Just arrived?
New to Farnley Tyas
Start with the practical village guide: healthcare, shops, transport, local venues and the Bowling Club, all in one place. Read the newcomer guide.
Village life
Life in Farnley Tyas
The groups, places and people that make our village on the hill such a friendly place to live, and a few practical things worth knowing.
At a glance
A small village with a lot going on
Farnley Tyas sits around 900 feet up, four miles south of Huddersfield. Green Belt, a Conservation Area and old footpaths shape the place, while the church, school, pub, recreation ground and village groups keep it connected.
Most activities are open to newcomers. The Community Group meets on the first Wednesday of each month at 7.15pm at the Bowling Club, and you can simply turn up.
Groups & places
Around the village
Long-standing institutions and friendly gatherings alike. New faces are always welcome at every one of them.
St Lucius' Church
The village church, whose spire is a landmark for miles around. An Eco Church at the heart of village life.
Farnley Tyas First School
A small, well-loved Church of England primary school, the beginning of the journey for the village's youngest.
The Golden Cock Inn
The village pub: a warm welcome, a good pint, and home to the quiz and the book club.
Farnley Tyas WI
A thriving Women's Institute with speakers, outings and crafts. There's always room for one more.
Knit & Knatter
Needles, wool and warm conversation, every other Friday in the Reading Room.
Farnley Readers
The village book club: a monthly read and a relaxed natter at the Golden Cock.
St Lucius Community Café
Tea, coffee, cake and conversation at the church on Tuesday mornings, 9am to 11.30am. Everyone is welcome.
Rochester Bridge Trust
A custodian of farms, homes and community property in and around the village since purchasing part of the former Farnley Estate in 2018.
The Burnt Hill Herb Co.
A beyond-organic herb farm on Farnley Road, growing local produce with renewable energy and low-waste methods.
Bowling Club & Recreation Ground
The Woodsome Road home of village meetings, bowls and open-air recreation, and a familiar starting point for community activities.
The Farnley Ride
A six-mile off-road horse-riding course around the village, traditionally open from April to October when weather and ground conditions allow.
Good to know
Useful information
A few practical pointers for residents and newcomers. Spot something we should add? Do let us know.
Getting around
The WY Metro Access Bus runs to Morrisons at Waterloo on Wednesday mornings, with door-to-door help for eligible Kirklees residents. Read the service details.
Council & bins
Farnley Tyas is part of Kirklees Council (Kirkburton ward). Check your bin collection day and report issues on the council's website.
Community documents
Read recent newsletters, meeting agendas and minutes in the new documents and archive area.
Join the conversation
Everyone is welcome at the monthly Community Group meeting. Come along, or get in touch with an idea or local concern.
Walks & the outdoors
The moors are on our doorstep. Browse walks around the village, with maps and directions, and more added all the time.
Join in
There's always something on
From the book club to the Garden Gang, the WI to film nights, see what's coming up, or come along to a community group meeting and say hello.