Guidebook for Hebden Bridge
Shopping
The buzzing market town of Hebden Bridge is just two miles. It's a lively place, renowned for its unusual double-decker stone-built terraced housing, great vibe, pleasant cafes and independent shops.
139 locals recommend
Hebden Bridge
The buzzing market town of Hebden Bridge is just two miles. It's a lively place, renowned for its unusual double-decker stone-built terraced housing, great vibe, pleasant cafes and independent shops.
Leeds is a vibrant Victorian city with a fantastic market and wonderful tiled arcades. A highly enjoyable places to shop, it's also got outstanding museums, such as Leeds Art Gallery with a fab cafe
172 locals recommend
Leeds
Leeds is a vibrant Victorian city with a fantastic market and wonderful tiled arcades. A highly enjoyable places to shop, it's also got outstanding museums, such as Leeds Art Gallery with a fab cafe
The historic city of York, full of architectural delights and characterful narrow medieval streets with quirky places to shop and eat.
409 locals recommend
York
The historic city of York, full of architectural delights and characterful narrow medieval streets with quirky places to shop and eat.
The handsome spa town of Harrogate has great shops and cafes, including the legendary Betty's tea rooms, as well as a super art gallery and the lovely Valley Gardens.
221 locals recommend
Harrogate
The handsome spa town of Harrogate has great shops and cafes, including the legendary Betty's tea rooms, as well as a super art gallery and the lovely Valley Gardens.
Sightseeing
The ancient village of Heptonstall has a steep cobbled main street, a ruined 13th century chapel, Sylvia Plath's grave and an 18th century octagonal Methodist church - plus a great tea room as well!
44 locals recommend
Heptonstall
The ancient village of Heptonstall has a steep cobbled main street, a ruined 13th century chapel, Sylvia Plath's grave and an 18th century octagonal Methodist church - plus a great tea room as well!
York is quite simply one of the nicest cities in the country. Dating back to Roman and Viking times, it's full of character, with its spectacular minster, castle, old city walls and medieval streets
132 locals recommend
The Cathedral and Metropolitical Church of St Peter in York
DeangateYork is quite simply one of the nicest cities in the country. Dating back to Roman and Viking times, it's full of character, with its spectacular minster, castle, old city walls and medieval streets
Saltaire Village - UNESCO World Heritage Site - is a fascinating place to visit. The centrepiece is Salt's Mill, an impressive 19th century textile factory full of interesting galleries, shops, cafes and restaurants
91 locals recommend
Salts Mill
Victoria RoadSaltaire Village - UNESCO World Heritage Site - is a fascinating place to visit. The centrepiece is Salt's Mill, an impressive 19th century textile factory full of interesting galleries, shops, cafes and restaurants
Magnificent 18th century cloth market resembling an Italian piazza, this Grade 1 Listed building is one of the architectural gems of Yorkshire. Recently renovated, it houses shops, galleries and cafes and hosts concerts, markets and outdoor events
119 locals recommend
The Wine Barrel
BlackledgeMagnificent 18th century cloth market resembling an Italian piazza, this Grade 1 Listed building is one of the architectural gems of Yorkshire. Recently renovated, it houses shops, galleries and cafes and hosts concerts, markets and outdoor events
Bolton Priory
Ruins of an old priory in a beautiful setting by the River Wharfe
Historic village with steep cobbled main street, Haworth was the home of the world-famous Bronte sisters. You can visit the Bronte Parsonage Museum where Charlotte, Emily and Anne Bronte wrote their inspirational novels, including Jane Eyre and Wuthering Heights.
167 locals recommend
Haworth
Historic village with steep cobbled main street, Haworth was the home of the world-famous Bronte sisters. You can visit the Bronte Parsonage Museum where Charlotte, Emily and Anne Bronte wrote their inspirational novels, including Jane Eyre and Wuthering Heights.
Everything Else
Wonderful walks in the great outdoors. Explore the magnificent and dramatic countryside in the hills and dales around Hebden Bridge and delve into the glorious Yorkshire Dales
The beautiful National Trust estate of Hardcastle Crags has over 14 miles of footpaths through bluebell woods and along the river to historic Gibson Mill. It's a wonderful place to go for a stroll.
102 locals recommend
Hardcastle Crags
Midgehole RoadThe beautiful National Trust estate of Hardcastle Crags has over 14 miles of footpaths through bluebell woods and along the river to historic Gibson Mill. It's a wonderful place to go for a stroll.
The Yorkshire Dales National Park is full of spectacular scenery. Highlights including the amazing geological features of Malham Cove and Gordale Scar. Don't miss the limestone pavements on the hills
33 locals recommend
Malham National Park Centre
Chapel GateThe Yorkshire Dales National Park is full of spectacular scenery. Highlights including the amazing geological features of Malham Cove and Gordale Scar. Don't miss the limestone pavements on the hills
Stoodley Pike is a huge obelisk on the hilltop overlooking the Upper Calder Valley. You can hike from Hebden Bridge or Todmorden, or walk up from historic Mankinholes or Lumbutts. Great walk, fab view
55 locals recommend
Stoodley Pike
19 Hare CtStoodley Pike is a huge obelisk on the hilltop overlooking the Upper Calder Valley. You can hike from Hebden Bridge or Todmorden, or walk up from historic Mankinholes or Lumbutts. Great walk, fab view
A geological marvel, this huge limestone cliff is incredibly impressive and you can climb up and explore the famous limestone pavements on the top.
156 locals recommend
Malham Cove
A geological marvel, this huge limestone cliff is incredibly impressive and you can climb up and explore the famous limestone pavements on the top.
Arts & Culture
Haworth and the Bronte Parsonage Museum (where the Bronte sisters wrote their wonderful novels) are less than 7 miles away. You can walk to atmospheric Top Withens (inspiration for Wuthering Heights)
99 locals recommend
Bronte Parsonage Museum
Church StreetHaworth and the Bronte Parsonage Museum (where the Bronte sisters wrote their wonderful novels) are less than 7 miles away. You can walk to atmospheric Top Withens (inspiration for Wuthering Heights)
The award-winning Hepworth Wakefield houses a marvellous collection of sculpture by Yorkshire-born Barbara Hepworth in a stunning modern building. It has great exhibitions, a cafe and kids art events
74 locals recommend
The Hepworth Wakefield
Gallery WalkThe award-winning Hepworth Wakefield houses a marvellous collection of sculpture by Yorkshire-born Barbara Hepworth in a stunning modern building. It has great exhibitions, a cafe and kids art events
Home of the famous 19th century lesbian diarist Anne Lister and setting for the hit TV series Gentleman Jack starring Suranne Jones.
68 locals recommend
Shibden Hall
Lister's RoadHome of the famous 19th century lesbian diarist Anne Lister and setting for the hit TV series Gentleman Jack starring Suranne Jones.
Award-winning museum with indoor exhibition galleries and outdoor sculpture park in the wonderful setting of Bretton Hall and West Bretton Country Park
58 locals recommend
Yorkshire Sculpture Park station
Award-winning museum with indoor exhibition galleries and outdoor sculpture park in the wonderful setting of Bretton Hall and West Bretton Country Park
Food Scene
Harrogate is a handsome spa town with attractive buildings, good shops and the legendary Bettys Tea Rooms. Visit the Mercer Art Gallery or have a wander through Valley Gardens. RHS Harlow Carr nearby
156 locals recommend
Bettys Café Tea Rooms
1 Parliament StHarrogate is a handsome spa town with attractive buildings, good shops and the legendary Bettys Tea Rooms. Visit the Mercer Art Gallery or have a wander through Valley Gardens. RHS Harlow Carr nearby
The oldest pub in Hebden Bridge with open fires and a wonderful atmosphere.
21 locals recommend
White Lion Hotel | Restaurant
The oldest pub in Hebden Bridge with open fires and a wonderful atmosphere.
The Moorcock Inn
Moor Bottom LaneA treat for foodies, amazing menu, friendly staff and a fabulous setting
Just down the road from Elmet Farmhouse, this friendly pub serves local Timothy Taylor's beer and generous portions of hearty home-cooked food.
The Robin Hood Inn
Keighley RoadJust down the road from Elmet Farmhouse, this friendly pub serves local Timothy Taylor's beer and generous portions of hearty home-cooked food.
A favourite eating place for our guests at Elmet Farmhouse, this bar by the river has a relaxed creative vibe
15 locals recommend
Old Gate Bar & Restaurant
1-5 Old GateA favourite eating place for our guests at Elmet Farmhouse, this bar by the river has a relaxed creative vibe
Entertainment & Activities
Fun activities for kids, including steam trains and hands-on museums
The Yorkshire Sculpture Park at West Bretton has lots to offer indoors and outdoors for both adults and kids. Enjoy large sculptures by Henry Moore, and Barbara Hepworth and world class exhibitions
159 locals recommend
Yorkshire Sculpture Park
The Yorkshire Sculpture Park at West Bretton has lots to offer indoors and outdoors for both adults and kids. Enjoy large sculptures by Henry Moore, and Barbara Hepworth and world class exhibitions
An activity-based museum in Halifax designed specifically for young children. Lots of lively, entertaining hands-on activities that are both eductional and fun. Right next to the railway station.
66 locals recommend
Eureka! The National Children's Museum
Discovery RoadAn activity-based museum in Halifax designed specifically for young children. Lots of lively, entertaining hands-on activities that are both eductional and fun. Right next to the railway station.
Keighley and Worth Valley Railway, with its marvellous steam trains, runs between Oxenhope and Keighley via Haworth. Set in beautiful countryside, this was where The Railway Children was filmed
72 locals recommend
Keighley and Worth Valley Railway
Station RoadKeighley and Worth Valley Railway, with its marvellous steam trains, runs between Oxenhope and Keighley via Haworth. Set in beautiful countryside, this was where The Railway Children was filmed
Amazing huge sculptural rocky outcrops dotted over a large area on the moor above Nidderdale. A great day out for family and great fun for kids
130 locals recommend
Brimham Rocks
Amazing huge sculptural rocky outcrops dotted over a large area on the moor above Nidderdale. A great day out for family and great fun for kids