What's on near The Golden Lion, Todmorden
Shilpa Gupta weaves together stories and voices of local communities for a brand new MIF25 sound installation ‘You are the place’.
Free entry
Opera North bring the uplands landscape to life with a sound walk combining new music, Bradford born canonical composers and the sound of the uplands themself.
Free entry
Take in the expansive views of the moorland as you explore four large-scale artworks, accompanied by a bespoke soundtrack created by Opera North.
Free entry
Steam-powered storytelling at its very best and perfectly staged for Bradford 2025, this much-loved classic is pulling into the station in spectacular style this summer.
From £10.00
YOU:MATTER is a spectacular audio-visual experience that explores our place in the universe and the invisible links between us and the cosmos
From £2.00
The guided tour offers a behind-the-scenes look at the brewhouse and state-of-the-art packaging plant, giving visitors a full sense of what “real Yorkshire beer” means today.
From £15.00
GASP! Horror Film Festival returns with three days of screenings dedicated to championing diversity in genre cinema.
From £5.00
Thirteen movies to get to know the United States of America. Cultplex presents a season of film exploring America through its own lens.
From £7.50Where to go near The Golden Lion, Todmorden
Creative with Nature specialises in willow sculpture, willow basketry, sales, commissions, teaching courses in weaving and a number of other functional crafts.
This small gallery showcases contemporary artwork, and has a beautiful collection in their shop also.
Forward-thinking restaurant in the delightful small town of Todmorden
A dam and ‘beach’ near Todmorden. This disused reservoir at the top of the moor near Walsden is a great place to cool off.
Scenic canal boat trips and dining cruises in the beautiful Calder Valley.
The Fox and Goose is a co-operative, community run pub with local popularity that was Calderdale Pub of the Year 2019.
Church dating back to 1256 and host to a variety of events.
This independent bookshop has been selling a wide range of fiction and non-fiction titles, children’s books, local history titles, unusual literary gifts and gorgeous stationery for nearly 30 years, and hosts author events, book signings and a writer’s group.
Drink? is an indie bottle shop offering a wide selection of craft beer, spirits and natural wine with a new bar out-back.
Local, ethical and organic fruit, vegetables and wholefoods, including unpackaged products for customers to fill into their own containers.
Garnett Bed and Breakfast offers two beautiful bedrooms in a Grade II listed building with easy access to local attractions and tourism.
The Trades Club is a celebrated small music venue and socialist members cooperative combining standout gigs with support for political cause.
Culture Guides
Summer signals theatre festivals, world premieres and open-air spectacle - from MIF25 to comedy, outdoor circus and beyond, here’s what we’re looking forward to.
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Go forth with wild abandon to dance the pavements, dabble with the paint and down the pints in this month's tours and activities guide.
This month's guide is truly eclectic - from free family festivals, to food events, circus school and more!
Read our latest highlights from the live classical music offer in Manchester and the North, taking in a number of the region's most cherished orchestral forces and venues.
Outdoor cinema announcements, a major retrospective at HOME, and the best of indie cinema.