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Halifax Handbook

An unofficial guide to the town, its amenities, facilities and businesses; includes maps, photos, statistics and a history.

Quick Facts

» Population of 82,056 people
»Largest town in Calderdale
» Was the centre of wool manufacturing in the 15th century
» Famous landmarks include Shibden Hall, Piece Hall and Wainhouse Tower

Live in Halifax?

If you live in or around Halifax, we'd love to hear what you think about the area. Also we're looking to fill our restaurant review pages. Any ideas for new pages are also welcome, just contact us.

Links

Halifax Courier
Calderdale Council
Brighouse Online

Halifax Online v1.0

Attractions

Halifax has many attractions and caters to many audiences, from the young at Eurkea! to older audiences at the peice hall. Below is a list of attractions you can visit in, or around Halifax.

  • Bankfield Museum
  • Dean Clough
  • Duke of Wellington’s Regiment Museum
  • Eureka!
  • Halifax Visitor Centre and Art Gallery
  • Heptonstall Museum
  • Shibden Hall
  • Smith Art Gallery
  • Victoria Theatre
  • Walkley Cloggs

Over time we hope to add attractions that a further afield but still within easy reach of Halifax, by train or car.