Experience the delights of family fun at our local museums and attractions, or enjoy a day exploring our towns and villages. Delight in definitely different shopping – independent stores, fair trade and local produce abound across the Valley, along with traditional, and more modern, markets. Enjoy the outdoors – whether it’s the high level Pennine Way or 50 mile Calderdale Way or walks around 50 acres of National Trust at Hardcastle Crags or along the towpaths of the district's canals. Cycle routes include the Pennine Cycleway and the Calder Valley Cycleway or for horseriders link to the Pennine Bridleway via the Mary Towneley Loop. Calderdale boasts a wealth of nature reserves and parks – from the recently restored People’s Park in Halifax, to Ogden Water Nature reserve and Jerusalem Farm, take a picnic or join a special event.

Throughout the year enjoy a wealth of artistic delights at the local cinemas and theatres or experience one of the many events – from Dock Pudding championships, to Scarecrow and Rushbearing festivals, a beach, ice rink and real reindeer!