Food scene
Delicious al a carte and Sunday lunch menus with breathtaking views from the terrace. Summer BBQs with live music. A super wedding venue which is loved by the locals too.
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The Fleece Countryside Inn
Ripponden New BankDelicious al a carte and Sunday lunch menus with breathtaking views from the terrace. Summer BBQs with live music. A super wedding venue which is loved by the locals too.
A traditional local pub with a reputation for being haunted. Friendly owners who would do anything for you.
The Griffin Inn
57 Stainland RdA traditional local pub with a reputation for being haunted. Friendly owners who would do anything for you.
Events
The Venue Bowers Mill
Branch RoadA magnificent wedding and events venue.
If you're here at the weekend, pop up to Barkisland Cricket Club to enjoy a game at this very successful local club. There's a bar and a very welcoming atmosphere. Bar open during the week as well.
Barkisland Cricket Club
If you're here at the weekend, pop up to Barkisland Cricket Club to enjoy a game at this very successful local club. There's a bar and a very welcoming atmosphere. Bar open during the week as well.
The Griffin Inn
57 Stainland RdQuiz and games night with supper included is every Wednesday evening.
City/town information
Thriving town centre with a host of amenities and activities for families. Many dining out options, a theatre hosting top stars and comedians, Piece Hall with it's independent shops, wine bars and wealth of events and concerns, Eureka the children's museum and Shibden Hall, home of Gentleman Jack (Anne Lister).
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Halifax
Thriving town centre with a host of amenities and activities for families. Many dining out options, a theatre hosting top stars and comedians, Piece Hall with it's independent shops, wine bars and wealth of events and concerns, Eureka the children's museum and Shibden Hall, home of Gentleman Jack (Anne Lister).
Sightseeing
Home of Gentleman Jack (Anne Lister), you can take a tour of this historic building and see how Anne lived. The house is set within the grounds of Shibden Park, a lovely large park with playground, miniature train, cafe, gardens and boating lake.
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Shibden Hall
Lister's RoadHome of Gentleman Jack (Anne Lister), you can take a tour of this historic building and see how Anne lived. The house is set within the grounds of Shibden Park, a lovely large park with playground, miniature train, cafe, gardens and boating lake.
Children
A fantastic day out for children, with so much to do. Easily spend several hours here, exploring the human body, vehicles, electricity, home, space, sound, history, everyday conveniences plus the outdoor area with beach and sensory garden. Take your own picnic on the 'train', dine in the cafe or just pick up an ice cream on the way out. Pay once and return as many times as you like for a year.
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Eureka! INational Children's Museum
Discovery RoadA fantastic day out for children, with so much to do. Easily spend several hours here, exploring the human body, vehicles, electricity, home, space, sound, history, everyday conveniences plus the outdoor area with beach and sensory garden. Take your own picnic on the 'train', dine in the cafe or just pick up an ice cream on the way out. Pay once and return as many times as you like for a year.
Walks
An incredible place for a walk, a picnic, explore the woods, cross the stepping stones, take a bite in the cafe or join in with one of their seasonal events. Beautiful in any season, wheelchair accessible and you can take it as easy or as challenging as you wish!
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Hardcastle Crags
Midgehole RoadAn incredible place for a walk, a picnic, explore the woods, cross the stepping stones, take a bite in the cafe or join in with one of their seasonal events. Beautiful in any season, wheelchair accessible and you can take it as easy or as challenging as you wish!
Take a stroll around this beautiful nature reserve. Stop at the bird watching area, grab a snack at the free (donations welcome) cafe or take your own picnic. A nice gentle walk with lots to explore and not too busy.
Cromwell Bottom Nature Reserve
427 Elland RoadTake a stroll around this beautiful nature reserve. Stop at the bird watching area, grab a snack at the free (donations welcome) cafe or take your own picnic. A nice gentle walk with lots to explore and not too busy.
Neighbourhoods
This thriving neighbourhood has a culinary experience to suit all tasts; Indian, Italian, Mexican, Thai and more. Wine bars, fish and chips and convenience stores make this a one-stop place for all your needs.
West Vale
This thriving neighbourhood has a culinary experience to suit all tasts; Indian, Italian, Mexican, Thai and more. Wine bars, fish and chips and convenience stores make this a one-stop place for all your needs.