Robert Plant, Will Young, Samuel L Jackson, James Norton: 11 famous faces and what they like to do when they come to Halifax - from getting a new hat to buying a tasty pie
You never know who you might spot in Calderdale these days.
By Abigail Kellett and Sarah Fitton
Published 21st Mar 2023, 06:00 BST
Updated 22nd Dec 2023, 17:47 BST
The boom in TV shows being filmed in the borough has helped bring a host of well-known celebrities to the area, including Hollywood royalty like Samuel L Jackson and Ewan McGregor.
Here are 11 photos of celebrities who have been seen in the borough recently and what they like to do when they’re here.
5. Samuel L Jackson, James Norton, Sarah Lancashire, Will Young: 9 famous faces and what they like to do when they come to Halifax - from buying pies to getting a new hat
Happy Valley stars Sarah Lancashire and Siobhan Finneran have said they enjoyed trying out the various cake on offer in Hebden Bridge when they were filming the show there Photo: Jim Fitton
6. Samuel L Jackson, James Norton, Sarah Lancashire, Will Young: 9 famous faces and what they like to do when they come to Halifax - from buying pies to getting a new hat
The Beatles famously stayed at Holdsworth House Hotel and Restaurant in Halifax back in October 1964 after a concert in Bradford. Police blocked the road at Bradshaw, causing a diversion and sending fans in the wrong direction, allowing easy access to Holdsworth House for The Beatles. Photo: Fox Photos
7. Samuel L Jackson, James Norton, Sarah Lancashire, Will Young: 9 famous faces and what they like to do when they come to Halifax - from buying pies to getting a new hat
Pride and Provenance staff were treated to a visit from Hollywood A-lister Samuel L Jackson when he was in Halifax to film Marvel's Secret Invasion last year. The megastar popped in for his lunch in between filming at The Piece Hall Photo: Gerard Binks
8. Samuel L Jackson, James Norton, Sarah Lancashire, Will Young: 9 famous faces and what they like to do when they come to Halifax - from buying pies to getting a new hat
Tony Blair made a surprise visit to Brighouse during the 2001 general election campaign. The then Prime Minister bought and tried some fish and chips from the Happy Haddock restaurant (Getty Images) Photo: HARRY PAGE