West Yorkshire Attractions

Bracken Hall Countryside Centre

The Centre has displays relating to the natural history, geology, archaeology and local history of the area

Glen Road, Baildon, Shipley  BD17 5EA  Tel:01274 584140   Email

Castle Hill and Jubilee Tower

Standing over 900 feet above sea level Castle Hill dominates the local landscape, providing spectacular, often windswept views.

c/o Tolson Museum, Ravensknowle Park, Wakefield Road, Huddersfield HD5 8DJ
 Tel: 01484 223830

Ilkley Lido

One of a few remaining lidos in the north of England. A lagoon shaped outdoor pool with diving area.

Denton Road, Ilkley, LS29 0BZ  Tel: 01943 600453

Ponderosa Rural Therapeutic Centre

A Family day out where you can meet real animals. Walks and guided tours are available.

Off Smithies Lane, Heckmondwike  WF16 0PN  Tel: 01924 235276    Email

Red Brick Mill

4 open-plan floors of lifestyle stores providing everything for your Bedroom, Kitchen,  Living Room, Bathroom, Lounge and Dining Area.

218 Bradford Road, Batley,  WF17 6JF  Tel: 01924 460044  Email

Saltaire & Salts Mill & Gallery

Salaire is a purpose-built model industrial village built for the workers of the Salts mill and is a World Heritage Site. The mill is Grade II Listed historic building which has art galleries featuring over 400 works by David Hockney.  Salts Mill and Saltaire include various retail outlets and a park.

Shipley, Saltaire,   BD18 3LB  Tel: 01274 531185    Email

Shipley Glen Cable Tramway

The oldest working cable tramway in Great Britain.  At nearly a quarter-mile in length, the woodland ride provides an alternative to the steep path.

Prod Lane, Baildon, Shipley, BD17 5BN Tel: 01274 589010  Email

Standedge Tunnel

The longest, deepest, and highest canal tunnel in the country, on the Huddersfield Narrow Canal - is nearly three and a half miles long.

Waters Road, Marsden,  HD7 6NQ   Tel: 01484 845624   Email

Thwaite Mills Watermill

A fully restored working water-powered mill. Two large water wheels continually drive a mass of cogs and grinding wheels which crushed stone for putty and paint throughout the 19th century.

Thwaite Lane, Stourton, Leeds  LS10 1RP   Tel:0113 276 2887 

Bradford City Farm

Provides an opportunity to see and learn about farm animals and their care.

Illingworth Fields, Walker Drive, Girlington, Bradford  Tel: 01274 543500

Pleasure Grounds and Funfair

The Pleasure Grounds and Childrens Fun Fair is a family run business that has been operating since the turn of the century.

Glen Road   Shipley Glen, Baildon, Shipley  BD17 5BN   Tel: 01274 580622

Springfield Mills Complex

21 retail outlets on one site including Springfield Clothing. This converted Mill also includes craft and works shops and a tea-room

Norman Road, Denby Dale  HD8 8TH    Tel: 01484 865082