Stylish Holiday Cottage Accommodation in the Heart of Honley, West Yorkshire
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Merchant's Cottage is the perfect base from which to visit attractions in the area or to venture further afield to explore all that Yorkshire and the Peak District have to offer.
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Apart from being a great area for walking and cycling, there are many other attractions to enjoy including the following:
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SOMETHING FOR THE CHILDREN (and those young at heart!)
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The Potters Den
Norridge Bottom, Holmfirth HD9 7BB
Pottery painting for all ages
Kirklees Light Railway
Clayton West, Huddersfield HD8 9XJ
Small gauge steam engines running on an historic ex-branch line, children’s play areas, cafe
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Cannon Hall Country Park
Cawthorne, Barnsley S75 4AT
Parkland for walks, dog friendly cafe, restaurant, farm shop, farm animals, adventure playground for all ages
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Eureka, National Children’s Museum
Halifax HX1 2NE
Interactive museum for children aged 0-11
HISTORIC HOUSES AND GARDENS - for those with wanting to see how the other half lived!
East Riddleston Hall
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/east-riddlesden-hall
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Brodsworth
www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/brodsworth-hall-and-gardens/
Wentworth Castle
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/wentworth-castle-gardens
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Chatsworth House
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Nostell Priory
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/nostell
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Bolton Abbey
ARTS & MUSEUMS - for the culture vultures!
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The Piece Hall
Halifax
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Thackray Museum of Medicine
Leeds
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National Coal Mining Museum
Wakefield
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Royal Armouries
Leeds
Hepworth Gallery
Wakefield
Yorkshire Sculpture Park
West Bretton, Wakefield WF43 4LG
Open air gallery showing works by British and international artists in a parkland setting, including works by Henry Moore and Barbara Hepworth. Cafe/restaurant, gallery/shop
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Lawrence Batley Theatre
Huddersfield
Victoria Theatre
Halifax
Rex Cinema
Elland
Great for a rainy day this traditional style independent cinema shows all the latest blockbusters
There are a number of local art galleries in the area, particularly in Holmfirth and Hebden Bridge. Hebden Bridge is also well known for its independent shops and local businesses.
FESTIVALS AND AGRICULTURAL SHOWS
seasonal, depending on what time of year you visit
Holmfirth Art Week
Art exhibition showcasing the work in various media by local artists, available to purchase
Early July
Great Yorkshire Show
Yorkshire Showground, Harrogate
Large regional agricultural show
Early July
Honley Show
Local agricultural show with livestock, demonstrations, stalls and activities for all the family
Late July
Huddersfield Food Festival
Extensive food festival in St Georges' Square in the centre of Huddersfield, with a wide variety of independent food caterers/food producers and live music
August
Emley Moor Show
Local agricultural show with livestock, demonstrations, stalls and activities for all the family
August
Pennistone Agricultural Show
Local agricultural show with livestock, demonstrations, stalls and activities for all the family
September
Marsden Jazz Festival
Local live music fesitval held annually in Marsden village
October
Honley Christmas Market
Local producers' sell Christmas goodies to launch the festive season
Early December
Leeds German Christmas Market
December