Who fancies a FREE day out, with history and culture to boot?
This year, Heritage Open Days – England’s largest festival of culture and history – takes place between September 13-22, 2019.
It ties in with Halifax Heritage Festival – which runs through September – celebrating People Power.
Expect walks, talks and lots of events helping you to discover the exciting personalities and amazing stories that helped shape our town and heritage.
You can find a full list of events here and here, but here’s the low down of what’s on for families:
Free guided tour around the colonnades delving into The Piece Hall’s captivating past.
Special exhibition celebrating Halifax’s textile heritage.
Take a guided tour of this Grade II listed building, designed by the architect of the Houses of Parliament. Voted one of the Top 10 town halls in the country in 2008, it impresses visitors from across the world.
Learn about Halifax’s industrial past and see a collection of industrial machinery and artifacts spread over four floors.
Experience the 19th century Mytholm Coal Mine and learn about world-famous Calderdale brands such as Mackintosh’s Toffees and Crossleys carpets.
Visit the artist studios, explore the Drawing Matters Exhibition and join in one of the workshops (priced individually).
Ami Hallgarth – Jewellery Making, September 15, 1-3pm
Make and take away your own name bracelet or beaded bracelet. Suitable for children and adults.
(From £3 per bracelet). No need to book.
See how a play is staged and have a look backstage during this theatre tour.
Sing along to our resident group The Playhouse and Gastric Band and enjoy some surprise ‘Horrible Halifax’ performances.
Stage Training “Horrible Halifax”. Come and have fun.
