Museums · Yorkshire & the Humber
Colne Valley Museum
In or near Marsden.
Colne Valley Museum — a museum in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Slaithwaite · 2.3 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Colne Valley Museum is a museum located in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Colne Valley Museum is a historical site located in four 1840s cottages that showcase the life of handloom weavers. Visitors can explore demonstrations of traditional crafts such as spinning and weaving, presented by volunteers in period costume.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: South Pennine Moors SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Colne Valley Museum is a museum located in Yorkshire, postcode HD7. It focuses on the local history and heritage of the Colne Valley area. The museum showcases various exhibits related to the region's industrial past and traditional crafts.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 53.6387, -1.8566
- District
- Kirklees
- Parish
- Kirklees, unparished area
- Postcode
- HD7 4PY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Colne Valley
- Nearest railway station
- Slaithwaite — 2.3 km
- Opening
- Sa-Su 12:00-16:00; PH,Mo 12:00-16:00
- Official site
- www.colnevalleymuseum.org.uk
Sources
- osm: node/3951724075 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Colne Valley Museum?
- Colne Valley Museum is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode HD7 4PY), in the parish of Kirklees, unparished area.
- What is Colne Valley Museum?
- Colne Valley Museum — a museum in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Colne Valley Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Slaithwaite, about 2.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode HD7 4PY.
- Is Colne Valley Museum a protected site?
- Yes — Colne Valley Museum is part of the South Pennine Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Colne Valley Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Slaithwaite, about 2.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode HD7 4PY.