The home of cities, valleys, moorland and thriving culture – West Yorkshire’s place in the history of literature and art go back hundreds of years. Visit for modern art & fashion against a backdrop of historic architecture.
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Villages, Towns & Cities of West Yorkshire
Hotels in West Yorkshire
Stay Hotel
Princess Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2TT, United Kingdom
Dakota Leeds
8 Russell Street, Leeds, LS1 5RN, United Kingdom
Waterton Park Hotel
Walton Hall, Walton, Wakefield, WF2 6PW, United Kingdom
Leeds Marriott Hotel
4 Trevelyan Square, Boar Lane, Leeds, LS1 6ET, United Kingdom
Oulton Hall Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort
Rothwell Lane, Oulton, Leeds, LS26 8HN, United Kingdom
Heath Cottage Hotel
Wakefield Road, Dewsbury, WF12 8ET, United Kingdom
The Midland Hotel, Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western
Forster Square, Bradford, BD1 4HU, United Kingdom
DoubleTree by Hilton Leeds
Granary Wharf, 2 Wharf Approach, Leeds, LS1 4BR, United Kingdom
Mercure Leeds Centre Hotel
23-25A York Place, Leeds, LS1 2EY, United Kingdom
Mercure Leeds Parkway Hotel
Otley Road, Leeds, LS16 8AG, United Kingdom
Clayton Hotel, Leeds
City Walk, Sweet Street, Leeds, LS11 9AT, United Kingdom
Briggate Hotel
10 Briggate , Leeds, LS1 6ER, United Kingdom
Thorpe Park Hotel and Spa
1150 Century Way, Thorpe Park, Leeds, LS15 8ZB, United Kingdom
The Met Hotel Leeds
King Street, Leeds, LS1 2HQ, United Kingdom
ibis Styles Leeds City Centre Arena
Wade Lane, Leeds, LS2 8NJ, United Kingdom
ibis Leeds Centre Marlborough Street
23 Marlborough Street, Leeds, LS1 4PB, United Kingdom
Novotel Leeds Centre
4 Whitehall, Whitehall Quay, Leeds, LS1 4HR, United Kingdom
Weetwood Hall Estate
Otley Road, Headingley, Leeds, LS16 5PS, United Kingdom
Crowne Plaza Leeds, an IHG Hotel
Wellington Street, Leeds, LS1 4DL, United Kingdom
Quebecs
9 Quebec Street, Leeds, LS1 2HA, United Kingdom
Manor House Lindley
1 Lidget Street, Huddersfield, HD3 3JB, United KingdomThings to do in West Yorkshire
Events in West Yorkshire
Ilkley Food & Drink Festival 2023: A Riverside Feast
East Holmes Field, Ilkley, East Holmes Field, Ilkley, West Yorkshire, LS29 0BZ, United KingdomDate & Time:
June 10th, 2023 10:00am
Gatherings (photography exhibition)
Todmorden Information Centre Trust, 15 Burnley Road, Todmorden, England OL147BU, United KingdomDate & Time:
March 31st, 2023 10:00am
Visiting Choir – Harsnett Choir
1 Stott Hill, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD1 4EH, United KingdomDate & Time:
April 15th, 2023 5:30pmPET SHOP BOYS at First Direct Arena, Leeds
Clay Pit Lane, Leeds, LS2 8ARDate & Time:
March 7th, 2025 6:30pm
PETER KAY LIVE at First Direct Arena, Leeds
Clay Pit Lane, Leeds, LS2 8ARDate & Time:
December 5th, 2026 6:30pmTown v Sheffield United at John Smith’s Stadium, Huddersfield
Stadium Way, Huddersfield, HD1 6PGDate & Time:
May 3rd, 2023 7:45pm
The Charlatans & Johnny Marr at The Piece Hall, Halifax
Blackledge, Halifax, HX1 1REDate & Time:
August 26th, 2023 6:00pmMICHAEL MCINTYRE at First Direct Arena, Leeds
Clay Pit Lane, Leeds, LS2 8ARDate & Time:
November 24th, 2023 6:00pm
Leeds Tattoo Expo 2023 – Saturday Ticket at First Direct Arena, Leeds
Clay Pit Lane, Leeds, LS2 8ARDate & Time:
June 10th, 2023 11:00am
Leeds Festival 2023 – Weekend at Bramham Park, Leeds
Wetherby, Leeds, LS23 6NDDate & Time:
August 24th, 2023 12:00am
Wild Rivers at Brudenell Social Club, Leeds
33 Queens Road, Leeds, LS6 1NYDate & Time:
August 30th, 2023 7:30pm
Circus Extreme at Shibden Park, Halifax
Shibden Park, Halifax, HX3 6XGDate & Time:
June 30th, 2023 5:00pm
Mike Tramp – a Night of White Lion at Nightrain, Bradford
7-19 Queensgate, Bradford, BD1 1RBDate & Time:
August 22nd, 2023 8:00pmCircus Extreme at Shibden Park, Halifax
Shibden Park, Halifax, HX3 6XGDate & Time:
June 27th, 2023 7:45pm
Interpol at O2 Academy Leeds, Leeds
55 Cookridge Street, Leeds, LS2 3AWDate & Time:
May 29th, 2023 7:00pmCircus Extreme at Shibden Park, Halifax
Shibden Park, Halifax, HX3 6XGDate & Time:
June 25th, 2023 2:00pmCircus Extreme at Shibden Park, Halifax
Shibden Park, Halifax, HX3 6XGDate & Time:
June 28th, 2023 7:45pmLeeds Tattoo Expo 2023 – Weekend Ticket at First Direct Arena, Leeds
Clay Pit Lane, Leeds, LS2 8ARDate & Time:
June 10th, 2023 12:00am
Jack Botts at Brudenell Social Club, Leeds
33 Queens Road, Leeds, LS6 1NYDate & Time:
June 11th, 2023 7:30pm
Teddy Swims at Stylus, Leeds
Leeds University Union, Lifton Place, Leeds, LS2 9JTDate & Time:
July 6th, 2023 7:00pm
HEY DUGGEE – The Live Theatre Show at Leeds Grand Theatre, Leeds
46 New Briggate, Leeds, LS1 6NZDate & Time:
July 22nd, 2023 1:00pm
Snoop Dogg – Death Row Chaining with Pre-Show Meet & Greet at First Direct Arena, Leeds
Clay Pit Lane, Leeds, LS2 8ARDate & Time:
March 27th, 2023 6:00pm
Iain Stirling – Relevant at City Varieties Music Hall, Leeds
Swan Street, Leeds, LS1 6LWDate & Time:
April 25th, 2024 8:00pm
STONE FOUNDATION at Leeds Belgrave Music Hall, Leeds
1-1a Cross Beglrave Street, Leeds, LS2 8JPDate & Time:
November 3rd, 2023 7:00pm
Ulrika Spacek at Brudenell Social Club, Leeds
33 Queens Road, Leeds, LS6 1NYDate & Time:
May 18th, 2023 7:30pm
George Ezra – Premium Package – The Gallery at First Direct Arena, Leeds
Clay Pit Lane, Leeds, LS2 8ARDate & Time:
April 5th, 2023 5:00pm
Pianos Become the Teeth at Brudenell Social Club, Leeds
33 Queens Road, Leeds, LS6 1NYDate & Time:
October 5th, 2023 7:30pmLeeds Festival 2023 – Weekend + Early Entry Tickets at Bramham Park, Leeds
Wetherby, Leeds, LS23 6NDDate & Time:
August 23rd, 2023 12:00amLeeds Festival 2023 Weekend & Early Entry Payment Plan at Bramham Park, Leeds
Wetherby, Leeds, LS23 6NDDate & Time:
August 23rd, 2023 12:00amLeeds Festival 2023 Weekend Payment Plan at Bramham Park, Leeds
Wetherby, Leeds, LS23 6NDDate & Time:
August 25th, 2023 12:00amPhilip Selway at Brudenell Social Club, Leeds
33 Queens Road, Leeds, LS6 1NYDate & Time:
May 16th, 2023 7:30pmTown v Reading at John Smith’s Stadium, Huddersfield
Stadium Way, Huddersfield, HD1 6PGDate & Time:
May 8th, 2023 3:00pm
Daniel Norgren at Brudenell Social Club, Leeds
33 Queens Road, Leeds, LS6 1NYDate & Time:
September 3rd, 2023 7:30pmELVIS LIVE ON SCREEN at First Direct Arena, Leeds
Clay Pit Lane, Leeds, LS2 8ARDate & Time:
October 28th, 2023 6:00pmSHANIA TWAIN at First Direct Arena, Leeds
Clay Pit Lane, Leeds, LS2 8ARDate & Time:
September 28th, 2023 6:00pmPETER KAY LIVE at First Direct Arena, Leeds
Clay Pit Lane, Leeds, LS2 8ARDate & Time:
December 15th, 2023 6:30pmGeorge Ezra – Premium Package – The Luxury Experience at First Direct Arena, Leeds
Clay Pit Lane, Leeds, LS2 8ARDate & Time:
April 5th, 2023 6:00pmGeorge Ezra – Premium Package – The Mixer at First Direct Arena, Leeds
Clay Pit Lane, Leeds, LS2 8ARDate & Time:
April 5th, 2023 6:00pmGeorge Ezra at First Direct Arena, Leeds
Clay Pit Lane, Leeds, LS2 8ARDate & Time:
April 5th, 2023 6:00pm
Biggest 90’s and 00’s – Premium Package – The Mixer at First Direct Arena, Leeds
Clay Pit Lane, Leeds, LS2 8ARDate & Time:
November 10th, 2023 6:00pmCircus Extreme at Woodhouse Moor Fairground, Leeds
Woodhouse Lane, Leeds, LS6 2UZDate & Time:
June 18th, 2023 12:00pmCircus Extreme at Woodhouse Moor Fairground, Leeds
Woodhouse Lane, Leeds, LS6 2UZDate & Time:
June 17th, 2023 2:00pmCircus Extreme at Woodhouse Moor Fairground, Leeds
Woodhouse Lane, Leeds, LS6 2UZDate & Time:
June 11th, 2023 3:00pm
Shania Twain – Premium Package – The Mixer at First Direct Arena, Leeds
Clay Pit Lane, Leeds, LS2 8ARDate & Time:
September 28th, 2023 6:00pm
Andre Rieu – Premium Package – The Mixer at First Direct Arena, Leeds
Clay Pit Lane, Leeds, LS2 8ARDate & Time:
May 11th, 2023 6:00pmCircus Extreme at Woodhouse Moor Fairground, Leeds
Woodhouse Lane, Leeds, LS6 2UZDate & Time:
June 17th, 2023 7:45pm
Beth McCarthy at HEADROW HOUSE, Leeds
Bramleys Yard, Leeds, LS1 6PUDate & Time:
June 21st, 2023 7:00pm
Peter Kay – The Mixer at First Direct Arena, Leeds
Clay Pit Lane, Leeds, LS2 8ARDate & Time:
June 1st, 2024 6:30pmAttractions in West Yorkshire
Hope Gallery
Hebble House, Old Gate, Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire, HX7 6EN, United Kingdom
Pontefract Racecourse
Pontefract Racecourse, Pontefract Park, Park Road, Pontefract, WF8 4QD, United Kingdom
Wetherby Racecourse
Wetherby Racecourse,, York Road, Wetherby, West Yorkshire, LS22 5EJ, United Kingdom
Emmerdale Classic Locations Bus Tour from Leeds
City Square, Leeds LS1, UK
West Yorkshire FAQ’s
Which areas are in West Yorkshire?
The West Yorkshire Combined Authority comprises the West Yorkshire local authority areas of Bradford, Calderdale, Kirklees, Leeds and Wakefield, plus the City of York. This area is the UK’s largest economic area outside London with a population of over 2.3 million.
What are the 5 towns in West Yorkshire?
There is a district around Wakefield called the Five Towns (Pontefract, Castleford, Knottingley, Featherstone and Normanton).
Is West Yorkshire nice?
West Yorkshire is a beautiful county with a lot to offer to both professionals and families alike.
What is the capital of West Yorkshire?
Leeds – After London and Birmingham, the third-largest city in the United Kingdom is Leeds. It is a city located in the northern county of Yorkshire and is the largest city in West Yorkshire.
What is West Yorkshire famous for?
Rhubarb – The Rhubarb Triangle between Wakefield, Leeds & Bradford had a brief commercial success with the mass cultivation of rhubarb, owing to the nitrogen rich soils and the “frost pocket” of cool growing conditions. The darkened finishing sheds for the rhubarb helped to sweeten and de-toxify the end product with harvesting done by candlelight.