Bankfield Museum’s outstanding must-see exhibitions are set in a magnificently decorated Victorian mansion, 1 mile from Shibden Hall and Piece Hall. Bankfield Museum Address Bankfield Museum Address: Bankfield Museum, Akroyd Park, Boothtown Road, Halifax, HX3 6HG Bankfield Museum has Free Entry and a Free Car Park Entrance to Halifax’s Bankfield Museum is free and only … Read more
There’s much at Shibden Park in Halifax: a children’s adventure play area, cafe, boating lake, miniature railway, land train, children’s rides, ducks to feed, and huge gardens so all ages can explore or enjoy picnics. Of course, there’s also its history dating back to 1420 with Shibden Hall, Gentleman Jack – Anne Lister and Ann … Read more
Shibden Hall Museum and 1600s Aisled Barn are attractions included in the entrance fee for Shibden Hall and are only accessed from inside Shibden Hall, using the corridor near the buttery room that leads to the courtyard. Access to the Shibden Hall Folk Museum and 1600s Aisled Barn is included with Shibden Hall Entrance Fee… … Read more
The Anne Lister House, Shibden Hall, is open to visitors – see here the location, parking and interior which is still the family home Anne Lister would recognise. 300 years (1615–1926) the Shibden estate was owned by the Lister family, the most famous resident being ‘Gentleman Jack’ Anne Lister (1791–1840), who became sole owner of … Read more
Anne Lister Gentleman Jack wrote a 5 million word diary; 16% is encrypted combining Greek alphabet, zodiac, mathematical and punctuation symbols, covering her daily life, travels and lesbian romances. Anne Lister – Born in Halifax At the time Anne Lister was conceived in 1790, her parents were living in Ireland. Her father Captain Jeremy Lister was serving … Read more
Use our quick Visit Halifax guide, with an interactive UK map including Piece Hall, Shibden Hall, Dean Clough, Things to do with Kids in Halifax, Halifax Pubs, Shops, Victoria Theatre, and much more! Here, we show you places to go in Halifax, with links to click to our more in-depth posts and other sources should … Read more
New to Scarborough, or do you think you know it well? What to do in Scarborough? Car parking Scarborough? Pubs Scarborough? Our by-interest sector guide with location maps is here to ensure you enjoy your time exploring the wonderful resort of Scarborough on the magnificent Yorkshire Coast. 1: Where to Find the Best Ice Cream … Read more
We show you where to park, walk, swim & cliff jump at Loup Scar Gorge on the River Wharfe, between Burnsall village and the suspension footbridge at Hebden. Burnsall Parking and Loup Scar Parking Loup Scar Free road parking – The Village Green, Burnsall BD23 6BS – B6160 opposite the Wharfe View Tearoom overlooking Burnsall … Read more
A quieter path Ribblehead Viaduct Walk across Ingleborough making use of the scenic Settle-Carlisle railway on a linear walk across a fabulous Yorkshire peak, and it’s as fine a section of ridge walking you’ll find anywhere in the county. Ingleborough is among the most climbed summits in the Yorkshire Dales and one of the iconic … Read more
Peaky Blinders Birmingham – Fantastic reason to explore the 2nd city of England. We’ll show you where to go to soak up the Peaky Blinders vibe. Reaching a global audience, Peaky Blinders is leaving a lasting legacy and has inspired everything from baby names such as Authur and Ada, superb street art, theme nights, to … Read more
