Epic summer awaits for under 19s: Hop on a bus or train and explore new adventures

11 July 2024

The summer holidays are here, and it's time to embark on an unforgettable adventure! Discover a world of FREE and low-cost activities and events across West Yorkshire, all easily accessible by bus or train. Whether you're into sports, arts, nature, or exploring new places, there's something for everyone.

If you're under 19, seize the opportunity to gain independence with an MCard travel ticket. Enjoy medium single bus journeys for just £1.20, unlimited bus travel on any bus for £2.80 with a MyDay, or an entire week of unlimited travel for £10 with a MyWeek. Check out our full range of under 19 tickets to find the best option for you.

Get ready to explore all that West Yorkshire has to offer. And to make your travel even more convenient, download the MCard Mobile App today from the App Store or Google Play. Store all your tickets in one place and activate them when you need to.

Looking for family-friendly activities instead? Read our blog: Unforgettable summer for families

Start your summer adventure now!

Summertime, your time, anytime. Under 19 MyDay bus tickets from £2.52.

Activities for Teenagers

Bradford

Mini Golf at Looney Golf ⛳- All ages

Become a pro in no time, choose between Neon Jungle and Urban Punk, start making those shots!

Open Tuesday to Sunday

Cost: Off-peak £8.50 adults plus discounts for kids, students and seniors and Blue Light.

By bus: Plan your journey on wymetro.com – check the bus stop location map for stops in Bradford City Centre

By rail: 10-minute walk from Bradford Forster Square Rail Station

 

BD:Festival 🎭- All ages

Enjoy colourful performances, street theatre, music parades and much more! There will be something for everyone, family and teens alike.

26 and 27 July 2024

Cost: Free

By bus: Plan your journey on wymetro.com – check the bus stop location map for stops in Bradford City Centre

By rail: Visit wymetro.com for rail information

 BD:Festival 26-27 July

Bradford Ice Arena Disco Sessions ⛸

Skate with an atmosphere, disco lights and loud music by attending daytime or evening disco sessions.

Open every day

Cost: Peak student admission (with a valid NUS or college card) £9.50 and off peak student £8.00

By bus: Plan your journey on wymetro.com – check the bus stop location map for stops in Bradford City Centre

By rail: A 15-minute walk from Bradford Forster Square Rail Station

 

Calderdale

Pride at Piece Hall 🌈- All ages

Celebrate Pride this year and prepare yourself for an unforgettable free day of fun!

17 August

Cost: Free

By bus: A 6-minute walk from the Halifax Bus Station

By rail: A 3-minute walk from Halifax Train Station

 Piece Hall

The Escaporium 🔐

Up for a challenge? Enter a room and see if you can escape in 60 minutes. Use everything in the room to help you and your team crack codes, solve puzzles, find clues and reveal hidden secrets in order to escape!

Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult (over 16).

Open everyday

Cost: £25.00 per person

By bus: A 6-minute walk from the Halifax Bus Station

By rail: A 3-minute walk from Halifax Train Station

 

Electric Bowl – Tuesday Two’s-Day 🎳 - All ages

Want to have a great day out and save some pennies? Book a game of bowling on a Tuesday for some summer fun.

Every Tuesday

Cost: £2 games before 1pm and 2-for-1 games after 1pm

By bus: A 11-minute walk from the Halifax Bus Station

By rail: A 9-minute walk from Halifax Train Station

Bowling ball about to knock down pins

 

Kirklees

Laser Zone Huddersfield 🔫- All ages

Come down for some exciting and entertaining laser fun, perfect for families, teens and their friends!

During school holidays, they are open at 1pm, every weekday.

Cost: From £5.75 per game with discounts for concessions and members.   

By bus: A 13-minute walk from Huddersfield Bus Station

By rail: A 9-minute walk from Huddersfield Rail Station

 

Inflatanation Huddersfield 🤸‍♂️- All ages

Get bouncing this Summer! Visit with family or friends and enjoy jumping up and down a range of inflatables.

Cost: 1 hour bounce £11.99 with discounts for under 4s

By bus: 14-minute walk from Huddersfield Rail Station

By rail: 18-minute walk from Huddersfield Rail Station

 

Stuck in the Riddle Escape Rooms 🔐

Get ready to try and plan your escape with 4 themed rooms to choose from.

Please check age restrictions.

Open every day from 9am - 9.30pm

Cost: Price depends on group size, visit their website for more information

By bus: A 3-minute walk from Huddersfield Bus Station

By rail: A 3-minute walk from Huddersfield Railway Station

 

Leeds

Monopoly Leeds Takeover 🎲 - All ages

This free city-wide, family friendly immersive experience brings the best-selling property trading game to life, using key locations and landmarks as the gameboard with life-size tokens, clues and puzzles around every corner.

27 July to 1 September 2024

Cost: Free

By bus or rail: Plan your journey into Leeds by bus or rail

 Monopoly Leeds Takeover

Planet Ice

Learn to skate like a pro with double discounts, and 3 and 5 day skating courses available this summer.

Cost: Check membership prices

By bus: A 3-minute walk from Elland Road Park and Ride or take service 51 or 52 from Leeds Corn Exchange

By rail: Leeds train station is the closest train station, a bus will be needed to reach the destination from the city centre.

 

LS-Ten Skatepark 🛹 - All ages

Test your skills on the ramp with all rider's welcome. Take part in coached, beginner and mini sessions. Lots of different sessions to suit different needs and budgets.

Happy hour (and a half) on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays 4pm –5.30pm

Cost: £7

By bus: 24-minute walk from Leeds Bus Station

By train: 28-minute walk from Leeds Rail Station

 

Wakefield

Xscape Yorkshire Gravity 🧗‍♀️ - All ages

Summer fun awaits at Gravity, with a whole host of exciting new offers to enjoy throughout the school holidays, perfect for endless adventures.

1 July – 8 September 2024

Cost: Various pricing for different passes

By bus: Plan your journey by bus

By rail: 3-minute walk from Glasshoughton Rail Station

 

The Strawberry Experience at Farmer Copleys 🍓

Pick your own strawberries this summer.

Cost: £2.50 per person (refundable when £10 spent in the farm shop) and under 1’s are free.

By bus: Plan your journey by bus

By rail: The nearest railway stations are in Pontefract and Featherstone

 A strawberry plant

Places to eat and drink this summer 🍰🥤

Kirkgate Market Kitchen, Leeds

Flamingos Coffee House, Leeds

Doh’Hut, Leeds

Snowcold Creamery, Batley

Espresso Corner, Huddersfield

Borough Market, Halifax

DJ's Diner and Cafe, Pontefract

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