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
Campanile Bradford
6 Roydsdale Way Euroway Estate, Bradford, BD46SA, United Kingdom
The Black Hat
11 Church Street, Ilkley, LS29 9DR, United Kingdom
Britannia Leeds Bradford Airport
Leeds Rd, Bramhope, Bramhope, LS16 9JJ, United Kingdom
The Queens Hotel
City Square, Leeds, LS1 1PJ, United Kingdom
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 KingdomThings to do in West Yorkshire
Events in West Yorkshire
Tommy Tiernan: tommedian at City Varieties Music Hall, Leeds
Swan Street, Leeds, LS1 6LWDate & Time:
April 29th, 2024 8:00pm
Within Temptation – Premium Package – The Mixer at First Direct Arena, Leeds
Clay Pit Lane, Leeds, LS2 8ARDate & Time:
November 19th, 2024 6:00pmTommy Tiernan: tommedian at City Varieties Music Hall, Leeds
Swan Street, Leeds, LS1 6LWDate & Time:
April 28th, 2024 8:00pm
James – Premium Package – Suites at First Direct Arena, Leeds
Clay Pit Lane, Leeds, LS2 8ARDate & Time:
June 8th, 2024 6:00pm
Watford Hospitality at John Smith’s Stadium, Huddersfield
Stadium Way, Huddersfield, HD1 6PGDate & Time:
November 4th, 2023 3:00pmCardiff City Hospitality at John Smith’s Stadium, Huddersfield
Stadium Way, Huddersfield, HD1 6PGDate & Time:
October 24th, 2023 7:45pm
Tenacious D: The Spicy Meatball Tour – VIP Packages at First Direct Arena, Leeds
Clay Pit Lane, Leeds, LS2 8ARDate & Time:
May 11th, 2024 7:00pmJames – Premium Package – The Mixer at First Direct Arena, Leeds
Clay Pit Lane, Leeds, LS2 8ARDate & Time:
June 8th, 2024 6:00pmWithin Temptation – Premium Package – The Luxury Experience at First Direct Arena, Leeds
Clay Pit Lane, Leeds, LS2 8ARDate & Time:
November 19th, 2024 6:00pmTenacious D: The Spicy Meatball Tour at First Direct Arena, Leeds
Clay Pit Lane, Leeds, LS2 8ARDate & Time:
May 11th, 2024 6:00pmELVIS LIVE ON SCREEN at First Direct Arena, Leeds
Clay Pit Lane, Leeds, LS2 8ARDate & Time:
October 29th, 2023 6:00pmTenacious D – Premium Package – Suites at First Direct Arena, Leeds
Clay Pit Lane, Leeds, LS2 8ARDate & Time:
May 11th, 2024 6:00pmJames – Premium Package – The Gallery at First Direct Arena, Leeds
Clay Pit Lane, Leeds, LS2 8ARDate & Time:
June 8th, 2024 5:00pmWithin Temptation at First Direct Arena, Leeds
Clay Pit Lane, Leeds, LS2 8ARDate & Time:
November 19th, 2024 6:00pm
M1llionz at Leeds Belgrave Music Hall, Leeds
1-1a Cross Beglrave Street, Leeds, LS2 8JPDate & Time:
November 25th, 2023 7:30pmWithin Temptation – Premium Package – Suites at First Direct Arena, Leeds
Clay Pit Lane, Leeds, LS2 8ARDate & Time:
November 19th, 2024 6:00pmTenacious D – Premium Package – The Luxury Experience at First Direct Arena, Leeds
Clay Pit Lane, Leeds, LS2 8ARDate & Time:
May 11th, 2024 6:00pmWithin Temptation – Premium Package – The Gallery at First Direct Arena, Leeds
Clay Pit Lane, Leeds, LS2 8ARDate & Time:
November 19th, 2024 5:00pmTenacious D – Premium Package – The Mixer at First Direct Arena, Leeds
Clay Pit Lane, Leeds, LS2 8ARDate & Time:
May 11th, 2024 6:00pmTenacious D – Premium Package – The Gallery at First Direct Arena, Leeds
Clay Pit Lane, Leeds, LS2 8ARDate & Time:
May 11th, 2024 5:00pmJames – Premium Package – The Luxury Experience at First Direct Arena, Leeds
Clay Pit Lane, Leeds, LS2 8ARDate & Time:
June 8th, 2024 6:00pm
Alasdair Beckett-King: Nevermore at City Varieties Music Hall, Leeds
Swan Street, Leeds, LS1 6LWDate & Time:
April 19th, 2024 7:30pmHosp Season 23/24 at John Smith’s Stadium, Huddersfield
Stadium Way, Huddersfield, HD1 6PGDate & Time:
October 21st, 2023 3:00pmQueens Park Rangers Hospitality at John Smith’s Stadium, Huddersfield
Stadium Way, Huddersfield, HD1 6PGDate & Time:
October 21st, 2023 3:00pm
Projekt Halloween Pt. 2 at O2 Academy Leeds, Leeds
55 Cookridge Street, Leeds, LS2 3AWDate & Time:
October 31st, 2023 11:00pm
Tom Grennan at Millennium Square Leeds, Leeds
Caverley Street, Leeds, LS2 3ADDate & Time:
July 6th, 2024 6:00pm
Garage Nation Leeds at , Leeds
19-21 Somers St, Leeds LS1 2RG, UK, Leeds,Date & Time:
October 21st, 2023 10:30pm
The Indians Are Coming – Leeds at , Leeds
6 St Peter’s Square, Leeds LS9 8AH, UK, Leeds,Date & Time:
December 17th, 2023 6:00pm
T.Rextasy at Brudenell Social Club, Leeds
33 Queens Road, Leeds, LS6 1NYDate & Time:
June 14th, 2024 7:30pm
Hebden Bridge Pumpkin Festival
Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire, United KingdomDate & Time:
October 14th, 2023 10:00am
Pete Wylie & The Mighty WAH! at Brudenell Social Club, Leeds
33 Queens Road, Leeds, LS6 1NYDate & Time:
March 9th, 2024 7:30pm
O. at Hyde Park Book Club, Leeds
27-29 Headingley Lane, Leeds, LS6 1BLDate & Time:
February 21st, 2024 7:30pm
The Meteors at Brudenell Social Club, Leeds
33 Queens Road, Leeds, LS6 1NYDate & Time:
April 1st, 2024 7:30pm
Gabrielle: 30 Years of Dreaming at Victoria Theatre, Halifax
Fountain Street, Halifax, HX1 1BPDate & Time:
October 14th, 2023 7:30pm
Blancmange at Brudenell Social Club, Leeds
33 Queens Road, Leeds, LS6 1NYDate & Time:
May 24th, 2024 7:30pm
The Wandering Hearts at Brudenell Social Club, Leeds
33 Queens Road, Leeds, LS6 1NYDate & Time:
April 3rd, 2024 7:30pm
Halina Rice at Brudenell Social Club, Leeds
33 Queens Road, Leeds, LS6 1NYDate & Time:
April 26th, 2024 7:00pm
Romare at HEADROW HOUSE, Leeds
Bramleys Yard, Leeds, LS1 6PUDate & Time:
November 24th, 2023 11:30pm
Letz Zep – Zeppelin Resurrection at Brudenell Social Club, Leeds
33 Queens Road, Leeds, LS6 1NYDate & Time:
May 18th, 2024 7:30pm
Cloudy June at HEADROW HOUSE, Leeds
Bramleys Yard, Leeds, LS1 6PUDate & Time:
March 8th, 2024 7:00pm
The Overtones: Good Times Tour at St Georges Hall, Bradford, Bradford
Bridge Street, Bradford, BD1 1JSDate & Time:
November 21st, 2023 7:00pm
Fleetwood Mac Tribute – Go Your Own Way at Nightrain, Bradford
7-19 Queensgate, Bradford, BD1 1RBDate & Time:
January 27th, 2024 8:00pm
James Blunt – Premium Package – The Luxury Experience at First Direct Arena, Leeds
Clay Pit Lane, Leeds, LS2 8ARDate & Time:
March 30th, 2024 6:30pm
Take That: This Life On Tour – Premium Package – The Luxury Experience at First Direct Arena, Leeds
Clay Pit Lane, Leeds, LS2 8ARDate & Time:
April 20th, 2024 6:00pm
Frank Carter & the Rattlesnakes at O2 Academy Leeds, Leeds
55 Cookridge Street, Leeds, LS2 3AWDate & Time:
February 13th, 2024 7:00pm
Slade UK at Brudenell Social Club, Leeds
33 Queens Road, Leeds, LS6 1NYDate & Time:
December 27th, 2023 7:30pmTake That: This Life On Tour – Premium Package – The Gallery at First Direct Arena, Leeds
Clay Pit Lane, Leeds, LS2 8ARDate & Time:
April 20th, 2024 5:00pmAttractions 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
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 3AAOtley Tourist Information Centre
Nelson Street, Otley, West Yorkshire, LS21 1EZWetherby Tourist Information Centre
17 Westgate, Wetherby, West Yorkshire, LS22 6LLHuddersfield Tourist Information Centre
Huddersfield Library, Princess Alexandra Walk, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD1 2SU
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.
West Yorkshire Fact Pack
- West Yorkshire is a metropolitan county in the north of England, with a population of over 2 million people.
- The county is divided into five districts: Leeds, Bradford, Kirklees, Calderdale, and Wakefield.
- The River Aire and River Calder both flow through West Yorkshire, and the county is also home to a number of reservoirs.
- The county is known for its beautiful countryside, including the Yorkshire Dales National Park and the Peak District National Park.
- 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.
- 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.
- Leeds, the largest city in West Yorkshire, is known for its vibrant nightlife, shopping, and cultural scene.
- Bradford, another large city in the county, is known for its diverse population and rich history of textile production.
- 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.
- The Yorkshire pudding, a traditional British dish made from batter, is said to have originated in West Yorkshire.
- The county is home to a number of universities, including the University of Leeds, the University of Bradford, and the University of Huddersfield.
- The West Yorkshire Police force is one of the largest in the country, serving a population of over 2 million people.
- The county has a number of sports teams, including Leeds United Football Club, Huddersfield Town Football Club, and Yorkshire County Cricket Club.
- West Yorkshire has a rich history of mining, with coal being one of the county’s most important industries for many years.
- The Hockney Trail, a tour of locations featured in the works of artist David Hockney, runs through West Yorkshire.
- 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.
- 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.
- The Keighley and Worth Valley Railway, a heritage railway line that runs through West Yorkshire, was featured in the classic film “The Railway Children”.
- West Yorkshire is home to a number of nature reserves and wildlife habitats, including the RSPB Fairburn Ings nature reserve.
- The county has a number of historic market towns, including Otley, Hebden Bridge, and Skipton.
- West Yorkshire is known for its delicious cuisine, including traditional pies, curries, and fish and chips.
- 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.
- West Yorkshire has a rich industrial heritage, with many former textile mills and other industrial buildings still standing today.
- The county has a number of beautiful parks and green spaces, including Roundhay Park in Leeds and Shibden Park in Halifax.
- 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.