Events

West Yorkshire Archive Service run a wide range of events and activities across all five offices in West Yorkshire - Bradford, Calderdale, Kirklees, Leeds and Wakefield.

For the most up-to-date list of our bookable events please visit our Eventbrite page.  As we are adding new dates all the time, please be sure to bookmark this page and regularly check for new events.

Book events

Treasures of the Archive Service Exhibition

Thursday 1 May 2025 (9:30 AM)
Treasures of the Archive Service exhibition at West Yorkshire History Centre
Aug 7th 10am - 1pm Summer holiday craft activities for South Asian Heritage Month at West Yorkshire History Centre

"Look Up!" a pop-up exhibition for Heritage Open Day 2025

Tuesday 16 September 2025 (9:30 AM - 4:00 PM)
"Look Up!" a pop-up exhibition for Heritage Open Day 2025
Tuesday 16th September 2025, 9.30am-4pm

Heritage Open Day, behind-the-scenes tour

Tuesday 16 September 2025 (10:00 AM - 3:00 PM)
Heritage Open Day, behind-the-scenes tour
Ever wondered what goes on inside that big grey building, West Yorkshire History Centre? Come and find out during Heritage open Days as we take you behind the scenes into our conservation studio and strongrooms which are packed with archive treasures from across the county.
Ever wondered what goes on inside that big grey building, West Yorkshire History Centre? Come and find out during Heritage open Days as we take you behind the scenes into our conservation studio and strongrooms which are packed with archive treasures from across the county.

Chai and Chat at West Yorkshire History Centre

Thursday 4 December 2025 (10:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
Join us for a relaxed morning exploring archive, museum and library collections relating to South Asian Heritage over a cup of Chai supplied by The Yorkshire Chai Company.