Hebden Bridge is a unique little town nestling in the hills between Leeds and Manchester. It has a rich industrial heritage, which can be seen from the myriad hillls dotted around the steep-sided valleys. Whilst once these 19th century buildings were busy producing textiles, today they are more likely to house arty cafes and independent retailers selling all manner of interesting things. Over the years we have lived here, Hebden has become known for its quirky independent shops and galleries, which often sell arts, crafts and food products that are made in the valley. From jewellers and potters to bread makers and micro brewers, there is a real wealth of creativity to be discovered. In 2016 this originality was rewarded when Hebden deservedly won Small Market Town in the Great British High Street awards.
You will find something going on in the town most weeks - piano festival, folk festival, open-studios during the arts festival, burlesque show, vintage car rally, handmade parade with giant puppets. Every week in Lees Yard off St. George's square in the centre of town, there are markets, selling local food and produce, second hand goods, arts, crafts and artisan products and in 2016 they won Britain's Best Small Open Market.
Cafe culture is alive and well in Hebden with over a dozen to choose from and there is a lively pub scene with some offering delicious pub grub and others live comedy or music acts. Eateries on offer span 12 different countries - so you could almost eat your way around the world! Cuisines range from Thai, Tibetan and Turkish to Janpanese and Italian.
Other good things to do in Hebden include visiting our volunteer-run cinema on Burnley Road in the centre of town with its comfy armchair-style seating or take a stroll along the canal bank and admire the many colourful narrow boats moored alongside.
There is always something different happening in Hebden, which is why we never tire of the area or the people.