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01 August 2019Struggling for ideas out in West Yorkshire this August?
We have got you covered with events to go to across all West Yorkshire districts. Even better we have a handy range of tickets called the DaySavers which are perfect for leisure travel. Giving you unlimited day, weekend, group or family travel in West Yorkshire. So whether it is an overdue group get together, a family day out or a spur of the moment adventure, there’s a DaySaver for you.
Plus don’t forget that wymetro.com have plenty of journey planning tools to help you get around West Yorkshire by bus and train. Why not put them to use this summer and plan some great days out.
Plan your journey straight from your door here!
Leeds
August 18 – Vintage Bus Day – Leeds Industrial Museum, LS1 3AA
By bus: Nearest stop – Canal Rd, Forge Lane – Service 15
By train: Burley Park Station – 18 minute walk
August 18, 25, 31 – Kidz Film Club – Kirkgate Market, Leeds, LS2 7HY
By bus: 2 minute walk from Leeds Bus Station.
By train: 10 minute walk from Leeds Train Station.
Until 4 August - Create: Sculpt: Play at Leeds Art Gallery – Leeds, LS1 3AA
By bus: Nearest stop – The Headrow – Y6
By train: 10 minute walk from Leeds Train Station.
Until Sunday September 1 - The Jurassic Trail - Leeds City Centre
Within a few minutes’ walk from both Leeds Bus Station and Leeds Train Station.
August 26 - Leeds West Indian Carnival Parade - Potternewton Park, Leeds LS7 4HB
By bus: Full details on how to get to the parade by bus on the day can be found here.
By train: 40 minute walk from Leeds Train Station.
Kirklees
August 10 – Cliffe House Classic Car Show 2019 – Cliffe House, Huddersfield HD8 8DB
By bus: Nearest stop - Lane Head Rd, Cliffe Rd - Service 83 from Huddersfield Bus Station.
By train: Shepley Train Station - 15 minute walk.
August 21 – Drop-in Family Art Day at Huddersfield Art Gallery – Huddersfield, HD1 2SU
By bus: 5 minute walk from Huddersfield Bus Station.
By train: 7 minute walk from Huddersfield Train Station.
August 30 - September 1 – Huddsfest 2019 – Greenhead Park, Huddersfield, HD1 4DT
By bus: Nearest stop - Trinity St Greenhead Park - served by a number of services. 14 minute walk from Huddersfield Bus Station.
By train: 20 minute walk from Huddersfield Train Station or catch the bus No. 371, 372 or 360 from Westgate outside the Train Station to Trinity St.
By bus: Bus route 184 drops off and picks up on the A62 in Marsden village then follow the canal towpath. Nearest bus stop is Manchester Rd Ainsley Lane.
By train: 15 minute walk Marsden Station.
Wakefield
August 12-13, 15-17- Vintage Summer Fun - Castleford Museum, Castleford, WF10 1BB
By bus: 6 minute walk from Castleford Bus Station.
By train: 5 minute walk from Castleford Train Station.
Yorkshire Sculpture Park, Wakefield, WF4 4JX
By bus: Nearest stop - Huddersfield Rd – Service 96 (Runs Monday-Saturday)
By train: Wakefield Westgate is the nearest main line station, around seven miles from YSP.
The Hepworth, Wakefield, WF1 5AW
By bus: 20 minute walk from Wakefield Bus Station, 7-9 minute bus ride from Wakefield Bus Station which is served by a number of bus routes.
The gallery is on the Free City Bus route operated Monday – Friday between 10.08am & 3.08pm, and Saturday between 8.30am & 5pm. The service does not run on Sundays.
By train: 8 minute walk from Wakefield Kirkgate Station.
August 17-18 - Seaside in the City - Wakefield Precinct, Wakefield, WF1 1JY
By bus: 6 minute walk from Wakefield Bus Station.
By train: 8 minute walk from Wakefield Westgate Train Station.
August 5-10 - A Week of Tomfoolery - Pontefract Castle, Pontefract, WF8 1QH
By bus: 6 minute walk from Pontefract Bus Station.
By train: 6 minute walk from Baghill or Monkhill Railway Station.
Bradford
August 9-11 - Bradford Food and Drink Festival at City Park – Bradford, BD1 1HY
By bus: 5 minute walk from Bradford Interchange.
By train: 7 minute walk from Bradford Foster Square Train Station.
August 3-31 - Bradford Family Film Festival at Bradford City Centre – Bradford City Centre
By bus: 5 minute walk from Bradford Interchange.
By train: 7 minute walk from Bradford Foster Square Train Station.
Open daily - Wonderlab at National Science and Media Museum – Bradford, BD1 1NQ
By bus: 5 minute walk from Bradford Interchange.
By train: 5 minute walk from Bradford Interchange and a 15 minute walk from Bradford Forster Square station.
By bus: 5 minute walk from Bradford Interchange.
By train: 5 minute walk from Bradford Foster Square Train Station.
Calderdale
August 4 - Sunday Street Festival - Piece Hall, Halifax, HX1 1RE
By bus: 5 minute walk from Halifax Bus Station.
By train: 5 minute walk from Halifax Train Station.
Daily - Digital Dimensions at Eureka! - The National Children's Museum, Halifax, HX1 2NE
By bus: 5 minute walk from Halifax Bus Station.
By train: Right next door to Halifax railway station.
August 3-4 - Hebden Bridge Vintage Weekend 2019 – Hebden Bridge, Calder Holmes Park, HX7 6JE.
By bus: The No. 590 and 592 run a frequent service right outside Calder Holmes Park. The nearest bus stop is Burnley Road.
By train: 5 minute walk from Hebden Bridge Train Station.
8 August - Pirate Day – Shibden Hall, Halifax, HX3 6XG
By bus: Halifax Bus Station is a 20 minute walk with numerous bus services departing from there to within a 2 minute walk from the Hall. Nearest bus stop is Old Godley Lane.
By train: 25 minute walk from Halifax Train Station. From the Train Station you can walk 10 minutes to Halifax Bus Station to catch frequent bus services to the Hall.
Great destinations you can visit by bus this August:
Click on the links below to see the nearest stops to these great destinations and the bus services that stop there.
Swimming / Water play
Huddersfield Leisure Centre – Huddersfield
Hemsworth Water Park – Pontefract
Museums / Heritage
Bradford Industrial Museum – Bradford
National Coal Mining Museum – Wakefield
Kirklees Light Railway – Huddersfield
Trampoline venues / soft play areas