Golcar is a historic and characterful village offering a peaceful lifestyle, strong community spirit, and stunning Pennine views. Located on a hillside crest above the Colne Valley in the Kirklees district, in West Yorkshire, England, 3 miles (5 km) west of Huddersfield, and just north of the River Colne and the Huddersfield Narrow Canal. If you’re seeking countryside charm within easy reach of the town centre, Golcar is a perfect place to call home. Golcar offers a diverse range of homes, such as stone-built cottages, Victorian terraces and new builds, ideal for families, couples, retirees, and first-time buyers.
The township of Golcar consists of Bolster Moor, Golcar, Wellhouse, Pole Moor and Scapegoat Hill and during the Industrial Revolution, Golcar became an important centre for weaving. This is captured in the Colne Valley Museum whereby demonstrations of the type of crafts that would have existed during the 19th century are given. Local schools include: Golcar Junior, Infant & Nursery School, Manor Road, St. John’s C of E Junior & Infant School, Beech Primary, Wellhouse Junior & Infant School, Clough Head Junior & Infant School and Scapegoat Hill Junior & Infant School.
