Manchester Airport 1 hr 9
Leeds City Museum (22 min)
Imposing home for natural and community history and the city collection of archeological items. Sandal Castle (9 min)
Castle with activity trail, visitor centre and free-entry grounds welcoming picnickers/dog-walkers. Yorkshire Sculpture Park (19 min)
This rural park contains sculptures by the likes of Henry Moore and hosts regular exhibitions. Kirkstall Abbey (26 min)
Atmospheric, well preserved 12th-century abbey ruins with a visitor centre and tree-filled parkland. National Coal Mining Museum for England (18 min)
Coal mining museum with a restored colliery, underground tours, pit ponies, a cafe and gift shop. Leeds Art Gallery (21 min)
Large collection of 20th-century art with Craft Centre and Design Gallery for mixed media displays. Roundhay Park (30 min)
Spacious nature area with gardens, walking trails & lakes, plus 2 playgrounds & sports fields. The Hepworth Wakefield (8 min)
Innovative and spacious modern gallery with 6 contemporary art exhibition rooms, a shop and a cafe. Royal Armouries Museum (18 min)
Modern building for displays including Henry VIII's armour, war histories and experimental weaponry. Pugneys Country Park (9 min)
Watersports centre with training courses, plus sailing, windsurfing, canoeing and a walking trail. Diggerland Yorkshire (16 min)
Diggers, dumpers, bulldozers, plus a swing in a giant JCB scoop and buried treasure dig. Kirklees Light Railway (21 min)
Scenic spot in the Pennine foothills with steam-train rides plus a play area, shop, cafe & tea room. Cannon Hall Farm (25 min)
Farm shop selling meat from traditional small producers, plus fresh fruit, vegetables and cakes. Temple Newsam (23 min)
Grand residence standing in parkland and filled with priceless art and antiques plus a working farm. Nostell Priory and Parkland (18 min)
18th-century country house with Chippendale furniture, parkland, gardens and an adventure play park. | 
