Honley
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Coordinates: 53°36′10″N 1°47′32″W / 53.6027°N 1.7921°W
| Honley | |
  Honley shown within West Yorkshire |
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| Population | 5,897 (2001 Census) |
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| OS grid reference | |
| 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 |
| Dialling code | 01484 |
| Police | West Yorkshire |
| Fire | West Yorkshire |
| Ambulance | Yorkshire |
| European Parliament | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| UK Parliament | Holmfirth |
| List of places: UK • England • Yorkshire | |
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.
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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 its sixth form college is now for ages 11-16 (source: Kirklees Council).
[edit] Public transport
[edit] Rail
Honley railway station opened on 1 July 1850, on the Penistone Line. It 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 field an U16's team in the Huddersfield and district junior league division 3 and an U18's team in division 1.
[edit] Photo gallery
 Honley Village viewed from the rail line to Brockholes |
.JPG){kind=small} Honley Village, West Yorkshire, England, Viewed from Oldfield Road. Castle Hill is seen top Right, with Huddersfield in the Distance, Central to the picture is Berry Brow & Newsome |
