Events and Trips
‘I was new to this country and was alone with no friends or family. We had a weekend away, cooking, singing and sleeping in the woods. I went down the mountain on ropes. I never had a trip like that before. We were multi-national but I felt so comfortable. It was beautiful days.’ Ameer
We can help you:
- Take a tour of Halifax and Calderdale
- Come with us on a trip to the seaside or the countryside
- See live music or theatre
- Join our special events at St Augustine’s Centre including Eid and Christmas parties
- Get involved in Refugee Week every June including our annual open day
Where else can I go in Halifax?
There is a lot to see in Halifax. Here are a few great places you can visit locally, for free:
In Halifax
Manor Heath Park – Jungle Experience (£1 for everyone 3+ years)
Where else can I go in Calderdale?
Outside of Halifax, you’ll find more wonderful places to explore by bus, bike or train.
Elland
- Elland Library: Free
- Hullen Edge Park: Free
- Rex Cinema: Tickets from £4.50
Brighouse
- Smith Art Gallery: Free
- Brighouse Library: Free
- Wellholme Park: Free
- Brighouse Swimming Pool: With a discount card Adults £4 and Children £2.80
Hebden Bridge and Todmorden
- Hebden Bridge is a lovely small town to look around or perhaps have a walk along the canals or up the hills. From Halifax the train takes 12 minutes and the bus takes 20 minutes. Both cost around £4 return for adults. Children under 5 travel for free.
- Our good friends Together We Grow often organise trips in and around Todmorden.
Events and festivals across Calderdale
See Visit Calderdale’s website
Happy Valley Pride celebrates LGBTQIA+ life in Hebden Bridge with artists, events, and campaigns, culminating in a vibrant festival during the last week in July.
Yorkshire Integration Festival 2024 is a free family-friendly event, celebrating multi-culturalism and the incredible achievements of refugees and migrants in Yorkshire and Humber. This year’s Festival is at The Peace Hall in Halifax, on Saturday 21 September from 10 am – 6 pm. Don’t miss Little Amal, Hind and the Jaffa Cakes, and much more fun.