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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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

Ancient Parish church dating back to 12th century. 17th century oak box pew of Calverley family of Esholt. Marriage of Patrick Bronte and Maria Branwell took place here in 1812. Ancient stone cross, Medieval stone coffins, Commonwealth War graves.

Join Chris Parapia, a member of the Friends of Parkinson's Park for a walkabout in this historic green space in the heart of Guiseley.

Join our researchers as they take you on a tour of this historic, still working, cemetery and explore the lives of ordinary (and sometimes extraordinary) folk whose final resting place Undercliffe Cemetery is.

Free, family-friendly event exploring 400 years of Burley’s history. See historic photos, a timeline of local life and hear stories from past and present residents. Share memories and enjoy refreshments in a relaxed setting. Everyone welcome.

Come and find out about the well preserved and unique Bath house, set in the amazing urban woodland area of the Gledhow Valley Woods.

Built in 1886, this Leeds red-brick end terrace house retains a surprising number of original features. Visitors will get a glimpse of how this wedge-shaped house was originally decorated, and how it has survived subsequent attempts at modernisation.

A large Victorian church with an ancient history.

A chance to attend a fascinating display and illustrated talk on the history of St. Austin's church, Wakefield. This year we will focus on the processions and parades which have taken place in and around the church over its 200 year history .

Discover the jobs, crafts, games and daily life of Batley's medieval people.

Join us as we delve into the working lives of Aireborough's people from days gone by, such as the corsetiere fitter, the Slubber Doffers who toiled in Guiseley and Yeadon and many more. Where did they live & what was working life like?

Join Alice Boulton-Breeze for a creative workshop, set in Assembly House's new community garden space to explore the folklore, myth and fable of our beloved home in Armley.

Join us to discover stories of a city and its people, from the 1600s to the present day. See the story of Leeds revealed by archives and objects held in Cultural Collections at the University of Leeds.

Climb the 170 steps up Wakefield Cathedral tower for magnificent views of the city and surrounding countryside! Find out about our fourteen bells.

You are invited to tour a 200 year old burial ground that for years was neglected and untended. It is now reclaimed as a community asset to share its history, war graves, nature and ecology with connections and routes linking the past to the present.

A grand design to give a new twist to the ancient deer park at Roundhay, turned into a gentleman's landscaped retreat.

A guided walk through this historic village, once a township in the Manor of Harewood. The village prospered and grew from the Victorian era but retains many earlier stone buildings amongst the more recent residential developments.