Ambitious plans to enhance the appearance of Mytholmroyd village centre are being discussed by Calderdale Council’s Cabinet. The historic centre of Mytholmroyd includes a number of listed buildings and structures and was designated as a Conservation Area in 2001. However, the flooding of December 2015 caused major damage to the village centre and the subsequent… read more … about Enhancing the distinctive heritage of Mytholmroyd>>
Shibden Hall is reopening to visitors from Saturday 2 March 2019, marking the start of an exciting new season that will see the museum and Halifax become familiar sights on TV screens around the world. The historic building will play a starring role in the brand new BBC and HBO drama, Gentleman Jack, which is… read more … about Welcome back to Shibden Hall>>
West Yorkshire has been chosen as one of 19 worldwide destinations for the National Geographic Traveller Cool List 2019, with a special mention for the amazing Calder Valley and Hebden Bridge. In response to the news, Cllr Barry Collins, Calderdale Council’s Cabinet Member for Regeneration and Economic Strategy, said: “Wow – what an accolade! We… read more … about West Yorkshire and Calder Valley named must-see destinations>>
Manor Heath Park, Bankfield Museum, Shibden Hall and Halifax Town Hall have all been listed as some of the top places to visit in Halifax. The website threebestrated.co.uk has included the Calderdale Council owned sites in their top places and landmarks to visit in the town. Manor Heath Jungle Experience and Bankfield Museum feature as… read more … about Council sites among three best rated>>
The award-winning International Market will be returning to Halifax again this year from Wednesday 31 October to Sunday 4 November 2018 for a real ghoulish affair. Over 40 traders from around the globe will set up stall along Corn Market, Russell Street and Southgate. The five day market will be a fully themed Halloween event,… read more … about Spook-tacular International Market>>
It has been another bumper year for tourism in Calderdale, with visitor numbers and spending at record levels. That’s according to research on Calderdale’s visitor economy, based on 2017 data, which the Council commissions every year. The 2017 figures have seen a dramatic increase from the previous year, with the cumulative cash value of tourism… read more … about Calderdale tourism reaches all-time high>>
Halifax has been unveiled as one of the eight host locations for the Tour de Yorkshire 2019 by organisers Welcome to Yorkshire and the Amaury Sport Organisation (A.S.O). The stages for the fifth edition will begin or end in Halifax, Barnsley, Bedale, Bridlington, Doncaster, Leeds, Scarborough and Selby. Cllr Tim Swift, the Leader of Calderdale… read more … about Woo hoo! Halifax is a host town for the Tour de Yorkshire 2019>>
Calderdale Council is looking at how it can make the most of its Visitor Information Services, to support tourism in the borough and respond to changes in how visitors carry out their research. There are currently two Council run Visitor Centres in Calderdale; one in The Central Library and Archives in Halifax and another by… read more … about Making the most of our Visitor Centres>>
Two summer rangers are patrolling Calderdale’s countryside to keep people safe and help manage reservoir sites during the peak visitor season. Calderdale Council has welcomed Helen Marriott and Phillip King to the temporary roles in its Countryside Service, with the support of Yorkshire Water. Funded by the Council and Yorkshire Water, summer rangers are appointed… read more … about Looking after Calderdale’s countryside>>
