family favourites in pennine yorkshire

Attractions & activities for all ages in Pennine yorkshire

Yorkshire Sculpture Park: Set in the beautiful grounds and gardens of a 500-acre, 18th century country estate, is one of the world's leading open-air galleries, presenting a changing programme of international sculpture exhibitions there is always something different to see.

Eureka! The National Children's Museum: designed to inspire children to find out about themselves and the world around them all in a day's play! In fact, there's so much to see and do that you'll find yourself visiting again and again.

Keighley and Worth Valley Railway: Step back in time and enjoy a train ride through the heart of Brontë country.

Standedge Tunnel & Visitor Centre: the highest, longest and deepest canal tunnel in the country. This is your chance to experience what it was like to go through the tunnel - without the hard work!

Hardcastle crags, Hebden Bridge: 400 acres of unspoilt woodland and guided walks, it's a paradise for families and walkers alike with deep rocky ravines, tumbling streams, oak, beech and pine woods and some of the best examples of upland meadows in the country.

East Riddlesden Hall: a 17th century merchant's house set in its own grounds with gardens. Children can be entertained in the maze field, at the duckpond or in the playground.

National Media Museum: a fabulous free museum in Bradford, West Yorkshire devoted to film, photography, TV, radio and the web.

Nostell Priory, Wakefield: an 18th-century architectural masterpiece with Adam interiors, Chippendale furniture, fine collections and landscape park and gardens.

Manor Heath Park Jungle Experience: a tropical tour around the Jungle Experience and discover a tropical oasis packed with fish, quail, terrapin, butterflies and waterfalls. The well kept park has a children's play area, picnic tables, mature trees and well kept gardens. A must for all the family!

Ponderosa: open to children & adults of all ages who can come to the centre and engage in a variety of interesting and stimulating activities. Walks and guided tours are available - and a huge selection of pursuits all based around our rare breeds, greenhouses, Reptile Room and lakes.

Kirklees Light Railway: an enchanting 50 minute return trip on narrow gauge rail takes you through superb scenery and of course there's a tunnel too!