With so many inspiring places to visit by train in Yorkshire, it is important to know how to spend your time. Create an itinerary by area and relish in the region’s top attractions. 

Wakefield 

A destination for international art lovers, Wakefield is the birthplace of the revered sculptor Barbara Hepworth and home to some of her finest pieces. Visit the Hepworth Gallery to explore her work and life in detail. With over 1,600 square metres of light-filled space, it is the largest, purpose-built art gallery outside of London. 

Nearby, the Yorkshire Sculpture Park boasts an enviable calendar of exhibitions throughout the year. Contemporary artists such as Ai Weiwei and Damien Hirst regularly show here, while the permanent collection includes sculptures from Yorkshire’s own Henry Moore.

Halifax 

Travel to Halifax by train and enjoy some of Calderdale’s top attractions. Start by visiting The Piece Hall. The Grade I-listed cloth hall is the last remaining of its size in Britain and sits just a few minutes’ walk from the station. 

If you are spending the day out in the Calderdale area with children, book tickets to Eureka!, The National Children’s Museum. Packed full of interactive displays and exhibits, the museum is a great way to keep the little ones entertained and educated while you explore.  

Bradford

Discover UNESCO’s first city of film, Bradford, and visit some of its most iconic attractions. The Science and Media Museum is a short stroll from Bradford Interchange station and houses over three million artefacts from the worlds of photography, cinematography and new media. 

Bradford is also home to the mesmerising Sunbridge Wells. The subterranean retail destination has been carved out in the tunnels below the city’s historic trading centre and houses shops, bars, restaurants and street barrows in its stunning setting. For foodies, Bradford is home to some of the UK’s finest curry houses. Stop by the renowned curry district and indulge in a taste of authentic south Asian cuisine.

Brontë Country

Explore the wild landscapes that inspired the Brontë sisters to write masterpieces such as Wuthering Heights and Jayne Eyre. Located just west of Bradford, the picturesque village of Haworth houses the Brontë Parsonage Museum where you can learn all about the sisters and their connection to the area. 

For those travellers who want to stretch their legs after getting to Yorkshire by train, the Brontë Waterfall walk is a lush, green ramble through the South Pennines. Changing with the seasons, the wild moorland that leads to the waterfall is the perfect backdrop for Brontë enthusiasts to enjoy a day out in the picturesque region.