# Event Details - **Event Name**: Skirting the Moor – A Halifax Civic Trust Guided Walk - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 04 Jul, 2026 at 02:30 pm – Sat, 04 Jul, 2026 at 04:30 pm - **Event Description**: Join Halifax Civic Trust for an afternoon stroll around one of Halifax's most distinctive neighbourhoods with our guide Anne Kirker.About this EventSkirting the Moor explores the development of Savile Park during the second half of the nineteenth century, when what had previously been open moorland and common land began to attract Halifax's growing industrial and professional elite. Today it remains one of the town's most distinctive and admired residential areas.Starting at 2.30pm outside St Jude's Church, this guided walk takes us around Skircoat Moor and the surrounding streets, uncovering the stories behind some of the area's notable houses and the people who lived in them. Along the way we'll discover local industrialists, entrepreneurs and other influential Halifax figures who helped shape the town's history.Our route includes a walk along the elegant Albert Promenade, with fine views across the valley towards Norland. The walk includes a visit to the site of Halifax Civic Trust's Blue Plaque commemorating Laura Annie Willson MBE, the Halifax-born suffragette, engineer and house builder whose achievements made her one of the town's most remarkable women.The walk is expected to last approximately 120 minutes and is mainly on paved surfaces with gentle gradients. Well-behaved dogs are welcome.Date: Saturday 4th JulyTime: 2.30pmMeeting Point: Outside St Jude's Church, Free School Ln, Halifax HX1 2XEInterested in learning more about Laura Annie Willson?On the Saturday and Sunday evenings, Halifax Playhouse will be staging “Regular Terror”, an acclaimed production inspired by the life and achievements of Laura Annie Willson.This event is not organised by Halifax Civic Trust, but we thought members may be interested in attending to learn more about this remarkable Halifax woman and her extraordinary story. If you are planning to come on the walk, why not make an afternoon and evening of it and book theatre tickets too? Our walk takes place on the Saturday. The theatre production is Saturday and Sunday evening.If you are interested in booking the Theatre production details are on the link below.http://www.halifaxplayhouse.org.uk/2026_productions/prod_terror.html - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/halifax/skirting-the-moor-a-halifax-civic-trust-guided-walk/100001991760945605 - **Event Categories**: art, theatre, business, meetups, dog - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 2 hours - Location: St Jude's Church Hall - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 7.21, max: 7.21, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Halifax - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: St Jude's Church Hall - **lat**: 53.7125774 - **long**: -1.8688895 - **full address**: St Jude's Church Hall, Free School Lane, Halifax, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Skirting the Moor – A Halifax Civic Trust Guided Walk - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/dbe477048f669230a0fe6cba0aafed35cd9da01ef1acd1967d3e7d5e881f7a8d-rimg-w674-h426-dcf1e9d7-gmir.jpg?v=1781380329 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Skirting the Moor - A Halifax Civic Trust Guided Walk being held? - **A:** Skirting the Moor - A Halifax Civic Trust Guided Walk takes place on Sat, 04 Jul, 2026 at 02:30 pm to Sat, 04 Jul, 2026 at 04:30 pm at St Jude's Church Hall, Free School Lane, Halifax, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Skirting the Moor - A Halifax Civic Trust Guided Walk? - **A:** Skirting the Moor - A Halifax Civic Trust Guided Walk is organized by Halifax Civic Trust. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Skirting the Moor - A Halifax Civic Trust Guided Walk is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Halifax, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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