Shibden

Shibden is an area in the Calderdale district of West Yorkshire, England, located to the west of Halifax. It is best known for Shibden Hall and Shibden Park, which together form a historic and recreational quarter that attracts visitors and serves local residents.

Shibden Hall is a timber-framed manor house with origins dating to the 15th century, and it has undergone later 16th- and 19th-century alterations. The building is Grade II* listed and is operated as a museum by Calderdale Council. The hall is closely associated with Anne Lister (1791–1840), a diarist whose writings document life in the early 19th century and provide a detailed record of lesbian history. Lister lived at Shibden Hall with her family and, later, with her partner, Ann Walker. The site interprets social history of the period and hosts exhibitions related to its heritage.

Shibden Park is a public park adjoining the hall, featuring landscaped grounds, a lake for boating, woodlands, and recreational facilities. It is a venue for community events and provides habitat for local wildlife, contributing to the broader appeal of the Shibden Estate and the surrounding countryside.

The Shibden area includes nearby Shibden Brook and surrounding meadows, with residential neighborhoods connected to Halifax by local roads and public transit. As a part of Calderdale’s heritage and tourism landscape, Shibden continues to be recognized for its historical buildings, landscape design, and connections to regional history.