Hebble Trail Tour
Salterhebble Basin, Lockkeepers Cottage, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX3 0QH
Listen to how the canal became vital to the survival of the industrial heritage of Halifax in its role as a manufacturing town. Having had mills along the brook’s bank since 1500s, the industrial revolution generated the need for heavier machinery together with large amounts of fuel and raw materials. Production rates soared and the ability to transport finished goods was critical to maintain prosperity. By the time it opened in 1828 this link between the Calder and Hebble Navigation Canal to the centre of Halifax had become essential.
Hear the story of how the canal came to be built under the direction of resident engineer Thomas Bradley. Learn how the town’s merchants and famous investors, amongst them John Waterhouse and Anne Lister, funded the build to high specification using a pumphouse and side ponds, serving as a method of water conservation, despite concerns from mill owners.
Find out how the canal declined, closed in 1942, was rejuvenated as a nature trail by Calderdale Council in the 1980s and will form part of Phase 4 of Calderdale Next Chapter in the near future.
Halifax Heritage Tours CIC has been set up and is run by volunteers who are passionate about the heritage of Halifax. Any donations will be put towards community and education projects to promote and preserve the heritage of Halifax.
The limited places can fill up quickly, so its worth booking early!
Timings & Tours
- Wednesday 11 September:
- 1030
Location & directions
Salterhebble Basin, Lockkeepers Cottage, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX3 0QH
- Directions:
- Meet at Salterhebble Basin, on the opposite side of the top lock from the Lockkeepers Cottage (HX3 0QH)
- Contact on day:
- Danielle Dolan
- Telephone number:
- +447930807180
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking required
- Booking conditions:
- Tour starts at Salterhebble Basin, on the opposite side of the top lock from the Lockkeepers Cottage (HX3 0QH) and ends by Nestle at Bailey Hall Road (HX3 9XT) in Halifax Town Centre. Please note that this walk follows pathways/tracks and is steep/can be slippery in places, so please wear suitable footwear. All children (under 18s) booked on the tour must be accompanied by an adult with a ticket for the event and remain the responsibility of that parent or guardian at all times.
- Booking contact name:
- Danielle Dolan
- Booking telephone number:
- +447930807180
- Booking email:
- [email protected]
- Booking website:
- https://www.halifaxheritage.co.uk
- Alternative booking website:
- https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/halifax-heritage-tours-cic
- Booking opens:
- 30 Jun 2024 12:00 AM
- Booking closes:
- 10 Sep 2024 12:00 AM
Accessibility details
Tour starts at Salterhebble Basin, on the opposite side of the top lock from the Lockkeepers Cottage (HX3 0QH) and ends by Nestle at Bailey Hall Road (HX3 9XT) in Halifax Town Centre. Please note that this walk follows pathways/tracks and is steep/can be slippery in places, so please wear suitable footwear. All children (under 18s) booked on the tour must be accompanied by an adult with a ticket for the event and remain the responsibility of that parent or guardian at all times.
Additional information
Tour starts at Salterhebble Basin, on the opposite side of the top lock from the Lockkeepers Cottage (HX3 0QH) and ends by Nestle at Bailey Hall Road (HX3 9XT) in Halifax Town Centre. Please note that this walk follows pathways/tracks and is steep/can be slippery in places, so please wear suitable footwear. All children (under 18s) booked on the tour must be accompanied by an adult with a ticket for the event and remain the responsibility of that parent or guardian at all times.
- Max no of people per tour:
- 12
- Est. tour duration:
- 1 hour(s) 30 minute(s)
