A modern, welcoming and ambitious region, it’s a great place to live, work and settle down. With a strong talent pool, excellent transport links and affordable living, West Yorkshire offers the perfect mix of opportunity, culture and community for individuals, families and businesses alike.
West Yorkshire is more than just a strong economy, it’s a modern, welcoming place where people can live, work, and build a future. From historic landmarks and beautiful countryside to buzzing cities with modern housing and leisure options, our region blends heritage with everything you need for a 21st-century lifestyle.
Living in West Yorkshire costs less than in many other UK cities, including Manchester, Brighton and Bristol.
It’s right in the heart of the country and easy to get around. You can reach London in two hours by train and take direct hourly trains to Edinburgh. Leeds Bradford Airport also offers flights to Europe, North America and Asia.
West Yorkshire is home to modern cities, but you’re never far from nature. The area is surrounded by three national parks and beautiful landscapes like the Yorkshire Dales and Moors.
There are also historic towns and villages to explore. Haworth is famous for the Brontë Sisters, Salts Mill in Bradford was the birthplace of artist David Hockney, and the Piece Hall in Halifax is a stunning historic building.
West Yorkshire is a popular place for shopping, entertainment and leisure.
Leeds is home to high-end shops like Harvey Nichols, the £350 million Trinity shopping centre, and Victoria Gate, which includes designer stores and the North’s flagship John Lewis.
For live entertainment, the First Direct Arena in Leeds is a world-class venue that seats 13,500 people and regularly hosts big international acts.
West Yorkshire boasts a thriving food and drink scene, with sophisticated dining, quirky cafes and the street food revolution have all come together to make Leeds a must visit destination for foodies.
The region boasts Michelin-starred and Michelin Bib Gourmand-rated restaurants, as well as the innovative Leeds’ Trinity Kitchen, which offers an ever-changing range of street food styles to experience.
Our region is famous for nurturing creative minds. Artists like Henry Moore, Barbara Hepworth, David Hockney and Damien Hirst all originate from Yorkshire, or came to study at our leading colleges of art and design.
We have internationally-renowned galleries and cultural space the 122 hectare Yorkshire Sculpture Park and the Henry Moore Institute in Leeds city centre, while the award-winning Opera North and Northern Ballet are both based in the City Region.
