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Bradford’s a vibrant, cosmopolitan city found in the heart of Yorkshire. Popular for its great Asian cuisine, beautiful architecture and fantastic festivals and events.

The Alhambra Theatre is the jewel in the crown of Bradford. Built in 1914 and refurbished in 1986 with stunning results, it is a testimony to the splendour of the Edwardian music hall era.

Bingley Market: bingley Open Market offers shoppers in this desirable small town the opportunity to shop at the market on a Wednesday and Friday. Being part of the main shopping precinct, this busy little market has a super range of goods on offer.

Piece Hall: built in 1779 and restored in 1976, this Grade I Listed building in the centre of Halifax forms a unique and striking monument to the wealth and importance of the wool trade before the industrial revolution. A huge, rectangular colonnaded courtyard containing over 40 shops on 3 levels.

Hull located on the banks of the River Humber, this magnificent waterfront city boasts a relaxing atmosphere along with a vibrant mix of culture, shopping and nightlife.

The Deep: tells the story of the world's oceans from the beginning of time and into the future using interactives and live aquaria exhibits.

University of Hull Art Collection: collection of British art, paintings, drawings and sculpture 1890-1940, including works by Sickert, Steer, Lucien Pissarro, Augustus John, Stanley Spencer, Epstein and Moore.

Leeds combines a fast-paced, buzzing city centre with the serenity of calming countryside within easy reach – it’s a great place for everyone to enjoy.

Leeds Grand Theatre & Opera House: leeds' largest 1550-seat proscenium arched theatre and opera house. Home to Opera North. Beautiful, richly-decorated auditorium provides a splendid background for a variety of live performance-staged events - opera, classical and modern ballet, plays, pantomime, star concerts and musicals. Eight licensed bars and large catering facilities.

Middleton Railway: the world's oldest working railway. Collection of preserved industrial steam and diesel railway engines. Steam-hauled trains run every weekend from Apr to Dec. Registered museum.

York Imagine 2,000 years of vibrant history within one compact city. Award-winning attractions, quaint tea shops, bustling shopping streets plus excellent restaurants, bars and evening entertainment.

Impressions Gallery of Photography: photographic exhibitions changing every 8 weeks, of local, national and international interest. Talks, workshops and activities.

JORVIK - The Viking City: explore Viking history on the very site where archaeologists discovered remains of Viking-age York and journey through a reconstruction of actual 10th century streets.

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