Welcome to Meltham

Meltham is a small town located in the metropolitan borough of Kirklees, West Yorkshire. The town is situated in the Holme Valley, surrounded by beautiful countryside and hills. Meltham has a rich history, dating back to the 13th century when it was a small agricultural village. Today, the town has a population of around 8,000 people and is known for its friendly community, traditional pubs, and stunning scenery.

One of the main attractions in Meltham is the stunning countryside that surrounds the town. The Peak District National Park is just a short drive away, offering visitors the chance to explore some of the most beautiful landscapes in the UK. The town is also home to a number of local nature reserves, including Meltham Moor and Blackmoorfoot Reservoir, which are popular with walkers and birdwatchers. For those who enjoy outdoor activities, Meltham has a range of options, including cycling, horse riding, and fishing.

Meltham is also known for its strong community spirit. The town has a number of local events throughout the year, including the Meltham Scarecrow Festival, which sees the town come alive with colourful and creative scarecrows. The town also has a range of traditional pubs and restaurants, serving up delicious local food and drink. Overall, Meltham is a charming town with a rich history and stunning scenery, making it a great place to visit or call home.

Local Weather

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Temp: 18°C

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Wind: 3.4 MPH

Wind Dir: ESE

Local Schools

School	Details
Meltham C Of E Vc Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Philip Gibbins	Holmfirth Road Meltham Holmfirth West Yorkshire HD9 4DA 01484850671 School Website
Meltham Moor Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Liz Woodfield	Birmingham Lane Meltham Holmfirth West Yorkshire HD9 5LH 1484859032 School Website
Helme Church Of England Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Gillian Spooner	Helme Meltham Holmfirth West Yorkshire HD9 5RW 1484854524 School Website
Linthwaite Clough J I And Early Years Unit Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Nikki Barker	Chapel Hill Linthwaite Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD7 5NJ 01484844300 School Website
Colne Valley High School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr James Christian	Gillroyd Lane Linthwaite Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD7 5SP School Website
South Crosland Church Of England Voluntary Aided Junior School Voluntary Aided School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Clare Brewster	Moor Lane Netherton Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD4 7HF 01484667075 School Website
Netherton Infant And Nursery School Academy Converter Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mrs Emma Barker	Netherton Moor Road Netherton Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD4 7JE 1484661832 School Website
Nields Junior Infant And Nursery School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jennifer Wyrill	Nields Road Slaithwaite Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD7 5HT 01484842154 School Website
Linthwaite Ardron C Of E Voluntary Aided Junior And Infant School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jane Travis	Church Lane Linthwaite Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD7 5TA 01484845544 School Website
Honley Cofe (Vc) Junior, Infant And Nursery School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Linda Goodall	Jaggar Lane Honley Holmfirth West Yorkshire HD9 6BT 1484508001 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Slaithwaite Station Road, Slaithwaite, West Yorkshire, HD7 5EB 2.61 Miles

Honley Station Road, Honley, West Yorkshire, HD9 6LD 3.05 Miles

Berry Brow Birch Road, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD4 7LP 3.13 Miles

Brockholes Brockholes Lane, Brockholes, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD9 7EB 3.36 Miles

Marsden Station Road, Marsden, West Yorkshire, HD7 6AX 3.37 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Westfield Chauffeur Drive Limited 01484 852890 32 Westfield Avenue, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire, HD9 5PY 0.55 Miles
Prolimos 01484 852890 32 Westfield Avenue, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire, HD9 5PY 0.55 Miles
Slawit And Golcar Cars 01484 847222 1A Market Place, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD7 5AP 2.41 Miles
Ladybird Cabs 01484 840179 3 Low Westwood, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD7 4ER 2.55 Miles
Holmfirth Taxis 01484 661144 Honley Business Centre, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire, HD9 6QB 2.79 Miles
Holmfirth Taxis 24-7 Taxi Service 01484 661133 Queen Square, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire, HD9 6QZ 2.82 Miles
Honley Private Hire 01484 661144 Queens Square Business Park, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire, HD9 6QZ 2.82 Miles
Honley Taxis 01484 661515 Queens Square, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire, HD9 6QZ 2.82 Miles
Marsden Private Hire 01484 845566 4 Bouldergate, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD7 6LJ 2.83 Miles
Salmon Cars 01484 656344 24 Fernlea Grove, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD7 4HF 2.91 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Meltham Po Box Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Wm Morrison Supermarkets Plc Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Scarr Green Close D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bishops Way D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Mill Moor D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Calmlands D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Red Lane D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Mill Bank Road D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Meltham Mills D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Thick Hollins D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Helme Edge D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Helme D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wilshaw D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Healey House D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Meltham Village Surgery	Parkin Lane Meltham Holmfirth West Yorkshire HD9 4EN
Meltham Group Practice 01484 347620	Meltham Group Practice 1 The Cobbles, Meltham Holmfirth West Yorkshire HD9 5QQ
Netherton Surgery 01484 422509	327 Meltham Road Netherton Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD4 7EX
Colne Valley Group Practice 01484 842652	West Wing, Ground Floor The Globe, Bridge Street Huddersfield HD7 5JN
Slaithwaite Health Centre 01484 846674	Slaithwaite Health Centre New Street, Slaithwaite Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD7 5AB

Local Stores

Honley
18 Westgate
Honley, Holmfirth
Huddersfield
West Yorkshire
HD9 6AA
01484 663496
Store Website
0.07 miles

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SPAR Meltham Road
315 Meltham Rd
Netherton
Huddersfield
HD4 7EX
01484661785
Store Website
2.2 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Holme Veterinary Centre
Unit 6, Imex Business Park Crossley Mill New Mill Road, Honley Holmfirth West Yorkshire HD9 6PL 01484 660900 info@holmevets.com Website 2.79 miles
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Donaldson'S Vets Ltd
Miry Lane Thongsbridge Holmfirth West Yorkshire HD9 7RY 01484 684189 admin@donaldsonsvets.co.uk Website 3.07 miles
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Donaldson'S Farm And Equine
Miry Lane Thongsbridge Holmfirth Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD9 7RY 01484 684189 admin@donaldsonsvets.co.uk Website 3.07 miles

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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Calder Vets Ltd
55 Lockwood Road Lockwood West Yorkshire HD1 3QU 01484 429404 lockwood@caldervets.co.uk Website 3.97 miles

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Huddersfield Vets4pets Ltd
St James Church New Hey Road Huddersfield Yorkshire HD3 4BZ 01484 646 800 huddersfield@vets4pets.com 4.44 miles

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Huddersfield Pdsa Pet Clinic
5 Greenhead Road Huddersfield Yorkshire HD1 4EN 01484 429089 Website 4.55 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Wessenden Head
The Wessenden Valley Is A Moorland Valley Nestled Amidst The Dark Peak, Immediately South Of The Large Village Of Marsden In The English County Of West Yorkshire. The Valley Was Formed By Retreating Glaciers At The End Of The Last Ice Age, And Continues To Be Cut By The Wessenden Brook, A Tributary Of The River Colne. Pennine Way Holmfirth Lancashire HD9 4HW 2.66 miles

Location what3words unto.skin.sprinting

Wessenden Valley
A Linear Walk Up The Wessenden Valley, Through Marsden Village. You Will Walk Through The Beautiful Valley, Passing By Four Reservoirs On The Route. HD7 6DH 3.34 miles On A62 Manchester Road Between Huddersfield And Oldham.

Scammonden Dam
Sledge Gate Lancashire 4.39 miles Near Huddersfield

Location what3words forehand.engulfing.though

Scammonden Reservoir
5K Scenic Walk Just Off The M62 Huddersfield. A Couple Of Hills Around The Reservoir Low Platt Ln Huddersfield Lancashire HD3 3FR 4.49 miles

Location what3words seashell.courts.wounds

Castleshaw Reservoirs Walk Delph Heights Circular
Waterworks Rd Delph Oldham OL3 5LZ 6.46 miles

Location what3words memo.dressing.providing

Broadstone Reservoir
Nice Easy 1 Mile Lap Around The Reservoir With Many Bushes And A Whole Lot Of Water Perfect For Off Lead Play Birdsnest Ln Huddersfield Lancashire HD8 8YD 6.47 miles

Location what3words heaven.slices.builders

Weather Forecast

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Feels Like	25.7°C	21.6°C	20.6°C	20.3°C	24°C	31.1°C	32.3°C	32.3°C	31.8°C	31.1°C	28.4°C	25.9°C

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Temp	22.1°C	21.8°C	21.8°C	21.8°C	23°C	25.2°C	27.7°C	28.9°C	29.1°C	28.6°C	27.1°C	23°C
Feels Like	24.8°C	21.8°C	21.8°C	21.8°C	25.5°C	27.7°C	30.5°C	31.8°C	31.9°C	31.2°C	29.4°C	24.1°C

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