Things to see and do


Accessibility
The degree of accessibility varies across the range of attractions and sometimes within an attraction. Those that are fully accessible to wheelchair users are highlighted.
It is advisable to telephone attractions first to ensure that your particular needs can be met.

Bagshaw Museum 1
Wilton Park, Batley
Tel: 01924 326155
Inside this picturesque, strangely gothic residence, you are surrounded by the sights and sounds of past times and far away places. Time and space mean nothing when you can step straight from an Ancient Egyptian Tomb, into the tropical enchantment of the rainforest, taming the mythical beasts of the four continents on your way. And the local history collections and exotic decor of the mansion will keep you spellbound.
Open: Mon - Fri 11am - 5pm. Sat - Sun 12noon - 5pm
Admission Free
(level access to the rear, stairs to upper floor, accessible toilet, induction loop)

Bamforths Postcard Collection 2
Picturedrome, Market Walk, Holmfirth
Tel: 01484 689759
Bamforths produced early comic postcards and sentimental cards in Holmfirth, which were sent to loved ones during the First World War. The saucy sea side cards feature over-large ladies and hen-pecked husbands. Bamforths story is revealed on 'Holmfirth Pier', a themed walkway. There are also shows of some of Bamforths early films. 
Please ring for opening times.
Admission charge.

Batley Art Gallery 3
Market Place, Batley
Tel: 01484 221964
The gallery hosts changing exhibitions of art, mainly by local artists and societies.
Open: Mon - Fri 10am - 5pm. Sat 10am - 4pm.
Admission Free.

Butterfly Conservation Centre 4
Wilton Park, Batley
Tel: 01484 326264
The centre houses a rich assortment of native butterflies, many of which are close to disappearing in the wild.
Open: April to September, Mon - Fri 12.30pm - 3.30pm
Admission Free.

Colne Valley museum 6
Cliffe Ash, Golcar
Tel: 01484 659762
Experience the atmosphere of these former hand weavers cottages and the working life of the mid 1800's at the colne Valley Museum. Visit the loom chamber, spinning room and the gas-lit clogger's shop. There are frequent demonstrations of traditional activities and crafts by museum members.
Open: Sat, Sun & Bank Holidays 2pm - 5pm.
Admission Charge.

Dewsbury Minster 7
Rishworth Road, Dewsbury 
Tel: 01924 457057
The Minster dates back to Anglo-Saxon times when Dewsbury was said to have been visited by the 7th Century missionary, St Paulinus. The church includes a heritage centre and exhibitions on the church's colourful history, some unique Anglo-Saxon sculpture and stained glass. Former curate Patrick Bronte is commemorated with a plaque inside the Minster.
Open: Mon - Sat 9am - 3pm
Admission free.

Dewsbury Museum 8
Crow Nest Park, Heckmondwike Road, Dewsbury
Tel: 01924 325100
Dedicated to the magical theme of childhood, Dewsbury Museum will not only take you back to yours, it will give you insight into the childhood of your parents, your grandparents and even your own offspring! See (and hear) the world through the eyes of a century of children in the Growing Up in Dewsbury exhibition and be transported back to war-torn Britain with the 1940's classroom. With it's collection of toys spanning several centuries, Dewsbury Museum really is for anyone who's ever been a child!
Open: Mon - Fri 11am - 5pm, Sat - Sun 12noon - 5pm
Admission Free
(ramped access to ground floor displays, stairs to upper floor, accessible toilet).

Huddersfield Art Gallery 9
Princess Alexandra Walk, Huddersfield
Tel: 01484 221964
With exhibitions, events and activities throughout the year, Huddersfield Art Gallery offers a lively programme showcasing he best contemporary art from regional, national and international artists. In addition, the Kirklees Collection contains over 2000 items representing British Art through the last 150 years.
Open: Mon - Fri 10am - 5pm, Sat 10am - 4pm
Admission Free
Accessible to wheelchairs

Kirklees Light Railway 10
Clayton West, Nr Huddersfield
Tel: 01484 865727
Ride on Yorkshire's Great Little Steam Train which will carry you through the lovely South Pennines on an old country branch line. A quarter mile tunnel adds to the thrill of this nostalgic eight mile journey. Frequent special themed events take place throughout the year.
Open: All weekends, most school holidays and everyday from Spring Bank Holiday to early September.
Admission charge.

Last of the Summer Wine Exhibition 11
Scarfold, Off Hollowgate, Holmfirth
Tel: 01484 681408
The exhibition covers the 28 years of the series with photographs, memrobilia and a selection of the unusual inventions dreamed up by the characters.
Open Daily 10am - 5pm
Admission Charge

National Coal Mining Museum for England 12
Caphouse Colliery, Overton, Nr Wakefield
Tel: 01924 848806
A unique opportunity to descend 450ft underground to discover the hidden secrets of a real coal mine. Walk to the coal face and see the working life of the coal miner from the 1820's to the present day. On the surface, exhibitions tell the history of mining and the real cost of coal to mining communities.
Open: Daily 10am - 5pm
Admission charge
(under 5's are not allowed underground, but are admitted free to the surface)
Accessible to wheelchairs

North Light Gallery 14
Yorkshire Technology Park, Armitage Bridge, Huddersfield.
Tel: 01484 340003
Described as 'one of the largest and most spectacular on the wave of new art spaces' the North Light Gallery has multi-use exhibition and performance space, plus a cafe. The gallery aims to show major exhibitions of the best in 20th century and contempory art. Throughout the year the North Light Studio holds classes and has a programme of Saturday workshops.
Open: Wed - Fri 1am - 5pm, Sat 11am - 4pm from Easter to December
Admission Free
Accessible to wheelchairs

Oakwell Hall & Country Park 15
Nutter Lane, Birstall, Batley
Tel: 01924 326240
One of England's most charming historic houses, this beautiful, Elizabethan manor house has delighted visitors for centuries. Visiting in the 19th Century, Charlotte Bronte has featured it as Fieldhead in 'Shirley'. Build in 1583, the hall is set out as a 1690's home, giving insight into late 17th Century life. 100 acres of the original grounds are now managed as a country park and the innovative and unique Discover Oakwell exhibition introduces children to it's environment. The site boasts excellent visitor facilities, a cafe, sa well stocked shop and an adventure playground.
Open: Mon - Fri 11am 5pm, Sat - Sun 12noon - 5pm
Admission charge to Hall (March to October)
(shallow stairs into hall, stairs to upper floor, accessible toilet, Induction loop in Discover Oakwell)

Ponderosa Centre 16
off Smithies Lane, Heckmondwike.
Tel: 01924 235276
Situated on 20 acres of picturesque countryside where you can relax in the farm surroundings. Take a stroll in the wildlife walks, watch the hive of activities in the air or on the ground, or see the unique blend of rare breeds.
Open: Daily 10am - 4pm
Admission charge
Accessible to wheelchairs.

Red House Museum & Bronte Gallery 17
Oxford Road, Gomersal
Tel: 01274 335100
One of England's lesser-known, yet award winning, historic houses, it will delight you with it's insight's into 19th Century middle class-life and fascinate you with it's Bronte connections. Mary Taylor, daughter of the house in the 19th Century, was a close friend of Charlotte Bronte, who visited often and featured the house as Briarmains in "Shirley". "The Secret's Out" gallery explores Charlotte's connection with the Spen Valley and a more recent permanent exhibition - Spen Valley Stories - relives the 20th Century memories of local people.
Open: Mon - Fri 11am - 5pm, Sat - Sun 12noon - 5pm.
Admission Free
(Gardens and ground floor accessible, upstairs to upper floor, T setted option to sound system in exhibition areas, accessible toilets).

Skopos Motor Museum 18
Alexandra Mills, Bradford Road, Batley.
Tel: 01924 444423
This historic mill holds some of the most magnificent and diverse pieces of motoring genius ever assembled. From the Benz Patent Motor Wagon of 1885 to the newest jewel, the gleaming Ferrari F40. The museum boasts the only surviving Bramham, (Chassis number 128) and restoration bays where you can watch the experts go about their meticulous restoration work.
Open: Wed - Sun 10.30am - 4.30pm.
Admission charge.

Standedge Visitors Centre 19
Tunnel End, Waters Road, Marsden.
Tel: 01484 844298
Standedge Visitors Centre is next to the highest, longest, deepest canal tunnel in Britain! Opened in May 2001, the centre houses an exciting, interactive exhibition telling the story of the heroic canal and tunnel construction.
Take a ride on the state of the art trip boat and travel into the depths of the tunnel, as your guide brings to life the story of how it was built with little more than picks, shovels and gunpowder!
Open Daily: Spring (May - 3rd June 11am - 5pm)
Summer (4th June - 2nd September 11am - 5pm)
Autumn (3rd September - 28th October)
Admission Charge

Tolston Memorial Museum 20
Ravensknowle Park, Wakefield Road, Huddersfield
Tel: 01484 223830
Tolston Museum draws a vivid and intriguing picture of Huddersfield and it's people, from the prehistoric to the present. Each layer of Huddersfield's past is revealed in it's exiting displays. Unearth the remains of the Bronze Age, visit the Industrial Revolution and then it's all aboard for "Going Places" - Tolson's transport exhibition, plus a year-round programme of special exhibitions. There's fun for toddlers too with Ronnie the Raven's Puzzlepath. 
Open: Mon - Fri 11am - 5pm, Sat - Sun 12noon - 5pm.
Admission Free.(Ramped access to ground floor, stairlift and two steps to upper floor. Accessible toilet).

Yorkshire Mill Village 21
Bradford Road, Batley.
Tel: 01924 423172
A unique and exiting shopping experience within one of the UK's largest mill shopping complexes. Browse through four huge shopping floors offering ladies and men's designer and quality fashion clothing, footwear, textiles, glass and china, cookshop, homewear, lighting, Yorkshire Food Emporium and many more.
Facilities include restaurant, coffee shop, creche and male creche.
Open: Mon - Sat 9.30am - 5.30pm, Sun 11am - 5pm.
Admission free.
Wheelchair Accessible.

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