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Todmorden
Tuesday 23rd May 2017
Welcome to Todmorden, a small market town with a big industrial history, built on the area's success in the cotton trade. Located in the heart of The Pennines, Todmorden is blessed with stunning scenery, magnificent architecture, a diverse range of shops, and a thriving art community ensuring that it has plenty to offer any visitor. In 2016 Todmorden also became a Walkers are Welcome Town.
Situated at the meeting point of three steep valleys, Todmorden is also an ideal base for walking, mountain biking, bird watching, horse riding and much more.
Things To Do in Todmorden
There are many fantastic walks, cycle routes and horse rides around the town, depending on length, time available and experience, these could range from a walk to the impressive and ever present Stoodley Pike, built to commemorate the end of the Napoleonic Wars, or a gentle stroll on the canal towpath (see the map below) taking in the award winning Fielden Wharf. Also, the Calderdale Way, Pennine Way and Mary Towneley Loop pass through or very close to Todmorden. There is also a self-guided walk around the town centre, which takes in the stunning architecture, the Town Trail, which can be bought online here or by calling 01706 818181, as can maps, books and leaflets for all kinds of outdoor activities. The gritstone outcrops also provide an opportunity for bouldering.
Why not visit Todmorden Town Hall, on the first Sunday of every month there is a free tour of the Grade 1 listed building. Alternatively, you can book a guided tour with one of the fully trained volunteer guides and visit the Heritage Centre, ballroom, Mayor's Parlour and Council Chamber. The building is a fine example of Neo-Classical architecture and the carved stonework of the external pediment represents the town's links to both Yorkshire and Lancashire.
http://www.calderdale.gov.uk/v2/residents/leisure-and-culture/venues/todmorden-town-hall
Also worth a visit is Centre Vale Park, which is newly re-open after recent environmental works. With its backdrop of Buckley Wood, it is a scenic delight and provides bowling greens, a sculpture trail, children's play-area, a skateboard park, a unique bandstand, a tranquil memorial garden as well as a reptile house and aviary.
The Hippodrome Theatre puts on various musicals, plays and shows throughout the year. The town also has its Toy and Model Museum and a well-stocked library. Annual events include a carnival, agricultural show, beer festival and the traditional Easter Pace Egg plays.
