Enjoy a day out in Marsden and discover more about this Colne Valley village

Huddersfield Weekly News

HAVE a day out in Marsden and see what this popular local village has to offer.

With many independent small shops in and around the village centre, there’s always plenty to discover in this Colne Valley centre.

Why not enjoy a walk around the centre and browse at the shops or alternatively take a look at the village attractions including the popular Standedge Visitor Centre?

Remember that Marsden can be easily accessed by either bus or train as the village has its own railway station on the Huddersfield to Manchester line.

One of the village’s most popular pubs is The Shakespeare which offers live sports events on several large screens.

Live bands are featured every Saturday and there is always a warm and friendly reception with children welcome. This Bank Holiday Sunday The Shakespeare will feature 3wisemen with Leo Brazil Twitch.

Also in the village centre is Pennine Wholefoods which offers a range of natural products including bodycare, vitamins and supplements along with bio friendly cleaning products.

The shop stocks a massive range of quality cheeses, fresh ground coffee, nuts, seeds and dried fruit and cereals, specialist dietary products and hand made cards and gifts.

Opened in 1836, The Great Western Inn has been a welcome site for travellers on the Trans Pennine route. At the top of Standedge, it was built to service the needs of bargees as they travelled over the hill whilst their boats were legged through the tunnel, hundreds of feet below.

To this day, it offers good value meals and a wide range of drinks and is open Tuesday to Sunday and on bank holidays.

The Standedge Tunnel & Visitor Centre in Marsden is home to the longest, deepest and highest canal tunnel in Britain. Visitors can enjoy guided boat trips into the tunnel or enjoy the free exhibition to learn about the building of the tunnel.

Why not follow the nature trail or enjoy lunch  in our café. If you prefer bring a picnic. There are many events taking place every month visit www.standedge.co.uk or call 01484 844298 for more information.

ACS Electrical Services UK Ltd is the number one choice for electrical work for people living in the local area. All domestic, industrial and commercial electrical work can be undertaken.

Pearson Funeral Service, based in Manchester Road, Marsden, has an excellent reputation built on trust and recommendations.
Highly experienced staff can help and guide family members through difficult times following the death of a loved one.

Why not enjoy a visit to Marsden over the May bank holiday period?