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

Myra Dubois: Be Well at King’s Hall, Ilkley

Station Road, Ilkley, LS29 8HB

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October 4th, 2023 7:30pm

The Chemical Brothers at First Direct Arena, Leeds

Clay Pit Lane, Leeds, LS2 8AR

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October 28th, 2023 6:00pm

Busted – the Gallery at First Direct Arena, Leeds

Clay Pit Lane, Leeds, LS2 8AR

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September 17th, 2023 5:00pm

The Northern Boys Uk Tour at The HiFi Club, Leeds

2 Central Road, Leeds, LS1 6DE

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October 12th, 2023 7:00pm

The Chemical Brothers – The Mixer at First Direct Arena, Leeds

Clay Pit Lane, Leeds, LS2 8AR

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October 28th, 2023 6:00pm

Count Arthur Strong – …and It’s Goodnight From Him at King’s Hall, Ilkley

Station Road, Ilkley, LS29 8HB

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May 31st, 2024 8:00pm

PETER KAY LIVE 2025 at First Direct Arena, Leeds

Clay Pit Lane, Leeds, LS2 8AR

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March 7th, 2025 6:30pm

ELVIS LIVE ON SCREEN at First Direct Arena, Leeds

Clay Pit Lane, Leeds, LS2 8AR

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October 29th, 2023 6:00pm

SHANIA TWAIN at First Direct Arena, Leeds

Clay Pit Lane, Leeds, LS2 8AR

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September 28th, 2023 6:00pm

PETER KAY LIVE at First Direct Arena, Leeds

Clay Pit Lane, Leeds, LS2 8AR

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January 9th, 2026 6:30pm

PETER KAY LIVE at First Direct Arena, Leeds

Clay Pit Lane, Leeds, LS2 8AR

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December 15th, 2023 6:30pm

PETER KAY LIVE at First Direct Arena, Leeds

Clay Pit Lane, Leeds, LS2 8AR

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December 5th, 2026 6:30pm

Noel Gallagher’s HFB – Premium Package – The Luxury Experience at First Direct Arena, Leeds

Clay Pit Lane, Leeds, LS2 8AR

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December 18th, 2023 6:30pm

Circus Extreme at Woodhouse Moor Fairground, Leeds

Woodhouse Lane, Leeds, LS6 2UZ

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June 11th, 2023 12:00pm

Circus Extreme at Woodhouse Moor Fairground, Leeds

Woodhouse Lane, Leeds, LS6 2UZ

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June 16th, 2023 7:45pm

An Evening with They Might Be Giants: Flood, Book and Beyond at Leeds Beckett Student Union, Leeds

Portland Way, Leeds, LS1 3HE

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November 15th, 2023 7:00pm

Circus Extreme at Woodhouse Moor Fairground, Leeds

Woodhouse Lane, Leeds, LS6 2UZ

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June 11th, 2023 6:00pm

Circus Extreme at Woodhouse Moor Fairground, Leeds

Woodhouse Lane, Leeds, LS6 2UZ

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June 17th, 2023 5:00pm

Circus Extreme at Woodhouse Moor Fairground, Leeds

Woodhouse Lane, Leeds, LS6 2UZ

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June 16th, 2023 5:00pm

Circus Extreme at Woodhouse Moor Fairground, Leeds

Woodhouse Lane, Leeds, LS6 2UZ

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June 10th, 2023 7:45pm

Busted – Premium Package – the Luxury Experience at First Direct Arena, Leeds

Clay Pit Lane, Leeds, LS2 8AR

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September 17th, 2023 6:00pm

Black Country, New Road at Leeds Irish Centre, Leeds

York Road, Leeds, LS9 9NT

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May 3rd, 2023 7:30pm

The Chemical Brothers – Premium Package – The Luxury Experience at First Direct Arena, Leeds

Clay Pit Lane, Leeds, LS2 8AR

Date & Time:

October 28th, 2023 6:00pm

Circus Extreme at Woodhouse Moor Fairground, Leeds

Woodhouse Lane, Leeds, LS6 2UZ

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June 9th, 2023 5:00pm

MICHAEL MCINTYRE at First Direct Arena, Leeds

Clay Pit Lane, Leeds, LS2 8AR

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November 24th, 2023 6:00pm

BUSTED at First Direct Arena, Leeds

Clay Pit Lane, Leeds, LS2 8AR

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September 17th, 2023 6:00pm

Count Arthur Strong – …and It’s Goodnight From Him at City Varieties Music Hall, Leeds

Swan Street, Leeds, LS1 6LW

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February 8th, 2024 8:00pm

Circus Extreme at Woodhouse Moor Fairground, Leeds

Woodhouse Lane, Leeds, LS6 2UZ

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June 15th, 2023 7:45pm

Marti Pellow at First Direct Arena, Leeds

Clay Pit Lane, Leeds, LS2 8AR

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March 23rd, 2024 6:00pm

Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds at First Direct Arena, Leeds

Clay Pit Lane, Leeds, LS2 8AR

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December 18th, 2023 6:30pm

Circus Extreme at Woodhouse Moor Fairground, Leeds

Woodhouse Lane, Leeds, LS6 2UZ

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June 14th, 2023 5:00pm

Esprit D’Air at The Warehouse Leeds, Leeds

19-21 Somers Street, Leeds, LS1 2RG

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February 26th, 2024 7:00pm

Count Arthur Strong – …and It’s Goodnight From Him at Lawrence Batley Theatre, Huddersfield

Queen’s Square,, Huddersfield, HD1 2SP

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February 9th, 2024 8:00pm

Meat Loaf Tribute – Maet Live & the Neverland Express at Nightrain, Bradford

7-19 Queensgate, Bradford, BD1 1RB

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December 22nd, 2023 8:00pm

Busted at First Direct Arena, Leeds

Clay Pit Lane, Leeds, LS2 8AR

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September 17th, 2023 6:00pm

Ricky Gervais – The Luxury Experience at First Direct Arena, Leeds

Clay Pit Lane, Leeds, LS2 8AR

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May 25th, 2023 6:00pm

Circus Extreme at Woodhouse Moor Fairground, Leeds

Woodhouse Lane, Leeds, LS6 2UZ

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June 14th, 2023 7:45pm

Ultimate Leppard – Hysteria Tour at Nightrain, Bradford

7-19 Queensgate, Bradford, BD1 1RB

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April 15th, 2023 7:30pm

Chemical Brothers – The Gallery at First Direct Arena, Leeds

Clay Pit Lane, Leeds, LS2 8AR

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October 28th, 2023 5:00pm

Ricky Gervais at First Direct Arena, Leeds

Clay Pit Lane, Leeds, LS2 8AR

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May 25th, 2023 6:00pm

Ricky Gervais – The Mixer at First Direct Arena, Leeds

Clay Pit Lane, Leeds, LS2 8AR

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May 25th, 2023 6:00pm

Trever Nelson Soul Nation at Wardrobe, Leeds

St Peters Square, Leeds, LS9 8AH

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June 3rd, 2023 8:00pm

Noel Gallagher’s HFB – Premium Package – the Gallery at First Direct Arena, Leeds

Clay Pit Lane, Leeds, LS2 8AR

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December 18th, 2023 5:00pm

Attractions in West Yorkshire

Hope Gallery

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