Plan your stay
-
Halifax
The Fashion Gallery
Starting 11th May 2019
See all DatesThe Fashion Gallery is held on the following dates:
11th May 2019 onwards
Showcasing Calderdale Museums’ fashion and textile collections from ancient Egypt to modern day. Calderdale Museums has one of the best but litt...Showcasing Calderdale Museums’ fashion and textile collections from ancient Egypt to modern day. Calderdale Museums has one of the best but little known textile collections in the country. There are 17,000 objects, collected from all over the world. The collection began when the museum first opened in 1887. It represents the influence of world textiles on local production as well as how local textiles have been exported around and influenced the world. The collection includes significant objects from Ancient Egypt, The Balkans, China, Japan and the Indian Subcontinent. A range of English embroidery, samplers, costume, court dress, military uniforms, pattern books from West Yorkshire manufacturers and the design archive of Crossley’s Carpets. It represents not just textiles but textile production from spindles to spinning wheels, cards, combs and looms. The new fashion gallery will tell both the story of the production and manufacture of textiles in the local area and how those textiles were then used. This new gallery replaces the 'For King and Country' exhibition on the top floor at Bankfield. 2019 will also see a range of related talks, tours and events. FREE admission. -
Halifax
Gentleman Jack Costumes Display at Bankfield Museum
Starting 12th Jul 2019
See all DatesGentleman Jack Costumes Display at Bankfield Museum is held on the following dates:
Friday 12th July until 23rd December 2019.
An exclusive chance to see some of the costumes designed by Tom Pye for Sally Wainwright’s TV series Gentleman Jack. The series about the ...
An exclusive chance to see some of the costumes designed by Tom Pye for Sally Wainwright’s TV series Gentleman Jack. The series about the life of Anne Lister, was filmed largely at her home of Shibden Hall, managed by Calderdale Museums Service. On display at Bankfield Museum are a number of the costumes and props from the series, worn and used by actors including Suranne Jones and Sophie Rundle. At Bankfield you can also see original clothing from the period of Gentleman Jack in the new Fashion Gallery on the top floor. The costumes have been kindly loaned for display by Lookout Point Productions with assistance from designer Tom Pye. FREE admission. Friday 12th July 2019 until Monday 23rd December 2019
-
Halifax
Christmas 2019 at The Piece Hall
Starting 22nd Nov 2019
See all DatesChristmas 2019 at The Piece Hall is held on the following dates:
22nd November - 31st December 2019
This winter, The Piece Hall will be transformed into a spectacular Christmas destination like no other.
From 22 November – 31 Dece...
This winter, The Piece Hall will be transformed into a spectacular Christmas destination like no other.
From 22 November – 31 December, the courtyard will become home to a stunning Christmas tree, a thrilling fair-like Victorian carousel and our cosy courtyard Deluxe Bar, where you can enjoy warming drinks sheltered from the storm.
A Christmas Fair showcasing some of the region’s favourite independent craft stalls, artisan makers and pop-up food and drink traders will feature for a festive shopping weekend 29th November - 1st December, while the surrounding shops, cafes, bars and restaurants will be open throughout the season to pick up that special gift or stop for a bite to eat along the way.
The season continues with the magnificent circus-style Salon Perdu, showcasing a fantastic programme of family shows, live music and stand-up comedy. An array of creative Christmas workshops give you the chance to get crafty and learn a new skill, while outside brass bands and choirs bring the place to life with festive cheer. The season will come to a close with a festive finale on New Year’s Eve, when 2020 is seen in with an outdoor Courtyard Party for an evening to remember.
Click here to see the shows on at the salon perdu and to book your tickets.
-
Halifax
Santa at Westgate Arcade, Christmas 2019
Starting 30th Nov 2019
See all DatesSanta at Westgate Arcade, Christmas 2019 is held on the following dates:
Every Saturday and Sunday from Saturday 30th November to Sunday 15th December 11am - 5pm
Every day from 16th December to 24th December 11am - 5pm
You can meet Santa and his elves at the Westgate Arcade from Saturday 30th November from 11am. Santa will be greeting youngsters in his magical ...You can meet Santa and his elves at the Westgate Arcade from Saturday 30th November from 11am. Santa will be greeting youngsters in his magical grotto, where they can hand over their wish lists and receive a gift. Every Saturday and Sunday from Saturday 30th November to Sunday 15th December 11am - 5pm Every day from 16th December to 24th December 11am - 5pm Tickets only £5 per child - includes meeting Santa and his elves, a gift and a wonderful certificate. -
Halifax
Oliver!
Starting 5th Dec 2019
See all DatesThursday 5th December 2019 - 7.30pm Friday 6th December 2019 - 7.30pm Saturday 7th December 2019 - 2.30pm & 7.30pm After the success of Blacka...Thursday 5th December 2019 - 7.30pm Friday 6th December 2019 - 7.30pm Saturday 7th December 2019 - 2.30pm & 7.30pm After the success of Blackadder Goes Forth last November at The Viaduct Theatre, Foot of the Barrel are back with their own "twist" on Lionel Bart's Oliver! Join us for a lifting musical tale with humour throughout, whilst baring naked the dark realisation of just how far, or not so far, British Society has progressed. TICKETS: £14 ADULT, £12 CHILD/CONCESSION, £10 RESTRICTED SEAT MUSIC, LYRICS AND BOOK BY LIONEL BART PRODUCED FOR THE BROADWAY STAGE BY DAVID MERRICK AND DONALD ALBERY BY ARRANGEMENT WITH MUSICSCOPE AND STAGE MUSICALS LIMITED OF NEW YORK -
Halifax
Christmas Tree Festival at Mount Zion Heritage Chapel
Starting 7th Dec 2019
See all DatesChristmas Tree Festival at Mount Zion Heritage Chapel is held on the following dates:
7th & 8th December 2019
Mount Zion Heritage Chapel is holding its first ever community Christmas Tree Festival this year. No admission will be charged at the festival -...Mount Zion Heritage Chapel is holding its first ever community Christmas Tree Festival this year. No admission will be charged at the festival - we would just love to see as many people as possible coming to enjoy what should be a lovely event in the run-up to Christmas. The culmination of the event will be our carol service on Sunday, December 8, at 2.45pm when the winning tree will also be announced. Light refreshments will be available each day. -
Halifax
Cantorelli's Charity Christmas Concert
7th Dec 2019
2pm Join Cantorelli for a beautiful afternoon of Christmas music and festive readings, an outstanding acapella choir from West Yorkshire. Tic...2pm Join Cantorelli for a beautiful afternoon of Christmas music and festive readings, an outstanding acapella choir from West Yorkshire. Tickets £10 -
Halifax
Bankfield Museum Christmas Craft Fair
7th Dec 2019
Saturday 7th December 2019 - 10am to 4pm A selection of local crafts and produce on sale in just time for Christmas at Bankfield Museum. The per...Saturday 7th December 2019 - 10am to 4pm A selection of local crafts and produce on sale in just time for Christmas at Bankfield Museum. The perfect place for present buying or to treat yourself! FREE admission -
Halifax
Halifax Chamber Choir Christmas Concert
10th Dec 2019
8pm Halifax Chamber Choir perform a charity Christmas concert at Holy Trinity & St. Jude's Church, Halifax. FREE admission. (Donations welco...8pm Halifax Chamber Choir perform a charity Christmas concert at Holy Trinity & St. Jude's Church, Halifax. FREE admission. (Donations welcome in aid of St Augustine's Centre, Halifax). -
Halifax
Weave a Scarf in a Day
12th Dec 2019
10am – 4.30pm Create an original handwoven scarf at Calderdale Industrial Museum in this beginners weaving workshop. Weaving on Ashford looms an...10am – 4.30pm Create an original handwoven scarf at Calderdale Industrial Museum in this beginners weaving workshop. Weaving on Ashford looms and tutored by Central Saint Martins trained weaver Anne Crowther. £55 including yarn To book please ring 07964 416699 Please note that there are only 6 places per workshop -
Halifax
Ogden Water Practical Day
Starting 13th Dec 2019
See all DatesOgden Water Practical Day is held on the following dates:
13th December 2019
11th January 2020
14th January 2020
17th January 2020
24th January 2020
28th January 2020
31st January 2020
14th February 2020
17th March 2020
20th March 2020
Help with the ongoing management and new projects designed to look after the wildlife and infrastructure of this Local Nature Reserve. Meet Chr...Help with the ongoing management and new projects designed to look after the wildlife and infrastructure of this Local Nature Reserve. Meet Chris Sutcliffe at Ogden Water. Session runs 9.45am - 3pm. Please contact 07769 954956 for more details. Bring a packed lunch. No dogs allowed (with the exception of guide and hearing dogs). Please wear old clothing that you don't mind getting dirty. Suitable for ages 16+. FREE -
Halifax
Christmas Broadsides
Starting 13th Dec 2019
See all DatesChristmas Broadsides is held on the following dates:
13th
14th & 15th December 2019
Friday 13 - Sunday 15 December
Friday, 7pm, Sa...
Friday 13 - Sunday 15 December
Friday, 7pm, Saturday and Sunday, 3pm & 6pm
The Viaduct Theatre, Halifax
Directed by Laurie Sansom
Featuring Alice Jones
Folk songs and stories told in the heart of Halifax this Christmas.
Join Rippondon-based Folk singer and multi-instrumentalist Alice Jones for a celebration of Christmas with a Northern Broadsides twist. Also performing will be musicians from other cultures who have been recently granted asylum in Halifax.
Enjoy traditional festive songs and stories based on Broadsides Ballads all performed live in the atmospheric underground Viaduct Theatre, Dean Clough.
All proceeds from ticket sales and donations will support Northern Broadsides’ creative playwriting project, ensuring we can support and develop diverse new voices for the stage.
Tickets: £15
Family Tickets (4 people, at least one under 16): £50
-
Halifax
Halifax Thespians presents Aladdin
Starting 13th Dec 2019
See all DatesHalifax Thespians presents Aladdin is held on the following dates:
13th - 22nd December 2019
This is a traditional children’s family pantomime - with a twist. Poor boy meets rich girl and they fall in love. Boy becomes rich, then loses rich...This is a traditional children’s family pantomime - with a twist. Poor boy meets rich girl and they fall in love. Boy becomes rich, then loses riches-and the girl. Then all ends happily in the end! With all the usual characters, Aladdin, Princess Lotus Blossom, Wishee Washee, Widow Twankey, Abanazer, the Genie and more. All the ingredients are there for you to laugh, shout, boo, clap and have a really good time being transported out of this world, where supposedly there no atmosphere. OH YES THERE IS!! Dates & Times: Friday 13 December 7:30pm Saturday 14 December 2:30pm & 7.30pm Sunday 15 December 2:30pm Friday 20 December 7:30pm Saturday 21 December 2:30pm & 7.30pm Sunday 22 December 2:30pm Tickets from £6 to £14 -
Halifax
Santa Comes to Ogden Water
14th Dec 2019
Saturday 14th December
Come along to Ogden Water to visit Father Christmas in his magical woodland grotto in the woods. Select tim...
Saturday 14th December
Come along to Ogden Water to visit Father Christmas in his magical woodland grotto in the woods. Select time when booking online. Booking essential (limited numbers)
Wheelchair acessible.
No dogs at this event, please.
All ages (no unaccompanied children) – crafts aimed at 3+
£9, £8 (Passport to Leisure holders).
Select time when booking – Event runs from 10am–3.15pm
-
Halifax
Beauty and the Beast
Starting 14th Dec 2019
See all DatesBeauty and the Beast is held on the following dates:
14th December 2019 to 5th January 2020
A Beast of a Panto...
A Beauty of a Show!Come and join us for The Victoria Theatre's spectacular family pan...
A Beast of a Panto...
A Beauty of a Show!Come and join us for The Victoria Theatre's spectacular family pantomime for 2019 Beauty and the Beast.
This production has all the ingredients for a magical trip to the theatre, with hilarious slapstick humour, plenty of audience interaction, not to mention some fabulous song and dance routines that will delight audiences of all ages.
Beauty and the Beast will be sure to make you laugh, cry and fall in love with a host of hilarious and hairy characters - so book your tickets now for a fun filled panto and to discover if Beauty can see beyond appearances and learn to love a beast!
To see all the performance dates and prices, please visit the Victoria Theatre website.
Beauty & The Beast Integrated Signed Performance, Sunday 29 December, 5:30pm & Monday 30 December, 1pm.
For this integrated performance, the British Sign Language (BSL) interpreters will be involved in the action on stage and take part in the performances!
Beauty & The Beast Relaxed Performance, Friday 3 January, 10:30am
This performance is designed to be welcoming to everyone, and especially to adults and children who may feel unable to access theatre performances for a variety of reasons, for example: parents/carers with noisy infants, people who need or want to move around and/or vocalise during the performance, people with dementia, autism or with other complex access and inclusion needs.
Tickets from £16
-
Halifax
Father Christmas’s Grotto in the Jungle!
15th Dec 2019
09.30 – 11.45 and 12.15 – 15.30 - select time when booking.
A warm welcome will be waiting when visiting Santa in his specia...
09.30 – 11.45 and 12.15 – 15.30 - select time when booking.
A warm welcome will be waiting when visiting Santa in his special grotto in the Jungle Experience at Manor Heath Park, Halifax HX3 0EB.
Take part in a Christmas crafts session (crafts aimed at children aged 3+) then visit Santa in his grotto and receive an early Christmas gift.
All ages (no unaccompanied children) – crafts aimed at 3+
£8.50, £7.50 (Passport to Leisure holders).
Plan By
You're currently planning by:
-
Towns & Villages: Halifax -
View by Month: December
-
What are you interested in?: Food & Drink
-
What are you interested in?: Events & Festivals
-
What are you interested in?: Walking
-
What are you interested in?: Markets & Shopping
-
What are you interested in?: Restaurants
Filter
- Festival or Venue
- Towns & Villages
- View by Month
- What are you interested in?
- Adventure & Leisure (1)
- Anne Gentleman Jack Lister (1)
- Antiques, Books & Music (1)
- Culture & Heritage (10)
- Disabled Access (4)
- Events & Festivals (18)
- Family (11)
- Food & Drink (0)
- Galleries & Museums (4)
- Historic Sites & Trails (2)
- Markets & Shopping (1)
- Restaurants (0)
- Theatres & Entertainment (10)
- Walking (0)
- Wildlife & Nature (3)