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Epic summer awaits for under 19s: Hop on a bus or train and explore new adventures
11 July 2024The 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!
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
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
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
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
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
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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