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Inspired by 'Made by Many Hands' - an exhibition exploring Heritage crafts. Join us for a day featuring a variety of heritage crafts.

Join committee members of the Cemetery Friends on a 90 minute tour. You will hear stories that link the Victorian history of Leeds to the people who are buried there and see the hundreds of Guinea Graves

From Union to 1895 Northern Union breakaway to Rugby League, explore 143yr history and see how Hunslet's teams were built. See Minutes Book

This beautiful Pearson Grade 2* Listed building will be open for visitors to explore and discover the church and its history. There will be talks and displays on the Everyday Histories theme with histories of local people and how they are remembered.

An in-person guided walk around the Manningham area of Bradford, its people and buildings.

Saturday 12th September : 11.00 -15.00 :Visit Rawdon Quaker Meeting House , built in 1697 , it is a grade 2 listed building in continuous use as a place of worship. Look around, talk to members. Refreshments available.

Discover some of the the globally important innovations that Holbeck gave to the world.

A Georgian gem, Grade II* listed Georgian Church Building, open to visit. Curious to explore the Crypt or Tower? Or watch a short film of the church architectural features? Archive material display. Refreshments.

Join David Sellers for a talk about William Gascoigne, a pioneer of modern precision astronomy who lived in Middleton at around the time of the Royal Charter whose 400 year anniversary we celebrate this year.

Have you ever wondered what life was like in a back-to-back house in 1900? Or how life in a back-to-back house has changed over the years? This podcast reveals the lives and memories of residents and former residents in their own words.

In 1916 there was a huge explosion at the Low Moor Munitions Factory which manufactured picric acid and 40 people, including 6 firemen were killed. The site is now under landfill. The walk visits places affected.

Historic Masonic Hall and gardens opened for public viewing

Celebrate Heritage Open Days with a free guided tour of Bagshaw Museum.

There will be a chance to see old registers and local memorabilia in the wonderful setting of St Peter's Church, Hartshead. This is a Bronte Church, where Rev'd Patrick served as curate in charge. There are links with the Luddites too and Robin Hood.

A warm Yorkshire welcome awaits. Take a tour around St Edmund's Church and see the interesting and unusual architecture of this local church and learn about its heritage treasures. Refreshments, stalls and children's activities all available.

2026 Festival 19th September - Ordinary People - Local Memories from Tape digital selection. Year of the Book - Local Authors, Ukulele Band 1100 -1200 and Children's Quiz

Discover the history of Sandal Castle on this tour around the castle grounds and ruins. Join our volunteers for a fascinating journey through 500 years of history.

Discover Batley’s past at Batley Cemetery during Heritage Open Days.

St George's Crypt is an ever evolving homeless charity, offering food, shelter, rehabilitation, saving lives of vulnerable people in Leeds. Since it opened in 1930 the doors have never closed, with support 365 days a year.

Factory and social life at Crompton Parkinson's captured on film, and shown at Guiseley Factory Workers Club!

Visitors are able to interact with historical artefacts from Greenwoods, Dewsbury’s oldest shop, which has been trading continually since 1860. Come and experience the history in its original setting including meeting Bolenium Bill.

Crow Nest Park is home to many well-established trees. With the 'Barrowman' in residence, we offer guided walks, explorations of how trees interact with our lives.

Step inside City Varieties Music Hall to uncover the rich history of one of the city’s most iconic cultural landmarks. Guided by our expert team, this is your chance to explore the UK's oldest surviving music hall.

Take a guided tour of this Grade II* listed Victorian masterpiece in the historic heart of Leeds. From antique Potts clocks to grinning stone guard dogs, explore the secrets behind the scenes of one of the city's most amazing public buildings.

Join Richard Tyler (who edits the HeadingleyLeeds.com website) for a journey through space and time, exploring the longest and oldest ginnel in Headingley.

From street murals, stain glass, sculptures and our wonderful Library Art collection there is much more art in Castleford than you may first think.

Take a look around this Grade I listed chapel built in 1649, a rare example of a church built specifically for Puritan worship.

Heritage Day is our annual invitation to visitors to pause, look around and discover the stories that shaped our communities both here in Fulneck and across the world. Hear stories of people who continue to shape our world wide Moravian communities

Recently renovated Waterloo House has become a beautiful Kadampa Meditation Centre. On 20 September we are offering free meditation sessions and historic building tours. Also enjoy the World Peace Cafe and bookshop - everyone Welcome.

This talk will look at the outbreak of plague which affected the world in the 1300's. It will cover what caused it, how people responded to it and its long term devastating impact on medieval society.

Visit a 20th century Grade I listed parish church in England.

The Low Moor Comical Company presents - Low Moor 1916 A presentation in words, images, music and song commemorating the people involved in, and the events surrounding, the Low Moor munitions works explosion on 21st August 1916.

A walking tour with Danny Friar exploring the themes of slavery and empire and their impact on Leeds and everyday people. This city centre walk will reveal hidden histories, forgotten people and secret stories from Leeds's past.

All Souls' Church was George Gilbert Scott's final church, built in the Gothic Revival Style. This Memorial Church was built in memory of Dr Walter Hook, Vicar of Leeds (1837 to 1859) who revitalised the Anglican Church in Leeds.

A Knights Templar sheep farm once ran commercially near Skelton Lake services (Leeds). This trail reconstructs the lives lived on it — eleven stops, leaping us back to the 13th-century.

Come along to HEART and design your very own zine, inspired around Leeds heritage! Led by experienced illustrator Blue, you will be taken through the history of zine making, and shown how to make your very own zine, in our old Victorian school hall.

Join us at the Stanley Ferry Workshop as part of this years Heritage Open Days. The workshop, found on the Aire and Calder Navigation, is one of only two places in the UK where lock gates are manufactured and refurbished by Canal & River Trust

An illustrated talk on how communities have dealt with death over the last two centuries, with a focus on local practices in these areas of West Leeds.

Justine Hardisty is an experienced multimedia Art teacher and she invites you to join her for a workshop at rivers Meet cafe and craft centre in Methley.

Local historian Brian Hull will give a talk about the history of Parlington Hall - the home of the Gascoigne family from the 16th to the first decade of the 20th century.

Welcome to another talk by Peter Spedding, a local historian with a special interest in 18th and 19th century characters.

Ken Goor has been leading walks in West Yorkshire for many years. Join him for a ramble that celebrates Leeds 400 through some beautiful countryside on the outskirts of the city.

Join local historian Edgar Pickles for an evening walk around the historic village of Kippax.

Join heritage pub enthusiast Jim Brettell for a guided walk round some of the city centre's most popular examples.

Join a guided tour of Castle Grove Masonic Hall, a magnificent villa in Far Headingley.

Visit the oldest continually used building in West Yorkshire.

A self-guided audio tour of Leeds, exploring the city at work: the dawn bell of Kirkgate Market, the White Cloth Halls, the bandsaw trade, music-hall streets and Leeds Bridge.

The Landmark Trust welcomes you to explore the craftsmanship, creativity and care in this recent major Heritage Lottery funded project. Take part in free family activities and enjoy the building and garden at your own pace.

Visit this beautiful grade 2 listed Gothic Revival Church, find out more about the interesting features, including notable stained glass windows, and join us for tea and refreshments in this welcoming church at the heart of the local community.

Humphry Repton was the leading landscape gardener of his generation; discover the legacy of his work at Armley for Benjamin Gott.