2 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great set up for entry & exit ( some people had huge back packs and were complaining about being searched- I for one felt safe knowing that the security in place was good).
    The show was brilliant, yes the drinks & snacks are pricy but that’s to be expected at this type of venue.
    The Q for the loo was huge but soon went down & the loos were spotless.
    My only criticism is that the air con was fierce, I couldn’t feel my nose or fingers when we came out. Maybe block 213 is right under the air con unit!
    All in all an enjoyable few hours.
    Written 1 February 2025
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  • Frances N
    Sheffield, UK14 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    We visited Home Farm with young grandsons
    They really enjoyed seeing the Guinea pigs, new lambs and piglets, and the education staff were excellent- very interesting and helpful. Impressed that they could pitch the information at an appropriate level for children as well as adults, and mentioned the importance of handwashing after touching the animals. (Hand disinfectant and washbasins provided around the site)
    They also do a valuable job of preserving rare breed farm animals.
    Written 15 February 2025
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  • Vicki P
    3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    I was incredibly lucky to have one of the volunteer guides offer to give me a private tour. It was magical. Ian W. made the visit even more special than I could have imagined. His knowledge and passion were clearly evident and not at all just for visitors. He obviously loves what he does and knows his stuff. The history alone is breathtaking but to see the building itself is incredibly special. You can almost feel that it's alive. It's a bit of a trek to get to if you don't drive (I used local cab service) but is well worth it. I work in a museum myself so can truly appreciate the objects as well as the history. Definitely worth another visit!
    Written 20 January 2025
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