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...

Beautiful landscaped gardens, a large ornamental lake and a popular local museum are just some of the attractions making Crow Nest Park one of the best loved open spaces in West Yorkshire. Situated beside a busy main road it is...

The massive general market held in Dewsbury on Wednesday and Saturday is a bargain hunters paradise and shoppers from all over the north flock to the town in search of value for money. With over 300 stalls, located around...

Travel back to your childhood, when you step through the doors of Dewsbury Museum and discover a profusion of themed exhibits aimed at the young and young at heart. Find out why toys are so vitally important and discover what...

Eastthorpe Visual Arts offers a constantly changing collection of artworks from across the country and across the continent, working closely with the Huddersfield Arts Council. The gallery has a proud reputation of working within outreach programmes to encourage local...

As one of West Yorkshie's most popular retail outlets, the Redbrick Mill, standing mid way between Batley and Dewsbury, is home to some 30 different companies stocking quality furnishings to grace any dwelling.The huge complex, a former Victorian weaving mill,...

Mirfield's magnificent parish church, situated just a short distance from the town centre, was consecrated in 1871 and stands in a pleasant location on the site of the former Castle Hall, where a number of wealthy families once lived.Designed by...

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...

Wakefield's new and very modern market hall, is today becoming popular with visitors from all over the north. Designed by architect David Adjaye it stands conveniently close to the local bus station and is a now an accepted part...