Golcar

Golcar is a village in the Colne Valley of West Yorkshire, England. It lies within the Metropolitan Borough of Kirklees, to the north-east of Huddersfield. The village sits on elevated ground above the Colne valley and is surrounded by rural countryside and the foothills of the Pennines. It has a long-standing local identity within the wider Huddersfield area.

Historically, Golcar developed as a rural settlement that grew during the industrial era, when textile production and associated mills were established in the Colne Valley. The area expanded with terraced workers' cottages and small workshops built to house and employ people who worked in the mills and related trades. The landscape still reflects this industrial past in its street patterns and traditional stone buildings.

Today Golcar is primarily a residential village with essential services and community facilities. It has local shops, pubs, and a primary school, as well as a library and community centre that host activities and events for residents. The village retains a strong community spirit and regular local gatherings.

Golcar falls within the Golcar electoral ward of Kirklees Council. It is connected to surrounding towns by bus services and is a short journey by road to Huddersfield, with access to the wider West Yorkshire transport network via nearby motorways and major roads.

Notable features of Golcar include traditional stone-built houses and narrow lanes that reflect its historic character. Community life is supported by voluntary groups and local initiatives, making Golcar representative of many small villages in the Colne Valley.