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 6th March
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

Sunday 8th March
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

The Self-Love Circle aims to help women/mothers Self-Discover, Connect with themselves, and ultimately Transform into their best selves for greater in...

Read More about The Self-Love Circle: Where women gather to rediscover themselves.

Tuesday 10th March
10:00 am - 11:00 am

Guest Speaker: Clare Clifford, from Sunshine Digital Media Join us for our Treehouse Tribe Coffee Chat on Tuesday 10th March, where our guest speak...

Read More about Treehouse Tribe Networking: Coffee Chat March

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Latest Upper Denby News

2 March 2026

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