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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.

  • Vintage Sewing Machines: Restoration and Repair - Vibrating Shuttle Machines
    Vintage Sewing Machines: Restoration and Repair - Vibrating Shuttle Machines
    Vintage Sewing Machines: Restoration and Repair - Vibrating Shuttle Machines
    Sat 18 Jul
    Bankfield Museum
    A full-day workshop dedicated to maintaining and restoring the beauty and mechanics of vintage sewing machines. This session focuses on vibrating shuttle sewing machines, including the much-loved Singer 127.
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  • 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 - coming soon
    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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  • Saturday Art Club
    Saturday Art Club
    Multiple Dates
    Saturday Art Club
    Sat 01 Aug
    Bankfield Museum
    Discover your inner artist by joining our learning team for some creative family fun and produce your own masterpiece to take home each time. Our artists will be running creative making sessions on the first Saturday of the month, using a range of materials and techniques.
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Highlights

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

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