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FAMILY DAYS OUTHolmfirth and the Holme and Colne Valleys

Including hidden treasures in Marsden, Meltham, Honley, Golcar, Milnsbridge, Linthwaite and Slaithwaite

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Great days out for all the familyThe Colne and Holme Valleys are full of places to entertain your family. Use this guide to inspire you; and the map to familiarise yourself with the area.

Visitor information and accommodationTo find accommodation or treat your family to souvenirs and postcards, visit:

Holmfirth Tourist Information Centre49-51 Huddersfield Road, Holmfirth, HD9 3JPT: 01484 222444 E: [email protected]

Marsden Library and Information CentreMarsden Mechanics Hall, Peel Street, Marsden, HD7 6BWT: 01484 222555E: [email protected]

AccessibilityYou may come across cobbled streets and quaint old buildings; contact attractions before you arrive to make sure you get the most out of your visit.

Welcome


Visit attractionsPerfect for a family day out, Standedge Tunnel and Visitor Centre, Marsden is the highest, longest and deepest canal tunnel in the country. Explore deep into the tunnel on a family friendly guided boat trip, have a bite to eat in the café and let the kids jump, climb and explore the playground and wildlife garden.

Spark young imaginations at the Colne Valley Museum, Golcar. As you step inside the museum’s traditional weavers’ cottages compare modern family life with a weaver’s child’s 150 years ago. Pop into a weekend event and try out some Victorian children’s games or catch a craft demonstration such as bread-baking, weaving and spinning.

You’ll find goats, owls and more at Hinchcliffe Farm, near Armitage Bridge. Take hold of the reins of a working Shire or Clydesdale Horse at the farm’s Heavy Horse Centre when you book a ‘Hands On’ experience. If big wheels are more your thing, visit the David Brown Tractor Museum , Meltham on one of their open days and see tractors from as long ago as 1939.

Find out more…Colne Valley Museumwww.colnevalleymuseum.org.ukCliffe Ash, Golcar, HD7 4PYT: 01484 659762

David Brown Tractor Museumwww.dbtc.co.ukSpinksmire Mill, Meltham Mills, Meltham, HD9 4JA

Hinchcliffe Farm and Heavy Horse Centrewww.hinchcliffes.comNetherton Moor Road, Netherton, HD4 7LET: 01484 661231

Standedge Tunnel and Visitor Centrewww.standedge.co.ukWaters Road, Marsden HD7 6NQT: 01484 844298

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Standedge Tunnel and Visitor Centre

Hinchliffe Farm Heavy HorsesDavid Brown Tractors

Colne Valley Museum


Get hands-onFor star-gazers, Huddersfield Observatory offers a different view of the valleys. It’s open to the public on clear nights between October and late March for a special view of meteor showers, planets and the moon. On Friday evenings between May and August you can view the sun through specially adapted solar telescopes.

Kids can make their own ceramic keepsake at the Potters Den, Holmfirth, while you enjoy a coffee and cake. For more hands-on fun, book a half day Family Baking Day (children aged 4-16) at the award winning, community supported Handmade Bakery, Slaithwaite. If you’re staying a little longer, book a three day summer workshop with local textile artist, Sue Clay at her studio in Holmfirth for children aged 7-13. Every Friday during term time the kids can get messy with paint and crafts at North Light Gallery, Armitage Bridge.

Great days outFind out more…Handmade Bakerywww.thehandmadebakery.coopUnit 6 Upper Mills, Canal Side, Slaithwaite, HD7 5HA T: 01484 842175

Huddersfield Observatorywww.huddersfieldastronomy.org

North Light Gallerywww.northlightgallery.org.uk The North Light, Brooke’s Mill, Armitage Bridge, HD4 7NRT: 01484 340003

Potters Den9 Norridge Bottom, Holmfirth, HD9 7BBT: 07984 996479

Sue Claywww.feltconnection.co.ukMytholmbridge, HolmfirthT: 01484 686642

Sue Clay Felt Studio

Handmade Bakery

Huddersfield Observatory

North Light Gallery

North Light Gallery


Get outdoorsEnjoy a family friendly, three mile walk along the Huddersfield Narrow Canal between Marsden and Slaithwaite. From Slaithwaite, follow the canal alongside the main village street past the Moonraker Floating Tearoom, an ideal spot for a drink or snack. You’ll reach Marsden after passing through beautiful scenery and relics of the industrial age; either head into the village for some well-deserved refreshments, or carry on another mile to Standedge Tunnel and Visitor Centre.

If you prefer downhill routes start your journey at Tunnel End and follow the towpath to Milnsbridge. Look out for interpretation panels that explore the history of the Huddersfield Narrow Canal and 15 sculptures along the way.

Find out more…Marsden, Honley and Victoria Parkwww.kirklees.gov.uk/parks

Meltham Greenwaywww.melthamtowncouncil.gov.ukFrom Station Street, Meltham, passing alongside Morrisons supermarket and out on the former rail corridor to Huddersfield Road at Meltham Mills.

National Trust’s Marsden Moor Estatewww.nationaltrust.org.uk/marsdenmoorMarsden, HuddersfieldT: 01484 847016

Robert Ashton Memorial ParkHuddersfield Road, Meltham, HD9 4BQ

Slaithwaite Spa Parkwww.slaithwaitespa.co.ukSlaithwaite, HD7 5EB

Standedge Tunnel and Visitor Centrewww.standedge.co.ukWaters Road, Marsden HD7 6NQT: 01484 844298

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Take to the hills on the National Trust’s Marsden Moor. Fly a kite, spot paragliders or head off for a walk. Check for regular events like family bird walks or rock climbing taster days. Lovingly restored by local volunteers, Slaithwaite Spa Park is a great place to sit by the river, walk in the woods and spot kingfishers and herons. In walking distance of Meltham is Robert Ashton Memorial Park. Bring some bread for the ducks, explore the playground and settle down with a picnic. Enjoy the peaceful, tree lined haven of Meltham Greenway.

Marsden Park and Honley Park are both handy for a play and walk round the gardens. Visit Victoria Park, Holmfirth for stunning views over the town.

Views around Marsden


Family friendly treats and foodTreat the kids at Imagine Toys or Dickory Dock Designs, Holmfirth and The Magic Box, Marsden, which are jam-packed full of toys, from the latest crazes to well loved toys from the past.

Enjoy a mini afternoon tea, designed especially for kids at Emma’s Tea Parlour, Holmfirth or enjoy the little person’s menu at The New Inn, Marsden. Ice cream lovers are spoilt for choice, visit award winning, artisan ice cream maker Vanilla Bean, Slaithwaite, try handmade, mouth-watering ice-cream at A Month of Sundaes, Marsden and taste locally made delights at Longley Farm Ice Cream Parlour, Holmfirth. Watch pizza’s being made in the open pizza oven at Mozzerella’s Pizzeria, Marsden. Sample locally grown food at one of our farm shops - try award-winning Hinchcliffe Farm, near Armitage Bridge or Bolster Moor Farm, Golcar and enjoy the coffee shop’s panoramic views.

Find out more… toysDickory Dock Designswww.dickorydockdesigns.co.ukBridge Mills, Huddersfield Road, Holmfirth, HD9 3TW T: 01484 689619

Imagine Toyswww.imaginetoys.co.uk13 Norridge Bottom, Holmfirth, HD9 7BB T: 01484 685955

The Magic Boxwww.magicboxtoys.co.uk5 Peel Street, Marsden, HD7 6NG T: 01484 841365

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A Month of Sundaeswww.amonthofsundaes.com9 Peel Street, Marsden, HD7 6BR T: 01484 845868

Bolster Moor Farmwww.bolstermoorfarmshop.co.uk1a Bolster Moor Road, Golcar, HD7 4JU T: 01484 648274

Emma’s Tea Parlour27 Hollowgate, Holmfirth, HD9 2DG T: 01484 689846

Hinchcliffe Farm and Heavy Horse Centrewww.hinchcliffes.comNetherton Moor Road, Netherton, HD4 7LET: 01484 661231

Longley Farm ice Creamwww.longleyfarm.comLongley Farm, Holmfirth, HD9 2JD T: 01484 684151

Mozzerella’s Pizzeriawww.mozzarellas.uk.com21-23 Peel Street, Marsden, HD7 6BW T: 01484 845511

The New Innwww.newinnmarsden.co.ukManchester Road, Marsden, HD9 6EZ T: 01484 841917

Vanilla Bean20 Carr Lane, Slaithwaite, HD7 5AN T: 01484 841611


Get a real taste of local life at one of our fantastic, quirky events, some dating back hundreds of years. Contact our Information Centres to find out about all the events in the area.

FEBRUARYSlaithwaite Moonraking FestivalDiscover a story of smugglers, soldiers and quick thinking at the Moonraking Festival, Slaithwaite. Kids will love following the lantern procession, culminating with a spectacular firework display. www.slaithwaitemoonraking.org

APRILCuckoo DayMarsden’s Cuckoo Day celebrates the return of the cuckoo with art and crafts on show, traditional dancing, music and a village procession.

Events

MAYGolcar Lily DayCelebrate village life at Golcar Lily Day. Enjoy music, street entertainers, stalls and art workshops. Pick up a jar of Lily Pickles or some Golcar Lily Sausages from the local butcher. www.golcarlilyday.co.uk

Slaithwaite SpaThe bi-annual Slaithwaite Spa ‘Rant’ is a day of celebration, themed for family fun.www.slaithwaitespa.co.uk

Moonraking Image courtesy of Rob Cox


MAY

Holmfirth Festival of FolkThe Festival of Folk is a feast of entertainment for the whole family. Check out the festival programme and dive into delights including storytelling walks, street theatre, samba drumming and circus skills workshops.www.holmfirthfestivaloffolk.co.uk

JUNEHolmfirth Arts FestivalThis well established annual festival sees eleven days of music, art, comedy, theatre and literature. With a great programme of children’s events such as interactive plays, story-telling workshops and sculpture making, the whole family can get involved. www.holmfirthartsfestival.co.uk

Honley ShowHonley Show is one of the best rural shows in the country. Watch ferret racing, falconry displays, rabbit jumping and enjoy a donkey ride. Children can scale a climbing wall, bounce on trampolines and whizz down inflatable slides. The show also has vintage cars and tractors, live music, magicians and face painting.www.honleyshow.co.uk

NOVEMBER/DECEMBERColne Valley Museum Christmas FairCome out of the cold at Colne Valley Museum’s traditional Christmas Fair with fun and games for all the family, beautiful and unusual presents to buy, delicious food hand-baked in the Victorian Kitchen, and Father Christmas sitting by the fire.www.colnevalleymuseum.org.uk

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The information in this guide is believed to be correct at the time of going to press. Kirklees Council cannot be held responsible for any errors.

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