Leeds City Art Gallery
The Headrow, Leeds
West Yorkshire, LS1 3AA
One of the premier venues for the visual arts in the north. 'Probably the
best collection of twentieth century British art outside London' (The Times)
Open all year
Admission is free!
Tel: 01132 478 248
Fax: 01132 449 689
National Coal Mining Museum
Caphouse Colliery, New Road, Overton
Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 4RH
Travel 140 metres underground as you discover a hidden world of coal with a local
miner as your guide. Models and machinery depict methods of mining from the early
1880s to present day. A 17 acre rural site.
The temperature underground is 12 degrees Celcius. We strongly recommend warm
clothing and flat heeled shoes.
Open all Year 1000 - 1700
Closed 24 - 26 Dec, 1 Jan
Admission is free
Children under 5 are not allowed underground, but are admitted free to the
surface.
Tel: 01924 848 806
Fax: 01924 840 694
The Museum has disabled access - underground tours for disabled visitors are
available by prior arrangement.
Otley Museum
Civic Centre, Cross Green
Otley, West Yorkshire, LS21 1HD
Please ring for opening times.
Admission is free!
Tel: 01943 461052
Pontefract Museum
Salter Row, Pontefract
West Yorkshire, WF8 1BA
Open all year, Mon-Fri, 1000-1630, Sat, 1030-1630.
Closed 25,26 Dec.
Admission is free!
Tel: 01977 722740
Fax: 01977 722742
Royal Armouries Museum
Armouries Drive, Leeds
West Yorkshire, LS10 1LT
Over 8,000 spectacular exhibits in stunning surroundings, make this world
famous collection of arms and armour a must-see attraction. Breathtaking displays,
costumed demonstrations, and dramatic interpretations. Live action events, entertaining
films, interactive technology and thrilling exhibitions.
There really is something for everybody, with five magnificent galleries themed
on War, Tournament, the Orient, Self-defence and Hunting. You'll marvel at our
priceless displays including Henry VIII's magnificent tournament armour and the
awesome 16th century Mughal elephant armour.
With authentic demonstrations of jousting, falconry and pollaxe combat, we
guarantee an unforgettable day out from start to finish.
Open daily: 1000 - 1700
Closed Christmas Eve & Christmas Day
Admission is free!
Tel: 08700 344 344
Fax: 01132 201 934
Tolson Museum
Ravensknowle Park
Wakefield Road, Huddersfield
West Yorkshire, HD5 8DJ
Open all year, Mon-Fri, 1100-1700,
Sat, Sun, 1200-1700
Admission is free!
Tel: 01484 223830
Fax: 01484 223843
Wakefield Museum
Wood Street, Wakefield
West Yorkshire, WF1 2EW
Open all year, Mon-Sat, 1030-1630, Sun, 1400-1630.
Closed 25 Dec, 1 Jan
Every effort has been made to make sure that the information contained
in this Directory is accurate. Do be aware, however, that conditions of
entry etc. can change at short notice and that telephone numbers and personalities
may change also.