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Unforgettable summer adventures for families

11 July 2024

The summer holidays are here, and it's the perfect time to explore West Yorkshire! Check out our blog for a handy list of FREE and low-cost activities and events happening this summer, all easily accessible by bus or train. There's something for everyone to enjoy!

With a variety of tickets available for under 19s, adults, and families, you can enjoy simple and stress-free travel all summer long. Take advantage of unlimited off-peak bus and train travel across West Yorkshire with our Family DaySaver for just £15.70. This ticket is valid for up to five people (one adult and four concessionary travellers or two adults and three concessionary travellers). For larger groups, the Group DaySaver covers five people for only £27.90, making it just £5.58 per person.

Discover our affordable DaySaver and Family ticket options and make the most of what West Yorkshire has to offer. To make your travel even more convenient, download the MCard Mobile App from the App Store or Google Play. Store all your tickets in one place and activate them whenever you need them.

Looking for teen-friendly activities instead? Read our blog: Epic summer awaits for teens

Start your summer adventure today!

Family enjoying a picnic outside Eureka!

Activities for Families and Young Children

Bradford

Summer 2024 Play in the Parks 🌳

Free family inflatable fun!

20 July to 30 August 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

Summer of Play at East Riddlesden Hall 🦆

From picnicking and playing games on the lawn, to making mud pies, feeding the resident ducks and charging around in the open fields, there’s lots for families to enjoy at East Riddlesden Hall this summer.

Open from 20 July 2024 - 4 Sept 2024

Cost: Check admission prices

By bus: 662 Shuttle, 662 Bingley, 620, A3 Flyer and K4 Stop E Keighley

By rail: Visit wymetro.com for rail information

Summer Reading Challenge 📚 for 4-12 year olds

Get creative this summer and let your imagination soar with this year's summer reading challenge.

Challenge starts Saturday 6 July and ends Saturday 14 September 2024

Cost: Free Developed by The Reading Agency and delivered in partnership with public libraries across Bradford.

By bus or rail: Plan your bus or train travel around Bradford

Child reading in a bus station

Calderdale

Dinosaur Experience 🐱‍🐉

Get ready to roar as the Dinosaur Experience comes to Brighouse at the annual Summer Family Market Day.

18 August 2024

Cost: Free

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

6 weeks of summer fun at Eureka! 🎶- All ages

44 days of performers, workshops and FUN!

20 July – 1 September 2024

Cost: Check admission prices

By bus: 12-minute walk from Halifax bus station

By rail: 3-minute walk from Halifax rail station

View from outside Eureka!

Fireman Sam: The Great Camping Adventure – Victoria Theatre 🚒

Bring the kids to see Fireman Sam on an adventure to impress his friends!

31 August 2024

Cost: From £19.75

By bus: 9-minute walk from Halifax Bus Station

By rail: 8-minute walk from Halifax Rail Station

Kirklees

Oakwell Explorers 🔍

Get ready for pop up events and a range of activities this summer with the Oakwell Explorer Club!

Cost: £1 per child per activity sheet

By bus: Plan your journey by bus

By rail: Batley railway station is the closest

Kirklees School’s Out 🌞

Activities funded through the Department for Education's Holiday Activities and Food programme. Activities are aimed at children between 4-8 years, 8-12 years and 12 + along with activities for SEND children and young people.

Cost: Free

Choose what activities your kids want to attend and plan your journey by bus or rail.

Family outside 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

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

Temple Newsam 🐖 – All ages

Picnic or take a stroll around the park and gardens for free or pick one of the many activities taking place over summer. If you fancy taking a peek inside the grand house you can learn about who worked there and the jobs they did. Or buy a ticket for the farm and see the animals.

By bus: Plan your journey by bus

By rail: a 10-minute drive from Crossgates railway station or 37-minute walk

Temple Newsam house