Making the most of your visit to Halifax
City/town information
Fabulous, historic Halifax. Fantastic bars and restaurants, shopping areas parks and beautiful, historic buildings. The visitor information centre on Woolshops is a great starting place for any visit to the town.
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Halifax
Fabulous, historic Halifax. Fantastic bars and restaurants, shopping areas parks and beautiful, historic buildings. The visitor information centre on Woolshops is a great starting place for any visit to the town.
Sightseeing
The Grade I listed Piece Hall first opened in 1779, originally as an open-air market for trading ‘pieces’ of cloth. The oldest surviving cloth hall in Britain, this impressive, Georgian building reopened in 2017 after a multi-million pound restoration. The huge, open-air courtyard is surrounded by a variety of independent bars, restaurants, cafes, galleries and shops. There is also a year-round events programme.
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The Wine Barrel
BlackledgeThe Grade I listed Piece Hall first opened in 1779, originally as an open-air market for trading ‘pieces’ of cloth. The oldest surviving cloth hall in Britain, this impressive, Georgian building reopened in 2017 after a multi-million pound restoration. The huge, open-air courtyard is surrounded by a variety of independent bars, restaurants, cafes, galleries and shops. There is also a year-round events programme.
What visit to Halifax would be complete without a visit to the Shibden estate! Dating back to 1420, the museum offers a fantastic insight into the lives of people who lived there – it’s also one of the major filming locations used in the Gentleman Jack series.
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Shibden Hall
Lister's RoadWhat visit to Halifax would be complete without a visit to the Shibden estate! Dating back to 1420, the museum offers a fantastic insight into the lives of people who lived there – it’s also one of the major filming locations used in the Gentleman Jack series.
Boasting a miniature railway, boating lake with paddle boats, land train, inclusive play area, cafe and trails to explore, Shibden Park has plenty to keep the kids entertained.
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Shibden Park
Godley LaneBoasting a miniature railway, boating lake with paddle boats, land train, inclusive play area, cafe and trails to explore, Shibden Park has plenty to keep the kids entertained.
A 19 acre park with a ‘jungle experience’ in converted glass houses, in addition to a play area, summer water play area, outdoor gym and cafe. Perfect for a picnic in summer!
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Manor Heath Park
A 19 acre park with a ‘jungle experience’ in converted glass houses, in addition to a play area, summer water play area, outdoor gym and cafe. Perfect for a picnic in summer!
A small mill town that originally grew around the woollen trade, Hebden Bridge is a pretty town on the edge of the Penine Hills. The town is now filled with small, independent shops and cafes, perfect for a wander after exploring the nearby Hardcastle Crags.
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Hebden Bridge
A small mill town that originally grew around the woollen trade, Hebden Bridge is a pretty town on the edge of the Penine Hills. The town is now filled with small, independent shops and cafes, perfect for a wander after exploring the nearby Hardcastle Crags.
A designated UNESCO World Heritage Site, Salts Mill and Saltaire village are situated on the banks of the river Aire near Bradford. Named after Sir Titus Salt, who built the mill and village, Saltaire is a model vistorian village and completely free to enter. Explore the beautiful Italianate architecture and parks, or visit the shops and cafes that now occupy the famous Salts Mill.
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Saltaire
A designated UNESCO World Heritage Site, Salts Mill and Saltaire village are situated on the banks of the river Aire near Bradford. Named after Sir Titus Salt, who built the mill and village, Saltaire is a model vistorian village and completely free to enter. Explore the beautiful Italianate architecture and parks, or visit the shops and cafes that now occupy the famous Salts Mill.
Home of the famous Brontë sisters, Haworth’s picturesque, cobbled main street will certainly take your breath away (in more ways than one!). Visit the iconic parsonage and take a stroll over the rolling moors, then treat yourself to some well earned refreshments in one of the town’s independent many cafes and pubs.
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Haworth
Home of the famous Brontë sisters, Haworth’s picturesque, cobbled main street will certainly take your breath away (in more ways than one!). Visit the iconic parsonage and take a stroll over the rolling moors, then treat yourself to some well earned refreshments in one of the town’s independent many cafes and pubs.
A fun-packed, family day out for children aged 0-11, with a focus on learning through play. With over 400 interactive, hands-on exhibits, this is the only dedicated children’s museum in the UK.
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Eureka! Det Nationale Børnemuseum
Discovery RoadA fun-packed, family day out for children aged 0-11, with a focus on learning through play. With over 400 interactive, hands-on exhibits, this is the only dedicated children’s museum in the UK.
A little further away in Bradford, the National Science and Media museum offers free entry to their Wonderlab, Games Room Kodak and TV experiences. Also featuring an iMAX 3D cinema, there’s loads for the kids to do here!
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National Science and Media Museum
PicturevilleA little further away in Bradford, the National Science and Media museum offers free entry to their Wonderlab, Games Room Kodak and TV experiences. Also featuring an iMAX 3D cinema, there’s loads for the kids to do here!
Bankfield Museum is well worth a visit. Situated in the village of Akroydon, a Victorian model village, the museum tells the story of Halifax and its rich history.
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Bankfield Museum
Boothtown RoadBankfield Museum is well worth a visit. Situated in the village of Akroydon, a Victorian model village, the museum tells the story of Halifax and its rich history.
Anne was baptised here, the Lister family worshiped here, and many of the family are reportedly interred here – despite there being no sign of the family vault today.
Although the exact location of Anne Lister’s grave is unknown, the remains of her broken tombstone were discovered here in 2000 after going missing for 121 years. The remains are now on display, on a windowsill on the north side of the nave.
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Halifax Minster
CausewayAnne was baptised here, the Lister family worshiped here, and many of the family are reportedly interred here – despite there being no sign of the family vault today.
Although the exact location of Anne Lister’s grave is unknown, the remains of her broken tombstone were discovered here in 2000 after going missing for 121 years. The remains are now on display, on a windowsill on the north side of the nave.
Follow in the footsteps of Anne Lister – in the scenes showing the sisters walking into Halifax on a cobbled road, they are in fact walking on Wakefield Gate. Just off Wakefield Gate is Wainhouse Tower, from which the opening shots of Halifax are filmed. The tower is open on bank holidays, when you can walk to the top and look out over the town.
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Wainhouse Tower
9 Wakefield GateFollow in the footsteps of Anne Lister – in the scenes showing the sisters walking into Halifax on a cobbled road, they are in fact walking on Wakefield Gate. Just off Wakefield Gate is Wainhouse Tower, from which the opening shots of Halifax are filmed. The tower is open on bank holidays, when you can walk to the top and look out over the town.
Activities
Fancy trying a new activity? Another World Adventure Centre at Ogden offers a vast range of activities; from go-karts to paint balling, and archery to snowboarding. Plenty of choice for all ages and abilities!
Another World Adventure Centre
Fancy trying a new activity? Another World Adventure Centre at Ogden offers a vast range of activities; from go-karts to paint balling, and archery to snowboarding. Plenty of choice for all ages and abilities!
Around an hour’s drive from the cottage, Coniston Hotel boasts one of the best clay pigeon shooting grounds in the UK. There are also air rifle and archery facilities, off-road driving, a fishing lake and a spa.
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The Coniston Hotel
Around an hour’s drive from the cottage, Coniston Hotel boasts one of the best clay pigeon shooting grounds in the UK. There are also air rifle and archery facilities, off-road driving, a fishing lake and a spa.
Located in the heart of the beautiful Ogden moors, Halifax Golf Club extends a warm welcome to visiting players.
Halifax Golf Club Ltd
Union LaneLocated in the heart of the beautiful Ogden moors, Halifax Golf Club extends a warm welcome to visiting players.
A friendly and welcoming, 9-hole course that combines the natural gradients of the Pennines with the beautifully landscaped fairways and greens.
Queensbury Golf Club
78 Brighouse RdA friendly and welcoming, 9-hole course that combines the natural gradients of the Pennines with the beautifully landscaped fairways and greens.
Crow Nest, located in Brighouse, has become renowned for its quality layout and even better course condition, as such it was listed as one of the best 9 holes golf courses in the world by Golf World Magazine in March 2010.
Crow Nest Park Golf Club
Coach RoadCrow Nest, located in Brighouse, has become renowned for its quality layout and even better course condition, as such it was listed as one of the best 9 holes golf courses in the world by Golf World Magazine in March 2010.
An 18 hole course tucked away in a beautiful, mature wooded valley just outside the town of Bingley in West Yorkshire. The course is the creation of the renowned architect Dr Alister Mackenzie.
Shipley Golf Club
Beckfoot LaneAn 18 hole course tucked away in a beautiful, mature wooded valley just outside the town of Bingley in West Yorkshire. The course is the creation of the renowned architect Dr Alister Mackenzie.
An 18 hole parkland course located near Bradford, Leeds and Halifax, and just off the M62.An 18 hole parkland course located near Bradford, Leeds and Halifax, and just off the M62.
Cleckheaton Golf Club
483 Bradford RdAn 18 hole parkland course located near Bradford, Leeds and Halifax, and just off the M62.An 18 hole parkland course located near Bradford, Leeds and Halifax, and just off the M62.
Bingley St.Ives Golf Course is laid out in a single loop formation which leaves the clubhouse to move through parkland, woodland and moorland before returning again to the clubhouse to complete the 18 holes.
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Bingley St Ives
Saint Ives GroveBingley St.Ives Golf Course is laid out in a single loop formation which leaves the clubhouse to move through parkland, woodland and moorland before returning again to the clubhouse to complete the 18 holes.
Electric bike hire in the local area, make the most of your time by exploring on an E-bike!
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Burnley RoadElectric bike hire in the local area, make the most of your time by exploring on an E-bike!
A stunning reservoir, surrounded by beautiful woodland, with a handy, free car park. Perfect for dog walks!
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Ogden Water Country Park
Ogden LaneA stunning reservoir, surrounded by beautiful woodland, with a handy, free car park. Perfect for dog walks!
Food scene
Situated in the heart of the Shibden Valley at Stump Cross and within a stone’s throw of historic Shibden Hall. Excellent, home cooked food and carvery menu.
The Stump Cross Inn
Kell LaneSituated in the heart of the Shibden Valley at Stump Cross and within a stone’s throw of historic Shibden Hall. Excellent, home cooked food and carvery menu.
Dating back to the 17th Century, Shibden Mill Inn was originally a corn and spinning mill before being converted into a country pub in 1880. The Inn is just 1 mile from the cottage and offers locally sourced food, served in the character mill building. The large beer garden is perfect for summer evenings.
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Shibden Mill Inn
Dating back to the 17th Century, Shibden Mill Inn was originally a corn and spinning mill before being converted into a country pub in 1880. The Inn is just 1 mile from the cottage and offers locally sourced food, served in the character mill building. The large beer garden is perfect for summer evenings.
Serving Italian and Mediterranean food, cooked with fresh, seasonal produce. Located 1.2 miles from the cottage in Northowram.
22 The Square Restaurant
Back CloughServing Italian and Mediterranean food, cooked with fresh, seasonal produce. Located 1.2 miles from the cottage in Northowram.
A modern style bar serving American inspired food, smoked meats, steak and tapas. Located 1 mile from the cottage in Northowram.
22 Bar & Smokehouse
37 Bradford RdA modern style bar serving American inspired food, smoked meats, steak and tapas. Located 1 mile from the cottage in Northowram.
Located 1.5 miles from the cottage, the Duke of York offers locally sourced food in a comfortable and cosy atmosphere.
Duke of York
1 West StreetLocated 1.5 miles from the cottage, the Duke of York offers locally sourced food in a comfortable and cosy atmosphere.
A family run, authentic Italian restaurant in Hipperholme, Halifax. Just 1.3 miles from the cottage, they offer a range of pizza and pasta dishes, in addition to more indulgent dishes.
Mamma Napoli
Halifax RoadA family run, authentic Italian restaurant in Hipperholme, Halifax. Just 1.3 miles from the cottage, they offer a range of pizza and pasta dishes, in addition to more indulgent dishes.
Located in the historic quarter of Halifax town centre, opposite the town hall. Julios offers quality Italian dining, 1.8 miles from the cottage.
Julio's
2 Princess StLocated in the historic quarter of Halifax town centre, opposite the town hall. Julios offers quality Italian dining, 1.8 miles from the cottage.
The Windmill Tavern at Northowram offers a selection of real ales in a warm and welcoming setting. The pub also offers a small range of pub food.
Windmill Tavern
15 HoughThe Windmill Tavern at Northowram offers a selection of real ales in a warm and welcoming setting. The pub also offers a small range of pub food.
Another local pub, the Shoulder of Mutton is located in Northowram. A friendly pub, serving a good range and within walking distance of the cottage.
Shoulder of Mutton
1 Carr House LaneAnother local pub, the Shoulder of Mutton is located in Northowram. A friendly pub, serving a good range and within walking distance of the cottage.
A friendly pub offering fantastic, home-cooked food and a wide selection of drinks.
The Raggalds Country Inn
A friendly pub offering fantastic, home-cooked food and a wide selection of drinks.
Fabulous country pub offering high-quality food and a variety of events throughout the year.
The Moorlands Inn
Fabulous country pub offering high-quality food and a variety of events throughout the year.
Local, dog-friendly country pub, near to the fabulous Ogden Water Country Park. Offering traditional pub food (and a doggy menu).
The Causeway Foot
Local, dog-friendly country pub, near to the fabulous Ogden Water Country Park. Offering traditional pub food (and a doggy menu).
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Bring your walking shoes!
There is plenty of fabulous walking in the area. If this is something you'd enjoy, make sure to bring your walking shoes and make the most of our beautiful area!
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Local Taxi companies
Crossley’s Taxis: 01422 202020
Marquis Taxis: 01274 880188
Premier Cars: 01422 323232
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Local bus routes
There are bus stops conveniently located for the cottage.
The bus station in Halifax town centre offers routes across Yorkshire.
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Local train services
The train station is located in Halifax town centre, 10-15 minutes from the cottage by car and also accessible by bus.
To Bradford: 10-20 minutes, direct. Northern Rail.
To Leeds: 35-40 minutes, direct. Northern Rail.
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Travelling with pets
Our cottage is pet friendly. If you would like to leave your four-legged friend while you’re out for the day, we recommend using a local pet-sitter.
We recommend Shibden Pet Services, Stump Cross, Halifax.