We're 500m from the village centre and a stone's throw from Lock 39E on the Huddersfield Narrow Canal, at the top of Warehouse Hill Road. (OS Landranger Map 110 Grid Ref. 052120).
You can download maps at different scales by clicking "Get a Map to Marsden" on our "Useful Web Sites" page and typing in our postcode - HD7 6AQ.

Facts and Figures about Marsden

Population (1991 Census): 4,256
Heights above sea level:
Lowest: Sparth Reservoir on the Huddersfield Narrow Canal - 525feet (160 m)
Highest: Featherbed Moss on the Pennine Way - 1,621 feet (494 m)

How to Get to Marsden

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Train
Local train services operate hourly (Mon-Sat) between Marsden station and Manchester Victoria (30 mins journey), Huddersfield (10 mins). Change here for Wakefield Westgate (40 mins) and Leeds (44 mins) where there are connections with the national rail and coach networks.

Bus
Frequent local bus services connect Marsden with Holmfirth (via Meltham), Oldham and Manchester (via Standedge, the Pennine Way and Uppermill) and Huddersfield (via Slaithwaite). Buses 352 and 353 from Huddersfield to Marsden - Dirker terminate 250m from Pear Tree Cottage.

Marsden Minibus and Taxis
The 937 "Rural Bus" connects the outlying parts of the village with the train station and village centre. Passengers are encouraged to ring the driver on his mobile (0850 588804)at least an hour before they need the bus. There are several local Private Hire Taxi firms including Valley Cars (01484) 841111 and Marsden Private Hire (01484) 845566.

Private Car
The M62 motorway crosses the Pennine moors 5km to the north of Marsden. Travelling westwards from Leeds and the M1, leave the M62 at Junction 24 and follow the A629 to Huddersfield and the A62 for 7 miles (in the direction of Oldham). Going east on the M62 from Manchester and the M6, leave the M62 at Junction 21 and follow A640 to New Hey and Denshaw, A6052 to Delph and A62 for 5.5 miles (in the direction of Huddersfield).

By Bike
The West Yorkshire Cycleway is a 152 mile way-marked touring and holiday route using quiet lanes wherever possible. It follows the county boundary through scenery that varies from the pastoral charm of Wharfedale to the rugged hills of the South Pennines. Marsden, at its western extremity, makes a good starting point for a ride that includes Hebden Bridge, Haworth, Ilkley Moor, the market town of Wetherby, the RSPB bird sanctuary at Fairburn Ings and Pontefract Castle.
Two of Sustrans' national cycle routes also intersect in the village. Route 66 from east to west and Route 68 from south to north.

On Foot
Marsden makes a good place for an overnight stop for walkers on both the Pennine Way National Trail (PW) and the Alternative Pennine Way (APW). There are buses every hour to the village from the PW where it crosses the A62 at Standedge or you can walk the 3.1km between the PW and the village from Wessenden Lodge or the 5.2km between Marsden and the PW at Haigh Gutter on the A640. We will gladly arrange a pick up at Standedge for PW walkers.
The APW route goes through the village. It is used by walkers doing the JOGLE "End to End". Give or take a mile or two, Marsden marks the half way point between John o' Groats and Land's End.

Tourist Information

Marsden Information Point, 20 - 26 Peel Street 845595
(Maps, Guide Books and Souvenirs; Passport photos; Metro Day Rovers etc.)
(Opening Hours: Tue: 2 - 5; Wed-Fri: 9.30 - 4; Sat: 10 - 4)
NB The Information Point is operated by Kirklees Metropolitan District Council whose policy is to provide information only about accommodation that has been inspected and graded by the Yorkshire Tourist Board, the Automobile Association or the Royal Automobile Club.

Emergencies

Marsden Health Centre, Victoria Street (off Station Road)
An appointments system operates and a time can be arranged by calling at the Health Centre or telephoning 844332. Urgent cases will always be seen the same day.
If you need a doctor urgently when the surgery is closed telephone 844332.

Dentists
There is no NHS Dental treatment available in the village.

Holme Valley Mountain Rescue 999

Marsden Mechanics' Institute and Library

Carefully restored Victorian building that is licensed for marriages and music. (Tel: 844587). The Mechanics' houses a large hall with bar, meeting room and exhibition area featuring the work of local artists. It is also the home of the Mikron Theatre Co. (Tel. 843701) and has a regular programme of drama, music and dances.
The Library includes a local studies collection and provides Internet access and e-mail facilities. Opening hours: Mon & Wed: 2 - 7.30; Tue & Thu: 10 - 1; Fri: 2 - 5.30; Sat: 9.30 - 1.

Recommended Alternative B&B's

Bank services
Marsden Post Office (see below for opening times) provides cash withdrawal and cash deposit facilities to customers of Alliance and Leicester, Barclays, The Co-operative Bank, Cahoot, Lloyds-TSB, Smile.co.uk and National Savings. Cash back is available with purchases made with most banks' Debit Cards at Marsden Co-operative store in Peel Street. (Opening times: Daily - 8am to 10pm except Bank Holidays). There is also a 7-day / 24hour ATM (Automated Telling Machine "Hole in the Wall") outside Marsden Co-op.

Car Parking
Free car parking is available in the village centre and at the Old Goods Yard adjacent to the Railway Station and the National Trust's "Welcome to Marsden" exhibition. The 937 "Marsden Minibus" links the village shopping centre and the car park with the outlying parts of the village, including the Standedge Visitor Centre at Tunnel End. Passengers are encouraged to ring the driver on his Mobile phone (0850) 588804 to arrange their journey.

Motor Vehicle Fuel and Repairs
West End Garage, Lingards, Manchester Road (Fuel and Repairs) 842662
Burnlee Garage, Rose Hill (Mechanical Repairs) 844309

Inns (not serving food)
The New Inn, Manchester Road (Pool, Live Bands)
844384
The Riverhead Tap, Peel Street (Free Tours of Brewery) 841270
The Shakespeare, Peel Street (Open all day; Pool)
The Old New Inn, 4, Carrs Road (Pool; Darts) 844459

Places to get a Meal
(We suggest that you ring in advance to check opening times etc).

Inns serving Food
The Carriage House, Standedge (Turkish and Kebabs) 844419
Hey Green Hotel Brasserie, Waters Road (Modern Cuisine) 844235
Great Western Hotel, Standedge (Traditional Pub Food) 844315
The Olive Branch, Lingards Wood ("Which Good Food") 844487
The Railway, Station Road, Marsden (Traditional Pub Food) 844417
Swan Inn, Station Road, Marsden (Traditional Pub Food) 844308
Tunnel End Inn, Reddisher Road (Traditional Pub Food) 844636

Take Away Food
Al Ahmed, Asian and Pizza, 36, Peel Street, Marsden 844292
Wing Hing Chinese 49, Brougham Road, Marsden 844432
Fall Lane Fish and Chip Shop, 5, Carrs Road
Peel Street Chippy 29, Peel Street 844579

Restaurants & Cafes
Jan & Angies, 1 Market Place (Sandwiches, Ice Creams etc.)
847398
Crumpals-on-the-Corner, 15 Peel Street (Home made soups, hot snacks, cakes etc)
84****
Mozzarella's, 23 Peel Street (Pizzas and Pastas; Licensed) 845511
Fall Lane Diner, 9 Carrs Road
Motorman's Café, Manchester Road 844428

Bakers and Sandwich Shops
The Village Bakery, 7, Peel Street (Hot snacks, cakes etc) 846651

Post Office (opposite Fire Station)
2, Leatham Royd, Manchester Road, Marsden, West Yorkshire, HD7 6HA 844213
Hours of Business: Mon-Fri: 8.30 - 12.30; 1 - 5.30; Sat: 8.30 - 1
Last Postal Collections: Mon-Fri: 5.15 pm; Sat: 12.15 pm; Sun: 1 pm
Collections are made less frequently from several other post boxes in the village at approximately 11 am and 5 pm, (Mon - Fri) and 12 noon on Saturdays.

Public Toilets
There are male and female toilets opposite the entrance to the Mechanics Institute. The shopkeepers in Peel Street, during business hours, control opening times.

Shops in Marsden

Carrs Road, Bottom of Binn Road
Alec Ealse, 1 (Butcher) 843836
Hayre Newsagents, 7 (Newsagents, cards, sweets) 844208

Market Place
Strait Kutz, 7 (Unisex Hairdresser) 843433
R & E Knight, 9 (Butchers) 844340

Peel Street
Cobwebs, 1 (Ethnic Arts and Crafts and Coffee Shop)
Marsden Stores, 3 (General Store and Off Licence) 846418
Magic Box, 5 (Toys) (Web site: www.toybugs.com) 841365
Tyke Outdoor Sports, 9 (Outdoor Wear, Hardware, DIY Materials) 844201
Bits and Pieces, 11 (Ladies Fashions)
The Paper Shop, 13 (Newsagents, Cards, Sweets) 844367
Pennine Wholefoods, 21 (Delicatessen) 847715
Village Green, 31 (Greengrocer and Florist) 844472
Cuckoo's Nest Charity Shop, 40 (Second Hand Goods) 846365
The Art and Craft Space, 38 (Handmade Gifts, Ceramics etc.) 842681
The Emporium, 34 (Gifts, Household Goods etc.)
Marsden Pharmacy, 32 (Prescription Medicines, Toiletries etc)
(Opening Hours: Mon-Fri: 9 -12.30; 1.30 - 6; Sat: 9 - 12.30) 844255
Pennine Domestic Supplies, 30 (Electrical Goods, Kitchenware etc) 844275
Cutting Room, 28 (Ladies' Hairdresser) 841015
Cubecure, 16 (Interior Design, Gifts and Cards) (Web-site: www.cubecure.co.uk) 842305
Jack Pearson, 14 (Turf Accountant)
Mix Veg, 8 (Greengrocer and Fishmonger)
Marsden Coop, 6 (General Store and Off Licence) 844334