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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

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Links

Halifax Courier
Calderdale Council
Brighouse Online

Halifax Online v1.0

Leisure

Football Clubs
Golf
Rugby
Swimming
Sports Centres
Cinema
Library

Football Clubs

Warley Rangers FC (http://www.warleyrangersfc.co.uk/)

Halifax Irish Junior Football Club (http://www.halifaxirish.com/)

Greetland Goldstars Junior Football Club (http://www.greetland-goldstars.talktalk.net/)

Greetland Community & Sports Centre
Rochdale Road
Greetland
HX4 8JG

Northowram Junior F.C.
Location depends on Team – details can be found on their website.

Golf Clubs

West End Golf Club
The Racecourse
Paddock Lane
 Halifax

HX2 0NT
(01422) 341878 | http://www.westendgc.co.uk/

Lightcliffe Golf Club
Knowle Top Road
Lightcliffe
Halifax
Phone: 01422 204081 | http://lightcliffe.net

Ryburn Golf Club

Norland
Sowerby Bridge
01422 831355 | http://www.ryburngolfclub.co.uk/

Rugby Clubs

Vandals Rugby Club
The Clubhouse
Warley Town La
HX2 7SL
01422 831703

Old Brodlians Rugby Union Football Club
Denholme Gate Rd
Hipperholme
01422 202708

Halifax Rugby Union Football Club
Ovenden Pk
Keighley Rd
HX2 8AR
01422 365926

Swimming Pool

Halifax swimming pool is located on the outskirts of Halifax, opposite the Halifax Head office. The pool is 25 metre pool and offers swimming lessons, Lifesaving courses and even Diving and Synchronised Swimming. The facility also offers a fitness section, with an air conditioned dance studio and 2 squash courts.

Opening Hours
Opening hours vary each day and certain hours may be reserved, we recommend ringing up before hand. Opening hours can be viewed on the website..

Telephone: 01422 366624

Gym or Leisure Centres

Along with the Halifax Swimming Pool, the North Bridge Leisure Centre offers a large sports hall that can be used for a wide range of sports including;

  • Badminton
  • 5 aside Football
  • Basketball
  • Netball
  • Hockey
  • Volley Ball

TThe fitness studios are air-conditioned and have the latest gym equipment. Floodlit, outdoor sports areas are also provided. There are many programs that the centre runs, for people of all ages.

Other activities offered include; bowls, cricket, martial arts and table tennis.

There is an onsite licensed bar, cafe and vending machines.

Opening Times vary depending on programme required but can be viewed online.

Telephone: 01422 341527

Cinema

Although there are plans for a cinema as part of the Halifax regeneration, there are no cinemas in the centre of Halifax. However there are many within easy access of Halifax.

Cineworld – Bradford
Vicar Lane
Bradford
0871 220 8000 | http://www.cineworld.co.uk/

The cinema is just up the road from the Bradford train station. With trains leaving Halifax every 15minuites this is possible the easiest cinema to get to.

Showcase Cinemas
Centre
27 Business Pk
Bankwood Way
Birstall
Batley
WF17 9TB
0871 220 1000 | http://www.showcasecinemas.co.uk/

Odeon Cinema
McAlpine Stadium
Stadium Way
Huddersfield
HD1 6PG

0871 224 4007‎ | http://www.odeon.co.uk/

Library

Halifax central library is located in the centre of Halifax town centre, next to the council offices. As well as loaning out books, it offers specialist books for the blind, internet access, fax facilities, meeting room hire and runs reader’s groups. The Library system is closely integrated with Calderdale council’s website, allowing online renewals and the request of books online.

Opening Times

Monday    9:30 – 7:00

Tuesday    9:30 – 7:00

Wednesday    Closed

Thursday    9:30 – 7:00

Friday        9:30 – 7:00

Saturday    9:30 – 5:00

Sunday    Closed

Telephone: 01422 392630