Open Days 2025 at Dark Woods

Open Days 2025 at Dark Woods

Open Days are back for 2025! Running monthly on the third Saturday of the month, from April through to September. We have the following dates announced, please read the lovely FAQs below, it will help us immensely before visiting our wonderful space.

Saturday 19th April 2025
Saturday 17th May 2025
Saturday 21st June 2025
Saturday 19th July 2025
Saturday 16th August 2025
Saturday 20th September 2025

The mill opens from 9.30 am - 3 pm (last orders 2.30 pm) featuring limited indoor tables, a retail pop-up shop (for bags of freshly roasted coffee), and an outdoor takeaway hatch. Plus our 'Brew bar' serving new filter releases, with free samples.

/ Open Day FAQs

Reservations – No booking is required, please just turn up at your convenience and we will seat you as soon as a table is free.

Getting here – We're situated bedside the River Colne and Huddersfield Narrow Canal in West Slawit, a pleasant half-hour walk from Slaithwaite and Marsden villages. We encourage walkers, cyclists, and those using public transport. Cycle racks are available outside the front of the roastery (but please bring a lock)

Parking – Our main car park is situated at the REAR of Holme Mills with plenty of space. We kindly ask that you drive very slowly on-site. Avoid parking on West Slaithwaite Road itself, to help keep the road clear and safe. Please do not park in front of the houses next to the mill.

Dogs – As much as we love our four-legged friends, unfortunately, we cannot have dogs inside the roastery/indoor pop-up areas; but they're very welcome in the outdoor spaces.

Food offering – For each event, we will endeavour to have a selection of vegan/gluten-free/non-dairy options available, but some cakes and pastries might be subject to availability. Any dietary concerns at all, please speak to a member of our team on the day.

Environment – We have several residents, neighbours, and local wildlife, please respect their privacy and help us to keep the area clean and tidy - thank you.

Accessibility – We have a fully accessible toilet, available for customers. Plus, baby changing facilities.

Extra curricula - The Zapato Brewery tap room and beer garden (next door) is also open from 10am each Saturday, and often has a pop-up street food truck (please see their website for more information and details)

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