Visit Calderdale

Hellhole Rocks, HeptonstallShopping in Hebden BridgeThe Beach at Eureka! The National Children's Museum

Don't Just Take Our Word For It...

We think that Calderdale is a great place to visit, with something for everyone; individuals, couples, families, groups and business visitors. But don't just take our word for it. here's what other visitors to Calderdale have thought....

 

"...Halifax Piece Hall, one of the most extraordinary buildings in all Britain." - The Financial Times

"...if anywhere has its own vibe, then it's Hebden Bridge. After all, where else within an hours' drive of Leeds can claim a clog factory, a crocodile cruise and the best cider this side of Somerset?" -Yorkshire Evening Post

On The Piece Hall: "As a historic site, the only thing that comes close to rivalling it is London's Covent Garden." - Pure Yorkshire Magazine

"Our first stop in Halifax was The Piece Hall - and what a revelation this building was. Visiting just this one site made the whole trip worthwhile" - Barry Norris writing in Camping & Caravanning Magazine.

"Lovely warm weather, great atmosphere." - Overton family, New South Wales, Australia

"Everyone is very helpful and welcoming." - Bidgood-Ash, Kent

"I love the Piece Hall!!!" - Terri Ryburn, USA 

"Very historic!" - John & Jill Spencer, Sydney, Australia

"Born here - best people in the world!" - Peggy Rose, Alberta, Canada

"An area full of heritage, a real find for groups."  - Mr.& Mrs. Simm, Liverpool

My favourite day out is walking in Hardcastle Crags, coffee at Gibson Mill, lunch and shopping in Hebden Bridge and to finish off; shopping at Gordon Riggs Garden Centre." - Mrs. D. Penney, Burnley

On Hebden Bridge: "When was the last time a window display made you smile? Check out market street for wedges of gooey lemon meringue pie, tier upon tier of exquisitely decorated cupcakes and a luscious strawberry and cream birthday cake". - www.livingnorth.com/yorkshire

 "Ogden Water reservoir is one of Yorkshire's many little Switzerlands, a serene lake with quiet fir trees and  banks of pink and white rhodedendrons"  - The Guardian

On Hebden Bridge: "a northern home for alternative lifestylers and a bolthole for those with an eye for a bargain. We were surprised to find just how much not seeing the same old high-street chainstores around makes your trip feel more like a holiday."  - Daily Mirror

"Halifax is not, perhaps, the first place you'd think of spending a day out. But one look at the award-winning Eureka! The National Children's Museum and you'll be convinced"  - Nottingham Evening Post

On Halifax: "It's all here: high street names in the pedestrianised Woolshops Shopping Centre, arcaded streets, an independent department store (Harveys) and budget shopping in the covered market..."   - Yorkshire Life Magazine

"Holdsworth House, near Halifax, has log fires and provides the ideal place for a romantic meal."  - Scottish News of the World