Head to The Piece Hall in Halifax to celebrate the launch of People Play – a new sculpture commission and exhibition by artist Alice Irwin. Play with puppets, projections, shadows and light, and enjoy music, food, drink and children’s activities. This is a free fun event for all the family. Family workshops include: Wire Sculptures, and Pin Puppets and Shadow Play.
Legendary American rock band Pixies are bringing their unmistakable and era-defining sound to The Piece Hall.
from £47.50
Christmas at the Piece Hall is filled with live music, comedy, craft workshops, Christmas Markets and everything you could imagine to put you in the Christmas spirit.
from £0.00
With a mix of shows, family theatre, films, events and workshops, this arts centre is a vital part of Halifax’s new and thriving cultural quarter.
This engrossing Museum houses a four-floor collection of industrial machinery and artefacts, some of which are the only authentic models in the country.
This hidden gem can be found tucked away in Horton Street’s Piece Mill and is an artisan lover’s delight.
Bookshop that is located on the rustic level of The Piece Hall in the northwest corner.
As the UK’s only national children’s museum, Eureka! offers visitors more of an immersive and hands-on experience than a traditional museum.
Owned by the folks who run the award-winning Grayston Unity, the Meandering Bear is a great little independent bar and eatery in Halifax.
Trading for over 30 years, the iconic shop prides itself on stocking an eclectic selection of vinyl records – the latest new releases alongside second-hand vinyl.
This grand and historic market was opened by the Duke and Duchess of York in 1896 and has been at the heart of Halifax life ever since.
An independent live music venue and bar within the town of Halifax, West Yorkshire.
The White Swan Hotel offers an ideal location for those looking to explore West Yorkshire – its arts and culture, and its shopping.
Built in 1901 as a concert hall, the Victoria Theatre is steeped in history and still retains many of its original features.
The Victorian Craft Beer Cafe is a beautifully independent pub that stocks beer from some of the most progressive breweries in the UK.
The Pankhurst Centre’s new permanent exhibition offers an intimate glimpse into the lives of the people behind the iconic Pankhurst name.
free entry
Discover the organic inspiration behind the work of Barbara Hepworth, Henry Moore and others in the new show at the Hepworth Wakefield.
£10, with concessions
‘The Art of the Potter: Ceramics and Sculpture from 1930 to Now’ at the Hepworth Wakefield celebrates the gallery’s growing collection of ceramics and sculpture.
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‘If Not Now, When? Generations of Women in Sculpture in Britain, 1960 – 2022’ is a new exhibition of sculpture at the Hepworth Wakefield.
from £0.00
Through a fantastic collection of classical and contemporary artists’ work, ‘(Un)Defining Queer’ examines the use of language, histories and narratives to explore what ‘queer’ really means today. free entry
Offering a brilliant blend of history, art and literature, this expanded exhibition at The Armitt, offers a revealing insight into the artist’s life and work.
from £4.00
Find out how the first tourists to the Lake District (a time before mobile phones, specialist clothing and TripAdvisor reviews) experienced the area, in this fascinating new exhibition.
from £6.00
Get ready for the drama and grandeur of the ancient world in ‘Return of the Gods’ at Liverpool’s World Museum.
£8 with concessions
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