Museums · Yorkshire & the Humber
Shibden
In or near Norwood Green.
Shibden — a museum in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
David Garside — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Halifax · 1.2 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Shibden is a museum in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Official information
Shibden Hall is a historic site dating back to 1420, showcasing the lives of its former residents, including the famous diarist Anne Lister. Visitors can explore the Hall's architecture, gardens, and various attractions such as walking trails and a miniature railway.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: South Pennine Moors SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Shibden is a museum located in Yorkshire. It is notable for its historic house, which reflects the life and times of the 19th century. The site is associated with prominent figures in local history and offers insights into the region's heritage.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 53.7263, -1.8386
- District
- Calderdale
- Parish
- Calderdale, unparished area
- Postcode
- HX3 9XF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Calder Valley
- Phone
- 01422 352246
- Nearest railway station
- Halifax — 1.2 km
- Official site
- museums.calderdale.gov.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Shibden (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Shibden?
- Shibden is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode HX3 9XF), in the parish of Calderdale, unparished area.
- What is Shibden?
- Shibden — a museum in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Shibden?
- The nearest railway station is Halifax, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode HX3 9XF.
- Is Shibden a protected site?
- Yes — Shibden is part of the South Pennine Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Shibden?
- The nearest railway station is Halifax, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode HX3 9XF.