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Shibden Hall

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.

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Bankfield Museum

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.

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Smith Art Gallery

This purpose built Art Gallery and public library, known as ‘The Rydings’, is surrounded by a beautiful park and gardens.

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Featured exhibition 

Fashion Extremes!
Fashion Extremes!
Multiple Dates
Fashion Extremes!
Bankfield Museum
Saturday 31 January to Saturday 19 December 2026 From scandalously short miniskirts to voluminous sleeves, towering platform heels and extremely wide skirts to bold clashing colours and flared trousers. Explore 250 years of everyday fashions that go beyond the practical and make a bold statement.
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Don't miss this!

From the moment you arrive, you’ll step into a world where history, imagination, and discovery collide, revealing breathtaking artefacts, immersive installations, and unforgettable moments.

Fashion Extremes!
Fashion Extremes!
Multiple Dates
Fashion Extremes!
Bankfield Museum
Saturday 31 January to Saturday 19 December 2026 From scandalously short miniskirts to voluminous sleeves, towering platform heels and extremely wide skirts to bold clashing colours and flared trousers. Explore 250 years of everyday fashions that go beyond the practical and make a bold statement.
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Fill your diary with our upcoming events

Start planning and enjoy more of the things you love at our Museums and Galleries! From events to talks and more we have an event you will love coming up soon.

  • Calderdale Open Art Exhibition 2026 Entry Portal Opens
    Calderdale Open Art Exhibition 2026 Entry Portal Opens
    Calderdale Open Art Exhibition 2026 Entry Portal Opens
    Sat 01 Aug
    Online Entry Portal
    The Calderdale Open Art Exhibition is returning in 2026. Open to all amateur and professional artists who are invited to submit original artwork in any 2D format (e.g. paintings, drawings, photography, digital art, textiles). Successful entries will be displayed at Smith Art Gallery.
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  • Vintage Sewing Machines - Learn to use Attachments: Binders and Rufflers!
    Vintage Sewing Machines - Learn to use Attachments: Binders and Rufflers!
    Multiple Dates
    Vintage Sewing Machines - Learn to use Attachments: Binders and Rufflers!
    Fri 06 Nov
    Bankfield Museum
    Learn how to neaten and enhance seam allowances, armholes, necklines etc, with commercial or homemade bias binding, and how to ruffle, gather, shirr fabric to give your projects shape and texture.
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  • Saturday Art Club
    Saturday Art Club
    Multiple Dates
    Saturday Art Club
    Sat 07 Nov
    Bankfield Museum
    🫟 Join Bankfield Museum's Learning Team for more creative fun every first Saturday of the month. At each session we explore new materials, techniques or art movements and children produce their own masterpiece to take home!
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Highlights

Start planning and enjoy more of the things you love at our Museums and Galleries!

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