The Piece Hall

Fancy naming our new restaurant??
Visit the Welcome Centre and pop your suggestion in the box before 17 September and you could WIN a meal for 4 people on opening night 🍴🎉

🎄 We know it's only September but we're so excited to reveal our plans for Christmas! 🎄
From 16 November, the courtyard will be home to our impressive Christmas tree and welcoming Nordic Tipi's, where you can meet with friends and family to enjoy warming drinks and alpine food in cosy surroundings, next to a roaring fire
A Christmas Fair showcasing some of the region’s favourite independent craft stalls, artisan makers and pop-up food and drink traders will feature for a fest...ive shopping weekend 30 November - 2 December, while our resident shops, cafes, bars and restaurants will be open throughout the season providing an ideal place to pick up Christmas gifts and stop off for a bite to eat along the way.
Then, on 6 December our magnificent circus-style Spiegeltent returns for a fantastic 24-day programme of family shows, live music, stand-up comedy and late-night cabaret. There's lots of creative Christmas workshops too, so you can get crafty and learn a new skill.
Spiegeltent highlights include: 🔹A new dazzling cabaret show from Tempest Rose and House of Burlesque Ltd 🔹Award-winning singer-songwriter Badly Drawn Boy 🔹Comedians George Egg and Gary Delaney 🔹Drag pop princesses Denim 🔹Skills of the big-top at The Circus School 🔹Storytelling with Father Christmas
Family activities include Lantern Making and festive crafts in the Elves Workshop.
Adult workshops include Rum & Chocolate pairing, Christmas Printing, Textile Wreaths, Glass Decorations and Needle Felted Baubles.
We'll finish the season of festivities with a New Year's Eve celebration taking over the courtyard for a superb finale that includes a daytime Mini Rave with BoomChikkaBoom and a special NYE Late Night Comedy Club in the Spiegeltent, pop-up food and drink vendors, live music, DJs and entertainment!
🎫🎫🎫 Tickets go on general sale at 10am Wednesday 12 September. Members of The Piece Hall Trust can get exclusive access to 24 hour pre-sale tickets from Tuesday 11 September. 🎫🎫🎫
For the full programme visit thepiecehall.co.uk/whats-on
📸: Piece Hall Christmas scene by Image-i-Nation Photography
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Just 5 days to go! Join us this Saturday 15 September for one of our most spectacular events yet!
The Blondin Gala will be a night to remember as Chris Bullzini recreates Charles Blondin's daring tightrope walk that he performed high above thousands of bystanders at The Piece Hall in 1861.
The Gala will feature an array of performers and artists to explore including side show curiosities, vaudeville style street theatre, circus acts and magic.
... Why not test your own skills in the Making Magic workshop ahead of the event? Learn a selection of tricks and circus skills in our afternoon family workshops then showcase them in The Piece Hall Magic Show. £6 per child.
Tickets for The Gala from £12 www.thepiecehall.co.uk/events/the-blondin -gala
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Yesterday we had a lovely visit from Happy Dog House UK and their very well behaved pooches 🐶💖
We love seeing photos of visitors and their fluffy companions, if you post to Instagram make sure you use #dogsofthepiecehall so we see it!

Lovely write up on our new Stories from the Wholesale Market exhibition from The Yorkshire Times 👉 http://yorkshiretimes.co.uk/…/The-Secre t-Crab-Boiler--Stori…

Halifax Heritage Festival kicks off this weekend with lots of opportunities to learn more about The Piece Hall and Halifax's amazing history.
8 & 9 Sep: Stories from the Wholesale Market - Exhibition Launch Did one of your ancestors work at The Piece Hall? The Calderdale Family History Society will be here during the launch weekend from 11am – 3pm. Come along and chat to the team, share your stories and find out how you can start researching your family history. FREE entry.
... 8 & 9 Sep: Vegetable Creatures Workshop Families can also have a go at making vegetable creatures in the drop-in workshop in The Learning Studio 10.30am-3pm. £3 per child.
7 - 16 Sep: Halifax Heritage Festival: The Piece Hall Heritage Tour Book onto one of the FREE guided tours led by our volunteer guides who will lead you around the grand colonnades and delve into The Piece Hall’s captivating past. Booking essential: thepiecehall.co.uk/…/halifax-heritage-f estival-heritage-tour
And don't forget we're re-creating history next Saturday with The Blondin Gala! There's still tickets left but be quick!
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Prepare for Winter by weaving your own bespoke scarf. As Autumn fades now is the perfect time to design and weave your own chunky woven scarf using a peg loom to wear this season with pride. Led by textile artist Agnis Smallwood, this workshop will take you through the techniques of how to weave using a peg loom, as well as how to combine different colours and textures. This would also make a perfect gift for Christmas.
All levels welcome. All materials provided. Booking is essential.
£55 per person including lunch, refreshments throughout the day and a glass of fizz at the end of the workshop

Only 10 days to go until our closing summer spectacle, The Blondin Gala!
Join us to witness The Bullzini Family re-create Blondin's magnificent hire-wire walk across The Piece Hall.
We promise a fun-filled evening showcasing an array of impressive performances that will transform The Piece Hall into a circus showground.
... Tickets are being snapped up so don't leave it too late! Book yours now for this nail-biting event.
General Admission Ticket £12 General Admission (four people) £42 Balcony Ticket £20 Children under 2 years go free
www.thepiecehall.co.uk/events/the-blondin -gala
Heritage Open Days, Halifax Heritage Festival, Circus250
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Another incredible weekend for Chow Down! Next and final one of the summer at the end of the month: Friday 28 - Sunday 30 September ☀️🍕🍦🥂
📸: Kluens Photography

What an amazing first day of this weekend's Chow Down! Open again today 11am-10pm and tomorrow 11am-7pm!
While you're here, make sure you explore all levels of the building and check out our treasure trove of wonderful indie shops, cafes and bars 🛍☕🍻
Shop: thepiecehall.co.uk/shop
... Eat & Drink: thepiecehall.co.uk/eat-and-drink
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The sun shines on Chow Down! Open until 10pm tonight. Come down and sample some of the amazing food on offer and a weekend tipple 🌞🍕🍦🍻🍾

JOBS: We're looking for a Marketing Officer - Design & Digital to join our team!
Full details and how to apply can be found at thepiecehall.co.uk/jobs

Next week we're launching our new Little Lambs Toddler Sessions! 🐑
This dedicated early years session is complete with songs, stories and a craft activity (chocolate lolly decorating) to entertain the little ones. Book now for Tuesday 11 September at thepiecehall.co.uk/events/little-lambs-to ddler-session
Suitable for ages 2-5yrs... Complimentary refreshments available for grown ups!
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This weekend Chow Down is back and opening at the earlier time of 12noon on Friday! So all those of you working in Halifax can pop down on your lunch break to sample the amazing range of street food on offer... and then head back for after work drinks! 🥂
*Please note amendment to Sunday's opening times: 11am-7pm*

This week is your last chance to visit the wonderful Communities of Calderdale Exhibition that celebrates 50 years of St. Augustine's Centre Halifax and the incredible work they do.
The collection highlights the incredible diversity that makes Calderdale a very special place with portraits and stories on display from those who call the area home.
Open 10am - 6pm, located on the top Colonnade level next door to Christian Scott Hairdressing.

Join us for Halifax Heritage Festival over the national Heritage Open Days weekends and learn more about The Piece Hall and Halifax's amazing history.
7 - 16 Sep: Halifax Heritage Festival: The Piece Hall Heritage Tour Book onto one of the free guided tours led by our volunteer guides who will lead you around the grand colonnades and delve into The Piece Hall’s captivating past.
... 8 & 9 Sep: Stories from the Wholesale Market - Exhibition Launch Did one of your ancestors work at The Piece Hall? The Calderdale Family History Society will be here during the launch weekend from 11am – 3pm. Come along and chat to the team, share your stories and find out how you can start researching your family history.
15 Sep: The Blondin Gala Witness The Bullzini Family recreate the magnificent high-wire walk originally performed by Charles Blondin at The Piece Hall in 1861.
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Join us this Bank Holiday Weekend at The Piece Hall.
We've teamed up with Oxjam Sowerby Bridge Festival 2018 for a two-day Buskathon on Sat & Sun, featuring lots of local musicians 🎵
Bank Holiday Monday we have a fun-filled day for the whole family with guitarist Al Bampton busking, badge/keyring making and face painting at the activity cart, alongside outdoor games and the great team from Totally Awesome on hand to show you the ropes.
... Book Corner Halifax will be launching their Poets Corner with Poet Laureate’s choice 2018, Keith Hutson and Poet Laureate's Choice 2016 Mark Pajak performing in the courtyard.
All this, plus complimentary food and drink pop-ups serving gourmet hot dogs, freshly made pizzas and tasty sweet treats throughout the weekend. Don't forget to browse our resident indie shops, cafes and bars too 🛍️🍴🥂
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