Situated in the beautiful gardens of Akroyd Park, Bankfield Museum is a grand Victorian villa with permanent exhibitions of textiles and costume, as well as varying temporary exhibitions also.
This is a must-visit attraction when in Halifax, taking a tour of the charming grounds and absorb the rich history of both the property, which notably was owned by Colonel Edward Akroyd, MP, as well as the grade II listed exhibitions.
Kids will be giggling in their seats and tapping their toes in this shark-tacular, fin-tastic production!
from £15.25
Widescreen Weekend returns with a programme of cinematic classics and exciting modern films.
from £60
Famously Kurt Cobain’s favourite songwriters and among the best of the ’80s pop underground, The Vaselines play in Hebden Bridge.
from £20.00
The Saltaire Living Advent Calendar has been a staple of the village since 2006, with community buildings and houses lighting up their windows with intricate illuminations.
free entry
Join the Radical Reading Book Group to discuss a book from The Reading Room Library – which you can find at Left Bank Leeds in collaboration with Pluto Press.
free entry
Old Chapel Music studio in Holdback, Leeds is offering an interactive historical music tour that opens its doors and ears to the public.
free entry
Among an exciting crop of British bands huddled loosely under the post punk banner, Do Nothing bring their debut record to Brudenell.
from £12.50
Brudenell Social Club Present Pianos Become The Teeth plus guests. Experience for yourself the genre-defying band performing their latest work.
from £17.00
True North is the perfect neighbourhood style family restaurant. Relaxed and stylish. The sort of place you can rely upon for a warm northern welcome and consistently good food. For at home dining, it has created an amazing collection of dishes under the watchful eye of its head chef. Punjabi Lamb Curry, Pulled Beef Lasagne, Carvery at Home boxes including everything that you need for a Sunday Roast, Wild Trout with English Asparagus and dessert delights including hot crumbles with seasonal fruits and white chocolate & ginger cheesecake.
A vast 22-acre site on the edge of Halifax town centre, Dean Clough is home to a thriving community of arts venues and businesses.
IOU’s creation space houses a studio for large-scale production work, three fully accessible exhibition galleries and some big plans.
Nestled deep underground beneath the Dean Clough Mills, The Viaduct Theatre is home to acclaimed theatre company Northern Broadsides.
The Grayston Unity is an independent bar owned by folks who live in Halifax. The bar itself is small but you’ll find it a friendly place where you can get a lovely drink in a unique setting. Local suppliers are used often. Live music takes place in the back room (the UK’s smallest music venue) and in the backyard in the summer months. There are also regular talks nights (on social, cultural, history, sport and music topics).
Situated in the heart of Halifax town centre, the White Swan Hotel offers an ideal location for those looking to explore West Yorkshire – its arts and culture, and its shopping.
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.
Nestled within the picturesque Shibden Valley, Shibden Hall is a magnificent historic house dating back to 1420.
A beautiful and varied collection of contemporary art from across the UK. Their regular exhibitions are both seasonal and thematic and always worth visiting…
The Victorian Craft Beer Cafe is a beautifully independent pub that stocks beer from some of the most progressive breweries in the UK.
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.
Bookshop that is located on the rustic level of The Piece Hall in the northwest corner.
The end of summer means the start of gig season. From indie legends to the UK’s most exciting young acts, here's who we'll be watching this autumn.
The best new venues and revamped food and drink menus in Manchester and the North as we head into autumn.
September's a month of witty and playful exhibitions, complete with larger-than-life installations and that rare thing in the art world – humour!
A true crime rock musical, contemporary dance and punchy new writing feature in this month’s eclectic pick of live theatre.
Halloween's on the horizon, but there are some big film festivals to dive into first.
Get inspired to make the most of Autumn with day trips, pumpkin carving and ghosts in this month's Tours and Activities guide.
School's back and we're heading towards autumn! Here are some of the best family friendly events and activities to keep the kids busy.
With literature festival season starting its engines, we select our top picks, alongside some standout launches and readings.
