Manchester Airport 1 hr 13
Pontefract Castle (10 min)
Free-to-visit castle with grounds with picnic spaces, a visitor centre and kids' activity sheets. Yorkshire Sculpture Park (27 min)
This rural park contains sculptures by the likes of Henry Moore and hosts regular exhibitions. The Hepworth Wakefield (19 min)
Innovative and spacious modern gallery with 6 contemporary art exhibition rooms, a shop and a cafe. RSPB Fairburn Ings (15 min)
Walking trails among wetlands & woods, popular for spotting birds like kingfishers & spoonbills. Snozone Yorkshire (8 min)
Skiing, snowboarding, sledding, and adventure Diggerland Yorkshire (12 min)
Diggers, dumpers, bulldozers, plus a swing in a giant JCB scoop and buried treasure dig. Nostell Priory and Parkland (14 min)
18th-century country house with Chippendale furniture, parkland, gardens and an adventure play park. Xscape Yorkshire (7 min)
Leisure complex with snow slope, bowling alley and surf simulator, plus cinema and restaurants. Lotherton (24 min)
Venerable Edwardian country manor with landscaped gardens, stables, playgrounds and woodland walks. Royal Armouries Museum (23 min)
Modern building for displays including Henry VIII's armour, war histories and experimental weaponry. Leeds Art Gallery (26 min)
Large collection of 20th-century art with Craft Centre and Design Gallery for mixed media displays. Pugneys Country Park (21 min)
Watersports centre with training courses, plus sailing, windsurfing, canoeing and a walking trail. Temple Newsam (28 min)
Grand residence standing in parkland and filled with priceless art and antiques plus a working farm. Brodsworth Hall and Gardens (20 min)
A stately home that retains its period interior and furnishings, with elegant gardens and play area. Roundhay Park (36 min)
Spacious nature area with gardens, walking trails & lakes, plus 2 playgrounds & sports fields. | 
