A lighter, brighter Halifax Borough Market has now been revealed, as the scaffolding is removed, marking the completion of major works to the building’s roof. Here’s what Calderdale Council said about the new roof:
The Grade II listed Halifax Borough Market is being transformed, with £4.5 million from the Government’s Future High Streets Fund being used to update the Victorian market, helping to secure its thriving future as a unique setting for shopping, dining, business and leisure in Halifax.
A significant part of this work has included improvement works to the building’s roof, to make the market warmer, watertight and allow more natural light to enter.
The work has been done in sections, to minimise disruption to traders and customers by ensuring that the market remained open throughout the renovations. Now the scaffolding on the final section has been taken down, the newly glazed roof has been fully revealed, along with the redecorated ceiling and wrought iron fixtures in tones of blue, green, gold and cream.
The completion of the roof marks the latest milestone in the project, with the area around the central clock also transformed.
New seating forms an octagonal shape around the cast iron clock. This is a nod to the Victorian market’s past, with this area originally designed for eight central stalls. With the increased natural light, and the recent addition of trees in the impressive new planters, the area is now a real focal point for the building. Display boards showcasing the market’s unique history will complete the transformation of this central area.
Work is continuing along Albion Street, transforming the shop units along this stretch. This includes removing the existing canopies and refreshing the shopfronts with new signs and retractable awnings. A new steel and glass canopy has already been installed above the entrance to improve the market’s presence along this side.
Events are planned for the area, including as part of the Halifax Town festival this autumn: www.culturedale.co.uk/events/town-festival-2025
Further work includes the addition of clear signage for the whole building and space to promote traders and upcoming events. New automatic sliding doors at the market arcade entrance to replace four of the heavy, free-swinging doors, will complete the transformation.
