Tapestry of the North - our textile heritage
At Bankfield Museum, Halifax, 12 Sep '26 – 6 Mar '27

Bankfield Museum

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Tapestry of the North is a travelling exhibition by the talented northern members of the British Tapestry Group, in a diverse range of styles and techniques. The three-venue show opened in 2025 at Farfield Mill, a historic riverside building in Cumbria's Howgill Fells. Next, it moved to Kirkleatham Museum, Redcar, on Yorkshire's North Sea coast. Finally, in September 2026, it comes to the historic textile-manufacturing town of Halifax. You'll find artists at all levels, from renowned professionals to recent converts. 

The exhibition is for everyone, whether you just want to admire the exhibits, try working on the loom, or even buy a work to hang at home. Enjoy the demos and workshops. Vote for a People's Choice winner!

To preview the works on display, click CATALOGUE in the menu. To learn how tapestries are created, click WHAT IS A TAPESTRY? For opening hours and venue details, click BANKFIELD MUSEUM.

Weave a little magic into your day - visit Tapestry of the North!

News and comments

The People's Choice winner in the Kirkleatham leg of the exhibition was Michael Crompton's superb Pollution - Sounds. See it here, in our catalogue. Better still, visit the original in Bankfield Museum in September.

Below, exhibitor Jane Walkley receives Michael's award on his behalf.