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Remembering the 6 million Jewish victims of the Holocaust

A beautiful memorial in Halifax Minster.

Happy Christmas to all guests, past, present and future at Dyer’s Cottage Halifax West Yorkshire

Now celebrating the start of our 5th year of welcoming guests to Dyer’s Cottage Halifax, we would like to send Christmas greetings to everyone who has stayed with us, with a special mention to those guests who have returned several times to spend time in our ‘home away from home’. We look forward to meeting all the new guests who have booked already for 2020 and thank everyone for their support.

Early Booking Offer valid until December 31 2019

Book your stay at Dyer’s Cottage Halifax Yorkshire through this website and receive 10% off. Prices on our online booking facility through Bookalet have already been adjusted. This offer applies to new bookings only. Don’t miss out! Our 2020 calendar is filling up fast. Offer valid until December 31 2019. Holiday in Halifax! Come to Calderdale!

Christmas Market at the Piece Hall this weekend

Don’t miss this spectacular event! All day Saturday November 30th and Sunday December 1st from 10.00 to 18.00.

FREE to enter the enormous courtyard of the Piece Hall which is buzzing with lots of stalls. Browse and buy from the locally produced crafts, artisan foods, cakes, cheeses and our locally produced Luddenden Valley country wines have a stall too. Enjoy hot chestnuts, listen and watch live musical entertainment and there’s carousel rides too!

More info from www.the piecehall.co.uk

Huge tourism boost for Halifax

Halifax is experiencing a tourist boost like never before as a result of ‘Gentleman Jack’ the HBO/BBC series based on 2 years of the exciting life of Anne Lister of Shibden Hall. Written by local lady Sally Wainwright, creator of ‘Last Tango in Halifax’ (of which series 4 is now in the can and will hit BBC in 2020) and ‘Happy Valley’, series 2 will be filmed locally in the second half of 2020.

Huge birthday celebrations are planned around April 3rd, Anne’s birthday, when thousands of fans are expected in the town.

Dyer’s Cottage Halifax has availability from March 26th to April 2nd and after April 9th, just in time for Easter.

https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/people/this-is-where-you-can-walk-in-the-footsteps-of-gentleman-jack-and-see-anne-lister-s-halifax-today-1-10106355?fbclid=IwAR0_IGPgNj5RULtiSdrfJyf9cdWjJKqGU1lmmYxSfiVZsapbjz3CzhfHwPw

5 Great Day Trips from Halifax

As an interesting Yorkshire town, with a lot of mainly Victorian architecture and thriving culture to entrance visitors, Halifax is forever associated with Anne Lister, popularly known as ‘Gentleman Jack’ after the BBC/HBO TV series of the same name. However, it is also a town surrounded by many other interesting locations. If you have time for a day trip or two from Halifax, where should you turn your attention? We have got some suggestions that will certainly make your holiday in Halifax and Yorkshire special.

1 Discover Yokshire -York

Nearly 2000 years old, with Roman roots, York was originally called Eboracum which probably meant the place with yew trees. Take a walk around the ancient City Walls, explore the 13^th century York Minster, a Gothic cathedral, which is the second most important in the country after Canterbury. Admire the medieval stained glass windows and imposing bell towers. Stroll through The Shambles, with buildings dating back to the 14^th century, climb Clifford’s Tower, the last remaining part of York Castle. Find out about the Vikings at Jorvik and if you have time, take a trip to the National Railway Museum. The easiest way to travel is by train via Leeds, just 1 hour 15 minutes. Find out more here.

2 A day trip to Chester – Chester Zoo

Just 2 hours from Halifax by a direct train is Chester, founded as a Roman fortress in the 1^st century with distinctive Roman walls made of red sandstone. Walk to the Roman amphitheatre with its ongoing excavations and then take in some retail therapy in the Rows, Tudor style half-timbered buildings with 2 level covered arcades. Follow this by a visit to Chester Zoo, which at 125 acres, is one of the largest zoos in England with over 27,000 animals.

3 Blackpool

Blackpool is a lively seaside resort on the Lancashire coast with a much more recent history dating from the mid-19^th century. Yorkshire and Lancashire textile workers would come here for their holidays and fun was had by all. It’s still a fun place with its world famous pleasure beach, a very lively theme park with many thrill seeking rides. For a different experience, take a trip up the Blackpool Tower, which opened in 1894 and discover stunning views, a 4D Cinema, a Ballroom, and a Circus. More delights include the Opera House & Winter Gardens, Madame Tussauds and the famous Blackpool Illuminations which will be shining from 30 August to 3 November 2019. Six miles of the Promenade are lit up with what has become known as the greatest free lightshow on earth. See here for more information.

4 How about a football match?

Halifax does have its own team, Halifax Town, but if you are looking for premier league action, you don’t have far to go. Take a train to Manchester and watch the reds at Old Trafford or the blues at City . For a smaller more intimate experience, why not visit Turf Moor and watch Burnley FC, nicknamed The Clarets? Or for a high flying championship team, how about a trip to Elland Road and see Leeds in action?

5 A trip to the Lake District

Slightly more difficult to get to by train (although it is possible via Manchester to Kendal or Keswick), the beautiful Lake District National Park is only about 2 hours away by car. Carved by glaciers, this impressive granite landscape is dissected by many lakes such as Wastwater (below) Windermere, Coniston Water and Thirlmere. Separating them are the highest mountains in England, Scafell Pike 978m and Helvellyn 950m Explore honeypot sites such as Ambleside and Grasmere where William Wordsworth lived at Dove Cottage or take a visit to Beatrix Potter’s house near Hawkshead.

Latest News! Hot off the Press! Gentleman Jack costumes stay in Halifax for longer.

Due to the incredible popularity of the ‘Gentleman Jack’ TV costumes designed by Tom Pye, it has just been announced that they will remain at the Bankfield Museum till December 24th. This means you have 8 more weeks to visit Shibden Hall AND see the costumes. We have some availability in November and December too and a special offer from October 30th to November 4th at Dyer’s Cottage Halifax.

Visit Ilkley and Betty’s

Ilkley is an easy trip from Dyer’s Cottage. Formerly a spa town, it offers refined shopping and delightful walks along the River Wharfe. Finish off with a trip to Betty’s Cafe Tea Rooms for lunch or afternoon tea. www.bettys.co.uk

Don’t miss the ‘Gentleman Jack’ costumes!

The amazing FREE exhibition of costumes designed by Tom Pye for the Sally Wainwright BBC/HBO TV series is only going to be with us at the Bankfield Museum for 2 more weeks. Filmed mainly in the Halifax and Calderdale area, particularly at Shibden Hall, this has created a huge surge in tourism. Finishes October 26th 2019. https://museums.calderdale.gov.uk

Make the most of your visit by staying at Dyer’s Cottage Halifax as we have availability from now until Friday October 11th and also October 23/30th

Latest availability at Dyer’s Cottage

Holiday in Halifax! Monday September 30th to Friday October 11th is waiting for you! Just £350/week and shorter break prices too from £240 at Dyer’s Cottage Halifax.

Come to Calderdale! Stay in Halifax!

We have 10 days available for you to explore the delights of this historic town with some amazing Victorian architecture. Or take a walk along the Calder and Hebble Navigation or Rochdale Canal and get out into the beautiful woodlands. Or a short drive takes you up to the moors on the edge of the Pennines. Spot the birds, take amazing photos, walk the paths and stop in a pub for a well earned rest. Don’t forget that the ‘Gentleman Jack’ TV costumes are still on display at the Bankfield Museum in Halifax and Shibden Hall, Anne Lister’s home, is now open 7 days a week in October.

For more information on what is going on in Halifax, take a look at www.stay-in-halifax.co.uk