Grand Victorian villa with permanent displays of costume and textiles, plus temporary exhibitions.
Great museum to visit. Many exhibitions on local history throughout the building. Well presented. The Cafe only offers a very very small amount of drinks and food so don't expect much.
Very interesting and well laid out museum with lots to see that should interest everyone. Excellent Regimental museum from the old Duke of Wellington's Regiment (now the Yorkshire Regiment) and some interesting exhibits relating to Anne Lister.
Great place to visit. We just went along to see some of the costumes from Gentleman Jack but there were so many more interesting exhibits, including Mr Darcy's famous white shirt from Pride & Prejudice which had made national news just 2 months earlier for selling at auction for PS25k. Plus a section dedicated to the 18th century Cragg Vale Coiners including original dies used to stamp the counterfeit coins. The GJ section was a great little exhibition and included a video presentation from the creator, Tom Pye. Thoroughly recommend this place, well worth a visit.
The current Fashion Gallery display is great and includes Gentlemen Jack costumes amongst other amazing clothes. The Anne Lister diaries & letters exhibition is really fascinating with diaries and correspondence on display.
First time visit but not the last! Great engaging museum with lots of interesting historical Halifax chronicles. Good cafe and free public parking. Lots of regular Definitely worth a return visit.
Love This Museum! It's great for the grandchildren. They completed the Detective Trail and were allowed (encouraged!) To try on outfits/hats. You've ensured the children don't think museums are old stuffy and boring. Well Done and Thank You Bankfield.
On-site services
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Toilets
Restaurant
Good for kids
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Great museum to visit. Many exhibitions on local history throughout the building. Well presented. The Cafe only offers a very very small amount of drinks and food so don't expect much.
Very interesting and well laid out museum with lots to see that should interest everyone. Excellent Regimental museum from the old Duke of Wellington's Regiment (now the Yorkshire Regiment) and some interesting exhibits relating to Anne Lister.
Great place to visit. We just went along to see some of the costumes from Gentleman Jack but there were so many more interesting exhibits, including Mr Darcy's famous white shirt from Pride & Prejudice which had made national news just 2 months earlier for selling at auction for PS25k. Plus a section dedicated to the 18th century Cragg Vale Coiners including original dies used to stamp the counterfeit coins. The GJ section was a great little exhibition and included a video presentation from the creator, Tom Pye. Thoroughly recommend this place, well worth a visit.
The current Fashion Gallery display is great and includes Gentlemen Jack costumes amongst other amazing clothes. The Anne Lister diaries & letters exhibition is really fascinating with diaries and correspondence on display.
First time visit but not the last! Great engaging museum with lots of interesting historical Halifax chronicles. Good cafe and free public parking. Lots of regular Definitely worth a return visit.
Love This Museum! It's great for the grandchildren. They completed the Detective Trail and were allowed (encouraged!) To try on outfits/hats. You've ensured the children don't think museums are old stuffy and boring. Well Done and Thank You Bankfield.
