Visit Huddersfield Art Gallery and see the permanent collection of British art, dating back over the last 100 years, then take a look at one of the temporary exhibitions. Here you will find Yorkshire's only art vending machine, so why not treat yourself to an original piece of contemporary art as a souvenir?
Next stop on the art trail is North Light Gallery, Armitage Bridge, where you can see first-hand the unique quality and character of an original 18th century textile mill transformed into a contemporary creative art space. Natural light pours through the roof, providing a light and airy atmosphere and the onsite eatery, The Café, bakes delicious homemade food using fresh local ingredients.
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Ashley Jackson, one of the country's leading and most successful landscape watercolourists has his gallery situated in Holmfirth. Spend the afternoon looking at his unique, evocative and distinctive paintings of brooding moorlands and landscapes. Alternatively, visit Booth House Gallery or Lupton Square Gallery, both located within a few miles of picturesque Holmfirth. Or for something completely different visit the Yorkshire Sculpture Park, near junction 38 of the M1, one of Europe's leading open-air galleries.
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Stay on into the evening and enjoy a delicious meal in one of the areas many restaurants or pubs before an evening performance at the Lawrence Batley Theatre, Huddersfield. Check local listings for details of what's on offer and choose from an eclectic mix of drama, dance, music and comedy. Alternatively, spend the evening at Huddersfield Town Hall and attend one of the many performances on offer.
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