West Yorkshire is best known for being one of the Uk’s most inviting and multicultural counties. Step into Leeds dubbed the ‘Knightsbridge of the North,’ where world-famous fashion labels rub shoulders with famed art galleries, and the towering Grand Theatre and Opera House are both just a short walk away. There are so many beautiful listed buildings and cultural monuments to explore.
Experience award-winning contemporary art and sculpture at The Hepworth Wakefield, then take a break and wander through Yorkshire Sculpture Park or bike through Haw Park Wood and adjacent Anglers Country Park.
If you are seeking variety, go to Bradford, where you’ll be dazzled by a broad selection of cuisines from all over the world. West Yorkshire is a vibrant and energetic county with plenty of activities for both adventurers and families.
The Kirklees Light Train is based in Whistlestop Valley, which has actual narrow-gauge steam locomotives, outdoor playgrounds, a café, a small ride-on railway, an ice cream parlour, a gift/toy shop, and plenty of good old-fashioned family fun.