 ATTRACTIONS Marsden- Pretty village with a variety of shops and pubs including the Riverhead Pub and Restaurant (own brewery) . Film location for “Where the Heart Is” (and occassionally “The League Of Gentemen”!) Standedge Visitor Centre Describing the history of Britain’s longest canal tunnel, including boat trips National Trust Marsden Moor Estate Huge area of unspoilt Pennine moorland and valleys surrounding Marsden Homfirth- film location for “Last Of The Summer Wine” Olive Branch restaurant- 5 minutes walk away, Good Food Guide & awarded AA rosette The Weavers Shed and White Hart restaurants, also in the Good Food Guide, are within 10 minutes drive. The cities of Leeds, Manchester, Bradford are within easy reach. ACTIVITIES Fishing permits are available for the lake. There is a golf course above Marsden. Swimming pool and other leisure facilities in nearby Slaithwaite. EVENTS February- Imbolc Festival- Marsden’s own pagan festival of fire October- Marsden Jazz Festival Important date in the UK jazz calendar November- Huddersfield Festival of Contemporary Music The UK’s largest festival of new experimental music |