Explore West Yorkshire

City Pulse, Rural Soul. Explore West Yorkshire is your guide to our region: what's on, where to go, and the experiences that make our part of Northern England unlike anywhere else.

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Nature Season

Feel the fresh air in your lungs, the grass between your toes, and the weight of the world lift from your shoulders. Nature Season is a a programme of nature-themed cultural events across our beautiful region. Expect festivals in sweeping parkland, magical woodland art trails, performances set against the spectacular backdrop of our rivers and dales, and greenery springing up in our buzzing towns and cities.

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Music & Nightlife

Michael Spicer: No Room - City Varieties Music…

21 Oct

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Arts, Culture & Heritage

Of Mice and Men - The Old Woollen

21 Oct

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Music & Nightlife

My New Band Believe - The Golden Lion

21 Oct

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Great Outdoors

Poetry Walk, Kirkstall! Leeds Season of Culture…

22 Oct

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Latest Stories & Inspiration

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Arts, Culture & Heritage

Industrial heritage Reimagined

Post Date: 20 Oct

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Great Outdoors

5 of the Best Views in West Yorkshire

Post Date: 18 Sept

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Arts, Culture & Heritage

5 Halloween Experiences in West Yorkshire

Post Date: 17 Sept

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Explore West Yorkshire?

A regional what's on guide covering events, festivals and things to do across Leeds, Bradford, Calderdale, Kirklees and Wakefield.

Which areas does Explore West Yorkshire cover?

Five districts: Leeds, Bradford, Calderdale, Kirklees and Wakefield, plus the towns and countryside in between.

How often are listings updated?

As events are confirmed by local partners, so what you see is what's actually on.

How easy is it to get to West Yorkshire?

West Yorkshire has brilliant travel links, and is two hours on the train from London, three from Edinburgh, and with the M1 motorway running through it.

What’s on in West Yorkshire this weekend?

Find upcoming events taking place across West Yorkshire this weekend, including festivals, live music, theatre, family activities, exhibitions, markets, food events and seasonal activities.