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Marsden is situated in West Yorkshire, and surrounded by the Pennines. It is a small town that grew largely around the textile industry. It has a number of historic buildings to see, and is also ideally situated for exploring the Dale National Park nearby. It is easily reached by road.
 
 
 
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Marsden Moor Estate
Marvel at moorland valleys, reservoirs, peaks and crags on a 6,000 acre upland estate. This wind-swept landscape supports a variety of birds and wildlife and is part of an international Special Protection Area. Visit the ’Welcome to Marsden’ exhibition,...
 
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Standedge Tunnel
Restored and re-opened in 2001 this is the longest (5,029m), deepest (194m) and highest (196m) canal tunnel in Britain. Originally opened in 1811 during "canal mania" and partly engineered by Thomas Telford it is situated on the Huddersfield Narrow Canal...
 
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Beaumont Park   (Approx 8 Miles)
Clinging to the valley side Huddersfield's spectacular Beaumont Park is without doubt one of West Yorkshire's hidden gems, attracting thousands of visitors every year. As the town's first public open space it is today going through a major programme...
 
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Castleshaw Reservoir and Fort   (Approx 8 Miles)
Set in the splendid Pennine Hills above Delph village a circular walk around the reservoir could reap rewards of sightings of geese, herons, dippers, cormorants and hawks amongst other birds. The area is steeped in history with evidence of iron...
 
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Colne Valley Museum   (Approx 6 Miles)
The Colne Valley Museum is located within the beautiful valley that it is named after and is a heritage centre that is dedicated to the study of the region. Containing a great deal of information on the local area,...
 
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Dovestone Reservoir   (Approx 7 Miles)
With varying length circular routes around Dovestone, Yeoman Hey and Greenfield reservoirs and surrounding hills, including a 2.5 mile wheelchair and pushchair friendly path, this is a great place for all the family. Set in the Peak District National...
 
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Ellenroad Engine House   (Approx 1 Miles)
Ellenroad Engine House is open to the public and gives visitors a chance to see a part of industrial heritage in this region that many sometimes take for granted. The fantastic building and its contents bring to life an...
 
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Last of the Summer Wine Tour   (Approx 8 Miles)
As the setting for countless scenes from the BBC series "Last of the Summer Wine" this is probably the most famous café in the world. Although a genuine café for much of the year it is instantly recognisable with its...
 
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North Light Gallery   (Approx 8 Miles)
An historic converted textile mill in a leafy suburb of Huddersfield is today developing a reputation as a thriving business and arts centre. The North Light Gallery as the complex is known was originally established in the year 2000...
 
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Picturedrome & Postcard Museum   (Approx 6 Miles)
Built in 1912 and originally Holme Valley Theatre it seated 1040 people over two floors. The cinema saw silent movies with musicians replaced by electronic sound and eventually talking pictures in 1930. Various closures and a change to a bingo...
 
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Saddleworth Museum & Gallery   (Approx 9 Miles)
This museum opened its doors to the public for the first time in 1962, and is situated within a fantastic Victorian mill. The collections within the museum are well presented and wide-ranging. Highlights include the Soldiers of Castelshaw...
 
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Summer Wine Exhibition   (Approx 8 Miles)
A true enthusiast's exhibition of signed photographs, props, memorabilia and unusual inventions, dreamed up by the characters, spans 30 years of the BBC's longest running comedy programme. With a gift shop and tea room also situated in what was Compo’s...
 
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