Calderdale and Huddersfield
Shibden Park & Gardens in Halifax
This historic, half timbered house, set in majestic parkland dates back to 1420 and is home to a fine collection of 17th and 18th century furnishings once belonging to the Lister family. The 90 acres of beautiful parkland have extensive playground facilities, a boating lake, minature railway and a dry-stone walling display.
Bus services available
508, 534, 548, 549
Tolson Museum in Huddersfield
Each intriguing layer of Huddersfield’s past is revealed at the Tolson Museum. From the tools of the earliet settler – made for hunting in the primative forests – to the modern day collectors from local people. Learn how the boom in the textile industry changed peoples lives and brought prosperity to the town. Tolson leads you step-by-step through the centuries of Huddersfield’s history.
Bus services available
317, 372, 373.
Piece Hall – Halifax
A once historial wool market that was used by people from across the pennines to trade there wears. Currently a feast of curio shops, incorporating a museum, art gallery and outdoor market on
Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.
Bus services available
All buses in to Halifax Town Centre.
Eureka! Childrens Museum in Halifax
Visit Eureka! And explore over 200 ‘hands on’ exhibits in the UK’s only museum for children. This unique experience is specially designed for children aged 3-12 and adults of all ages.
Bus services available
All buses in to Halifax Town Centre.
Colne Valley Museum – Golcar
The Colne Valley Museum provides a look back at Victorian Huddersfield. Displays of textiles and former industries based in Huddersfield from the early Victorian days.
Marsden Tunnel End – Marsden
Tunnel End is the home of the Huddersfield Narrow Boat Canal Museum where the history of the Huddersfield Canal is shown along with narrow boat rides through Standegde Tunnel. Admission Charges apply.
