Well you'd be hard pushed to get in or out of Halifax without noticing the Dean Clough building…read more It's nationally renowned as a prime site in Halifax and it's not just a business emporium. It does house quite a few private businesses and office space but it has so much more to offer than that. First up take some live theatre and music. The Crossley Gallery has fast become a key place for many Jazz acts to come and ply their trade. You've also got the Viaduct Theatre which attracts classical music and of course live stage productions. If that's not your thing then the art galleries are pretty impressive. They get some really interesting exhibitions and change them about quite regularly. Add to that a nice design shop, café and a restaurant and it's a treat that you'd maybe not expect to find in these industrial looking walls. Loving your work here.

I work in this building and have to say - it's quite a nice place to be…read more The offices are a bit mixed - some are lovely and refurbished and some are a bit old and grotty but I think they are in the process of doing up the whole place. It's a nice central clean building. The viaduct cafe is nice and the Design House Restaurant is pretty decent too. I like the galleries here - it's quite nice during a stressful day to wander downstairs and look at the pictures or sculptures - helps calm me down and face the day. There is also a very nice gift shop.

Eureka is the absolutely fabulous children's museum located in spitting distance (sorry vulgar I…read moreknow) of Halifax Railway Station. You can see it as you're pulling up. This museum is made for the benefit of children, and they seem to love it. It's brilliant, brightly coloured and interesting, oversized objects and displays, interactive stuff, so kids are actually encouraged to touch things and mess around with them without the peril of hearing their full name, and every other name being bellowed at them in rebuke. All this and it's educational. Kids love it when you take them here, just don't tell them it's a museum and you're golden, they think it's fun poking at stuff and colouring things in and understanding how stuff works, and the fact that they're learning relevant things and information, and they're enjoying that fact is awesome, which is why it's such a big hit with school groups. Discovering everything from the human body, to space, to being a young person in a green green world, to surviving in the desert, it's brilliant and the galleries are brightly coloured, informative and inviting without being scary. Eureka is wheelchair accessible too, which is a plus, and should the little blighters require bread and water, there's a cafe and a picnic area to eat a pack up or to buy food, which is alright, it's not briliant grub, but it'll fill a void, and then there's a playground area outside, which in fine weather is fab. The only thing I do take issue with is the price. and whilst I don't find it too hideous for adults to pay £8.95 for entry, charging kids from 3 plus the same price is a bit steep. They do offer a family ticket which admits 5 people for £38, but still, it works out expensive for a day out, and that's without paying for parking. Stinger. You can see now why lots of schools take advantage of the school rates for kids, but can you really put a price on education? Yes. But wait and hang fire a moment, with purchase of a ticket, you can go back to Eureka as many times as you want throughout the year free of charge, as long as you keep your ticket.

Lovely attraction for the family for great day out, fun friendly and plenty of activities.read more

I called here for the first time , I was delighted by the whole experience . Good food and…read morereasonable prices . I want to come back on an evening to sample one of many live music gigs . Give it a go .

Nice staff, great beer (especially the Tuborg) and good atmosphere especially on band nights…read more However parking can be difficult on a weekend and food is hit and miss sometimes. It's starting to look a little tired inside and out, needs some tlc. Would recommend it but pick your timing, also not worth cuing for. The pizzas are interesting choice for food I'd recommend the pulled pork sandwich.

I'm about to get very giddy now. I'm like a child at Christmas because I'm about to talk about my…read moresecret love affair...film. When talking about cinematic experiences in the North, let alone the area, one has to shout loud and proud about the IMAX. The IMAX is part of the National Media Museum but deserves it's own proud place in our ever beautiful Yelp listings. It is only one of a handful of IMAX cinemas in the world and it's ours. Go on do a little dance for me, go on. What you get is some unbelievable moments of 3D documentaries and films and also 2D is pretty hot on the massive screen. For me though you have to utilise all of its strengths so definitely check out a 3D option. Especially with the current trend of making everything for the 3D market, you'll soon be spoilt for choice. One of the last Hollywood blockbusters to show there was the last Harry Potter film but I'm more than a little giddy that Alice in Wonderland is next up. I'm so excited about that one that I may need to section myself, sedate myself or run head first into a door. Johnny Depp in 3D and at that size!?! What is not to die happy about? It does get booked up well in advance so make sure you book online or at the museum if you have a specific time in mind. This is how film should be watched, so do yourself a favour and enjoy it to the (I)max. See what I did there, aren't I clever.

The IMAX screen has to be experienced to be believed - it really is MASSIVE, and coupled with the…read morefantastic surround sound system and highly ramped seating, you are guaranteed a good view even if an extremely tall man decides to sit in the seat in front of you (don't they always!) I wouldn't actually recommend your first film is one of the IMAX specials such as to fly and dinosaurs etc as they are quite expensive and also very short (usually about half an hour to three quarters of an hour). Much better would be to see a 'proper' film in it's IMAX version - although only a small percentage of films are shot in IMAX, they really do take your breath away. The Dark Knight has some fantastic IMAX scenes, and at Christmas you really, really HAVE to watch The Polar Express at the IMAX and in 3D too! Oh yes, the IMAX is capable of 3D! It's not your average 3D too, it's actually in-your-face, amazing and quite brilliant 3D! We saw the latest Harry Potter at the IMAX, and even though only some of the scenes were in 3D, the end fight with all the magic and explosions was truly breathtaking. My only quibble would be if you are taking young children to watch a 3D IMAX film, they may be a bit overawed by it all and refuse to put on their glasses which will leave them watching them a blurred image which they'll quickly grow bored of (it happened to one of our party) - but otherwise it's a great experience! Definitely a jewel in Bradford!

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Theatre in the Mill is everything that a university affiliated theatre should be. They have a solid…read moreprogram of high quality visiting work representing the entire gamut of alternative and Fringe theatre, as well as being active in the development of new work. Now, if only the students would turn up.

Wonderful theatre. Amazing space. Amazing staff. It should be more recognised for its beauty and…read moregreat programming.

Upstairs at the Royal Oak is a little Halifax music venue that everyone should know about…read more The first Friday of every month it plays host to Doghouse live with, normally, three great acts performing live. I've not been into the pub itself downstairs but the venue upstairs is great!

The Royal Oak is a well known music venue for local bands…read more Although is a little small, it doesnt really affect the atmosphere. Its not too expensive to get into. I also, have never been to the actual pub downstairs.

I may not be done with my history or at least industrial history but I'm always eager to learn new…read morethings. Maybe pole dancing excluded, although I am an open minded person so bring it on. Now the Piece Hall is a little nugget of history right on our doorsteps. Dating from 1779, the unique Grade 1 listed Piece Hall in the centre of Halifax is the sole survivor of the great 18th century northern cloth halls. What a stunning site it is too. It'd be worth a visit alone to find out about its history and have a look at it's expanse of pillars and brick but it is also home to many shops on the ground and first floor. You'll find clothes shops selling urban street and also second hand vintage. I like to loose myself to the big kid in me and explore the comic store. For gifts, try the Silver Shop and there is even a stamp place for all you budding collectors out there. Oh and don't get me started on the chocolate and sweet shops or else I may implode. For some double trouble of history and shopping it's an obvious choice.

Full of history and quirky shops, great for finding that unique gift for relatives and friends…read more Always something new to see.

Huge playgym designed for kids up to the age of 7…read more We've visited this playgym a few times now for children's birthday parties and I personally find the place so big and daunting for a 2 year old. There are activities available for all ages, although very small area for under 5's compared to over 5's but the building itself is so big and found it very difficult to watch my child due to this. There were 4 children's parties taking place at one time and children were going with other groups by mistake so got the impression there was too much going on for them too. Quite expensive in comparison with other playgyms in the area but maybe that is to suit the older end of the children.

My 3 year old niece absolutely loves this playgym, it's a massive play area which caters for babies…read moreand toddlers plus older kids. Being the daredevil she is my niece isn't satisfied playing in the relatively small unders 5s play area and wanted to go on the bigger stuff. As she's not quite big enough on her own my sisters and I had to take it in turns to go on with her, 3 times climbing rope netting and huge stairs with a 3 year old is very hard work so we had to work on a rotation system to give each other a rest! I think we had nearly as much fun as she did though. You do have to be careful as the bigger kids are tearing around the place and don't think twice about knocking the smaller ones flying so don't let young ones enter the larger play area on their own.