Leeds & pennine yorkshire

From bright lightsto green hills Leeds and Pennine Yorkshire is a fantasticdestination for group travellers, with plenty ofinspiring itineraries to follow in a region full ofwonderful contrasts. The flagship cities of Leeds,Bradford and Wakefield combine award winningcultural venues with some of the UK's bestshopping. Whilst the picturesque market towns ofHaworth, Holmfirth and Hebden Bridge provide

spectacular scenery, welcoming cafés, restaurantsand group-friendly attractions.

You’ll find a rich selection of post industrial citiesthat have undergone an amazing transformation andnow offer no end of unmissable things to do.

Each great city has something fabulous to offerthe groups market. Leeds is a shopaholics dreamwith fabulous shopping alongside an amazingcultural hub of museums and galleries. Bradfordproudly holds the title as the world's first UNESCOCity of Film, whereby at neighbouring Saltaire youcan soak up the industrial history created by it'sfounder Titus Salt, at one of Yorkshire's twoUNESCO World Heritage Sites. Wakefield is home tomany of the regions most popular attractions andunique festivals. Keep your eye on Wakefield, as inSpring 2011 a major new attraction will open - TheHepworth Wakefield will showcase some of thecountry's finest sculpture in what will become thelargest purpose built gallery outside of London.

Don't forget the rural splendour of PennineYorkshire, where towering skies and sweepingmoorland are dotted by characterful villages. It canoffer your group a chance to escape from theireveryday life and immerse themselves in the greatoutdoors.

Wherever you explore and whatever you get up to,your group will find visiting this part of the worldaffordable and tremendous value for money. Alongwith the warm Yorkshire welcome, it’s something wepride ourselves on - and just one reason why visitorsreturn time and time again to this wonderfulregion."

For help planning your trip contact the Leeds andPennine Yorkshire Group Travel team who can offerhelp and advice.

Contact James Anderson on 0113 220 6366 or email [email protected]

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Shopperswalking in theVictoria Quarter.

Markets

Shopping in LeedsThe city of Leeds is a shopaholics dreambeing ranked in the top ten of the mostpopular shopping cities in the UK. Thecompact and pedestrianised city centremakes it easy to explore the high street,historic arcades and market with ease.Leeds is proud of its many independentshops and unique shopping arcadessuch as the opulent Victoria Quarterwhich boasts a wide range of topdesigner stores such as Harvey Nichols,The White Company, Jo Malone or LouisVuitton alongside exquisite independentboutiques.

So once you are weighed down withbags take time out for lunch, the CornExchange is a Grade 1 listed Victorianbuilding and home to Piazza by Anthonyand also a unique food emporium. Orsimply stop off for a coffee in one of themany continental style cafes and enjoysome coffee and cake. You will be spoiltfor choice with the restaurants, cafes anddeli’s and you can be guaranteed theperfect dining experience.

So why not experience a trip to Leedsand see for yourself what an amazingshoppers paradise it really is.

Bombay StoresBombay Stores in Bradford, isthe UKs largest Asiandepartment store and providesyour group with a uniqueexperience. It is a colourfultreasure trove of Indian fashionwith exquisite saris’,marvellous shoes and beautifuljewellery, not to mention thenever ending rolls ofsumptuous silks in every colouryou can imagine - and more!"

Leeds and Pennine Yorkshire has a number of options for groupswishing to indulge in a little retail therapy. With regular events suchas art and craft fairs, vintage fashion fairs, markets and even anevent dedicated to the love of shopping, we guarantee neither bigspenders nor bargain hunters will want to leave empty handed!

Everyone loves a bargain and Leeds and Pennine Yorkshire definitelyhave their share of markets to offer you just that. Why not coincideyour visit to Leeds and Pennine Yorkshire with a market day, so youcan stop off and pick up a bargain or tasty treat? Kirkgate Market inLeeds is where Michael Marks of Marks and Spencer first set up hisPenny Bazaar in 1884.

Sowerby Bridge – Tuesday and Friday from 09.00 – 16.00 Dewsbury Market – Wednesday and Saturday Halifax Market - Monday to Saturday 8.30 – 17.00 Wakefield Market – Monday to Saturday half day trading Wednesday Wakefield Farmers Market – 2nd Saturday of the month Hebden Bridge Market – Wednesday and Thursday 09.00 – 16.00 Hebden Bridge Farmers Market – 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month Pontefract Market – Indoor Market Monday – Saturday 09.00 – 17.00

Outdoor Market Wednesday, Friday and SaturdayHuddersfield Market - Monday, Thursday and Saturday Leeds Market – Monday – Saturday 09.00 – 17.00 Leeds Farmers Market – 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month

There are many more farmers markets throughout the area to findout more visit www.westyorkshirefood.co.uk

SHOPPING


FOOD & DRINK


3Eat, drink and enjoyFood and drink are held in high regard acrossLeeds and Pennine Yorkshire, with everythingfrom tearooms and riverside pubs serving localales to fine dining restaurants and rooftopcocktail bars.

Bradford was awarded UK Curry Capital SuperCity status in 2010, and with good reason as itis home to the world famous Mumtazrestaurant, not to mention the dozens of othersmall traditional curry houses throughout thecity. Leeds can offer you great fish and chipsuppers to fine dining by some of the country'sleading chefs. Whether it is lunch or dinner -many restaurants are based in grand buildingssuch as the newly refurbished Tiled Hall Cafe atLeeds Art Gallery.

But Yorkshire would not be complete withoutthe traditional pub lunch and these are available

throughout Leeds and Pennine Yorkshire inevery town and village whatever the size. Enjoya pint of real Yorkshire ale, Timothy Taylors hasbeen brewing in this area for 150 years andnow some of the smaller breweries arecompeting such as Saltaire and LeedsBreweries.

There are a number of good value traditionalplace to eat, Harry Ramsdens at Guiseleywelcomes groups and offers great fish andchips, whilst the more traditional Bettys in Ilkleywill provide you with a light lunch or homemadetea and cakes.

And I bet you didn’t know that within LeedsCity boundary there is the most northerlycommercial vineyard. Leventhorpe is home to a5 acre vineyard and guided tours can bearranged from July to September.

Mumtaz restaurant - Bradford

A little know fact is that Leeds and Pennine Yorkshireis home to the Rhubarb Triangle and visitors travelfrom miles around to Wakefield's annual RhubarbFestival. Situated in the shadows of the Pennines isthe centre for the world’s production of forcedrhubarb. To find out more about the amazing rhubarbtriangle you can book a group visit to the awardwinning rhubarb growers E Oldroyd and Sons.

Rhubarb festival


CULTURE


4Classic & contemporaryLeeds and Pennine Yorkshire has a world-class culturalscene from some of the best collections of visual artoutside London to cutting edge performance arts.

Leeds is also home to Northern Ballet Theatre,which is Britain’s leading classical dance theatre andWest Yorkshire Playhouse, one of the largest and mostactive producing theatres in the UK. So whenever youare visiting Leeds you are guaranteed to see anamazing cultural production, whatever your preference.

The Alhambra Theatre and St Georges Hall inBradford are host to numerous shows with theAlhambra being the North’s premiere touring venue,whilst St Georges Hall is a more intimate venue and ishome to the cutting edge of British music andcomedians. For groups over 12 there are generousdiscounts available.

In the summer months, open air events such asOpera in the Park, Leeds Shakespeare Festival andoutdoor theatre at Harewood, allow groups to enjoytheir beautiful surroundings as well as the wonderfulprogramme of performances.

Or if you are looking for somewhere new to takeyour group, why not consider a concert in Leeds’ most

iconic building? The Victorian splendour of Leeds TownHall plays host to world-class orchestras, soloists andconductors on Saturday evenings from October to Mayevery year. Leeds International Concert season runsuntil June and also includes free lunchtime concerts invarious locations until April.

Fans of visual arts will be spoilt for choice at theYorkshire Sculpture Park, set in the beautiful groundsand gardens of a 500-acre 18th century countryestate. A permanent display of Henry Moore andBarbara Hepworth sculptures are kept here, one ofEurope's leading open air galleries.

Tours can be arranged at many of the museums andgalleries in the area, including Leeds Art Gallery, DeanClough in Halifax, Salts Mill's 1853 Gallery,Impressions Gallery and Cartwright Hall, Bradford.

Bradford is the World's first UNESCO Cityof Film, home to Bradford InternationalFilm Festival, Bite the Mango, BradfordAnimation Festival and the National MediaMuseum, one of the most visitedmuseums outside London. This fantasticfree museum is devoted to film,photography, TV, radio and the web.Journey through popular photography, visitIMAX, the world's most powerful giantscreen experience, discover the past,present and future of television inExperience TV, watch your favourite TVmoments in TV Heaven, play with light,lenses and colour in the Magic Factoryand explore the world of animation andwatch a real animator at work in theAnimation Gallery.

City of film

Alhambra Theatre

Opera in the ParkYorkshire Sculpture Park

MarchBradford International Film Festival – showcasingnew, ground breaking and unusual films

MayHaworth 1940’s weekend – A range of nostalgicevents including swing jiving in the streets

JuneBradford Mela – One of the oldest and mostestablished events of its kind, taste deliciousfood and see exciting activities and mingleamongst the local communitiesHaworth 1960’s weekend – Swing back to the60’s for this weekend of groovy fun

June - JulyHebden Bridge Arts Festival - Internationallyacclaimed guests from the world of literature,comedy and art.

JulyLeeds Loves Food – Leeds celebrates 4 days offood, including food demonstrations and activities Pontefract Liquorice Festival – Sample theamazing locally produced liquorice whilst beingentertained by performers from all over the world

July- Jan 2011Heroes & Heroines exhibition - Leeds City Museum

August Leeds Carnival – Come and see the longestrunning West Indian Carnival in Europe, andexperience 3 days of fun.Golden Jubilee International Joust - Royal Armouries

September Otley Black Sheep Folk Festival – The Festival takesover the town and you can enjoy entertainment ina number of local venues

OctoberThe Working World of Tom McGuinnessexhibition - National Coal Mining MuseumIlkley Literature – With over 180 events over 17days it really is the North’s liveliest LiteratureFestival. Leeds Loves Shopping – 10 days of eventsthroughout the city, it is a shopaholics must seeLight Night LeedsMarsden Jazz Festival – Over 80 eventsshowcasing a variety of music to suit all tastes

NovemberLeeds International Film Festival – Leeds revealsthe incredible wonder of global film making thatyou can’t see on your local screen.

Leeds & Pennine Yorkshire alsooffers a diverse programme ofannual events. Group discounts onticketed activities are negotiable.



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An amazing industrial history hasshaped the landscape of Leeds andPennine Yorkshire and it has nowbeen transformed into a vibrant andexciting area that you need to comeand experience.

Formerly the largest woollen millin the world, now Armley Millshouses Leeds Industrial Museum.Located beside the River Aire, themuseum explores the city's richindustrial past with displays coveringlocal textiles and clothing industries,printing, cinematography,photography and engineering.Working exhibits include a 1904spinning mule and a 1920's style

cinema, and there are events onthroughout the year.

Saltaire is one of the Bradforddistrict's most famous villages.Inscribed as a UNESCO WorldHeritage Site in 2001, this modelVictorian village is a delight to visit.Sir Titus Salt built the village in the19th century for the spiritual,physical and moral welfare of hisworkers and today his great millcomplex is the key feature ofSaltaire. Take a guided walk aroundthe village and understand thefascinating history behind thevillage, groups are always welcome.After your walk why not visit Salts

Mill and the 1853 Gallery or thedesigner shops for home wares andjewellery, groups are welcome.

For the more romantic heritage ,just a stones throw from Leeds citycentre lies Temple Newsam, setwithin 1,500 acres of groundslandscaped by ‘Capability’ Brown.Groups can see inside the 40 publicrooms or pay a visit to Home Farm;a working rare breeds farm that alsoforms part of the estate. The worldof Wuthering Heights is brought tolife in the famous village ofHaworth. This picturesque villagewas once home to the literarygreats the Brontes and their home

is now the Bronte ParsonageMuseum, one of many attractions inHaworth.

From Haworth you can takeKeighley and Worth Valley Railway,famous as the filming location forthe 1970 film ‘The Railway Children’down to Keighley and visit thenearby East Riddlesden Hall. Thisintimate 17th century manor houseis set in mature grounds with a duckpond and picnic area. The househas a wonderful ambience and isfurnished with textiles, Yorkshire oakfurniture and pewter. Groups arewelcome and specialist tours can bearranged.

Experience it for yourself

Left: SaltaireAbove: Temple NewsamRight: East Riddlesden Hall

Wakefield is a city known for its textile and mining heritageand also for its sculpture. To get a taste of the region’sindustrial heritage, the free-entry National Coal MiningMuseum for England offers visitors the opportunity todescend 140 metres underground down one of thecountry’s oldest coal mines. Above ground, the interactivegalleries introduce visitors to the history of mining. Situatedin a rural setting, it offers an unusual combination ofexciting experiences, whilst providing a genuine insight intothe hardworking lives of miners through the ages.

Coal Mining Museum

Wakefield

HERITAGE


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Due to the beautiful scenery of Leeds andPennine Yorkshire many TV series are filmed andhas been inspiration for many literary greats. Sowhy not stop off and see why they love Leedsand Pennine Yorkshire.

The world of Wuthering Heights is brought tolife in the famous village of Haworth. Thispicturesque village was once home to the literarygreats The Brontes and their home is now theBronte Parsonage Museum. The museum is one

of the many attractions in Haworth. The Bronteheritage also can be seen at Dewsbury Ministerwhere Reverend Patrick Bronte, father of thesisters, was once the curate. A guided heritagetour can be pre booked.

The Railway Children was filmed at Oakworthstation and Haworth and you can take a ride onthe magnificent steam trains and relive the filmon the Keighley Worth Valley Railway.

Marsden and Slaithwaite are both settings forthe TV series Where the Heart Is, and probablythe most famous is Holmfirth, home to the longrunning series Last of the Summer Wine. Youcan hop on aboard a vintage bus and take atour around the Holme Valley to see where theseries is filmed.

Otley is home to the filming of Emmerdaleand Heartbeat. Some of the filming forEmmerdale was filmed in Otley, which is knownas Hotton in the show and also filming tookplace in the village of Esholt where the originalWoolpack is open for food and drink and sellsEmmerdale memorabilia. Heartbeat was filmedin Otley and you can see where the policestation scenes were filmed.

Leeds Liverpool Canal - Bingley Five-rise lock staircaseopened in 1774 and is the most spectacular feature ofthe Leeds and Liverpool Canal. The canal passes directlynext to Salts Mill and the village of Saltaire which issteeped in fascinating history.

The Calder & Hebble Navigation - The Calder andHebble Navigation runs for 21 miles from Wakefield toSowerby Bridge. It connects the Aire and CalderNavigation at Wakefield, with the Rochdale Canal atSowerby Bridge, and the Huddersfield Broad Canal at

Cooper Bridge. An elegant footbridge carries theKirklees Way across the canal between Wakefieldand Dewsbury.

Hebble River - rises just above Ovenden Moor andflows south down the geological fault which passesfrom Ogden, through Halifax to Salterhebble. Takea detour around to Ogden Water Country Park forpicnics, walking and nature activities.

Huddersfield Narrow Canal - runs for 7 miles fromStandedge Tunnel to Huddersfield, and meets theHuddersfield Broad Canal at Aspley Basin, now amarina, Aspley Marina. Standedge Tunnel is nearly3 1/2 miles long, the highest, longest and deepestcanal tunnel in the country.

Standedge Tunnel and Visitor Centre - is thehighest, longest and deepest canal tunnel in theUK, stretching for 5,029 metres (3.25 miles)through hard millstone grit. A highlight of a visit toStandedge Tunnel is a boat ride into the tunnel.

Getting away...

Visitors in Haworth

Standedge Visitor Centre

OUTDOORS & LITERARY LOCATIONS

Inspirational literary locations

For a different way to experience the wonders of PennineYorkshire, why not take to the water and encounter the manytwisting turning waterways that wind through the beautifulcountryside. Cruises are available on many of the these waterways.

Away from the towns and cities, Pennine Yorkshire has mile after mile of moorland, offering the perfectopportunity for groups to experience the great outdoors on way-marked pathways and trails.

Amongst the moorland, perhaps most fondly recognisable is the village of Holmfirth, a filming locationfor the long-running BBC1 television series ‘Last of the Summer Wine’. Located inside the building thatcame to be known as Compo’s house, the Last of the Summer Wine Exhibition contains memorabiliafrom the series and footage from the show. Next door, is The Wrinkled Stocking Tea Room.

Marsden Moor


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