West Yorkshire

Welcome to West Yorkshire – a county bursting with culture, creativity and community spirit. Home to the vibrant cities of Leeds, Bradford and Wakefield, alongside the towns and villages of Kirklees, West Yorkshire offers an incredible mix of independent businesses, local events, stunning countryside and welcoming communities.

Whether you’re looking for trusted local businesses, community groups, upcoming events or inspiration for your next day out, Work Rest or Play is here to help you discover what’s happening across West Yorkshire. We shine a spotlight on the people, organisations and places that make the county such a fantastic place to live, work, rest and play.

Browse our growing directory of independent businesses, explore local events, support community initiatives and uncover hidden gems across every corner of West Yorkshire. Whether you’re a resident, visitor or business owner, you’ll find plenty of opportunities to connect with your local area and discover something new.

If you run a business, community group or organise events in West Yorkshire, we’d love to help you reach more local people. Join Work Rest or Play and become part of a platform dedicated to celebrating communities, supporting local organisations and showcasing everything that makes West Yorkshire special.

Upcoming Events in Wetherby

Tuesday 3rd November
10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Spend time working on your business, in a supportive and collaborative space. Sayers Solutions is opening its online doors fortnightly on a Tuesday...

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Thursday 5th November
9:30 am - 11:00 am

Clockwise Leeds, Leeds

Our Connect and Co-Work face-to-face events are a great way to meet other local businesses. It’s a relaxed and informal event with no rigid forma...

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Tuesday 17th November
10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Spend time working on your business, in a supportive and collaborative space. Sayers Solutions is opening its online doors fortnightly on a Tuesday...

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Gold & Silver in Wetherby

Bronze in Wetherby

Latest Wetherby News

13 October 2026

Please see below events, updates and support available ADVENTURE Workshops and Webinars 13th Oct – Sales Confidence for Founders: How to Sell Without Feeling Salesy 14th Oct – Developing Your ...

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23 September 2026

We’re absolutely delighted to have been recognised in the SME UK Enterprise Awards 2026, receiving the award for Best Local Business & Community Engagement Platform 2026 – West Yorkshire. It’s ...

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21 September 2026

Please see below events, updates and support available – Jam packed this week!! AD:VENTURE Re-registration If your business originally registered with AD:VENTURE before August 2026, you will need to re-register ...

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