PLACES TO VISIT

Locally
Castle Hill
The hill has been occupied since the Bronze Age. Once an Iron Age Hill Fort it still bears the earthworks that took place during this era. It now stands as proud host to the 'Jubilee Tower' built in 1899 to celebrate 60 years of Queen Victoria's reign. The 360-degree panoramic views from the top of the tower are breathtaking (so is the wind, so get wrapped up).

Almondbury
Historic village that was once the main centre of trading during the middle ages until the industrial development of Huddersfield.
Excellent restaurant for eating out in ‘Nosh’.

Within 2 Miles
Farnley Tyas
Beautiful little hamlet with some great walks in and around the village.
A walk from Castle View to Farnley Tyas taking in Castle Hill on the way is not to be missed. Call for a drink at the Farnley Cock before you return.

Huddersfield
With its architecture, theatre, museums, narrow canal, Galpharm stadium, vibrant night life and bustling new Kingsgate shopping centre, a visit to Huddersfield is a must. (Huddersfield is reputed to be the largest town in Europe and recently qualified for city status; this was subsequently declined buy the community and still remains a Town. Not many people know that or the fact that Huddersfield has the 3rd largest collection of listed buildings in the UK).

Within 4 miles
Holmfirth (Holme Valley)
Small picturesque old mill town made internationally famous by the TV series 'Last of The Summer Wine';
Tour of the town and 'Summer Wine' locations by charabanc.
Galleries: Painting and pottery.
Antiques. Curio shops and covered market.

Slaithwaite (Colne Valley)
The location used for the filming of the TV series 'Where The Heart Is'.
Picturesque village, formerly a bustling mill area.
The recently re-opened narrow canal runs through its centre.

Marsden (Colne Valley)
Home of the Standege Tunnel and visitor centre.
The tunnel is one of the greatest feats of engineering, 5 miles in length, canal boat trips that take you into the heart of the tunnel are not to be missed.

Within 6 miles
Kirklees Light Railway
Ride on 'Yorkshire's Great Little Steam Train' through the lovely South Pennines on this old country branch line. A quarter mile long tunnel adds to the thrill of this nostalgic 50-minute return journey.

National Coalmining Museum
A visit to Caphouse Colliery is a great day out with a unique opportunity to travel 140 metres underground down one of Britain's oldest working mines.

Within 10 miles
Oakwell Hall (16th century manor house with Bronte connections)
Halifax (Piece Hall, Dean Clough arts complex, Eureka Museum)
Bretton Hall Sculpture Park Marsden and the Pennine Way
The Derbyshire Peak District.

Slightly further afield
Cities of Bradford & Leeds, Theatres, Armouries.
Haworth with its 'Bronte Parsonage' and award winning 'Keighley & Worth Valley Railway'.
The Yorkshire Dales.The Historic City of York.