Honley

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Honley

Coordinates: 53.6027° N 1.7921° W

Honley (United Kingdom)
Honley
Population 5,897 (2001 Census)
OS grid reference SE137118
Metropolitan borough Kirklees
Metropolitan county West Yorkshire
Region Yorkshire and the Humber
Constituent country England
Sovereign state United Kingdom
Post town HOLMFIRTH
Postcode district HD9
Dial code 01484
Police West Yorkshire
Fire West Yorkshire
Ambulance Yorkshire
UK Parliament Holmfirth
European Parliament Yorkshire and the Humber
List of places: UKEnglandYorkshire

Honley is a large village in West Yorkshire, England near to Holmfirth and Huddersfield situated on the banks of the River Holme in the Holme Valley. It has a population of 5,897 according to the 2001 census.

Honley Village viewed from the rail line to Brockholes
Honley Village viewed from the rail line to Brockholes

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[edit] Education

There are three schools in the village. Honley Infant and Nursery School for ages 3-7, Honley Junior School for ages 7-11, and Honley High School which after abolishing it's sixth form college is now for ages 11-16 (source: Kirklees Council).

[edit] Public transport

[edit] Rail

Honley has a railway station on the Penistone Line which connects the village to Huddersfield and Sheffield with an hourly service.

[edit] Road

There are regular bus services to Huddersfield, Holmfirth and Meltham. Most bus services are operated by the First Group and K-Line (also known as Teamdeck) who are based in the village.

[edit] Cultural events

The annual Honley Show takes place in June. This is an event where animal lovers can bring their dogs, horses, cattle, sheep and even mice to be judged "best in show". Plus marquees, exhibitors and stallholders are present.

[edit] Local sports

[edit] Honley FC

Honley have an U16's team in the Huddersfield and district junior league division 3.


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