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Top things to See & Do

Hike or cycle up the cragg vale incline

Looking for beautiful countryside? Get yourself up Cragg Vale, the longest continuous incline in England.

Take a stroll around Halifax and see the Piece Hall

The UK's more complete Victorian town and proud owner of a Purple Flag for its quality night-time attractions.

Enjoy Family Fun at West Yorkshire’s ultimate outdoor adventure centre.

Try archery, slingshot paintball, grass sledging, dirt scooters, build and race go karts, zoom down the toboggan track and more in the beautiful Calderdale countryside!

An experience at Eureka! The national children's museum

Shrieks of delight & discovery reverberate around the building at Eureka! the national Children's museum, where the emphasis is on learning by playing.

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Gentleman Jack

Filming in Calderdale

Guides, Tours and Trails

Sustainable Travel

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Family fun

Fun for all the family with our selections of family-friendly highlights from around Calderdale with a host of attractions suitable for adults and children.

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Heritage Highlights

Iconic, rich in history and not to be missed – visit some of Calderdale’s best heritage attractions…

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Arts & Literature

If you’re after a sophisticated journey around the artistic highlights of Calderdale, look no further than this exciting mix of attractions & activities.

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Guides & Trails

Guides & Trails

Visitor Guide

Download our Visitor Guide to discover how we're 'without nowt' here in Calderdale!...

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A 48 Hour Itinerary for Families

Are you looking for a last-minute getaway for all the family over the school holidays? Then look no further, Visit Calderdale has created a 2-day itinerary for families, including some of the Borough’s most exciting things to do for kids....
Guides & Trails

Enjoy West Yorkshire: A 48 Hour Itinerary

When it comes to exploring West Yorkshire, there’s so much to discover you may wonder where to start. With award winning museums and galleries, world-class architecture, heritage and stunning landscapes, enjoy......
Guides & Trails

Literary Map

Follow in the footsteps of writers such as Ted Hughes, Phyllis Bentley and Benjamin Myers with our literary guide to Calderdale....

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Guides & Trails

Film Trail

Explore locations where iconic film and TV series have been filmed in Calderdale, from Brassed off to Gentleman Jack....

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Guides & Trails

Visitor Guide

Download our Visitor Guide to discover how we're 'without nowt' here in Calderdale!...

Download
Guides & Trails

A 48 Hour Itinerary for Families

Are you looking for a last-minute getaway for all the family over the school holidays? Then look no further, Visit Calderdale has created a 2-day itinerary for families, including some of the Borough’s most exciting things to do for kids....
Guides & Trails

Enjoy West Yorkshire: A 48 Hour Itinerary

When it comes to exploring West Yorkshire, there’s so much to discover you may wonder where to start. With award winning museums and galleries, world-class architecture, heritage and stunning landscapes, enjoy......
Guides & Trails

Literary Map

Follow in the footsteps of writers such as Ted Hughes, Phyllis Bentley and Benjamin Myers with our literary guide to Calderdale....

Download
Guides & Trails

Film Trail

Explore locations where iconic film and TV series have been filmed in Calderdale, from Brassed off to Gentleman Jack....

Download
See & Do

Discover Gentleman Jack Filming Locations

After seeing the glorious countryside and stately buildings on your TV, you’ll be asking yourself “Where was Gentleman Jack filmed?”
See & Do

Two day Gentleman Jack adventure for heritage lovers.

We have a wealth of spectacular architecture and unique heritage buildings in our special corner of Yorkshire.

Read about Anne Lister
& Gentleman Jack

Article

Who was Anne Lister 'Gentleman Jack' of Shibden hall?

Discover the women behind the legand. A remarkable woman: a landowner, business woman, diarist and traveller. ...

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Article

The secret diaries of Anne Lister - Cracking the Crypthand code

Read about Anne Lister's 'crypthand' secret diary entries, how the code was broken and take a look in the pages of the diary yourself....

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Article

Explore Anne 'Gentleman Jack' Lister's Halifax

Many of the places Annew knew and frequented still exist today. You can follow in Anne Lister's footsteps by visiting these Calderdale Locations......

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Article

Who was Anne Lister 'Gentleman Jack' of Shibden hall?

Discover the women behind the legand. A remarkable woman: a landowner, business woman, diarist and traveller. ...

Read more
Article

The secret diaries of Anne Lister - Cracking the Crypthand code

Read about Anne Lister's 'crypthand' secret diary entries, how the code was broken and take a look in the pages of the diary yourself....

Read more
Article

Explore Anne 'Gentleman Jack' Lister's Halifax

Many of the places Annew knew and frequented still exist today. You can follow in Anne Lister's footsteps by visiting these Calderdale Locations......

Read more

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