Little Zoo to You

You won't find lions or giraffes here - Little Zoo to You is a petting zoo setup near Hebden Bridge where the appeal is hands-on contact with smaller animals. It's genuinely worth a stop if you've got young children who want to feed and touch creatures rather than view them from a distance.

The animals tend towards rabbits, guinea pigs, goats and similar - the sort of thing that won't terrify a five-year-old but still feels like a proper outing. Kids get to get their hands dirty, literally, which beats staring at glass enclosures any day. Adults often find it a bit lightweight on its own, though it works fine as a half-hour diversion rather than a full afternoon.

If you're camping in the area - and the Elland Hall Farm Caravan Park or Hebden Bridge Caravan and Motorhome Club Campsite are both genuinely excellent bases - this could pad out a quiet afternoon before heading into Hebden Bridge itself for tea. The town has proper shops and cafes, so you can make a day of it without much trouble.

The specifics around opening hours and admission fees aren't set in stone, so ring ahead before driving over. It's not the sort of attraction that justifies a major detour on its own, but if you're already in the Calderdale area for the walking or the pubs, and you're travelling with younger kids, you could do worse. Pennine charm, basically - nothing fancy, but genuinely friendly and low-pressure.