Hardcastle Crags
A wooded valley with trails and historic Gibson Mill at its heart. A lovely starting point for a day on foot.
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YORKSHIRE
Woodland wanders, long lunches and places with a story. Make the most of your countryside escape.
FIND YOUR KIND OF DAY ↓YORKSHIRE SCENERY · MALHAM
A little inspiration for your stay. Check each official website for opening times, access, tickets and event details.
Start from The Lodge at Hole Bottom Farm, Clifton, near Brighouse. Use each map link to check your route and current journey time.01 / EXPLORE YORKSHIRE
WALKS & THE OUTDOORS
Fresh air, woodland trails and a slower way to see Yorkshire.
Walking in Calderdale
Explore the official visitor guide for walks through valleys, moorland and waterways. Choose a route to suit your group.
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EAT & DRINK
Country-pub lunches, coffee stops and time around the table.
Shibden Mill Inn
A country inn with a cosy bar and seasonal dining. Check the menu and reserve a table before setting off.
Weaving Shed Café
A stop for drinks, sandwiches or cake in the wooded valley. Pair a café visit with a walk around Hardcastle Crags.
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DAYS OUT
A little art, a little history and something different for the day.
The Piece Hall
Explore a remarkable historic setting with independent shopping, food and a varied programme of events.
Yorkshire Sculpture Park
Discover sculpture in the open air and make a day of art in a landscape setting. Check current exhibitions before visiting.
A YORKSHIRE DAY OUT · HALIFAX
Visit The Piece Hall
The Piece Hall in Halifax is one of the standout places to visit while staying at Cliftone Fold. Its remarkable Georgian courtyard brings Yorkshire heritage together with independent shops, food and drink, events and live entertainment.
If you’re looking for things to do near Brighouse or planning a day in Halifax, make time to explore this distinctive West Yorkshire attraction. Pair a visit with a relaxed stay at The Lodge at Cliftone Fold for a Yorkshire short break at your own pace.
Stories from The Piece Hall
Selected posts from @ThePieceHall. Check the venue’s website for current event dates and tickets.
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Shop, eat & discover
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A remarkable heritage
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Live at The Piece Hall
Discover Yorkshire’s story
Historic Yorkshire Days Out
Cliftone Fold is well placed for historic days out in Yorkshire, from remarkable houses and medieval landmarks to industrial heritage and famous towns and cities. Set off from Clifton, Brighouse, and discover a different chapter each day.
Looking for things to do near Brighouse or places to visit near Halifax? Begin with our nearby favourites, then venture further for some of the finest Yorkshire heritage attractions.
Highly Recommended Nearby
Halifax
Shibden Hall & Park
Step inside the historic home of diarist Anne Lister, then slow the pace with a wander through the surrounding parkland. A lovely way to bring local history into your stay.
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Saltaire
Saltaire & Salts Mill
Discover a UNESCO World Heritage village shaped by Victorian industry. Explore its characterful streets, then make time for art, independent shops and a leisurely lunch at Salts Mill.
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Haworth
Haworth & the Brontë Parsonage Museum
Follow cobbled streets to the Brontë family’s former home and discover the lives behind the novels. The surrounding moors add a wonderfully atmospheric backdrop to a literary day out.
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Leeds
Royal Armouries Museum
Discover the national collection of arms and armour, from intricate craftsmanship to remarkable stories. A rewarding family day out with plenty to spark curious conversations.
Plan Your VisitWorth the Journey
Skipton
Skipton Castle
Explore one of England’s best-preserved medieval castles, with sturdy towers, historic rooms and a sheltered courtyard. Leave time afterwards to enjoy the surrounding market town.
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Wharfedale
Bolton Abbey
Enjoy historic priory ruins in a beautiful Yorkshire Dales setting. Combine a little discovery with riverside scenery and an unhurried day in the fresh air.
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Near Ripon
Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal
Wander among spectacular abbey ruins and discover the landscaped water garden of this UNESCO World Heritage estate. Give yourself a full day to appreciate the setting.
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York
Historic York & York Minster
Make a day of medieval streets, city walls and the magnificent Minster. Roman, Viking and religious heritage give York a fascinating story around almost every corner.
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Near York
Castle Howard
Discover a magnificent historic house surrounded by gardens, lakes and sweeping parkland. Take your time with the grand interiors and enjoy a countryside stroll afterwards.
Plan Your VisitPlan your Yorkshire days out from Cliftone Fold around your own pace. Check each attraction’s official website for opening dates, tickets and access, and check current driving directions before setting off. Return to The Lodge for a restful evening, or explore the local history behind Cliftone Fold.
Photography credits
- Shibden Hall & Park: Shibden Hall - geograph.org.uk - 7302484.jpg — David Dixon · CC BY-SA 2.0. Resized; displayed with a crop.
- Saltaire & Salts Mill: Saltaire, Salts Mill - geograph.org.uk - 5235169.jpg — Dr Neil Clifton · CC BY-SA 2.0. Resized; displayed with a crop.
- Haworth & the Brontë Parsonage Museum: Brontë Parsonage.jpg — DeFacto · CC BY-SA 4.0. Resized; displayed with a crop.
- Royal Armouries Museum: Royal Armouries Leeds West Yorkshire.jpg — Tim Green · CC BY 2.0. Resized; displayed with a crop.
- Skipton Castle: Skipton Castle dg2.JPG — Davegill70 · CC BY-SA 3.0. Resized; displayed with a crop.
- Bolton Abbey: The ruins of Bolton Abbey.jpg — Michael D Beckwith · CC0. Resized; displayed with a crop.
- Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal: Fountains Abbey view crop1 2005-08-27.jpg — Klaus with K · CC BY-SA 3.0. Resized; displayed with a crop.
- Historic York & York Minster: York Minster Nave 2, Nth Yorkshire, UK - Diliff.jpg — Diliff · CC BY-SA 3.0. Resized; displayed with a crop.
- Castle Howard: Castle Howard and garden.jpg — Pwojdacz · Public domain. Resized; displayed with a crop.
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TOWNS & CITIES
Explore the streets, shops and stories of West Yorkshire.
Saltaire
A UNESCO World Heritage village with historic streets and art at Salts Mill. Take your time exploring its story.
Hebden Bridge & Heptonstall
Explore Calderdale’s visitor guide to these characterful destinations and plan a day of local discoveries.
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WHAT’S ON
Find markets, music and seasonal activities for the dates of your stay.
The Piece Hall programme
Browse the venue’s current markets, music, workshops and seasonal events. Dates and ticket requirements vary.
What’s on in Calderdale
Find local happenings through the official visitor guide, then check the organiser’s details for your chosen date.
OUR FAVOURITES
From us,
to you.
A few places close to our hearts.
Our own favourite walks, places to eat and days out will be shared here soon.
MAKE YOURSELF AT HOME IN YORKSHIRE
A day of discovery.
A lodge to come back to.
Use our West Yorkshire lodge as your base for a countryside break.
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