Eating out with kids can sometimes be something of a challenge (understatement of the year!) There are plenty of cafes, bars and restaurants in the Calderdale area which really do welcome children and families so I’ve compiled a list of them here.
These places are not all ‘exclusively’ for families or children but they have all shown thoughtful touches or great facilities (things like pushchair access, changing facilities, highchairs and so on)
At Calderdale Mumbler we are always looking to ‘spread the word’ if we find out about any little gems, so if you know of a pub, restaurant or café that should be included in this listing then please contact us here.
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y ice cream parlour with beautiful views over the Calder valley and lots of fun for the children.
Entry is free, and children can meet animals such as a herd of alpacas, two wallabies, peacocks, rare breed birds, a giant rabbit, goats, friendly donkeys and, of course, the Jersey cows.
There is also a giant inflatable, crazy golf course, adventure play area and the Charlotte’s Express to ride on.
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njoy ice cream in the parlour or Cone Stop (next to the play area so no one has to stop their fun), fresh ground coffees, home made desserts and seasonal snacks.
British summer time opening: 10.30am-6pm daily. Winter opening: 10.30am-5pm daily.
Charlotte’s Ice Cream, The Meadows, Whitley, WF12 0NQ. Tel: 01924 494491.
www.charlottesjerseyicecream.co.uk
Birchfield farm is a picturesque working farm nestled in the valley of Nidderdale, North Yorkshire, in an area of outstanding natural beauty.
It’s a mixed farm, with dairy, pigs and sheep grazing in the fields. It is also home to a herd of Jersey cows (whose rich milk and cream is used to make delicious homemade ice cream) and a pedigree herd of Gloucestershire Old Spot pigs and British Saddleback pigs.
The farm land is also used to grow strawberries, maize, pumpkins, sprouts and sweetcorn.
Birchfield Family Dairies, Oakmount House, Birchfield Farm, Summerbridge, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG3 4JS. 01423 781792
Named after Charles Blondin, who famously performed a tightrope walk at The Piece Hall in 1861, Blondin’s is an Italian-style ice cream parlour serving Yorkshire ice cream, sorbet, waffles and pancakes alongside tea and locally-roasted coffee.
Blondin’s Ice Cream Parlour, The Piece Hall, Halifax.
Delicious ice creams, sundaes, milk shakes and more.
As well as gorgeous gelato, you’ll find a whole range of desserts here, from hot cookie dough and fruit ice to delicious Belgian waffles. And you can even order for delivery!
Ice cream parlour serving gelato, sundaes, milkshakes, crepes and waffles.
Ice Cream Factory and café in Hipperholme with an outdoors children’s play area to help them burn off all that sugar! Start with something savoury, then finish off with your favourite flavour, topped with delicious sprinkles or sauce.
Kendall’s Café, Denholme Gate Road, Hipperholme. Phone 01422 202246.
American-style 1950’s style café bar that blends together all sorts of weird and wonderful ingredients to make the perfect milkshakes. Over 150 different combinations. There’s also ice cream in waffle cones and frozen yoghurts. Not much space to sit inside, but great to take away!
The Milk Bar, The Old Arcade, Halifax. Phone 07929 412178.