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Food scene
The Handmade Bakery Ltd
Unit 6 Canal SideGreat local bakery on canal side in Slaithwaite
Dark Woods Coffee Ltd
West Slaithwaite RoadLocal roastery a five minute walk away. We have their coffee to try here!
Our favourite local curry house in Slaithwaite with Sam the friendly chef!
7 abantu bendawo batusa
Destination Indian Restaurant & Bar
4 New StOur favourite local curry house in Slaithwaite with Sam the friendly chef!
Great burgers in Slaithwaite from local farms. Veggie options also available
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Rumpus Burger
7 Church StGreat burgers in Slaithwaite from local farms. Veggie options also available
Empire brewery sells bottled beers and supplies to Commercial Pub in Slaithwaite. “Commerciale” is our favourite brew.
Empire Brewing
Empire brewery sells bottled beers and supplies to Commercial Pub in Slaithwaite. “Commerciale” is our favourite brew.
Sass Wellbeing Studio & Coffee House
Cafe in Marsden with good coffee and atmosphere.
Anello
8 Britannia RdPizza with beer on tap!
Zapato Brewing
West Slaithwaite RoadSmall brewery. 5 minutes walk from cabin with pop up food stalls and music nights.
The Little Bridge
Britannia RoadCafe bar in centre of Slaithwaite
Bolster Moor Farmshop
1a Bolster Moor RdGreat farm shop and cafe. Award winning sausages!
Brewery tap selling local beer and serving bao buns upstairs.
13 abantu bendawo batusa
The Riverhead Brewery Tap and Dining Room
2 Peel StBrewery tap selling local beer and serving bao buns upstairs.
Music shop
You can go and try out the instruments. Brilliant place for musicians of all types. Also hosts the fringe Marsden Jazz Festival.
Hanson Musical Instruments & Hanson Community Arts
Warehouse Hill RoadYou can go and try out the instruments. Brilliant place for musicians of all types. Also hosts the fringe Marsden Jazz Festival.
Sightseeing
Walks from the front door
Longest canal tunnel in Britain. Visitor centre nearby.
15 abantu bendawo batusa
Standedge Tunnel noCentre ye-Visitor, Canal & River Trust
Waters RoadLongest canal tunnel in Britain. Visitor centre nearby.
Marsden
Excellent walking and spectacular scenery from your doorstep.
The Watershed
Community based arts venue. Organisers of Slaithwaite's Moonraking festival
Museum in Golcar showing history of local area. Run by volunteers. Excellent value for money.
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Colne Valley Museum
Cliffe AshMuseum in Golcar showing history of local area. Run by volunteers. Excellent value for money.
Slaithwaite Health Centre
Car park next to Health Centre has charging point for electric vehicles.
Chapels and churches
Upper Slaithwaite Church (known locally as "Shred") is a friendly community church with services every month.
Bradshaw Lane
Upper Slaithwaite Church (known locally as "Shred") is a friendly community church with services every month.
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Ukuzulazula
Railway stations in Slaithwaite and Marsden.
Local stations connect to Leeds, Huddersfield and Manchester.
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Moonraking Festival in Slaithwaite
Bi- annual festival with lanterns celebrate Slaithwaite’s moonraking legend. Next festival February 2025.
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Jazz festival in Marsden.
October festival attracts world famous jazz musicians and local performers.
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Bring everything you need for camping, except the tent!
The Pennines can be wet and windy, so be prepared for the Yorkshire weather….
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Excellent base for hiking and biking.
There are ordinance survey maps and guides to local walks in the cabin.