Brighouse Charity Jigsaw Festival 2026

About

The much-loved Charity Jigsaw Festival returns to Brighouse for the August Bank Holiday weekend, filling St Martin’s Church with thousands of pre-owned and new jigsaw puzzles. With over 2,000 puzzles on display – and fresh ones placed out as soon as others are sold – it’s a unique, family-friendly event that raises vital funds for charities supporting disadvantaged and underprivileged children and young people in the local community.

Date & Time

• Friday 28 August to Monday 31 August 2026
• 10:00am to 5:00pm (Sunday from 12:00 noon)
• Last entry 4:00pm

Location

St Martin’s Church
Church Lane
Brighouse
HD6 1AT

Why Attend

This long-running community festival is a highlight of the Brighouse calendar, bringing puzzle lovers together for four days of browsing, buying and enjoying a welcoming atmosphere. With delicious refreshments, craft stalls, competitions and thousands of jigsaws to explore, it offers a relaxed day out while supporting important local causes.

Event Highlights

• Over 2,000 new and pre-owned jigsaw puzzles on display
• Puzzles replaced immediately as they are sold
• Craft stalls, tombola and the golden jigsaw competition
• “Missing Piece” café serving hot breakfast rolls, lunches, cream teas and more
• Card payments accepted at both jigsaw and café paypoints
• Voucher in the Entry Programme for puzzle discounts
• All proceeds support local charities helping disadvantaged young people

Admission

• Adults: £2.00
• Accompanied children: Free

Retain your programme for free entry on return visits throughout the festival.

Plan Your Visit

Pay and display parking is available at Church Lane Car Park, Brighouse (free on Sunday and Monday).

Good to Know: The festival has raised over £172,000 to date for local charities supporting disadvantaged children and young people.