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Town in West Yorkshire, England
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Halifax is a large market town within the Metropolitan Borough of Calderdale, in West Yorkshire, England, with a population of around 90,000 in 2021. It is well known as a centre of England's woollen manufacture from the 15th century onward, which dealt through the Halifax Piece Hall. It is internationally famous for its Mackintosh chocolate and toffee (now owned by Nestlé), the Halifax Bank, Halifax RLFC, The Gibbet and Shibden Hall.
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Historic house of which parts date back to the fifteenth century. Now best known as the home of the Regency-era lesbian Anne Lister, subject of the TV series Gentleman Jack.
Medieval parish church dedicated to St. John the Baptist, founded in 1438.
Traditional wool-trading centre of Halifax, dating from 1779, now housing three floors independent shops, bars & restaurants. The central feature is a large open square. There are several heritage displays throughout. Reopened in late 2017 after redevelopment.
An interactive children's museum promoting learning through play.
Four floors of exhibits relating to social history, historic industries.
Museum outside the town centre that tells the story of Halifax & Calderdale through displays of costume, art, toys, jewellery & textiles. In the grounds of Akroyd Park which is part of Akroyd model village conservation area. Also incorporates the Duke of Wellington's Regimental museum.
This museum is housed in an old telephone box and is possibly the smallest museum in the world. Only one person can visit at a time!
Music, Comedy & Theatre in a historic building.
Construction of the chapel started in 1772 and it was visited by John Wesley. The building was converted in 1992 to a modern arts centre. The arts centre closed in 2025 and future plans for the grade II* listed building are uncertain in 2026.
Bowling, Snooker, Pool & more
Show in an area with a log history of sheep rearing, featuring animals, vintage vehicles, horiculture and trade stands.
Spanish.
Traditional pub with award-winning art deco interior. Serves real ales.
Impressive interior divided into small areas. many Real & Craft beers
Roof terrace bar & Taproom serving local beers from Hebden Bridge's Vocation brewery. good choice of pizzas available.
Bar with food. Named after a bear that escaped from a former local zoo.
Wetherspoon pub
41-room hotel.
17th-century mill and inn with 11 rooms, great character and dining. Food served daily noon-11PM.
An open-air shopping centre in the heart of Halifax town centre with over forty shops ranging from M&S, Boots to Costa Coffee, Accessorise & Mountain Warehouse. The centre has a car park and is within 500 m of the town's bus & rail stations.
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By train
Halifax railway station is on the Caldervale Line, with links to Manchester Victoria, York via Bradford and Leeds, Blackpool North and via Brighouse to Huddersfield and Wakefield Westgate.
By car
Halifax is well served by the M62. Junction 24 is the best and fastest way to reach Halifax from the M62
First Calderdale & Huddersfield operate most bus services in Halifax, while Arriva operate services that link Halifax with Dewsbury and Wakefield.
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