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Have fun this summer across West Yorkshire!🌞
22 July 2025The summer holidays are here, so get ready for an adventure! Discover handpicked FREE or low-cost events and activities across West Yorkshire. Accessible by bus or train, we have plenty of choices for you, whatever you like to do.
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Bradford
Summer of play: play through the ages at East Riddlesden Hall
Embark on a journey through time and experience games from different eras with 10 play stations waiting for you.
26 July – 31 August
Cost: This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for East Riddlesden Hall.
By bus: West Lea Avenue stop on 662 The Shuttle service from Bradford and Keighley. Also service K4 Keighley. Please see here to plan your journey by bus with Moovit
By rail: Keighley Rail Station is the closest
Summer holiday activities at Brontë Parsonage Museum
Enjoy daily museum trails, dressing up, and a free Brontë Family Day this summer.
19 July – 31 July
Cost: Free event but normal admission charges apply for the museum
By bus: You can catch regular Brontebus B1 B2 B3 buses to Haworth from Keighley bus station and Hebden Bridge railway station (B3). Please see here to plan your journey by bus with Moovit
By rail: Closest station is Keighley Railway Station
The dinosaurs are coming to The Broadway, Bradford. Have some fun in the Dino Discovery Maze and take part in weekly activities every Thursday during the holidays. 🦖
21 July - 31 August
Cost: Free
By bus: Buses will go to and from Bradford Interchange Bus Station with a 6-7 minute walk to The Broadway. Please see here to plan your journey by bus with Moovit
By rail: Bradford Interchange and Forester Rail Stations are the closest
Summer family Activities at Bradford Cathedral
Enjoy summer crafts and colouring for younger children, as well as quizzes, information, colouring, sketching and crafts for older children.
29 July
Cost: Free but booking is advised
By bus:. Buses will go to and from Bradford Interchange Bus Station. The closest bus stops are Cathedral P, Q and N. Please see here to plan your journey by bus with Moovit
By rail: 11-minute walk from Bradford Interchange and 11-minute walk from Bradford Forster Square Rail Station
Calderdale
Eureka Six Weeks of Summer Fun
Get ready for daily activities with 45 days of performers, workshops and fun!
19 July – 1 September
Cost: Standard admission
By bus: 12-minute walk from Halifax Bus Station. Please see here to plan your journey by bus with Moovit
By rail: 3-minute walk from Halifax Rail Station
Two’s Tuesday at Electric Bowl
If you want to save pennies, come bowling on a Tuesday and pay £2 per game before 1pm. Buy one game and get one free after 1pm!🎳✨
Available on Tuesday's only
Cost: £2
By bus: 11 mins walk from Halifax Bus Station with Portland Place the closest bus stops. Services 343, 501, 536 stop at the bus stops. Please see here to plan your journey by bus with Moovit
By train: 10 mins walk from Halifax Rail Station
Keep an eye out for clues across town and track down all of the dinosaurs! 🦖
1 August – 31 August
Cost: Free
By bus: Buses run to Brighouse Bus Station and to other town centre stops. Please see here to plan your journey by bus with Moovit
By rail: Brighouse Rail Station is the closest
Look out for available spaces at venues across the borough included in the programme.
18 July – 31 August
Cost: Free or low cost depending on activity
By bus: Please see here to plan your journey by bus with Moovit
By rail: Please see here to check train travel - https://www.wymetro.com/trains/
Kirklees
Looking for fun activities to keep your kids entertained during the summer break? Come and take part in the Lego trail across Huddersfield town centre.
1 August – 15 August
Cost: Free
By bus: Buses run to Huddersfield Bus Station and other stops in the Town centre. Please see here to plan your journey by bus with Moovit
By rail: Huddersfield Rail Station is the closest
Come down for some laser fun, perfect for families, teens and their friends!
Cost: See website for details with special discounts at certain times and days.
By bus: A 13-minute walk from Huddersfield Bus Station. Nearest bus stop is St John’s Crescent on St John’s Road. Please see here to plan your journey by bus with Moovit
By rail: A 9-minute walk from Huddersfield Rail Station
Bounce up and down this summer and save 10% of bookings throughout the summer holidays!
19th July - 3rd September
Cost: See website for details and discount code
By bus: 14-minute walk from Huddersfield Rail Station. Nearest stop is Albert Street on Lockwood Road. Please see here to plan your journey by bus with Moovit
By rail: 18-minute walk from Huddersfield Rail Station
Cliffe House Summer Holiday Activities
Get outdoors and uncover clues, a perfect family day out with numerous activities.
23 July – 29 August
Cost: Pricing varies depending on activity
By bus: Bus services D2 D3 go from Huddersfield to Shepley. Please see here to plan your journey by bus with Moovit
By rail: 13-minute walk from Shepley Rail Station
Leeds
Go down the rabbit hole and follow Alice’s footsteps in a magical immersive experience. Encounter iconic scenes and familiar characters across the city. 🐇
26 July – 31 August
Cost: Free
By bus or rail: Plan your journey into Leeds by bus or rail
Have fun this summer across parks in Leeds with interactive play systems, arts zones, games, sports, food and inflatables!
23 July – 21 August
Cost: Under 18s are £1 or purchase a Breeze Pass for £5 for perks
By bus or rail: Plan your journey into Leeds by bus or rail
Roman Holidays at Royal Armouries
Get ready for an exciting new exhibition and summer programme all about Ancient Rome.
23 July – 31 August
Cost: Free
By bus: 13-minute walk to the Royal Armouries from Leeds Bus Station. Please see here to plan your journey by bus with Moovit
By rail: 21-minute walk from Leeds Rail Station or you can travel by the Leeds Dock Water Taxis for £3 (under 5s go free) from Granary Wharf to Leeds Dock
Summer Fun on the Farm at Temple Newsam
Visit animals, make crafts and explore an exciting interactive trail, it's fun for all the family! 🐑
19 July – 25 August
Cost: General admission pricing
By bus: Bus services 19 19A run from Leeds City Centre to Temple Gate Drive, before a 15 minute walk to Temple Newsam. Please see here to plan your journey by bus with Moovit
By rail: Cross Gates Rail Station is the closest
Wakefield
Big Butterfly Count at the Castle
Visit Pontefract Castle and help count the butterflies, taking part in fun crafts too. 🦋
20 July – 3 August
Cost: Free
By bus: Pontefract Castle is a 10 minute walk from Pontefract Bus Station. Please see here to plan your journey by bus with Moovit
By rail: Pontefract Castle is a 5 minute walk from Pontefract Monkhill Station.
Summer of Play at Nostell Priory
Enjoy a range of activities this summer, perfect for a family day out! Spend days filled with games, adventures and picnics, have fun at any age!
26 July – 31 August
Cost: Free but general admission applies
By bus: Nearest stop – Bus service 496 runs regularly from Wakefield City Centre and Fitzwilliam Rail Station to Nostell Priory. Please see here to plan your journey by bus with Moovit
By rail: Fitzwilliam Rail Station is the nearest station.
Come face to face with giant dinosaurs this summer at Trinity Walk Wakefield. 🦖
24 July – 30
Cost: Free
By bus: A 3-minute walk from Wakefield Bus Station Please see here to plan your journey by bus with Moovit
By rail: A 15-minute walk from Wakefield Kirkgate Rail Station and a 14-minute walk from Wakefield Westgate Station
Jason and the Wakefield Adventure
Running on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays during the school holidays, come down to craft drop-in sessions inspired the exhibition.
20 June – 6 September
Cost: Free
By bus: A 2-minute walk from Wakefield Bus Station. Please see here to plan your journey by bus with Moovit
By rail: A 17-minute walk from Wakefield Kirkgate Rail Station and a 12-minute walk from Wakefield Westgate Station
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