We loved Hebden Bridge from the minute we set eyes on the place and despite some people not believing this b@r place is here purely due to fate. We were literally driving through, stopped and loved the place, then spotted the amazing building that is now r place! Every day we discover more about the history, the eclectic mix of people and the amazing little shops. Hebden Bridge has loads to be proud of and we’re really proud to be here. We’ve included some links on this site to help you find out more about this great little town.

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About Hebden Bridge

Once, coal barges would glide through this lively, newly upwardly mobile town. Now, it is inhabited by home workers, media types and academics who dont fancy a place in Leeds and Manchester. It is also the self-confessed lesbian capital of the North; according to one website (so it must be true), heterosexual women are outnumbered six to one by their Sapphic sisters.

It is stacked with organic cafés and delis, tempered by servers who are exponents of that charming, "speak as I find" northern bluff. Take it or leave it.

It is easy to keep fit in Hebden Bridge, thanks to fabulous mountain biking and walks in the surrounding Pennines. For less strenuous fat-burning, there are brisk strolls along the canal, as well as packhorse trails to follow.

Hebden Bridge - 4th funkiest town in the World & 5th most creative place in the uk !

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