Dean Clough Galleries
📍 HalifaxWest Yorkshire
Huge former carpet mill with six free contemporary art galleries and heritage trails
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What’s free
Free entry to the galleries, the Iron Man statue and the self-guided trails
About
Dean Clough was once one of the world's biggest carpet mills and is now home to six galleries with changing exhibitions and a permanent art collection of over 300 works. You can pick up free heritage, art and family trails from D Mill reception, and look out for Chris Mould's Iron Man statue. There are several cafes on site.
Opening times
- Site open Mon to Fri 09:00 to 17:00
- Sat 09:30 to 16:00
- Sun 10:00 to 16:00, gallery times vary by exhibition
Times can change, so check with the venue before a special trip.
Good to know
Costs to know about: Parking free after 5pm and all day at weekends and bank holidays
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