Things to Do in Halifax
Halifax has one of the finest Georgian buildings in the north, a hall made famous on television and the Pennine hills on its doorstep. Here is how to spend a day.
The Piece Hall
The Piece Hall, built in the eighteenth century for trading woollen cloth, is a vast open courtyard ringed by colonnades. Restored and reopened in 2017, it now has independent shops, cafes and a full programme of events.
The Piece Hall, built in the eighteenth century for trading woollen cloth, is a vast open courtyard ringed by colonnades.
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Shibden Hall and park
Shibden Hall, east of the town, was the home of the diarist Anne Lister, whose life was told in the television series Gentleman Jack. The hall is a museum, and the park around it has a lake and woodland walks.
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Halifax Minster and Dean Clough
Halifax Minster is a large medieval parish church in the town centre. Dean Clough, a short walk north, is a vast former carpet mill turned into galleries, a theatre and offices.
Halifax Minster is a large medieval parish church in the town centre.
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Wainhouse Tower
Wainhouse Tower, on the hill south west of the centre, is a tall Victorian chimney turned folly that dominates the skyline. It opens to climb on a few days a year; check before you plan around it.
Wainhouse Tower, on the hill south west of the centre, is a tall Victorian chimney turned folly that dominates the skyline.
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Hebden Bridge and the Calder Valley
Hebden Bridge, up the valley by train or car, is a small mill town with independent shops, canal walks and Hardcastle Crags, a wooded valley, close by.
Hebden Bridge, up the valley by train or car, is a small mill town with independent shops, canal walks and Hardcastle Crags, a wooded valley, close by.
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Planning a Halifax day
Spend the morning at the Piece Hall, walk to Shibden Hall for the afternoon, and finish back in the centre or up the valley at Hebden Bridge. As everywhere on the site, this guide is for adults aged 18 and over.
Spend the morning at the Piece Hall, walk to Shibden Hall for the afternoon, and finish back in the centre or up the valley at Hebden Bridge.
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Places worth knowing in Halifax
- The Piece HallA restored Georgian cloth hall
- Shibden HallAnne Lister's home, now a museum
- Halifax MinsterA medieval church in the centre
- Dean CloughA former carpet mill turned arts quarter
- Wainhouse TowerA Victorian folly on the skyline
- Hebden BridgeA mill town up the Calder Valley
Frequently asked questions
Walking into the courtyard is free. Some events and concerts there are ticketed.
Hebden Bridge is a few stops west by train, or a short drive up the Calder Valley.
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