Tributree
From its source on the moorlands above Holmfirth, the River Holme and its tributaries flow north, meandering through some of Yorkshire’s most captivating landscapes before joining the River Colne, at Aspley near Huddersfield town centre.
This festive period we are paying tribute to the River Holme and its tributaries. There are lots of tributaries in our catchment area and we are showcasing some of them in our Christmas Tributree!
What is a tributary?
A tributary is a freshwater stream that feeds into a larger stream, river or other body of water.
What is a tributree?
Starting from Lockwood in the centre of Huddersfield, working its way up to the top of the catchment above Holmfirth, the River Holme and some of its tributaries are included to give you a snapshot of these special places with some festive surprises along the way! Each day throughout December, a new Christmas bauble will be revealed for you to click on and a surprise will be waiting!
Scroll down further to learn how to explore the tributree!
Each day, click on the bauble of the day to reveal some information about the local area, our work and have some fun and games along the way!
Doctor Simpo has kindly created the cartoons to bring this advent calendar to life and there are some hidden surprises waiting. Click on the text in the ‘A Tribute’ box, as there could be some extra information waiting to be found. We hope you enjoy the adventure!
