Plans

We’re creating a trail that features a mix of brand-new art installations and existing landmarks in Halifax town centre. We’re working with local stakeholders to create a trail that guides people around the town centre, highlighting Halifax’s unique history, culture and art along the way.

The trail will feature existing points of interest in the town centre including: 

• Halifax Borough Market 
• The Victoria Theatre
• Duke of Wellington Regiment Memorial
• Burton Building
• Sion Chapel and Sunday School
• Halifax Minster
• Somerset House 

We're also working with local creatives to deliver new art installations including:

• A new, modern moquette fabric at Halifax Bus Station.
• A poem engraving at Halifax Central Library to commemorate Halifax born war hero David Moffatt, one of the Cockleshell Heroes involved in Operation Frankton. 
• A musical themed installation at Halifax Town Hall to celebrate this historic building. 

At each location we're installing a plaque with a QR code and creating a trail map. 

Benefits

Economic growth

We’re creating opportunities for Halifax's high street to grow and thrive. These changes will enhance Halifax town centre and help to increase footfall.

Visitor economy

We're making changes to increase the number of visitors to Halifax town centre.

Heritage and culture

We’re delivering a trail that celebrates Halifax’s heritage, culture and local artists.

Active travel

We’re creating opportunities for people to explore Halifax town centre by walking, wheeling and cycling.

Education

We’re providing opportunities for people to learn more about Halifax's unique history. 

Progress

27 August 2025

Halifax Bus Station to be home to the first Art and About trail installation.

March 2024

We've appointed local artist Talya Baldwin to create the illustrations for the Art and About Trail map. 

We're working in partnership with Everybody Arts to develop public art commissions for the trail. As part of this project, they are working with the local community to design a new moquette fabric to be displayed at Halifax Bus Station. For more information including how you can get involved, visit the Everybody Arts website.