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Shibden Park

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Shibden Friends

Get more from Shibden and get involved through volunteering or join our Friends Group. Volunteers are welcome to join in activities, helping with the essential care and maintenance of the estate. The ancient craft of dry stone walling is exemplified at Shibden with our permanent exhibit of the wide range of skills and techniques in wall building. This is just one of the activities you might be interested in.

The Friends of Shibden Estate (e-mail: shibden.ranger@calderdale.gov.uk) are involved in a diverse range of interests and activities, reflecting Shibden's popularity with the local community and visitors. This interest will ensure that Shibden develops to suit the needs of those it serves. Are you interested in becoming a 'friend' of Shibden?

For more information, telephone 01422 352246.

Shibden Valley Preservation Society

This local society is interested in historical and environmental issues within the Shibden Valley, ranging from reduction in pollution of Shibden Brook ("Red Beck"), walks and local history.

East Pennine Orienteering Club

The orienteering course provides a novel and interesting challenge using map-reading skills. Many schools and educational establishments use the hall, museum, park and gardens as part of their education programme. This ranges from historical workshops, craft demonstrations and nature trails to theatre and art using the buildings and surrounding landscape.

Shibden and District Bridleways Association

Interested in preserving and developing a network of bridleways and footpaths throughout the Shibden area.
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