# Colne Valley Museum, Huddersfield — Opening Hours, Reviews & Visitor Info > Step into the past at this fascinating heritage museum in Golcar, where interactive experiences bring local history to life for all the family, with full accessibility and onsite refreshments. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/huddersfield/attractions/colne-valley-museum (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Museum # Colne Valley Museum Cliffe Ash, Golcar [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=1112841792191424619&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [Colne Valley Museum](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/103605466755333034595) **In short:** Colne Valley Museum is a museum in Huddersfield, rated 4.9 out of 5 from 221 Google reviews. Details checked 1 September 2026 · source: Google Places ## About Colne Valley Museum Step into the past at this fascinating heritage museum in Golcar, where interactive experiences bring local history to life for all the family, with full accessibility and onsite refreshments. ## What's nearby - Town End Post Office next door - Co-op Food - Golcar - Town End next door - IFG Drake Limited 200m away - Golcar Junior Infant & Nursery School 200m away - Golcar Central Liberal Club 250m away Distances as the crow flies, via Google ## Good to know ### Parking - ✓Paid car park - ✓Free street ### Accessibility - ✓Accessible entrance - ✓Accessible toilet Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs. ## Photos Photos via Google ## Opening hours **Monday** Closed **Tuesday** Closed **Wednesday** Closed **Thursday** Closed **Friday** Closed **Saturday** 12:00 – 4:00 PM **Sunday** 12:00 – 4:00 PM Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours. ## What visitors say [Shirley Bottomley](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/105112407677019897185/reviews) ★★★★★ A real gem of a place, such lovely friendly and knowledgeable people, the ladies who do the ancestry were lovely and extremely helpful, i had a great lengthy chat with Mr and Mrs Pearson, they actually made you feel like you had just wandered into their kitchen, the displays upstairs were fascinating, to see a pre industrial loom working and to have someone using it and explaining exactly how it all worked was great, likewise in the clogging room you could handle all the items, the place is a real hands on kind of museum, where you can actually pick things up and get a real sense of the past, the volunteers/staff are all dressed as if they were from the victorian era and at the end of the visit was a lovely traditional tea room serving home made cakes and tea and coffee. Even this was served in proper vintage style tea cups and saucers. I thoroughly enjoyed my day and so did my dad. My only criticism of this place is, (hence the 4 stars instead of 5) some of the steps in the building are very steep and narrow, due to the age of it and although this wasn't a problem for me, my 76 year old dad, being a walking stick user did struggle, particularly getting down to the Pearson's Kitchen, but apart from that I have nothing else to complain about, I would also add that the place probably would be no good for very small children, however because it is run by people putting on living demonstrations, I would imagine school age children would find it fascinating and all for £5 entrance fee, what a bargain for 4 hours of entertainment. I will definitely be back. I have put a picture on of upcoming activities taking place for the rest of the year · via Google [Kirstie Garside](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/116918888929257307482/reviews) ★★★★★ We visited today. It was warm and friendly. We saw fresh bread being baked and spinning and weaving being demonstrated. The cafe was lovely with home made cake and china tea cups. All the volunteer staff were friendly and informative. We came away with hand spun and hand woven cloth and freshly made loaves. · via Google [Jen Liggins](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/100920740832660542994/reviews) ★★★★★ A lovely, very interesting museum, with hand weaving looms, a Spinning Jenny, clog makers shop and many Victorian house furnishings. The tearoom is lovely and two of our party enjoyed some delicious Victoria sponge cake. The volunteers were very friendly and knowledgable and help give the museum a lovely atmosphere. Thanks to everyone there today. · via Google [Christine Turner](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/115545265256629803479/reviews) ★★★★★ Excellent museum. The staff were all dressed in period costume. The gentlemen operating the looms and the spinning appliances were very informative. The cafe ladies served us tasty cakes and coffee. · via Google [See all reviews on Google →](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m4!3m3!1s0x487bc354d50a3897:0xf719bb6c2c7686b!9m1!1b1?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Visitors say this museum offers fascinating insights into local history with working demonstrations of weaving, spinning, and clog making, alongside Victorian house furnishings. They also highlight the delicious homemade cakes and fresh coffee served in the tearoom, often in vintage teacups. Guests mention the friendly, knowledgeable staff, many in period costume, who provide engaging demonstrations and tales. Summary via Google ## At a glance **Address** Cliffe Ash, Golcar, Huddersfield, HD7 4PY [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=53.6387120%2C-1.8564410) **Category** Museums & Galleries **Guest rating** 4.9 / 5 (221 reviews) **Suitable for** Ages 9+ **Setting** Indoor **Good for children** Yes **Toilets on site** Yes **Destination** Huddersfield [More attractions in Huddersfield](https://staycation.co.uk/huddersfield/attractions) ★ 4.9 (221 reviews) [Visit official website](https://www.colnevalleymuseum.org.uk/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=attraction) [01484 659762](tel:01484659762) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Huddersfield **Postcode** HD7 4PY **Plus Code** 9C5WJ4QV+FC [Directions ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/dir//''/data=!4m7!4m6!1m1!4e2!1m2!1m1!1s0x487bc354d50a3897:0xf719bb6c2c7686b!3e0?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) [More photos on Google ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m3!3m2!1s0x487bc354d50a3897:0xf719bb6c2c7686b!10e5?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) [Write a review ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m3!3m2!1s0x487bc354d50a3897:0xf719bb6c2c7686b!12e1?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) ### 🏨 Places to stay near Huddersfield Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. 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Colne Valley Museum has a wheelchair-accessible entrance and an accessible toilet. ### Is there parking at Colne Valley Museum? Yes: paid car park and free street parking. ### How do I contact Colne Valley Museum? 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