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

Holiday Inn Express Bradford City Centre, an IHG Hotel

The Leisure Exchange, Vicar Lane, Bradford, BD1 5LD, United Kingdom

Hollins Hall Hotel, Golf & Country Club

Hollins Hill, Bradford, BD17 7QW, United Kingdom

ibis Leeds Centre Marlborough Street

23 Marlborough Street, Leeds, LS1 4PB, United Kingdom

Holiday Inn Express Leeds City Centre, an IHG Hotel

Cavendish Street, Off Kirkstall Road, Leeds, LS3 1LY, United Kingdom

High Bank Hotel

83 Harehills Lane, Leeds, LS7 4HA, United Kingdom

Park Plaza Leeds

Boar Lane, City Square, Leeds, LS1 5NS, United Kingdom

Hazlewood Castle Hotel & Spa

Paradise Lane, Hazlewood, Tadcaster, LS24 9NJ, United Kingdom

Innkeeper’s Lodge Ilkley

The Cow and Calf Vintage Inn, Hangingstone Road, Ilkley, LS29 8BT, United Kingdom

Wentbridge House Hotel

The Great North Road, Pontefract, WF8 3JJ, United Kingdom

Ilkley Riverside Hotel

Riverside Gardens,Bridge Lane, Ilkley, LS29 9EU, United Kingdom

ibis budget Leeds Centre Crown Point Road

2 Gateway North, Crown Point Road, Leeds, LS9 8BZ, United Kingdom

Bagden Hall Hotel

Wakefield Rd, Scissett, Scissett, HD8 8SZ., United Kingdom

Rogerthorpe Manor Hotel BW Signature Collection

Thorpe Lane, Badsworth,, Pontefract, WF9 1AB, United Kingdom

The Met Hotel Leeds

King Street, Leeds, LS1 2HQ, United Kingdom

Malmaison Hotel Leeds

Sovereign Quay / Bridge End, Leeds, LS1 4AG, United Kingdom

Clayton Hotel, Leeds

City Walk, Sweet Street, Leeds, LS11 9AT, United Kingdom

Waterton Park Hotel

Walton Hall, Walton, Wakefield, WF2 6PW, United Kingdom

The Queens Hotel

City Square, Leeds, LS1 1PJ, United Kingdom

Novotel Leeds Centre

4 Whitehall, Whitehall Quay, Leeds, LS1 4HR, United Kingdom

The King’s Head Hotel

38 South Street, Keighley, BD21 1PF, United Kingdom

The Mews Hotel

77 Dale Street, Wakefield, WF5 9HN, United Kingdom

Things to do in West Yorkshire

Events in West Yorkshire

ELVIS LIVE ON SCREEN at First Direct Arena, Leeds

Clay Pit Lane, Leeds, LS2 8AR

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October 29th, 2023 6:00pm

PETER KAY LIVE at First Direct Arena, Leeds

Clay Pit Lane, Leeds, LS2 8AR

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December 5th, 2026 6:30pm

Jason Derulo – Premium Package – The Luxury Experience at First Direct Arena, Leeds

Clay Pit Lane, Leeds, LS2 8AR

Date & Time:

March 9th, 2024 6:00pm

Indie Thursdays at O2 Academy Leeds, Leeds

55 Cookridge Street, Leeds, LS2 3AW

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November 30th, 2023 10:30pm

Frankie Boyle: Lap of Shame at Leeds Grand Theatre, Leeds

46 New Briggate, Leeds, LS1 6NZ

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April 1st, 2024 7:00pm

Whitesnake Uk + Born To Be Bad (Joan Jett and the Runaways Tribute) at Nightrain, Bradford

7-19 Queensgate, Bradford, BD1 1RB

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February 2nd, 2024 8:00pm

Chase & Status – DJ Set at O2 Academy Leeds, Leeds

55 Cookridge Street, Leeds, LS2 3AW

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September 29th, 2023 11:00pm

Strictly Come Dancing 2024 – Premium Package – Suites at First Direct Arena, Leeds

Clay Pit Lane, Leeds, LS2 8AR

Date & Time:

February 2nd, 2024 7:30pm

Jason Derulo – Premium Package – The Mixer at First Direct Arena, Leeds

Clay Pit Lane, Leeds, LS2 8AR

Date & Time:

March 9th, 2024 6:00pm

Queens Park Rangers at John Smith’s Stadium, Huddersfield

Stadium Way, Huddersfield, HD1 6PG

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October 21st, 2023 3:00pm

Cardiff City at John Smith’s Stadium, Huddersfield

Stadium Way, Huddersfield, HD1 6PG

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October 24th, 2023 7:45pm

49th and Main *Postponed – New Date TBC* at Leeds Belgrave Music Hall, Leeds

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

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September 21st, 2023 7:30pm

KENNY THOMAS – THE BRIT SOUL ASCENDING TOUR at City Varieties Music Hall, Leeds

Swan Street, Leeds, LS1 6LW

Date & Time:

October 31st, 2023 7:30pm

OMD – Premium Package – Suites at First Direct Arena, Leeds

Clay Pit Lane, Leeds, LS2 8AR

Date & Time:

March 5th, 2024 6:30pm

BIG WETT at HEADROW HOUSE, Leeds

Bramleys Yard, Leeds, LS1 6PU

Date & Time:

October 28th, 2023 7:30pm

Indie Thursdays at O2 Academy Leeds, Leeds

55 Cookridge Street, Leeds, LS2 3AW

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November 9th, 2023 10:30pm

New Year’s Eve Comedy Session Special at The HiFi Club, Leeds

2 Central Road, Leeds, LS1 6DE

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December 31st, 2023 7:30pm

The Very Best of Texas – Premium Package – The Mixer at First Direct Arena, Leeds

Clay Pit Lane, Leeds, LS2 8AR

Date & Time:

September 6th, 2024 6:00pm

Indie Thursdays at O2 Academy Leeds, Leeds

55 Cookridge Street, Leeds, LS2 3AW

Date & Time:

October 12th, 2023 10:30pm

Indie Thursdays at O2 Academy Leeds, Leeds

55 Cookridge Street, Leeds, LS2 3AW

Date & Time:

December 14th, 2023 10:30pm

NewDad at Leeds Belgrave Music Hall, Leeds

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

Date & Time:

February 24th, 2024 7:30pm

Strictly Come Dancing 2024 – Premium Package – the Luxury Experience at First Direct Arena, Leeds

Clay Pit Lane, Leeds, LS2 8AR

Date & Time:

February 1st, 2024 7:30pm

Peace at Stylus, Leeds

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

Date & Time:

November 7th, 2023 7:00pm

Jason Derulo – Premium Package – The Gallery at First Direct Arena, Leeds

Clay Pit Lane, Leeds, LS2 8AR

Date & Time:

March 9th, 2024 5:00pm

Jackson Mathod – The Domino Club: Leeds at , Leeds

7 Grand Arcade, Leeds LS1 6PG, UK, Leeds,

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October 19th, 2023 7:30pm

Indie Thursdays at O2 Academy Leeds, Leeds

55 Cookridge Street, Leeds, LS2 3AW

Date & Time:

November 2nd, 2023 10:30pm

Iceboy Violet at HEADROW HOUSE, Leeds

Bramleys Yard, Leeds, LS1 6PU

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October 25th, 2023 7:30pm

Simply Red – Premium Package – The Mixer at First Direct Arena, Leeds

Clay Pit Lane, Leeds, LS2 8AR

Date & Time:

September 26th, 2025 12:00am

Harlem Globetrotters – Premium Package – Suites at First Direct Arena, Leeds

Clay Pit Lane, Leeds, LS2 8AR

Date & Time:

February 17th, 2024 6:00pm

Del Water Gap at Leeds Belgrave Music Hall, Leeds

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

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February 3rd, 2024 7:30pm

Simply Red – Ticket & Hotel Experience at First Direct Arena, Leeds

Clay Pit Lane, Leeds, LS2 8AR

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September 26th, 2025 12:00am

Bury Tomorrow at Stylus, Leeds

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

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January 18th, 2024 7:00pm

Speedy Ortiz at HEADROW HOUSE, Leeds

Bramleys Yard, Leeds, LS1 6PU

Date & Time:

February 17th, 2024 7:30pm

MIST at Stylus, Leeds

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

Date & Time:

December 3rd, 2023 7:00pm

The Harlem Globetrotters at First Direct Arena, Leeds

Clay Pit Lane, Leeds, LS2 8AR

Date & Time:

February 17th, 2024 6:00pm

Jason Derulo at First Direct Arena, Leeds

Clay Pit Lane, Leeds, LS2 8AR

Date & Time:

March 9th, 2024 6:00pm

Indie Thursdays at O2 Academy Leeds, Leeds

55 Cookridge Street, Leeds, LS2 3AW

Date & Time:

November 23rd, 2023 10:30pm

Indie Thursdays at O2 Academy Leeds, Leeds

55 Cookridge Street, Leeds, LS2 3AW

Date & Time:

December 7th, 2023 10:30pm

OMD – Premium Package – The Gallery at First Direct Arena, Leeds

Clay Pit Lane, Leeds, LS2 8AR

Date & Time:

March 5th, 2024 5:30pm

The Very Best of Texas – Premium Package – The Gallery at First Direct Arena, Leeds

Clay Pit Lane, Leeds, LS2 8AR

Date & Time:

September 6th, 2024 5:00pm

Attractions in West Yorkshire

Hope Gallery

Hebble House, Old Gate, Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire, HX7 6EN, United Kingdom

Go Ape Temple Newsam

Temple Newsam Estate, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS15 0AD, United Kingdom

M&S Archive

Michael Marks Building, University of Leeds, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS2 9LP, United Kingdom

Holmfirth Tourist Information Centre

47 Huddersfield Road, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire, HD9 3JH

Huddersfield Tourist Information Centre

Huddersfield Library, Princess Alexandra Walk, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD1 2SU

Ilkley Tourist Information Centre

Town Hall, Station Rd, Ilkley, West Yorkshire, LS29 8HB

Leeds Tourist Information Centre

Visitleeds And Art Gallery Shop, The Headrow, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 3AA

Otley Tourist Information Centre

Nelson Street, Otley, West Yorkshire, LS21 1EZ

Wetherby Tourist Information Centre

17 Westgate, Wetherby, West Yorkshire, LS22 6LL

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.

West Yorkshire Fact Pack

  1. West Yorkshire is a metropolitan county in the north of England, with a population of over 2 million people.
  2. The county is divided into five districts: Leeds, Bradford, Kirklees, Calderdale, and Wakefield.
  3. The River Aire and River Calder both flow through West Yorkshire, and the county is also home to a number of reservoirs.
  4. The county is known for its beautiful countryside, including the Yorkshire Dales National Park and the Peak District National Park.
  5. West Yorkshire is home to a number of historic castles and ruins, including the ruins of Kirkstall Abbey and the medieval fortress of Pontefract Castle.
  6. The county is also home to a number of modern landmarks, including the Emley Moor transmitting station, which is the tallest freestanding structure in the UK.
  7. Leeds, the largest city in West Yorkshire, is known for its vibrant nightlife, shopping, and cultural scene.
  8. Bradford, another large city in the county, is known for its diverse population and rich history of textile production.
  9. The Bronte sisters, famous authors of classic novels such as “Wuthering Heights” and “Jane Eyre”, were born in West Yorkshire and lived there for much of their lives.
  10. The Yorkshire pudding, a traditional British dish made from batter, is said to have originated in West Yorkshire.
  11. The county is home to a number of universities, including the University of Leeds, the University of Bradford, and the University of Huddersfield.
  12. The West Yorkshire Police force is one of the largest in the country, serving a population of over 2 million people.
  13. The county has a number of sports teams, including Leeds United Football Club, Huddersfield Town Football Club, and Yorkshire County Cricket Club.
  14. West Yorkshire has a rich history of mining, with coal being one of the county’s most important industries for many years.
  15. The Hockney Trail, a tour of locations featured in the works of artist David Hockney, runs through West Yorkshire.
  16. The county is also known for its rich musical heritage, with bands such as The Cribs, The Kaiser Chiefs, and The Sisters of Mercy all hailing from the area.
  17. The town of Hebden Bridge in West Yorkshire is known for its thriving arts and culture scene, and was named the fourth coolest town in Europe by The Guardian in 2013.
  18. The Keighley and Worth Valley Railway, a heritage railway line that runs through West Yorkshire, was featured in the classic film “The Railway Children”.
  19. West Yorkshire is home to a number of nature reserves and wildlife habitats, including the RSPB Fairburn Ings nature reserve.
  20. The county has a number of historic market towns, including Otley, Hebden Bridge, and Skipton.
  21. West Yorkshire is known for its delicious cuisine, including traditional pies, curries, and fish and chips.
  22. The county is home to a number of cultural festivals and events, including the Leeds Festival, the Ilkley Literature Festival, and the Holmfirth Folk Festival.
  23. West Yorkshire has a rich industrial heritage, with many former textile mills and other industrial buildings still standing today.
  24. The county has a number of beautiful parks and green spaces, including Roundhay Park in Leeds and Shibden Park in Halifax.
  25. West Yorkshire is a diverse and vibrant county, with something to offer for everyone, whether they are interested in history, culture, nature, or modern amenities.