Hetchell Wood Nature Reserve
A mix of woodland, species rich grassland and wet flushes, Hetchell Wood provides a tranquil retreat on the edge of the conurbation of Leeds. The variety of habitats provide refuge for the rare species which were once widespread in the local landscape. The path network allows visitors to explore each of the habitats in turn along with other significant features such as the imposing rocky crags.
When visiting Hetchell Wood for the first time you soon become enthralled by its beauty and awakened to a landscape which appears locked in times gone by.
Walking through the woodland, evidence of historical coppicing for fire wood is all around. The multi-stemmed hazel stools grow back with vigour and the recent re-establishment of this ancient practice lets in valuable light to the woodland floor, igniting wildflowers from the soil’s depths and promoting regeneration of the trees themselves.
The grassland which lies at the centre of the nature reserve sits like a jewel in the crown, showcasing a once more widespread snapshot of how pastures used to look before intensive farming became common-place. A host of wildflower species are found her providiing a valuable nectar source for a variety of insects and food for some of the Trust’s Hebridean sheep.
Picture perfect images are created year-round with the stream and the bottom, which meanders slowly amongst the trees and the rocky outcrops alongside the bridleway. The beech plantation provides dappled light and some magnificent mature trees which add further interest to an afternoon walk.
Explore The Neighbourhood
The Good Old Days
Let us take you on a gloriously nostalgic trip back to the golden days of traditional Music Hall and Variety. For your delight and delectation,…
Learn MoreThe Ballad of the Underwater Daughter
Unhinged puppetry for adults and ages 14+ Somewhere out there, in the murky no-man’s-land between reality and “are you pulling my leg?” there’s a mechanical…
Learn MoreGaza Surf Club
“When I’m in the sea I feel happy and free”. Gaza Surf Club was filmed 2012-2016 when it was still possible to escape the grind…
Learn MoreDom Martin
Irish multi award winning and UK Blues Hall of Fame artist Dom Martin embarks on a UK and Irish tour with his band to celebrate…
Learn MoreMunch Manship Quartet – a tribute to Sonny Rollins and Chick Corea
This tribute to jazz tenor sax titan Sonny Rollins and pianist Chick Corea features Munch Manship on tenor sax and flute, Gary Culshaw bass, John…
Learn MoreAllegra Krieger
Allegra Krieger is an American songwriter living and working in New York City. ‘I Keep My Feet on the Fragile Plane – Allegra’s fourth record…
Learn MoreNo Manches
We are a Mexican inspired café producing quality food using fresh and healthy ingredients. We aim to bring something a little different to the food…
Learn MoreThe Black Swan
The Back Sawn, Overton, is a cosy welcoming pub and beer garden. Selling great quality real ales, lagers and sprit.
Learn MoreLas Iguanas
We live for food, and to bring food alive with an irresistible bolt of Latin American energy. We rise at the crack of dawn to…
Learn MoreRed Kite
The Red Kite is a country pub with a gorgeous restaurant, dog friendly and traditional meals in Wakefield. Large beer garden with great transport links.…
Learn MoreNormanton Golf Club
Golf in Yorkshire rarely gets better. Set within 145 acres of glorious Yorkshire countryside, with streams and lakes to add a little spice, each hole…
Learn MoreFairfax House
Known as England’s finest Georgian townhouse, due to its reputation as a classical architectural masterpiece of its age, Fairfax House was originally the winter home…
Learn MoreRJC Dance
RJC Dance is the leading inclusive Black dance organisation in the North empowering children, young people and adults through dance, movement and exercise. Youth development…
Learn MoreWakefield Library
Library resources, services and functions: • Large collection of fiction and non-fiction books, including large print and talking books • Variety of quick choice, easy…
Learn MoreLow Laithes Golf Club
Low Laithes is a parkland course with tight fairways and fast greens which provide a challenge and true test to golfers of all abilities. Low…
Learn MoreTinker Gallery
Ilkley’s contemporary art gallery, set up by artist Joanne Tinker, is a studio space in combination with a gallery. In the space she showcases art…
Learn MoreQueens Court
Running almost the entire length of the historic street of the same name, Queens Court occupies a large and spacious area of this ancient warehousing…
Learn MoreKanyu Escape
Kanyu’s custom-built escape rooms have been rated the best in Yorkshire and Top 10 in the UK by one of the country’s leading bloggers –…
Learn MoreDAZL HQ, Middleton Community Centre, Acre Rd, Leeds LS10 4LF
At DAZL HQ, Middleton Community Centre we have created a space for the whole community. We have a lots of activities for all the community.…
Learn MoreJoseph Rowntree Theatre
The Joseph Rowntree Theatre is a registered charity serving the people of York and North Yorkshire. A Grade II listed theatre, it was built by…
Learn MoreStanley Marsh Nature Reserve
Get closer to nature at Stanley Marsh Nature Reserve. Woodland, marshland and ponds make up this quiet nature reserve, making it ideal for wildlife and…
Learn MoreBeningbrough
Surrounded by parkland, with riverside and woodland walks is one of the most important houses of its period in Yorkshire. For over 300 years Beningbrough…
Learn More