The Colne Valley
Marsden, Slaithwaite, Linthwaite, Golcar and Milnsbridge.
The Colne Valley's rich textile heritage is evident as soon as you arrive. But, don't be fooled, these are thoroughly modern villages, where contemporary wares sit perfectly alongside quirky events, country ales and village stores.
Attractions
- Marsden Golf Club
- Huddersfield Observatory
- Titanic Spa and The Old Coach House Healing and Wellbeing Centre
- Dining in? Shop at The Green Valley Grocer which is a community owned fresh food store in Slaithwaite.
- Learn something new and make fine artisan bread at The Handmade Bakery
Art and music
The Colne Valley has an eclectic programme of events including the Marsden Jazz Festival, Marsden Cuckoo Day Festival and biannual Slaithwaite Moonraking Festival.
- Slaithwaite Emporium sells artisan gifts that you won't find on the high street.
- Celebrate this Pennine village in Golcar Lily Day
- Watch and listen to Music in Kirklees
- View our events: Creative Kirklees: Holme Valley
Outdoors and heritage
The Colne Valley has many reservoirs which are popular for walking, fishing and activities such as sailing.
The National Trust Marsden Moor Estate provides a beautiful backdrop to the Colne Valley villages. From here you can view the landscape through the unique picture frame at Wessenden Moor.
More on outdoors and heritage in the Colne Valley:
- Blackmoorfoot Reservoir is popular with birdwatchers and fully wheelchair accessible.
- The Huddersfield Narrow Canal towpath is a nice flat route for families and bikers.
- Pule Rock is a great rock climb area and a popular paragliding and hang-gliding spot.
- Enter the longest, highest and deepest canal tunnel in Britain at Standedge tunnel visitor centre
- Long distance walking routes in the area are the national pennine cycle route 68 and the Colne valley circular .
- Search for walking and cycling routes
Family entertainment
Spark young imaginations at a Colne Valley Museum weekend events or take a ride on a family friendly guided boat trip into the Standedge tunnel visitor centre on the Huddersfield Narrow Canal.
More family things to do in the Colne Valley:
- Slaithwaite Spa park and Marsden Park
- Ice cream lovers can head to Vanilla Bean in Slaithwaite
Film and television
A haven for TV drama, the Colne Valley is best known for ITV's Where the Heart Is series filmed mainly in Marsden and Slaithwaite. Filmed in the area too was the BBC's iconic Last of the Summer Wine comedy.
More recently Marsden hosted the BBC 3 zombie drama In the Flesh, and feature film A Monster Calls.
More film and television features in the Colne Valley:
- The Hairy Bikers' Meals on Wheels series from 2011.
- Last Tango in Halifax.
- The League of Gentlemen featured their set 'local shop for local people' in the south of Marsden.
