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Last of the Summer Wines' Sids Cafe, Holmfirth. One of the locations
made famous by the longest-running British television sitcom,
featuring Compo, Nora Batty and the rest. About 6 miles south
of Huddersfield.
Kirklees Light Railway,
Park Mill Way, Clayton West, Nr Huddersfield, West Yorkshire,
HD8 9XJ. Tel: 01484 865727. Our main station, Clayton West, has
a full range of amenities to entertain you and your family while
you wait for the train or after you return. Clayton West Station
is situated on the A636 Wakefield to Denby Dale road, off Junction
38 or 39 of the M1 Motorway. www.kirkleeslightrailway.co.uk.
About 8 miles south east of Huddersfield.
Colne Valley Museum, Cliffe Ash, Golcar, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire,
HD7 4PY. Tel : 01484 659762. Everyday life in the 19th century
housed in three former weavers' cottages. Loom chamber, spinning
room and gas-lit clogger's shop. On the outskirts of Huddersfield.
Huddersfield Markets:
The outdoor market is covered by a stylish Victorian glass and
cast iron structure. General market days are Monday, Thursday
and Saturday, or try the famous second-hand market on Tuesday
and Saturday where many interesting bargains can be found. The
indoor Queensgate Market Hall has over 150 stalls. In the centre
of Huddersfield.
Tolson Museum, Ravensknowle, Wakefield Rd, Huddersfield, West
Yorkshire, HD5 8DJ. Archaeology, Archives, Coins and Medals,
Costume and Textiles. In the centre of Huddersfield.
The Piece Hall, Halifax
HX1 1RE Tel: 01422 321002 The Piece Hall is in the centre of
Halifax and consists of a large courtyard, surrounded by galleries
in the classical style on three levels. As a town square it compares
well with any other in Europe and is a monument to both the woollen
textile and stone masonry industries. Over the years it has become
home to a wide range of speciality shops. www.piecehall. About
4 miles north of Huddersfield.
Shibden Hall, Lister’s Road, Halifax HX3 6XG Tel: 01422
352246 First built in about 1420, Shibden Hall, a splendid half-timbered
manor house, was the home of the Lister family for over 300 hundred
years. Each of the owners have left their mark on the property
with furniture, decoration and personal belongings. The house
is open to the public and is set in beautiful landscaped gardens
and parkland.
About 6 miles northeast of Huddersfield.
Eureka! The Museum for
Children, Discovery Road, Halifax Tel: 01422 330012 Britain's
first and only interactive museum designed especially for children
aged 3-12 years. More than 400 larger than life exhibits and
exciting activities. www.eureka.org.uk. About 4 miles north of
Huddersfield.
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