Top Things to do in Halifax
10 Budget-friendly Things to do in Halifax That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Halifax, United Kingdom including Another World Adventure Centre, Le Petit Spa, The Escaporium, Calderdale Industrial Museum, The Piece Hall, Shibden Hall, Bankfield Museum, Ogden Water Country Park & Nature Reserve, Halifax Minster, Wainhouse Tower.
Restaurants in Halifax
1. Another World Adventure Centre
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 48 reviews
Welcome to Another World Adventure Centre, an exciting outdoor activity centre based in Halifax, West Yorkshire. We have activities and things to do for all ages from 2 to 102, from 15 minutes to all day. Turn up and have a go or book a group or activity - birthday party or corporate event, Stag / Hen do or even your wedding. Our location is in easy reach of Leeds, Manchester, Bradford and Huddersfield, being just twenty minutes drive from the M62 make us easily accessible for all northern towns and cities. We are located in quiet, beautiful surroundings nestled in the pennines.
Reviewed By F5401QLrachelb
Just come back from tobogganing and archery as a family of 4, with children aged 4 and 8. Had a great time, everything was well organised and felt Covid safe (plenty of space and fresh air outside!) My 4 year old struggled a bit with the archery and slingshots, we'd expected this and he was able to join in with adult help. It was perfect for my 8 year old (and the adults!) The hot food from the cafe after we'd finished was much appreciated! Thank you, we'll be back again!
2. Le Petit Spa
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 238 reviews
Le petit spa at Ploughcroft House 'Small and tranquil, here time stands still Peaceful and calm where your thoughts may mill' Ladies come from near and far all with the desire to visit Le petit spa. On the outskirts of Halifax is where the spa resides Thought of as an escape from the world outside. A sought after retreat which started off so small The word soon spread, the secret became known to all. Although the spa is growing, Faye is careful to keep The same concept and magic to sweep you off your feet. Established 2011 in Mirfield before moving to Halifax in 2016. Ladies only, no large group bookings. Two treatment rooms, two highly skilled therapists, one experience. A quintessentially English spa with a personal and exclusive feel! Situated at the bottom of a cobbled road, private and tucked away. Follow the path to the spa passing fragrant flowers and smells as you go. On this walk your relaxation has already begun. You have become acquainted with a place you may never wish to
Reviewed By debbieg996
Hot stone massage was my last treatment and it was amazing and this evening I had Reflexology at le petit spa what can I say it was amazing felt totally relaxed and comfortable Laura was fantastic i would highly recommend treatments here what a beautiful setting it is and such wonderful caring staff x
3. The Escaporium
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 281 reviews
Halifax's First Live Escape Room games at Berwick Street Mills and The Piece Hall. Can you and your team crack the codes, solve the puzzles and reveal hidden secrets in order to make your escape from the themed room within 60 minutes?
Reviewed By joo645
5 of us played the Operation Moonshine room and had a brilliant time! The puzzles were innovative and original, as well as very clever, and Mark was very welcoming and a great game master. Would definitely recommend, amazing quality room!
4. Calderdale Industrial Museum
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 127 reviews
A museum showing the development of industry in Halifax and Calderdale from domestic textile manufacture in the seventeenth century through to modern machine tools. The museum is located in the centre of Halifax, five minutes from the train station and Eureka! It is unusual in covering such a wide range of industries in one museum.
Reviewed By T2170FKcraigg - Marsden, United Kingdom
This is a late review as we visited last year but didn’t have an account on here. We really enjoyed our visit, it was educational and informative giving a real sense of the relevance of the Industrial Revolution to our local area. The two lady volunteers were friendly and enthusiastic, emphasising the importance of the museum. We enjoyed the demonstrations of the various machines, particularly the sweet wrapping one! It is vital that places such as this are preserved for future generations; it is well worth a visit to keep this living history alive.
5. The Piece Hall
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,041 reviews
Following a multi-million pound transformation project, Britain's last surviving cloth hall, featuring independent shops, cafes and bars, heritage visitor centre, art gallery and a spectacular events programme is now open seven days a week.
Reviewed By shanu76 - York, United Kingdom
First visit to Halifax as a tourist and the day centred around the Piece Hall. What a wonderful day out and very much recommended to all. Impressive architecture, full of history. Made to feel very welcome by the good people of Halifax with plenty to see and do. We joined a free tour of the Piece Hall and our guide Pamela did a truly superb job of bringing the history to life and showing us around. The work that has been done to restore the Piece Hall is world class. There's great independant shops to visit and several very pleasant places to eat and drink including Gin Lane where we enjoyed a special Espresso Martini and Elder that provided a superb lunch which included catering perfectly for my gluten free dietry needs. Hope to visit again soon!
6. Shibden Hall
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 879 reviews
Set in the picturesque Shibden valley, a mile from Halifax, Shibden Hall dates back to 1420 and offers visitors a fascinating journey through the lives of the people who lived and worked here. Shibden Hall's architecture is a mix of styles reflecting its interesting and varied history. The adjacent 17th century aisled barn and workshops house a carriage collection and displays relating to different crafts, including a blacksmiths, coopers, wheelwrights and saddlers. Shibden even has a recreated brewhouse and inn. The Hall is surrounded by the beautifully restored gardens and estate that forms Shibden Park. There are a range of features and attractions, including a cafe and visitor facilities, miniature railway, boating lake, pitch & putt course as well as trails, play area, orienteering course and woodland in which to roam.
Reviewed By seaperson - Southport, United Kingdom
Such a wonderful place. Large well kept and interesting grounds (ancient orchard too) that you could easily spend hours in and then you have the hall and informative lovely folk museum. An extensive and educational interior especially regarding Anne Lister. A big thank you too to the very friendly volunteers who do an exceptional job! Well worth a visit.
7. Bankfield Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 220 reviews
A Museum since 1887, Bankfield tells the story of Halifax and Calderdale, using its rich and diverse collections. Set in the attractive surroundings of Akroyd Park, at the centre of Akroydon model village conservation area, this Victorian mansion was the home of local mill owner, philanthropist and MP, Colonel Edward Akroyd. We are a short distance from the centre of Halifax, with free parking and close to public transport links. Bankfield's exhibitions cover local history, costume, art, toys, military history, jewellery and textiles from around the world. Our collections contain objects from Ancient Egypt through to the 21st Century as we continue to collect and preserve items for future generations
Reviewed By Experience778567 - Scarborough, United Kingdom
There is so much to see in this small friendly museum as well as the Gentleman Jack clothes display, there is a significant and well researched Duke of Wellington sections, WW2 exhibitions and upstairs displays of historical clothes and textiles, not large but well set out with good notes, plus temporary open art exhibitions.
8. Ogden Water Country Park & Nature Reserve
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 604 reviews
Reviewed By 32tonyn - Batley, United Kingdom
What a lovely place to walk your dogs or just walk there’s free car parking and a small visitor centre serving teas etc and clean toilets on site you can walk around the reservoir or around the woods there are several paths a small stream and a waterfall too all paths are in good order plenty of bins to dispose of your dog poop if I had a gripe some of the coloured path markers disappear and become hard to follow well worth a visit
9. Halifax Minster
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 233 reviews
A 900 year old Grade 1 church with extremely fine historic furnishings, fascinating history and wonderful stories
Reviewed By F7525MSchrisb
It's a wonderful Grade 1 listed church with original box pews, spectacular stained glass, an amazing font and cover ... The volunteers were welcoming and informative. When I was there an organist (visiting) was preparing for a service the following day celebrating the anniversary of the Queen's accession and played what he described as a 'very loud' piece. Indeed it was! But apart from that, I was overwhelmed by the quiet majesty of the building.
10. Wainhouse Tower
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 78 reviews
Reviewed By PippaC_13 - Stonehouse, United Kingdom
This is the tallest folly in the world well worth a visit.you can see the top of it from the road above or walk down a short track and see all of it.we were told that it is open on certain days and you can climb up all 300 steps the view would be superb
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