Here are 13 lost attractions in Halifax and Calderdale that Courier readers miss the most

From swimming pools to car boot sales there are a number of Calderdale businesses and attractions that we’ve loved and lost over the years.

By Abigail Kellett

Published 29th Aug 2023, 06:00 GMT

Updated 19th Feb 2024, 15:19 GMT

Here are just a few that were suggested by Halifax Courier readers.

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Another swimming pool that readers miss in Calderdale is Elland Swimming Baths, which closed in 2011.

1. Elland Swimming Baths

Another swimming pool that readers miss in Calderdale is Elland Swimming Baths, which closed in 2011. Photo: Lucy Ray

Hot summer days in Halifax, although they may be few and far between, would mean a trip to Manor Heath Park and many people said they missed the paddling pool at the park.

2. Manor Heath paddling pool

Hot summer days in Halifax, although they may be few and far between, would mean a trip to Manor Heath Park and many people said they missed the paddling pool at the park. Photo: Bruce Fitzgerald

Closed in 2021, many readers say they miss the swimming pool in Halifax town centre. The building did make it onto our TV screens however as it was used as the police station in the third series of BBC's Happy Valley.

3. Halifax Swimming Pool

Closed in 2021, many readers say they miss the swimming pool in Halifax town centre. The building did make it onto our TV screens however as it was used as the police station in the third series of BBC's Happy Valley. Photo: Sarah Fitton

Last year Mecca Bingo in Halifax closed its doors and people say that they miss it.

4. Mecca Bingo

Last year Mecca Bingo in Halifax closed its doors and people say that they miss it. Photo: Charles Round

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