Top Things to do in Halifax
The 10 Best Things to do Good for Kids in Halifax, England
Discover the best top things to do in Halifax, United Kingdom including Another World Adventure Centre, The Escaporium, Calderdale Industrial Museum, The Piece Hall, Shibden Hall, Bankfield Museum, Ogden Water Country Park & Nature Reserve, Sowerby Bridge Canalside, Pear Tree Inn, Norwood Green, Shibden Park.
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. 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!
3. 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.
4. 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!
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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
8. Sowerby Bridge Canalside
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 64 reviews
Reviewed By Imanhonestreviewer - Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
Lovely place. Got here just in time to witness a boat going through the lock. Great to watch. Fascinating how it’s done. Well worth a visit. A lovely walk along the canal. Loved it.
9. Pear Tree Inn, Norwood Green
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 39 reviews
Reviewed By M5530NRrachelb - Halifax, United Kingdom
Have been trying to locate a great pizza place during COVID as our usual Pizza Hut is closed . We tried several and all were poor. A friend recommended The Pear Tree and it was ordered and delivered this evening . We had 4 pizzas - Margarita, Pepperoni and Mushroom all tasted amazing. Can’t believe this place is on our doorstep and we haven’t tried before. Delivery prompt. Will definitely use again during and after COVID. If you’re looking for a great pizza try here !
10. Shibden Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 313 reviews
Reviewed By p2northwest
Don't panic if the car park above Shibden is full. Down by the lake is a much larger car park which serves the Country park and it's a stroll up to the house from there.The turning into it is signposted Shibden Park. At the house itself there is also a small car parking area for blue badge holders. There are drinks and snacks available at the reception area but a proper cafe with hot and cold food, cakes, ice creams etc at the far end of the lake. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit. Dogs are welcome in all areas except inside the house and cafe and the children's play area, and ours thoroughly enjoyed exploring the park and woods Boats available for hire on the lakeland a miniature railway runs at peak times.
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