West Yorkshire

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.

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 Kingdom

Things 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 Kingdom

Date & Time:

June 10th, 2023 10:00am

Gatherings (photography exhibition)

Todmorden Information Centre Trust, 15 Burnley Road, Todmorden, England OL147BU, United Kingdom

Date & Time:

March 31st, 2023 10:00am

Visiting Choir – Harsnett Choir

1 Stott Hill, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD1 4EH, United Kingdom

Date & Time:

April 15th, 2023 5:30pm

PET SHOP BOYS at First Direct Arena, Leeds

Clay Pit Lane, Leeds, LS2 8AR

Date & Time:

March 7th, 2025 6:30pm

PETER KAY LIVE at First Direct Arena, Leeds

Clay Pit Lane, Leeds, LS2 8AR

Date & Time:

December 5th, 2026 6:30pm

Town v Sheffield United at John Smith’s Stadium, Huddersfield

Stadium Way, Huddersfield, HD1 6PG

Date & Time:

May 3rd, 2023 7:45pm

The Charlatans & Johnny Marr at The Piece Hall, Halifax

Blackledge, Halifax, HX1 1RE

Date & Time:

August 26th, 2023 6:00pm

MICHAEL MCINTYRE at First Direct Arena, Leeds

Clay Pit Lane, Leeds, LS2 8AR

Date & Time:

November 24th, 2023 6:00pm

Leeds Tattoo Expo 2023 – Saturday Ticket at First Direct Arena, Leeds

Clay Pit Lane, Leeds, LS2 8AR

Date & Time:

June 10th, 2023 11:00am

Leeds Festival 2023 – Weekend at Bramham Park, Leeds

Wetherby, Leeds, LS23 6ND

Date & Time:

August 24th, 2023 12:00am

Circus Extreme at Shibden Park, Halifax

Shibden Park, Halifax, HX3 6XG

Date & Time:

June 30th, 2023 5:00pm

Mike Tramp – a Night of White Lion at Nightrain, Bradford

7-19 Queensgate, Bradford, BD1 1RB

Date & Time:

August 22nd, 2023 8:00pm

Circus Extreme at Shibden Park, Halifax

Shibden Park, Halifax, HX3 6XG

Date & Time:

June 27th, 2023 7:45pm

Interpol at O2 Academy Leeds, Leeds

55 Cookridge Street, Leeds, LS2 3AW

Date & Time:

May 29th, 2023 7:00pm

Circus Extreme at Shibden Park, Halifax

Shibden Park, Halifax, HX3 6XG

Date & Time:

June 25th, 2023 2:00pm

Circus Extreme at Shibden Park, Halifax

Shibden Park, Halifax, HX3 6XG

Date & Time:

June 28th, 2023 7:45pm

Leeds Tattoo Expo 2023 – Weekend Ticket at First Direct Arena, Leeds

Clay Pit Lane, Leeds, LS2 8AR

Date & Time:

June 10th, 2023 12:00am

Teddy Swims at Stylus, Leeds

Leeds University Union, Lifton Place, Leeds, LS2 9JT

Date & Time:

July 6th, 2023 7:00pm

HEY DUGGEE – The Live Theatre Show at Leeds Grand Theatre, Leeds

46 New Briggate, Leeds, LS1 6NZ

Date & 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 8AR

Date & Time:

March 27th, 2023 6:00pm

Iain Stirling – Relevant at City Varieties Music Hall, Leeds

Swan Street, Leeds, LS1 6LW

Date & Time:

April 25th, 2024 8:00pm

STONE FOUNDATION at Leeds Belgrave Music Hall, Leeds

1-1a Cross Beglrave Street, Leeds, LS2 8JP

Date & Time:

November 3rd, 2023 7:00pm

George Ezra – Premium Package – The Gallery at First Direct Arena, Leeds

Clay Pit Lane, Leeds, LS2 8AR

Date & Time:

April 5th, 2023 5:00pm

Leeds Festival 2023 – Weekend + Early Entry Tickets at Bramham Park, Leeds

Wetherby, Leeds, LS23 6ND

Date & Time:

August 23rd, 2023 12:00am

Leeds Festival 2023 Weekend & Early Entry Payment Plan at Bramham Park, Leeds

Wetherby, Leeds, LS23 6ND

Date & Time:

August 23rd, 2023 12:00am

Leeds Festival 2023 Weekend Payment Plan at Bramham Park, Leeds

Wetherby, Leeds, LS23 6ND

Date & Time:

August 25th, 2023 12:00am

Town v Reading at John Smith’s Stadium, Huddersfield

Stadium Way, Huddersfield, HD1 6PG

Date & Time:

May 8th, 2023 3:00pm

ELVIS LIVE ON SCREEN at First Direct Arena, Leeds

Clay Pit Lane, Leeds, LS2 8AR

Date & Time:

October 28th, 2023 6:00pm

SHANIA TWAIN at First Direct Arena, Leeds

Clay Pit Lane, Leeds, LS2 8AR

Date & Time:

September 28th, 2023 6:00pm

PETER KAY LIVE at First Direct Arena, Leeds

Clay Pit Lane, Leeds, LS2 8AR

Date & Time:

December 15th, 2023 6:30pm

George Ezra – Premium Package – The Luxury Experience at First Direct Arena, Leeds

Clay Pit Lane, Leeds, LS2 8AR

Date & Time:

April 5th, 2023 6:00pm

George Ezra – Premium Package – The Mixer at First Direct Arena, Leeds

Clay Pit Lane, Leeds, LS2 8AR

Date & Time:

April 5th, 2023 6:00pm

George Ezra at First Direct Arena, Leeds

Clay Pit Lane, Leeds, LS2 8AR

Date & 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 8AR

Date & Time:

November 10th, 2023 6:00pm

Circus Extreme at Woodhouse Moor Fairground, Leeds

Woodhouse Lane, Leeds, LS6 2UZ

Date & Time:

June 18th, 2023 12:00pm

Circus Extreme at Woodhouse Moor Fairground, Leeds

Woodhouse Lane, Leeds, LS6 2UZ

Date & Time:

June 17th, 2023 2:00pm

Circus Extreme at Woodhouse Moor Fairground, Leeds

Woodhouse Lane, Leeds, LS6 2UZ

Date & Time:

June 11th, 2023 3:00pm

Shania Twain – Premium Package – The Mixer at First Direct Arena, Leeds

Clay Pit Lane, Leeds, LS2 8AR

Date & Time:

September 28th, 2023 6:00pm

Andre Rieu – Premium Package – The Mixer at First Direct Arena, Leeds

Clay Pit Lane, Leeds, LS2 8AR

Date & Time:

May 11th, 2023 6:00pm

Circus Extreme at Woodhouse Moor Fairground, Leeds

Woodhouse Lane, Leeds, LS6 2UZ

Date & Time:

June 17th, 2023 7:45pm

Beth McCarthy at HEADROW HOUSE, Leeds

Bramleys Yard, Leeds, LS1 6PU

Date & Time:

June 21st, 2023 7:00pm

Peter Kay – The Mixer at First Direct Arena, Leeds

Clay Pit Lane, Leeds, LS2 8AR

Date & Time:

June 1st, 2024 6:30pm

Attractions 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

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.