Fungi Festival

Did you know Calderdale is home to some of the most threatened fungi in the world?

Around 120 species of ancient grassland fungi can be found in pastures around West Yorkshire – many of them are vulnerable due to habitat loss.

The National Trust set up the Ancient Grassland Project in 2021 to help protect these fungi's remaining habitats – and now there is set to be a celebration of this work with a ‘Fungi Festival’.

A mixture of art, crafts and mushroom foraging walks at Hardcastle Crags in Calderdale, it will provide family-friendly fun for this half-term and beyond.

Head down to the beautiful 19th century Gibson Mill and you’ll find Ancient Underlands, a free exhibition of works from over 40 local artists (26 October until 17 November). https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/yorkshire/hardcastle-crags/events/44f2bd3c-2407-48e3-8b4c-34465ec93b37

Join foraging experts Live Wild for a mushroom bushcraft session on 2nd November: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/yorkshire/hardcastle-crags/events/253894d9-7353-4f8a-b77e-cccea3c6957b

There will be opportunities for family craft running on weekends until Christmas, from mushroom prints to cards to sculptures. See all sessions here: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/yorkshire/hardcastle-crags/events