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Denby Dale
Denby Dale, a large village set in rolling countryside and famed as the 'Pie Village' after the huge pies made to
celebrate special events. The tradition began with the baking of a pie to celebrate the recovery of George III
from illness. The most recent, was a 12-tonne pie created to celebrate the Millennium. Read more about this in
Denby Dale history.
Denby Dale and the surrounding villages offer attractive shops, restaurants and cafes. Experience mill shopping on
a smaller scale at
Springfield Mills, well worth a visit for all the family. Visit Armitages Pennine Garden Centre
in Shelley, which boasts a wide range of plants, flowers and unusual gifts. Visitors can take a break from
browsing to enjoy home-cooked food at the centre's Café 1842. The centre also hosts an annual firework
display.
There is always something to do in the Denby Dale area. Take a trip on the Kirklees Light Railway for a stunning
journey across the Dearne Valley taking in views of Emley Moor TV mast, Blacker Wood and travel through the longest
tunnel of a narrow gauge railway in Britain.
The views in Denby Dale are quite spectacular. Take a 360° virtual tour of Denby Dale for an armchair view of breathtaking
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Did you know...
Emley Moor Mast is the UK's largest unsupported structure, and stands an impressive 330m (1084ft), high, that's taller than the Eiffel Tower!
The silk for the Queen Mother's wedding dress was made at Springfield Mill when it was a working textile mill.
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