and surrounding areas...
Hebden Bridge is a truly unique town being surrounded by sweeping hills and open countryside. It is widely known for having a cosmopolitan atmosphere usually found in larger towns.
The area boasts countless rights of way, footpaths and bridleways that pass through dramatic and varied scenery. The Pennine way passes very close by and the Calderdale Way, a 50 mile circular route around the Calder Valley, passes within 50m of the cottage.
The Rochdale Canal runs through the centre of the town and following extensive restoration works now links with the Calder & Hebble Navigation allowing through access to the rest of Yorkshire.
Hardcastle Crags itself is a beautiful National Trust-owned wooded valley and is incredibly popular with walkers and ramblers. There are guided walks and other activities throughout the year.
Gibson Mill, a 19th Century former Cotton Mill derelict since the 1950s , is now the National Trust's flagship environmental project and a rolw model for sustainability. It is home to some fascinating exhibitions including displays on the history of the Crags and the mill.
Hebden Bridge and Calderdale...
| Bronte Parsonage Museum & Haworth | 01535 642323 | Visit Website |
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The nearby town of Haworth was a former wool manufacturing village. Its main street has hardly changed over the years and there are an interesting variety of shops and tearooms. The Haworth Parsonage, the home of the famous literary family the Brontes from 1820-1861, is now the Bronte Parsonage Museum and is a 'must see' for Bronte fans. The countryside and moorland surrounding Haworth is reputed to have inspired much of the Brontes work, in particular Wuthering Heights and Jane Eyre . |
| Calderdale Cycling Events & Ride Guide | 01422 392103 | Visit website |
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| Eureka, Halifax | 01422 330069 | Visit website |
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An award wining excellent museum, specifically designed for children. The museum has 400 must-touch exhibits such as 'Me and my Body', 'Our Global Garden' 'Sounds Space'. The museum, shop and café open from 10am to 5pm daily except the 24-26 December. The children will love it and probably the adults too! |
| Hebden Bridge Visitor & Canal Centre | 01422 843831 | Email: hebdenbridge@tbtic.co.uk |
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The Hebden Bridge visitor centre is open all year and provides information on activities and attractions in the area as well as up to date information on local events taking place throughout the year. |
| Hebden Bridge Little Theatre | 01422 843907 | Visit website |
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A small local theatre with a variety of performances put on by local thespians. Check web for performances. |
| Hebden Bridge Train Station | 0845 000 0125 | Visit website |
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A small picturesque station with an award winning coffee shop. Within 35 minutes you can be in Manchester and within 45 minutes in Leeds, both of which are excellent cities for shopping as well as housing several museums, galleries and other places of interest. |
| Heptonstall & Museum | 01422 843738 | Visit website |
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3/4 mile walk from the centre of Hebden Bridge up the cobbled Butress, part of the pack-horse route to Burnley, is the medieval town of Heptonstall. Stunning views can be seen from the site housing the Octagonal church and the remains of the 13th century Cluniac Priory. Both Sylvia Plath, the poetess and David Harley, the infamous leader of the Cragg Vale Coiners, are buried in Heptonstall. The museum, open at weekends, is housed in the old grammer school. If you don’t fancy the walk a regular bus runs from Hebden Bridge to Heptonstall. |
| Heritage Walks in Calderdale | | Email: cdleheritagewks@aol.com |
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Well researched guided walks which aim to explain the history and features of local towns and villages. Walks are generally fairly easy and are approximately 2 hours long, unless otherwise stated. The walks are not suitable for those under 13 years. For most walks booking is not essential and a small fee is payable. Guides can be booked for private groups. |
| Jerusalem Farm | 01422 883246 | Vist website |
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Situated in the picturesque Luddenden Valley, between Halifax and Hebden Bridge, Jerusalem Farm is a haven for woodpeckers, herons, deer and a host of insects. Special packages are offered to suit many groups including guided walks, orienteering and environmental workshop-type activities. |
| Keighley and Worth Valley Railway | 01535 645214 | Visit website |
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A steam train ride running from Oxenhope to Keighley. Special events run throughout the year including Steam Gala weekends, Days out with Thomas etc. This is a great day out for the family whatever the weather. |
| Ogden Water Local Nature Reserve | | Visit website |
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Ogden water, situated on the A629 outside Halifax, is a designated local nature reserve comprising of a 34 acre reservoir surrounded by over 100 acres of woodland. Nature activities are organised throughout the year. |
| Pennine and Calderdale Way | | Visit website |
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Hebden Bridge is well known for its walks and is the first UK town to acknowledge this by "Walkers are Welcome". The Calderdale Way is a circular walk around the Borough of Calderdale and is approximately 50 miles.
The Pennine Way is 268 miles and runs along the rugged backbone of England from the Peak District, Yorkshire Dales over Hadrians Wall to the Cheviots. |
| The Picture House | 01422 824807 | Visit website |
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The local cinema, situated in central Hebden Bridge, shows are variety of films throughout the week as well as hosting other events such as concerts and comedians. Check web for listings. |
| Shibden Hall & Park, Halifax | 01422 352246 | Visit website |
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Until recently Shibden Hall and Park has been a family home. There is a folk museum featuring a 17th century aisled barn exhibiting a collection of horse-drawn vehicles and displays showing the interior of a blacksmiths, a wheelwrights and a coopers along with other examples of the traditional trades and crafts of the area.
The grounds of Shibden Hall are now a public park with a boating lake, pitch and putt, miniature railway and play area. |
| Stubbing Wharf Cruises | 07966 808717 | Visit website |
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Canal cruises along the Rochdale canal departing from the Stubbing wharf. Most cruises last 30 minutes and no booking is necessary. Special themed cruises are run on a regular basis. |
| The Mary Towneley Loop opened in 2002 | | Visit website |
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The first purpose-built long distance bridleway for horse riders, mountain bikers and walkers. |
| Walkley Clog Factory | | Visit website |
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Situated in Mytholmroyd Walkley Clogs is the UK's major clog manufacturer and the only place in the world where The Great British Clog is manufactured in its entirety. |
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| Restaurants... | Pubs with Lunch / Dinner ... | |
| Vedas (Indian), Todmorden | 01706 814009 | Pack Horse Inn, Widdop | 01422 842803 |
| Pulse, Todmorden (Vegan/vegetarian) | 01706 810030 | Top Brink, Lumbutts, Todmorden | 01706 812696 |
| The Tapas Bar, Todmorden (Spanish) | 01706 819499 | The Shepherds Rest Inn, Lumbutts, Todmorden | 01706 813437 |
| Sabroso, Mytholmroyd (Mediteranean) | 01422 835500 | The Old Silent Inn, Stanbury | 01535 647437 |
| Gimbals, Sowerby Bridge (Bistro, English) | 01422 839329 | The Travellers Rest, Sowerby Bridge | 01422 832124 |
