Location: Todmorden
Top Things to do in Todmorden
What to do and see in Todmorden, England: The Best Free Things to do
Todmorden (/ˈtɒdmərdən/ TOD-mər-dən; locally /ˈtɒdmɔːdən/ /ˈtɒdmərdən/ or /tɔːmdɪn/) is a market town and civil parish in the Upper Calder Valley in Calderdale, West Yorkshire, England. It is 17 miles (27 km) from Manchester and in 2011 had a population of 15,481.
Restaurants in Todmorden
1. Gorpley Clough Local Nature Reserve
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5.0 based on 10 reviews
A Local Nature Reserve and Geological Trail with a car park, interpretation panels, seats . This is a lovely steep sided wooded valley with series of waterfalls along a tumbling upland stream, a natural gem tucked away. There is a reservoir with a dam at the top on open moorland . A great spot for nature watching and taking photos ,or having a picnic. The site is managed by Yorkshire Water
Reviewed By Bern_Hazel - Manchester, United Kingdom
We have walked up this Clough a couple of times now. We have found it is best to walk up to the top and then take the tarmac country road back down to join the main road rather than the the return above the Clough which is quite steep and dangerous. Try to research the natural history of the mills from the 1600's to 1800's. It will make the walk even more fascinating to think that hundreds of folk worked in this area in those times!
2. The Bride Stones & Wizard of Whirlaw
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 11 reviews
Reviewed By Turpindick - Drummore, United Kingdom
What can I say you’ll have to visit to feel the energy going through this place ,great for dogs or just taking kids even for a sketch or a paint day ,sitting in heaven ,you can say why people say Yorkshire is God’s country
3. Todmorden Information Centre
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5.0 based on 16 reviews
We're here to help visitors and Todmordians learn about Todmorden and the rest of the UK, just call in! Open Monday - Saturday, 10am - 3pm.
4. Stoodley Pike
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4.5 based on 86 reviews
Reviewed By Purplehazehebden
I love this place. You can see it from all over Calderdale so it makes a good target especially when walking with kids. There are lots of different ways of getting to it - some more difficult than others. When we used to have a dog we would go from right down the bottom of Hebden so our dog could have a good off lead run before we hit the moors where there are sometimes sheep. The challenge for the kids is whether they can do the Stoodley staircase without using the torch on our phone. They always did it and came out at the top feeling brave and triumphant.
5. Market Hall
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4.5 based on 40 reviews
Reviewed By MUMSYYorkshire
If you haven't shopped at HAM CORNER and BRACEWELLS BUTCHERS in Todmorden Market - you haven't lived!! HAM CORNER is a confectioners, sandwich/salad provider - pies, savoury and sweet, quiches, cooked meats and so much more. Portions are ENORMOUS and prices are CHEAP. Staff are amazing - helpful, efficient and very friendly. Couldn't recommend it highly enough. BRACEWELLS is a family butchers and provides first class personal service, superb meats and there is nothing to fault. Tender, full of flavour and nothing is too much trouble. All cuts catered for. Tod Market is a great place to visit - a blast from the past with first class goods on offer.
6. Todmorden Town Hall
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4.5 based on 25 reviews
Todmorden Town Hall straddles the Walsden Water and was situated in both Lancashire and Yorkshire until the county boundary was moved on January 1st 1888. Designed by John Gibson of Westminster, this Grade 1 listed building holds a strong place in the hearts of local people. Most iconic, from the outside, is the pediment. The carved stonework has two central female figures on a pedestal. The one on the left represents Lancashire (cotton spinning industry) and the one on the right Yorkshire (engineering and agriculture). Below the two figures are different friezes of the industries coming together to prosper on the border. Inside the building there is an old Magistrate’s Court which now serves as the Todmorden Town Council Chamber. The ballroom upstairs spans the length of the building and holds many memories for those who have attended the variety of events held in the Town Hall for over 140 years. The building has many stories to tell and is home to a HLF funded Heritage Centre. Guided ‘Teas and Tours’ are available for groups with fully trained volunteer tour guides. Tours cost £4.50 per person, with a minimum group charge of £45.00. All tours include tea, coffee and biscuits. Free ‘Taster Tours’ are available for individuals and couples on the first Sunday of the month (except January) and start at 2pm opposite the iconic pediment. There is no need to book a tour: you can just turn up on the day. For individuals and couples who would like to enjoy a more thorough tour there are also ‘Total Tours of Todmorden Town Hall’ available. These include access to the secret spaces of Todmorden Town Hall, including the former Caretaker’s Flat, bathroom in the attic and cellar. Total Tours of Todmorden Town Hall are charged at £6.50 per person and include tea, coffee and biscuits.
7. Todmorden Unitarian Church
8. Picture House Antiques
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4.5 based on 10 reviews
9. The Pub
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 39 reviews
Micropub selling 6 real handpulled ales, 2 keg craft ales, cider, craft lager, large selection of gin, whisky, and rum, wines, and frizzante. No music, no tv, just good conversation - come in as strangers, leave as friends...
Reviewed By alanfletcher9 - Brighouse, United Kingdom
First stop on our trip was this very friendly micropub with a great choice of ales and helpful staff.
10. The Honest John Bar & Coffee Tavern
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 17 reviews
Reviewed By Tartantitch - Halifax, United Kingdom
Wow! Lovely interior with log burner and modern industrial decor mixed with old stone walls, bricks and wooden floor boards. Check out the room on your right as you enter - it's so comfortable. Great accessories as well as lovely cakes, coffee, snacks, sandwiches, soup, whiskies and staff....... Very pleasant, relaxed atmosphere. Highly recommend. We honestly were spoilt for choice in Todmorden; lots of other places we want to try when we re visit but we will definitely come back to this one.
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