Wander through the bohemian streets of Hebden Bridge and soak up the atmosphere which attracted the writers and artists who flocked here in the 70s and 80s. Browse independent shops and inspiring galleries, watch the world go by from a pavement café and explore the pretty wooded valley of Hardcastle Crags.
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This bustling market town, birthplace of Harold Wilson, is home to award-winning Victorian architecture, the ancient Castle Hill monument and diverse festivals.
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Home of the famous Brontë sisters, Haworth’s literary credentials and quirky olde-world charm attract visitors from across the globe. The picturesque cobbled Main Street, historic parsonage and surrounding moors combine to lend an air of times gone by. The delightfully restored Keighley and Worth Valley Railway, famous as a film set for “The Railway Children”, steams through the village while nearby 17th century manor house East Riddlesden Hall provides a charming diversion on a summer afternoon.
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Surrounded by stunning scenery, Todmorden combines diverse shops, impressive architecture and a thriving art community. The surrounding countryside and family friendly Centre Vale Park provide plenty of opportunities to explore the outdoors.
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Today, this once industrial hub is a magnet for curry connoisseurs, as well as film fans drawn by the vibrant National Media Museum and the city’s status as UNESCO City of Film. Nearby, the rolling hills of the Wharfe Valley provide a charming backdrop for Ilkley’s tea-rooms, award-winning flower displays and Michelin-starred restaurants. For a relaxed Sunday morning, explore the cobbled streets and impressive Salts Mill at Saltaire, then take an afternoon stroll in award-winning Lister Park
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Home to some of the region’s best-preserved Georgian and Victorian landmarks, this historic market town was once the heart of England’s woollen industry. Today, visitors flock to the magnificent Piece Hall and the hands-on Eureka! – the National Children’s Museum
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Christened the ‘Knightsbridge of the North’, Leeds is a modern, vibrant city offering visitors the best in shopping, art, culture, night life and green spaces. Home to stunning listed buildings and cultural landmarks, the city draws crowds to The Royal Armouries and vast Roundhay Park while sporting fans flock to soak up the action at Headingley, the headquarters of Yorkshire cricket.
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Wakefield is an historic city of intriguing diversity. Home to newly opened The Hepworth and heritage sights such as Wakefield Cathedral, Nostell Priory and Chantry Chapel. If it is green space you are after, Anglers Country Park and Haw Park Wood are hidden gems and the wonderful Yorkshire Sculpture Park set in 500 acres of parkland where you can visit the landscape that inspired locally born artists Henry Moore and Barbara Hepworth. Just a short distance away from Wakefield, discover historic Pontefract with its pretty villages and colourful carnivals, and charming Castleford with its ‘real snow’ slope and host of high adrenaline activities. Thrilling!
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