Wandering around the gardens of Gomersal’s Red House Museum, it’s easy to see why authoress Charlotte Bronte was so enchanted with this delightful family home which she visited on many occasions, when calling upon her close friend Mary Taylor who...

Bagshaw Museum, situated within the confines of Wilton Park, is one of the most interesting regional museums in West Yorkshire, with a surprisingly varied mix of artefacts collected from around the world, including China and Egypt. Named after the first...

Located near to the centre of this West Yorkshire town, this gallery is one of the cultural hubs for the locality. It offers a range of temporary exhibits throughout the year on a relatively quick rotation. The types...

With a vast array of High Street stores, acres of free parking and several first class restaurants all within easy reach the Birstall Shopping Park is the perfect place for that little bit of retail therapy. Situated conveniently close to...

Visitors to Dewsbury cannot fail to be impressed by the town's magnificent town hall, which is situated in Wakefield Old Road overlooking the Market Place. Opened on 17th September 1889, at a cost of £25,500 it was designed by a...

Oakwell Hall is a fine example of a Tudor manor house set out as it would have looked in the 1690s when it was owned by the wealthy Batt family. It has a great deal of local historical significance...

Ponderoas Rural Therpeutic Centre was originally established to aid disadvantaged and disabled children living in the local area. Today, however, it has expanded significantly and is now home to an extensive collection of rare animals, not often seen in this...

Enjoying an elevated position high above the Calder Valley St Peter's Church at Hartshead is popular with tourists from around the world, mainly due to its links with curate Patrick Bronte who served here between 1810 and 1815. It was...

The charming church of St Peter's in Birstall, is one of the most important in West Yorkshire having strong links with Charlotte Bronte who depicted it in two of her novels. Standing in a pleasant rural setting St Peter's...

Based at the attractive Shepley Bridge Marina in Mirfield, the award winning Safe Anchor Trust is one of this area's most popular water based charity projects, providing boat trips on the local canal and river network for the general public...

Wilton Park, located adjacent to Bradford Road in Batley, has much to recommend it and the whole family will enjoy a visit to this surprisingly tranquil green oasis, particularly during the summer months. Facilities include bowling greens, cafe, formal...