Download on Google Play or Apple App Store The Spring Lambs and friends have taken up residence in The Piece Hall courtyard. But can you track them all down? We have just launched The Piece Hall Go Play AR (augmented reality) mobile app. The ‘Spring Surprises’ trail encourages families to find a series of characters who are hidden...
SATURDAY 26 & SUNDAY 27 JUNE, 11AM - 5PM FREE ENTRY A jam-packed weekend of outdoor family entertainment, with street theatre, slapstick comedy and circus, plus some of our favourite food and drink pops ups. Featuring: ARTIZANI PRESENTS DESERT ISLAND DISCS A tropical island, a gramophone, flotsam, jetsam and one hapless castaway. 20 years pass...
HIDDEN HISTORIES: DEEDS NOT WORDS ‘I went to gaol a rebel but I have come out a regular terror.’ Halifax born Laura Annie Willson was twice imprisoned in 1907 for her actions in support of women’s suffrage. During her campaigning she encountered violent assaults and threats but she was never deterred and declared, ‘If they...
Workshop Wednesdays Workshop Wednesdays are all about having fun and celebrating creativity! Join us at the activity cart in The Piece Hall courtyard and have a go at weaving, drawing, paper-craft, and pom pom making! Activities cost £1 – £2. Just turn up, no need to book.
Summer Daze Family Fun Join us for a day of family fun as The Piece Hall courtyard comes to life with carnival creatures, food, music and creative workshops. Callaloo Carnival Arts bring the sights & sounds of Carnival to The Piece Hall, featuring fabulous Carnival Creatures in a fun, interactive performance that will brighten everyone’s...
Fantastical Flying Machines Workshop Discover the curious true story of the first ever hot air balloon flight with author Moira Benoit who will read her fantastic children’s book ‘Rooso Takes to the Sky’ with a touch of performance and costume. Follow in the footsteps of inventor Joseph-Michel and join illustrator Louis Benoit in designing and...
A Banquet Fit for a Queen Workshop Join us for a creative kid’s workshop exploring The Piece Hall’s edible past and find out about the large Victorian banquet that took place at The Piece Hall in 1838 to mark Queen Victoria’s coronation. Meet our character in costume as a Victorian hostess, who will take you...
Family Easter Trail Join us this Easter at The Piece Hall for a fun family egg hunt! Collect your trail from the Visitor Centre and search around The Piece Hall shops and courtyard sculptures to find the hidden clues. Then claim an egg-citing chocolate treat at the end! Trails run from Saturday 9 - Sunday 24 April,...
Workshop Wednesday: Decorated Chocolate Eggs Family Workshop Children will get to decorate their own chocolate egg and create a beautiful box to carry it home in. Workshops take place 11am - 12noon & 2pm - 3pm in the Caygill Suite.
Workshop Wednesday: Family Sculpture Workshop Join Artist Sarah O Boyle for a family friendly sculpture workshop. The workshop will include an interactive tour of Sophie Ryder’s sculptures, and then you will create your own sculptures to take home using clay and wire. Workshops take place at 11am - 12noon & 1.30pm - 2.30pm and take place...
Eid Family Celebration Join us for a family friendly Eid celebration in The Courtyard, Saturday 7 May 11am-4pm. Savour delicious food from Halifax-based Simply Delish and enjoy arts and crafts activities including Henna, family games and crafts with 51st Pellon Scout Group and Eid cards with Healthy Minds Calderdale.