Outside Halifax Central Library, West Yorkshire, HX1 1QG

Sunday 20th September 2026

Halifax Heritage Tours CIC are passionate about the heritage of women who've lived and worked in and around Halifax. We've been exploring local female connections to Halifax, women of purpose who's drive to personally achieve, provide or represent others has led us to refer to them as heroines.  

On our guided tour, you'll hear real stories that celebrate strong role models; from the first female solo air balloonist, a master sculptor, diarists, property owners and trailblazing women MPs. Various tales of the women who shaped the history of Halifax and in many instances further afield too, as they nurtured philanthropy, promoted the wellbeing of residents and workers and those who advocated for women’s and civil rights.

Starting outside Halifax Central Library, our tour guide has so much to share; we look forward to offering an insight into the lives and drive of many amazing women to whom Halifax owes so much.

We'll finish the tour at the Top O' Town, not for from Harvey's of Halifax - where you may wish to visit for refreshments after the tour.

Halifax Heritage Tours CIC has been set up and is run by volunteers who are passionate about the heritage of 'Magic Halifax'.  

Generally, monies generated by ticket sales and donations will be put towards community projects to promote and preserve the heritage of Halifax. Please note children must be accompanied by an adult.

This tour was originally developed to highlight the charity womencentre.org.uk Donations can be made online to support their vital services across Calderdale, Kirklees and Bradford.

There are a limited number of places on each tour and places can fill up quickly, so it's worth booking early!

Price £8.13 inc. booking fee. Book via Ticketsource below.