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About the Development
Set amongst the same stunning Pennine scenery that inspired TV’s Last of the Summer Wine and Where the Heart Is, Thongsbridge enjoys a delightful rural location. Yet at the same time, you’ll find good local schools close by, excellent facilities in nearby Holmfirth and easy connections by road and rail to Huddersfield, Sheffield, Leeds and Manchester.Amenities
There is a CoOp convenience store within easy reach of the development, with a larger CoOp Supermarket, a Lidl and a Sainsbury’s Local in nearby Holmfirth.Dining
Locally, Thongsbridge has a small selection of eateries, with The Great Wall Chinese and Spice Fusion Lounge both very popular.Education
The local area operates a three-tier school system, and Stoney Bank chase has all three levels within easy reach of home. Children start at Kirkroyds Infants School, rated ‘good’ by Ofsted in their recent inspection. They then move up to Wooldale Juniors close by, which was assessed to have ‘good’ personal development, behaviour and pupil welfare. Both schools are just a short drive away, or you can leave the car and enjoy a morning walk together.Leisure
For a small village, Thongsbridge has much to offer including sports at Holmfirth High School Sports Centre and Holmfirth Pool, as well as successful village cricket and tennis clubs. Nearby Holmfirth has a host of attractions for tourists and locals alike, including the Valley Theatre, which was nominated best small venue in Britain by the NME. The town has regular festivals throughout the year, including Holmfirth Arts Week in July and the Festival of Folk in May.Shopping
Holmfirth has a wide range of local shops, including many local independents selling produce and crafts made in the valley by local people. It also has a friendly local market every Thursday and Saturday, along with a farmers’ market every third Sunday of the month. Alongside the crafts shops, Holmfirth also hosts the modern Riverside Shopping Centre.Transport
Although the development enjoys an enviable rural setting, this is far from being a remote village. Huddersfield is just 6miles away, Barnsley 13miles and Wakefield 16miles, with the major cities of Sheffield (22miles) Leeds (26miles) and Manchester (26miles) all within easy reach. You’ll also enjoy easy access to both the M62 and M1 for journeys farther afield.