Welcome to

Slaithwaite


West Yorkshire

Welcome to Slaithwaite


Slaithwaite is a large, vibrant village in the Pennine foothills, known as 'Slawit' by the locals. It is located by the River Colne and the Huddersfield Narrow Canal on the Transpennine rail route between Huddersfield and Manchester.

Named as best place to live in the North and North East by the Sunday Times in 2022, the village has the distinctive architectural character of a former textile mill town.

Slaithwaite has strong music traditions, an arty vibe and a vibrant community spirit too.

Scroll down to see our buzzing bars, traditional pubs, and a wide variety of restaurants, cafes and shops!

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