Best Arts and Culture Places in Cleckheaton

"The undisputed home of contemporary art in the region, Leeds Art Gallery is the go-to place for a little artistic stimulation in the North. The building is one of the most recognisable in the city, and its Victorian clock tower remains synonymous with Leeds’ historic skyline. Dubbed a collection of “national importance,” the museum displays work from award-winning artists labelled a stroke of genius, to understated masterpieces from emerging talents with considerably less exposure."

"Leeds Art Gallery reopened in October 2017 following an extensive refurbishment, including works on its original Victorian roof and renovation of the Central Court - meaning visitors can now see the stunning glass ceiling as part of the gallery. As well as the gallery’s main collection, artist room feature regular exhibitions. The Headrow, Leeds,LS1 3AA, open Tuesday-Saturday 10am-5pm, Sundays 11am-3pm, closed Mondays."

"The images in the Britain from the Air exhibition offer an exhilarating perspective of some of the UK’s most breathtaking and thought provoking landscapes and…"

"Born and bred in Yorkshire, Henry Moore is one of the most revered sculptors of our time. Moore has left his legacy all around the world in the form of his iconic bronze statues, which can be found on the moors of the Yorkshire Sculpture Park, all the way to the heart of Hong Kong’s Central District. Having been a long-standing advocate for accessible public art, the Henry Moore Institute was established by the man himself more than 30 years ago as a centre for the celebration and appreciation of visual arts."

"Located in the city centre of Leeds, the Henry Moore Institute is a space dedicated to celebrating sculpture, in particular the works of the eponymous local artist. Talks, discussions and after-hours events complement the rotating series of exhibitions."

"One of the largest sculpture galleries in Europe, the Henry Moore Institute has three vast areas dedicated to all …"

"Take the family to the former Tetley brewery in Leeds, which is now home to an art gallery, a whole heap of children’s events and a very family-friendly restaurant. You can stop off for a quick drink after your culture vulture-ing or take your time with a proper sit-down. Their dedicated children’s menu, which doubles as a colouring sheet, offers brunch options like brioche eggy bread until midday, and thereafter it’s all about mains like cheese sarnies or crispy chicken with coleslaw."

"The Tetley is a contemporary art gallery in what was the headquarters of the former Tetley Brewery. The art deco building is in central Leeds features a gallery space, function, rooms, a public bar, and carefully preserved rooms from the old Tetley offices. We hope you enjoyed seeing some of our most treasured buildings from our home city."

"Source: Photo by Wikimedia Commons user Chemical Engineer used under CC BY-SA 4.0. Just south of the city center in Leeds is where you’ll find The Tetley. This modern art gallery opened in late 2013 and stands on the former Tetley’s Brewery."

"Cartwright Hall Art Gallery is a leading regional art gallery, situated in the beautiful surroundings of Lister Park. The gallery has been home to a variety of prints for more than a hundred years. Where they are proud to housework by William Blake, Francisco Goya, and Walter Sickert – all master printmakers."

"Things to Do, Attractions"

"Things to Do, Attractions"

"If you’re at White Rose Centre and get a sudden urge for some ice cream, you’re in luck. The Ice Cream Parlour has 18 flavours for you to work through. From mint chocolate chip to raspberry ripple, bubblegum and pistachio, they do the classics and they do them well."

"This Grade I listed Georgian church was nearly lost in the 1950s, but was saved when church officials decided that it was a building of historical and architectural importance. While it’s still a place of worship, Holy Trinity Church is also a lively community space and they put on all manner of events for you to enjoy, including art exhibitions, vintage fairs and live music – the acoustics are fantastic. Holy Trinity Church, Boar Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 6HW."

"Located between Leeds and Wetherby, Bramham Park is the site of the iconic Leeds Festival which occurs every August bank holiday weekend. If you don’t hold tickets to the festival, visit during the rest of the year to explore the 18th Century manor house and its sprawling grounds."

"If your dog is at the spinning-in-circles level of needing to run like Usain Bolt, then Farnley Hall Park is a perfect dog-friendly spot. It’s also a particularly calm space–which is an ideal mood change when your dog is at the washing machine spin cycle stage of existence (looking at you, every waggler under the age of one!). The space used to be a deer park, though today it’s more accustomed to gatherings of dog owners; here, you’re almost guaranteed to make nice new doggy pals to charge over the grass and into the woodland with."

"This 40-acre former deer park, which is located four miles west of Leeds city centre, has a large open grassland, woodlands, formal gardens and a pond. It's accessed via Hall Lane, Farnley, LS12 5HA."

"Just a short stroll to all the shopping districts, popular bars and restaurants, Jurys Inn Leeds is a budget friendly overnight stay for those who don’t want to break the bank. This hotel in Leeds town centre has a total of 248 rooms, all spacious with flat screen tv’s, air-con, refreshment facilities, bathrooms with compli­men­tary toiletries, selection of pillows and even more!. Upgrade your room to an executive and bag yourself a super king sized bed, costa coffee drinks and even a daily newspaper at this cheap hotel in Leeds city centre."

"Alan Murray-Rust licensed under Creative Commons for commercial use. In the West Stockwith area of Doncaster, The Waterfront Inn has plenty going on, and it’s the only pub in this list that sits across from the River Trent. There’s plenty of room for boaters to moor outside, which makes it a popular spot for day trippers, especially since their range of real ales are accompanied by a menu of favourites from the grill."

"This comfortable, mid-range hotel with its 24-hour restaurant is situated in the riverside Brewery Wharf area. Its restaurants, facilities and loft apartments make it appealing to everyone and it's location makes it ideal for travellers looking to explore some of the main attractions Leeds has to offer."

"If you struggle to choose just one dish, then The Liquorist’s Limitless is the option for you!. Here you get to pick three small plates from a menu which includes things like nachos, calamari and cauliflower wings, so it’s the perfect place for indecisive eaters. Drinks-wise, you can choose from pink gins, prosecco, Peroni or Pornstar Martinis, so there are a few options to suit different tastes."

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"New vendor in Doncaster’s Wool Market offering a wide range of mac and cheese with toppers. Their vegan offers include VMac and Cheese, VTurbo with 3 bean chilli and nachos, and NoAniMac plant based meatballs."