Marsden is a thriving Pennine stone-built village set amongst stunning moorland scenery, six miles west of Huddersfield. There is a direct rail-link to Manchester, Leeds and beyond and the M62 motorway is just far enough away not to be heard. The A62 Huddersfield to Manchester road runs through the village and for those who prefer a slower pace, so does the restored Huddersfield Narrow Canal.

There has been a settlement in Marsden since before Roman times but it was the coming of the industrial revolution with its need for fast-flowing streams and good communications that saw Marsden prosper. At the centre of the village is the magnificent Marsden Mechanics Institute which provides the focal point for the annual Marsden Jazz Festival. In the village there are a host of shops, restaurants and pubs which provide a friendly welcome to visitors from throughout the north of England.

The village and the surrounding area offer good quality food, excellent pubs and accommodation at reasonable prices. Festival-goers can also enjoy the delights of the National Trust’s Marsden Moor and the restored Huddersfield Narrow Canal, with the country’s longest, highest and deepest canal tunnel.

• Marsden on Google Maps
• Google Map of the Festival Venues