Halifax is a minster and market town with plenty of charm, character and history in the metropolitan borough of Calderdale in West Yorkshire. This town was known as an economic epicentre in the 15th century, and became an economic hub in the old West Riding of Yorkshire, particularly for the wool industry, having made a name for itself as a thriving mill town during the era of the Industrial Revolution. The name of Halifax is recognised across the world, and the town holds fame for its Mackintosh chocolate and toffee, a chocolate lover’s dream that was bought out by Nestlé, and is home to the British Halifax Bank. If you have some spare time you should book to see a show or concert at The Piece Hall, a stunning venue that has hosted Pete Tong, Blondie and Tom Jones, amongst other names.