HD8

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

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

Guest speaker: Tim Martin, from Selling Service Join us for our Treehouse Tribe Coffee Chat on Tuesday 10th February, where our guest speaker will ...

Read More about Treehouse Tribe Networking: Coffee Chat February

Tuesday 17th February
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 20th February
10:00 am - 11:00 am

Guest speaker: Alison Beadle, from Moving Through Menopause Join us for our Treehouse Tribe Coffee and Wellbeing on Friday 20th February, where our...

Read More about Treehouse Tribe Networking: Coffee and Wellbeing February

Gold & Silver in Upper Denby

Bronze in Upper Denby

Latest Upper Denby News

5 February 2026

Please see below events, updates and support available Women in Innovation Awards 2025/26 Women founders or co-founders of UK registered SMEs can apply for a package of support that includes ...

Read More about West Yorkshire Business & Skills Support

29 January 2026

The Mayor of West Yorkshire Tracy Brabin has announced ‘The People’s Fund’ to tackle serious violence where local groups and organisations can bid for a share of £500,000, empowering local ...

Read More about Tackle Serious Violence

8 January 2026

When we rebranded to Work, Rest or Play last year, it marked an exciting new chapter. We’d outgrown our HD8 beginnings and stepped into a bigger, bolder, community-driven vision—one built ...

Read More about Let’s Grow Work, Rest or Play Together in 2026
View all News»