The 10 Best Things to do in Halifax, England

Le petit spa at Ploughcroft House 'Small and tranquil, here time stands still Peaceful and calm where your thoughts may mill' Ladies come from near and far all with the desire to visit Le petit spa. On the outskirts of Halifax is where the spa resides Thought of as an escape from the world outside. A sought after retreat which started off so small The word soon spread, the secret became known to all. Although the spa is growing, Faye is careful to keep The same concept and magic to sweep you off your feet. Established 2011 in Mirfield before moving to Halifax in 2016. Ladies only, no large group bookings. Two treatment rooms, two highly skilled therapists, one experience. A quintessentially English spa with a personal and exclusive feel! Situated at the bottom of a cobbled road, private and tucked away. Follow the path to the spa passing fragrant flowers and smells as you go. On this walk your relaxation has already begun. You have become acquainted with a place you may never wish to

Halifax's First Live Escape Room games at Berwick Street Mills and The Piece Hall. Can you and your team crack the codes, solve the puzzles and reveal hidden secrets in order to make your escape from the themed room within 60 minutes?

A museum showing the development of industry in Halifax and Calderdale from domestic textile manufacture in the seventeenth century through to modern machine tools. The museum is located in the centre of Halifax, five minutes from the train station and Eureka! It is unusual in covering such a wide range of industries in one museum.

Following a multi-million pound transformation project, Britain's last surviving cloth hall, featuring independent shops, cafes and bars, heritage visitor centre, art gallery and a spectacular events programme is now open seven days a week.

Set in the picturesque Shibden valley, a mile from Halifax, Shibden Hall dates back to 1420 and offers visitors a fascinating journey through the lives of the people who lived and worked here. Shibden Hall's architecture is a mix of styles reflecting its interesting and varied history. The adjacent 17th century aisled barn and workshops house a carriage collection and displays relating to different crafts, including a blacksmiths, coopers, wheelwrights and saddlers. Shibden even has a recreated brewhouse and inn. The Hall is surrounded by the beautifully restored gardens and estate that forms Shibden Park. There are a range of features and attractions, including a cafe and visitor facilities, miniature railway, boating lake, pitch & putt course as well as trails, play area, orienteering course and woodland in which to roam.

A Museum since 1887, Bankfield tells the story of Halifax and Calderdale, using its rich and diverse collections. Set in the attractive surroundings of Akroyd Park, at the centre of Akroydon model village conservation area, this Victorian mansion was the home of local mill owner, philanthropist and MP, Colonel Edward Akroyd. We are a short distance from the centre of Halifax, with free parking and close to public transport links. Bankfield's exhibitions cover local history, costume, art, toys, military history, jewellery and textiles from around the world. Our collections contain objects from Ancient Egypt through to the 21st Century as we continue to collect and preserve items for future generations

A 900 year old Grade 1 church with extremely fine historic furnishings, fascinating history and wonderful stories