This page lists some of the places of interest within walking distance of the Huddersfield Narrow Canal.
Portland Basin Museum
Portland Basin Museum is alongside the Ashton Canal, half a mile from the western end of the Huddersfield Canal. It includes a recreation of a 1920s street, including house, schoolroom, chapel, pub and shops. Admission is free and it is open 6 days a week but closed Mondays except Bank Holidays. More information here and here..
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Mossley Industrial Heritage Centre
Small exhibition of artifacts and photos focusing on the woollen and cotton mills of the town and their workers. Situated within the building of Emmaus Mossley, which may also be worth a visit. A short walk from the canal at Lock 13w or Wagon Road Bridge. Open Wed to Sat, 2pm to 4 pm. More information here
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Saddleworth Museum
Saddleworth Museum is alongside the canal above Lock 21w in Uppermill. The museum portrays the lives of the people of the area, including Roman soldiers, home weavers, mill workers and canal navvies. Open daily. More information here.
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Brownhill Countryside Centre
Alongside the canal above Lock 23w at Wool Road, Dobcross. Open Wednesdays to Sundays plus Bank Holidays. More information here.
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Standedge Tunnel and Visitor Centre
Boat trips with guide into Standedge Tunnel. Small exhibition about the canal and the building of the tunnel. Details: 01484 844298. Open Tuesdays to Sundays 15 March - 2 Nov, plus Bank Holidays. More information here.
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Colne Valley Museum
The Colne Valley Museum is at Golcar, a steep uphill walk from the canal at Lock 15w or 17w. The museum is situated in some 1845 weavers' cottages and recreates the life and home of a hand weaver. Open Saturdays and Bank Holidays. Phone 01484 659762 for details before making the steep climb! More information here.
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Bullecourt Military Museum
The Bullecourt Museum is in The Old Drill Hall, Scar Lane, Milnsbridge and is a small military museum, from Waterloo (1815) to the modern day. Details: 01484 461029. Open Saturday and Sunday from 2pm to 4pm, and weekday afternoons by appointment. More information here.
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Tolson Memorial Museum
Tolson Memorial Museum is in Ravensknowle Park, Wakefield Road, Huddersfield. Displays of the history of life in the area, including prehistoric hunters and transport. Details: 01484 223830. Open daily. More information here.
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Huddersfield Art Gallery
Huddersfield Art Gallery is on Princess Alexandra Walk and works exhibited include Francis Bacon, LS Lowry, Henry Moore and Graham Sutherland. Details: 01484 221964. Open Mondays to Saturdays. More information Google Maps.