5 of the best
Your guide to events you must not miss
1 Santa at Westgate Arcade
Westgate Arcade, Halifax, until December 24, 11am-5pm Youngsters can meet
Santa and his elves at the Westgate Arcade everyday until December 24 from 11am. Santa will be greeting visitors in his magical grotto, where they can hand over their wish lists and receive a gift. Tickets cost £5 per child which includes meeting Santa and his elves, a gift and a wonderful certificate. www.westgatearcade.co.uk
2 Late Night Opening at Halifax Borough Market
Halifax Borough Market, December 19 and December 22, 9am-10pm
The Borough Market will be open late for shopping with our traders in pyjamas. In addition to the usual range of fabulous stalls, there will be a range of entertainment for the whole family. 4.30pm-6.30pm: Choir
5pm: Santa’s Grotto open offering a free meet and greet with Santa
5pm-7pm: The Wine Glass
Pop Up in Albany Arcade serving Mulled Wine 6.30pm-7.30pm: Raffle Winner drawn in the Albany Arcade. www.calderdale.gov.uk
3 Victorian Winter Wonderland Workshops
The Piece Hall, Halifax, until December 21
Step back in time and help the Victorian housekeepers transform The Piece Hall ready for the festive season. Huddle round the fireplace for a story, play some Victorian games and create a beautiful handcrafted gift to take home. For more information on what workshops are available and how to book, visit www. thepiecehall.co.uk/whatson. www.thepiecehall.co.uk
4 Gentleman Jack Costume Exhibition
Bankfield Museum, Halifax, until December 23
Gentleman Jack fans can now enjoy costumes from the iconic TV series for longer as Bankfield
Museum in Halifax extends its unique exhibition due to unprecedented visitor numbers.
Around 16,500 people visited the costume display in summer 2019.
It opened on July 12 and was originally scheduled to run until Saturday, October 26, but due to popular demand, Calderdale Council is now extending the exhibition by eight weeks to December 23. They are on loan from Lookout Point, the production company that made the series, and will also be shooting series two next year. The famous top hat worn by Suranne Jones, who played Anne in the series, is on display along with the stunning pink dress worn on screen by Sophie Rundle as Ann Walker, plus outfits worn by a range of other characters.