HD8 Huddersfield

Our originally focused on the HD8 area – a beautiful pocket of Yorkshire nestled just off the M1 and equidistant from Huddersfield Town Centre, Wakefield, and Barnsley. However we have naturally and organically broadened our reach over time.

The HD8 area itself is a picturesque mix of rolling fields, rural charm, and thriving village life. Its villages (listed below) boast lively high streets filled with everything the local community needs – from household essentials to bike shops and beauty salons.

For those who ‘work’ and ‘rest’ here, there’s a wealth of activities on offer, from amateur dramatics to football and cricket clubs.  And if you’re here to ‘play,’ you’re in for a treat. Alongside local attractions for all the family, we’re lucky to have gems like the Peak District, the National Coal Mining Museum, and the Yorkshire Sculpture Park right on our doorstep.

Birdsedge & High Flatts – Clayton West – Denby Dale – Emley – Kirkburton & Highburton – Lepton – Lower Cumberworth – ScissettShelleyShepley – Skelmanthorpe – Upper Cumberworth – Upper Denby

 

Upcoming Events in Upper Denby

Friday 1st May
10:00 am - 12:00 pm

A 2 hour, 3-5k walk. Suitable from pregnancy to preschool - and in the holidays we welcome older children. Please check website to ensure listing is ...

Read More about Into the Wild – parent and baby/child walking group

Tuesday 5th May
10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Spend time working on your business, in a supportive and collaborative space. Sayers Solutions is opening its online doors fortnightly on a Tuesday...

Read More about Sayers Solutions Drop in sessions

Friday 8th May
10:00 am - 12:00 pm

A 2 hour, 3-5k walk. Suitable from pregnancy to preschool - and in the holidays we welcome older children. Please check website to ensure listing is ...

Read More about Into the Wild – parent and baby/child walking group

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Latest Upper Denby News

29 April 2026

2026 Festival brings a feast of poets, comedians and bestselling authors to Huddersfield along with an array of child friendly events. Check out their event listing on our Local Calendar ...

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29 April 2026

Having just attended a training course that was very much AI based – it seems to be the way the world is going! Driving home, I wondered what ChatGPT would ...

Read More about ChatGPT critique of our offering

28 April 2026

Please see below information relating to communities in rural Kirklees that may be of interest. Please pass on, share and promote any information you think your communities and connections would ...

Read More about Rural Newsletter – Denby Dale/ Kirkburton April/ May 2026
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