This extraordinary village has a diverse landscape of peaks, canals, valleys and reservoirs 🌳
In just an hour’s drive from Manchester, you can come across an extraordinary village with a diverse landscape of peaks, canals, valleys, and reservoirs. Located halfway between Manchester and Leeds, Marsden, in West Yorkshire, is nestled in the Colne Valley on the doorstep of a National Trust estate.
Fans of Last Tango in Halifax can stock up at the supermarket where Gillian, played by Nicola Walker, works - the Co-op in the centre of Marsden. In contrast to the pretty village centre, the surrounding, brooding moorland has played the backdrop to ITV period crime drama Jericho, the BBC Three zombie drama In the Flesh, and the dark fantasy blockbuster A Monster Calls - which stars Liam Neeson.Marsden has not only starred in great TV but has inspired other artists for centuries.
It’s a good day out for families - with underground boat tours available - while Watersedge Cafe provides an ideal pitstop, offering freshly prepared locally sourced food and cakes. There is also a visitors centre, a wildlife garden and play area nearby. Now a haven for craft beer, fans can try out the Riverhead Brewery Tap, The Sair Inn, Golcar Lily or Rose and Crown, to name a few. The village puts on an eclectic programme of events, including the Marsden Jazz Festival and a few traditional celebrations that date back hundreds of years.