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I visited gorgeous market town packed with independent shops but 1 thing ‘sucked’

By staff13 October 2025No Comments3 Mins Read

My visit would have been perfect if it hadn’t been for one issue — and locals definitely agree

Steffan Rhys Deputy Content Hub Director and Lyra Auld

14:38, 13 Oct 2025Updated 14:38, 13 Oct 2025

Known for its thriving arts scene, vibrant independent shops and reputation as a major LGBTQ+ friendly destination, Hebden Bridge has always been on my list of places to visit while I live in Yorkshire.

Throw in a premiere for ‘Riot Women’, the latest BBC drama from the phenomenal Sally Wainwright, and you have basically planned my perfect day out.

In most ways, it was a brilliant visit: from the neighbouring Pennines offering a beautiful backdrop to the rows of knick-knack shops for me to browse through and plenty of places to eat, Hebden Bridge was one of the best day-out destinations I have been to.

Some highlights included watching locals on canal boats meander down the Rochdale Canal (I have already made a mental note to try a famous Bronte Boat ride when I next return), and strolling along the whimsical bridges which I believe lent the West Yorkshire town its name.

There were several shops I popped into as well, including the Antiques Centre and The Heart Gallery. I am a stickler for locally-owned businesses, and the town was definitely boasting some of the more niche stores I have ever seen.

Alongside the beautiful views and bustling shops, I was also greeted with a sense of calm upon arrival. Everyone was so friendly and as a queer woman it was lovely to see such a strong community not only present but celebrated. The only flags being flown were the colours of the rainbow, something I am always happy to see.

In fact, the visit was so perfect the only qualm I had with it at all was getting there in the first place. I was briefed to arrive early as parking was a notorious issue but I didn’t quite realise just how bad it was until I arrived.

Before I could enjoy the scenery, I spent a good 10 minutes looping around the town before I found parking on the outskirts, near the Hebden Bridge Cinema House. I don’t mind a one-off stroll at all but after speaking with locals it appears that the issue is not one-off for them at all.

Some baristas I spoke to at The Mooch Cafe Bar explained that the parking “frankly, sucked” with many locals finding it difficult to find places to street park their cars.

I am not even a resident, yet I can imagine that the influx of tourists in the height of summer can make the parking experience hellish. I feel that during my visit, I escaped fairly unscathed thanks to it not being peak season but it’s not hard to see why locals struggle on a day-to-day basis. That’s why I feel somewhat guilty saying that it is a spot I would 100% visit again.

I think if you are planning to make your own visit, just be extra kind to the warm and friendly locals who are enduring increased meter parking, thanks to us tourists!

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