Oakwell Hall

Oakwell Hall, Nova Lane, Birstall, Batley, West Yorkshire, WF17 9LG

A stunning Elizabethan manor house with Civil War connections. Now furnished as the Batt family home of the 17th Century, it featured as Fieldhead…

A stunning Elizabethan manor house with Civil War connections. Now furnished as the Batt family home of the 17th Century, it featured as Fieldhead in Charlotte Brontë’s Shirley. Set in award winning period gardens with adjacent Oaktree café. Explore the country park
with its play areas, nature trail and visitor centre gift shop.

Enjoy free entry into the Hall over this national weekend celebrating Britain’s rich and diverse heritage. Sunday will also feature traditional craft activities with the Friends of Oakwell Hall.

Opening Times

• Saturday 8 September: 1200-1700
• Sunday 9 September: 1200-1700

Booking Details

No booking required

Access Information

Please give us a call on 01924 324761 if you have any queries on how we can make your visit as accessible as possible.

Directions

Just off Bradford Road.

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St Saviour’s Church, Brownhill, Batley

Brookroyd Lane, Batley, West Yorkshire, WF17 OBU

Grade II listed building 1871, has unique Victoria and Albert stained glass window (verified by V & A Museum) commemorating Queen Victoria's…

Grade II listed building 1871, has unique Victoria and Albert stained glass window (verified by V & A Museum) commemorating Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee, depicting the Queen with Prince Albert. Frieze of Minton tiles. Fine east window. Robert Thompson altar rail. Plaque in memory of locally-born missionary. Fine oil painting of Christ by Hans Richter-Damm.

Opening Times

• Saturday 8 September: 1100-1600

Booking Details

No booking required

Access Information

There is full access to the inside of the church, outside access to adjacent hall.

Directions

Grid Reference 104 228 258

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Gomersal Moravian Church

Gomersal Moravian Church, Quarry Road, Gomersal, Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire, BD19 4JB

See the Grade II listed Church, first built in 1751 and altered in the 1860s. The building was extensively repaired between 2005 and 2009 with…

See the Grade II listed Church, first built in 1751 and altered in the 1860s. The building was extensively repaired between 2005 and 2009 with help from an English Heritage grant.
See the special display about Moravian traditions, including the Lovefeast service and the Christingle.
See the 'Gomersal and the Great War' display, with information about the men from Gomersal who died in the First World War, and also what life was life for those back home including extracts from the ministers' diary.
See displays about the history of the Church, and the links with the Taylor family of Red House and Charlotte Bronte.
Light refreshments will be available to buy.
There will also be fun activities for children.

Opening Times

• Sunday 9 September: 1300-1600

Booking Details

No booking required

Additional information

Parking is available on the small road to the left of the church next to the Church Hall. Please do not block access to the houses to the rear of the church.

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Spen Valley Civic Society - Our History in Maps

Hearing Check Today Ltd, 1B Dewsbury Road, Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire, BD19 3RS

Come along and see the changing history of Cleckheaton and surrounding area depicted on maps going back to the 18th century. This crucially…

Come along and see the changing history of Cleckheaton and surrounding area depicted on maps going back to the 18th century. This crucially important region is steeped in history.
The development of the Industrial Revolution is plain to see as each map shows how the mills and other important industries came and went. Also:
- A collection of photographs showing the people, buildings and streets over the last 110 years
- Old business directories from the 1920's and 30's
- Artefacts from the mills
- The Luddites - local guides, walks, history

Tea, coffee available. Visitor toilets.

Opening Times

• Thursday 6 September: 1000-1500
• Friday 7 September: 1000-1600
• Saturday 8 September: 1000-1600
• Sunday 9 September: n/a

Booking Details

No booking required

Directions

Leave the M62 at junction 26. Take the exit for Dewsbury and Cleckheaton (A638). Travel about 1 mile to Cleckheaton town centre. Just past the impressive Town Hall on the left, you'll a group of shops including a Yorkshire Building Society. Just after that there is Free parking right outside our place (a large car park called St.John's): or, if you are disabled - on the left of us, right outside the door is a small lane with 5 marked parking spaces. The exhibition is actually in an old building with a Mobility and Hearing Aid centre below. There is a lift to go upstairs to see the display.

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St John’s Church

Church Street, Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire, BD19 3RN

St John's Church has been a place of worship since 1832 and is celebrating our 185th anniversary. We are a town centre parish endeavoring to meet…

St John's Church has been a place of worship since 1832 and is celebrating our 185th anniversary. We are a town centre parish endeavoring to meet the needs of the town's people. Our building is built in the Gothic style and has beautiful stained glass windows on all sides. Restoration work was carried out in 2006/7 which included the East window , the outer walls and Tower restored with stonework replaced in places. The church has a war memorial for the 1914-18 World War. The Belfry has a set of eight bells which were also refurbished recently; the bells were dedicated in June 1947 and were a thanksgiving for victory in the Second World War. In 2009 a Garden of Remembrance was completed for the internment of ashes following cremation. The church has recently undergone major changes to the interior where a community social area has been made as well as much needed toilets, a kitchen and a new main entrance.

Opening Times

• Thursday 6 September: 0930-1200
• Saturday 8 September: 0900-1700

Booking Details

No booking required

Directions

Signpost at top of Church Street. Cleckheaton Town Hall also at top of Church Street. Yorkshire Bank on the other side of Church Street. Church is at the bottom of Church Street before right bend to Old Peoples Grange etc.

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Dewsbury Arts Group open afternoon

Dewsbury Arts Group, Lower Peel Street, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF13 2ED

Arts Space in former Victorian Quaker Meeting House with garden. See behind the scenes areas, exhibitions, enjoy entertainment, refreshments

Arts Space in former Victorian Quaker Meeting House with garden. See behind the scenes areas, exhibitions, enjoy entertainment, refreshments

Opening Times

• Saturday 8 September: 1230-1500

Booking Details

No booking required

Access Information

Only 2nd (top) floor is inaccessible to wheelchairs. Ground and first floors are fully accessible (lift). Toilets are on the ground floor.

Additional information

Beautiful gardens, interesting architecture and visual arts (painting and drama) to enjoy. Refreshments available.

Directions

Lower Peel Street is just off Bradford Road in Dewsbury, almost opposite the HSL store. The Arts Space is on the right at side at the top end of the street.

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Dewsbury Minster Tower Tours

Dewsbury Minster, Vicarage Road, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF12 8DD

Tower Tours. See the 1000 year old stonework. Ascend the stone spiral staircase. Visit the Ringing Chamber. Hear the story of The Devil's Knell.…

Tower Tours. See the 1000 year old stonework. Ascend the stone spiral staircase. Visit the Ringing Chamber. Hear the story of The Devil's Knell. Ascend again to the clock room, climb the short ladder to the bells. See the bells being rung. See the bell inscriptions and hanging. Perhaps have a ring on a bell. The Minster Heritage Centre will be open for a short time after each tour.

Opening Times

• Sunday 9 September: Tours 1230 and 1500

Booking Details

No booking required

Access Information

A steep uneven spiral stone staircase is the only access. We would like to accommodate special needs, but may need to arrange a special visit.

Additional information

Max 10 people per tour/session. Once the tour starts, no latecomers can join. Good food available in the Refectory until 2pm. There is to be a wedding in The Minster at 1pm. Visitors are asked to be considerate. Backup / late bookings, contact 0791 221 0244

Directions

Opposite the Bus Station, adjacent the Dewsbury Leisure Centre, a short walk ( 250 Metres) South from The Town Hall.

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Pioneer House

Dewsbury Town Hall, Wakefield Old Road, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF12 8DG

The Dewsbury Townscape Heritage Initiative (THI) shall be hosting walking tours of Pioneer House, together with a brief history of the town. A …

The Dewsbury Townscape Heritage Initiative (THI) shall be hosting walking tours of Pioneer House, together with a brief history of the town.

A walking tour of Pioneer House, originally opened as a co-operative building in 1880, now undergoing works for the re-location of Kirklees College. The tour will also take in THI grants undertaken to date too.

An opportunity to view progress of works and gain an introduction in to the town’s heritage.

The free one and half hour walking tour starts and at the Town Hall and finishes at the Pioneer House, with booking required.

Safety wear will be provided but own sturdy flat footwear must be worn. Note: the tour does involve some steps.

Opening Times

• Saturday 8 September: 1100 & 1400

Booking Details

No booking required

Access Information

The tour does involve some steps and will be undertaken through a building site undergoing works, with regard for Health & Safety required. Note: whilst hard hat and hi-viz vests will be provided - participants must wear their own flat sturdy footwear - any participant without suitable footwear will not be permitted on site.

Additional information

Max 10 people per tour/session. Meet in Dewsbury Town Hall reception for tours start.

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Thornhill Parish Church Open Weekend

Church Lane, Thornhill, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF12 0JZ

Medieval church with rebuilt nave in the 19th century by street. Church beautifully restored 2000-2017. Extensive collection of monuments largely…

Medieval church with rebuilt nave in the 19th century by street. Church beautifully restored 2000-2017. Extensive collection of monuments largely to do with the Savile Family. Medieval stained glass all conserved and protected. New replica Resurrection window in Savile Chapel by Jonathan Cooke. Recently restored Binns Organ
Theme this year is reminiscence.and will feature photographs of people and events in the building.
Afternoon tea on the Sunday afternoon for the over 90s.

Opening Times

• Saturday 8 September: 1000-1600
• Sunday 9 September: 1030-1600

Booking Details

No booking required

Additional information

Max 10 people per tour/session. Saturday afternoon the organ will be available for organists to play and there will be a recital- see up to date details on our website.

Directions

next to the Savile Arms Pub and opposite Rectory ParkWF12 0JZ

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Blue Plaque Trail Presentation

Holmfirth Methodist Church, School Street, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire, HD9 7EQ

There will be an illustrated presentation by David Cockman that includes some of the twelve blue plaques in or near the centre of Holmfirth. it…

There will be an illustrated presentation by David Cockman that includes some of the twelve blue plaques in or near the centre of Holmfirth. it will show where the plaques are situated and give a great insight as to the reason for their attachment to certain buildings than the brief description on each plaque. Armed with a free leaflet, available at the presentation, the visitor can then walk part or the entire Blue Plaque Trail at their leisure.

Opening Times

• Friday 7 September: 14.00 until 15.00

Booking Details

No booking required

Access Information

Nearby Pay and Display car park

Directions

School Street is off Huddersfield Road, Holmfirth. Look for the car park sign opposite School Street. The church is at the end of the street. From the Bus Station head for the riverside path below the Post Office and walk approximately 100 metres to the footbridge across the river. The footbridge is in line with School Street, with the large car park on your right.

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Christ Church Helme

Christ Church, Slades Lane, Helme, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire, HD9 5RW

Christ Church is known locally as "The Rainbow Church". It was built in 1859 in memory of a son of Charles John Brooke, who had died at the age of…

Christ Church is known locally as "The Rainbow Church". It was built in 1859 in memory of a son of Charles John Brooke, who had died at the age of 27. To find out why it was given its name come along during the Heritage Weekend.
This lovely country church has three special features, the first being that it has no stained glass windows: the plain glass being left to show God's handiwork of the natural surrounding trees and countryside. The second feature is the spire, which is the only wooden shingle spire in Yorkshire and only one of two in the North of England. The third feature are the original painted texts on the walls inside of the Church, they are all extracts from the New Testament.
The gate from the car park and a bench in the graveyard are dedicated to Thomas Wroe a soldier from the 3rd Yorkshire Regiment who was killed in Afghanistan aged 18yrs. Tom is buried in the graveyard.

Opening Times

• Thursday 6 September: 10.00 - 14.00
• Friday 7 September: 10.00 - 14.00
• Saturday 8 September: 09.00 - 11.30
• Sunday 9 September: 10.00 - 14.00

Booking Details

No booking required

Access Information

For disabled visitors the first entry to the church on Slades Lane would be better although not the only entry., as the church has a large car park which is sign posted from the centre of Helme village.

Additional information

Although there is no guided tour there will be leaflet information on the church and the person there will be well versed in it's quirky features

Directions

The church is very easy to find, if you approach Meltham from Huddersfield at the centre of the village turn right which is slightly downhill and you will see Morrisons supermarket on your right hand side. Follow the road round and up the hill which is Slaithwaite Road. At the second turning on the right which is Helme Lane turn on to it and follow this road all the way and as it rounds the bend it turns into Slades Lane and starts to go uphill. Continue up the hill to the centre of the village and you will see a sign post in blue turn left and follow the lane to the Church Car park.

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History Trail of St Mary’s Church and Village

St Mary the VIrgin Church, 31 Wilshaw Road, Wilshaw, Meltham, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire, HD9 4DZ

St Mary's is located within the pretty and peaceful hamlet of Wilshaw, having just 60 homes. The church was built as a memorial to Mary, daughter…

St Mary's is located within the pretty and peaceful hamlet of Wilshaw, having just 60 homes. The church was built as a memorial to Mary, daughter of Joseph and Eleanor Hirst. Mary died in childbirth in 1859 and the foundation stone was laid in 1862 by her mother. The building is Romanesque in style with a central porch, bell tower and spire, which separate the church from the Sunday School and the Church House.

Opening Times

• Friday 7 September: 1100-1600
• Saturday 8 September: 1100-1600
• Sunday 9 September: 1200-1600

Booking Details

No booking required

Access Information

We are a Grade II listed building with partial access for wheelchairs

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Honley’s Historic Mills Walk

Junction of A616 and Gynn Lane, Honley, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire

Meet at the foot of Gynn Lane, Honley for an hour’s circular walk along the Holme Valley to hear of the origins of some of Honley’s textile…

Meet at the foot of Gynn Lane, Honley for an hour’s circular walk along the Holme Valley to hear of the origins of some of Honley’s textile mills and their owners.
Car parking is possible in Gynn Lane, public transport via buses from Huddersfield and Holmfirth (314 & 316) or train to nearby Honley station.

Opening Times

• Saturday 8 September: Walks 1030 & 1400

Booking Details

No booking required

Additional information

Several cafes and public houses are situated nearby and in the village centre (five minutes walk)

Directions

Follow A616 from Huddersfield towards Brockholes and New Mill. After the road forks (A6024 to Holmfirth) and a set of traffic lights (pedestrian crossing) the foot of Gynn Lane is immediately before the all-weather playing fields on the left. On street car parking in Gynn Lane. If travelling by train, from Honley station follow the direction signs to the village centre. At the road junction and pedestrian crossing turn left.

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Huddersfield & District Family History Society Exhibition

Huddersfield & District Family History Society, 33A Greens End Road, Meltham, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire, HD9 5NW

We are hosting an exhibition as part of Meltham Heritage Weekend displaying family history research relating to important historical figures in…

We are hosting an exhibition as part of Meltham Heritage Weekend displaying family history research relating to important historical figures in Meltham and interesting aspects of Meltham's local history. We will have family trees on display here as well as in the Carlile Institute building relating to the Carlile and Brook families. There will be the opportunity for people new to family history to have some 'taster' research done of their family at our research room.

Opening Times

• Saturday 8 September: 1000-1600
• Sunday 9 September: 1000-1600

Booking Details

No booking required

Access Information

There is some limited parking adjacent to the building but this is not marked as specifically disabled parking.

Directions

We are located on the top side of St Bartholomew's Church, on the left hand side of Greens End Road, up the drive to Greens End Garage.

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Lydgate Unitarian Chapel

1 Lydgate View, Holmfirth Road, New Mill, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire, HD9 7LF

One of the oldest non conformist chapels in Yorkshire, founded 1695. Grade II listed (as are all the buildings on site). Original pews -with pew…

One of the oldest non conformist chapels in Yorkshire, founded 1695. Grade II listed (as are all the buildings on site).
Original pews -with pew rent markers on two.
Graveyard with grave markers from 18th century onwards.
Guided tour.
Help with family history enquiries gladly given.

Opening Times

• Friday 7 September: 10.00-16.00
• Saturday 8 September: 10.00-16.00

Booking Details

No booking required

Access Information

Limited parking available. Some steep steps in chapel. Small step on entrance- help readily given to users of pushchairs, prams and wheelchairs.

Directions

From Holmfirth- follow Station Road uphill, for approx 1 mile, chapel on the left . From Huddersfield town centre- follow signs to Sheffield and Holmfirth until New Mill village centre. Turn right uphill, following Holmfirth and Manchester signs. Chapel on left at top of hill.a

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Meltham Carlile Institute

54, Huddersfield Road, Meltham, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire, HD9 4AG

The Carlile Institute was originally opened in 1891, built by JW Carlile and recently renovated. The Carlile Family Tree will be on display.…

The Carlile Institute was originally opened in 1891, built by JW Carlile and recently renovated.
The Carlile Family Tree will be on display. Guided tours available on request.
The Institute is part of the Meltham Blue Plaque Trail and there will be guided walks around the trail, ( see separate information regarding Blue Plaque Trail)
There will be free refreshments available after the walks in the Institute.

Opening Times

• Saturday 8 September: 1000-1600
• Sunday 9 September: 1000-1600

Booking Details

No booking required

Directions

The Carlile Institute houses the Post Office and library. Free car park at the rear of the building, (off Carlile St)

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Meltham Parish Church Hall

Church Hall, Green End Road, Meltham, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire, HD9 5NW

The church hall will be open for refreshments all day and will be showing old films of events that used to go on around Meltham in days gone by.…

The church hall will be open for refreshments all day and will be showing old films of events that used to go on around Meltham in days gone by. Come and spot yourself or friends in the local carnivals etc.

Opening Times

• Friday 7 September: 1000-1600
• Saturday 8 September: 1000-1600
• Sunday 9 September: 1300-1600

Booking Details

No booking required

Directions

Meltham Parish Church Hall is opposite St. Bartholomew's church in the centre of Meltham

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Meltham Walkers are Welcome

Carlile Institute Car Park, Huddersfield Road, Meltham, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire, HD9 4AE

Our group has arranged the following as part of Meltham Heritage Weekend. Blue Plaque Walks will leave the Carlile Car Park on Saturday 9th and…

Our group has arranged the following as part of Meltham Heritage Weekend. Blue Plaque Walks will leave the Carlile Car Park on Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th September. One of the walks will finish at Wilshaw Church and the other will finish at Helme Church.

Junior Blue Plaque Walks will also be organised; participants will be able to do them in their own time by collecting a walk sheet from either Meltham Library, the Newsagents or Café 33. These walks will pass through the Pleasure Grounds and there will be a free Carlile Tote Bag for those taking part.

Opening Times

• Saturday 8 September: 1200-1500
• Sunday 9 September: 1200-1500

Booking Details

No booking required

Access Information

This event is for able bodied persons who are able to walk on gentle terrain.

Directions

Car Park is located to the rear of the Carlile Institute and Post Office in Meltham

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St James Church, Meltham Mills: Operation Christmas Child;  Community Cards; Heritage Church

St James Church, Huddersfield Road, Meltham, Meltham Mills, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire, HD9 4AL

Come and join the many volunteers making gifts; sorting toys, stationery, sweets etc; wrapping shoe boxes with Christmas paper, ready to be…

Come and join the many volunteers making gifts; sorting toys, stationery, sweets etc; wrapping shoe boxes with Christmas paper, ready to be filled and sent round the world to bring joy to underprivileged children.
See how 14,000 boxes are received and processed!!

Try your hand at recycling greetings cards ready to be sold to raise money for The Welcome Centre Huddersfield.

Wander into the church to explore the archive material, displays and beautiful windows.

Refreshments available all day. Parking on site. Disabled access and toilets.

Refreshments available all day. Easy parking. Disabled access and toilets.

Opening Times

• Friday 7 September: 10.30-15.00 OCC church Hall and Church
• Saturday 8 September: 10.00-12.00 Church only

Booking Details

No booking required

Access Information

Main car park situated off Huddersfield Rd. Extra disabled parking accessed from Meltham Mills Rd to left of church. Robert Ashton Park is adjacent to the church which is ideal for families and dog walking!

Additional information

To see a church actively involved in serving the local community and the needs of the world. To appreciate the contribution of local benefactors to the heritage of the area.

Directions

Approaching from Huddersfield, St James is signposted to the left, off the main road into Meltham. It is next door to The Vicarage, 150 Huddersfield Rd, and lies in front of the Robert Ashton Memorial Park.

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St. Bartholomew’s Church, Meltham

Greens End Road, Meltham, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire, HD9 5NW

There will be conducted tours of the church and an exhibition of photos and memorabilia from past years of events held in the church and around…

There will be conducted tours of the church and an exhibition of photos and memorabilia from past years of events held in the church and around Meltham.

There will also be visits up the clock tower to see the bells ringing and the Carillon working.

Opening Times

• Friday 7 September: 1000-1600
• Saturday 8 September: 1000-1600

Booking Details

No booking required

Access Information

Car park across the road

Additional information

There will visits up the clock tower to see the bells being rung and 'have a go' option.

Directions

The church is situated in the centre of Meltham.

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Th’Owd Towser

Daisy Lane, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire

Perhaps the oldest building in Holmfirth dating from around 1595. In its long history it has served as a jail (for which it was built), a fire…

Perhaps the oldest building in Holmfirth dating from around 1595. In its long history it has served as a jail (for which it was built), a fire station, a mortuary and an ambulance station.

Opening Times

• Saturday 8 September: 1000-1600
• Sunday 9 September: 1000-1600

Booking Details

No booking required

Directions

Situated behind the Parish Church in Holmfirth

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The Druids’ Hall

30 Station Road, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire, HD9 1AB

Discover the secrets and mysteries of the Druids and their Hall. See the inside of a Masonic Temple, its regalia and historical artefacts and…

Discover the secrets and mysteries of the Druids and their Hall. See the inside of a Masonic Temple, its regalia and historical artefacts and hear about the Holme Valley Lodge's founder members.

Opening Times

• Saturday 8 September: 11.00 and 14.00

Booking Details

No booking required

Access Information

Two flights of steep stairs

Additional information

Max 15 people per tour/session.

Directions

100 metres from Holmfirth centre and 50 meters Bamforth's postcard factory.

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Windows on the Past - Holmfirth Heritage Trail

Owd Gen, Towngate, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire, HD9 1HA

Enjoy a guided walk taking in eleven sites of cultural and historical interest in the beautiful Pennine mill town of Holmfirth. Attractions…

Enjoy a guided walk taking in eleven sites of cultural and historical interest in the beautiful Pennine mill town of Holmfirth. Attractions include an ancient gaol, flood memorials and the streets where Fenella the tigress was taken for walks. An opportunity to view the new interpretation board created by Holmfirth Conservation Group.

Opening Times

• Sunday 9 September: 1100 & 1400

Booking Details

No booking required

Access Information

This walk takes place in Holmfirth, a busy town centre. There are sections with steep inclines, cobbled surfaces and steps. These can be avoided if the trail is undertaken independently.

Additional information

Max 15 people per tour/session.

Directions

The monument opposite Brambles bar and next to the public toilets in the centre of Holmfirth

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Wooldale Quaker Meeting House

Religious Society of Friends Quakers, Friends Meeting House, Pell Lane, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire, HD9 1QL

The Quaker [Friends] Meeting House at Wooldale is primarily a building of 1783 but incorporating late 17th century parts being partially…

The Quaker [Friends] Meeting House at Wooldale is primarily a building of 1783 but incorporating late 17th century parts being partially remodelled in about 1900. It includes a meeting room, gallery and elders bench. It is Grade II listed. Quakerism came to the Holme Valley in its infancy in the mid 17th century. The Jackson family [Meal Hill, Jackson Bridge, Totties Hall, Wooldale Hall] were largely responsible for establishing the Meeting House. Also to be seen is the burial ground, an ancient sundial and parish boundary wall.

Opening Times

• Friday 7 September: 1100-1600
• Saturday 8 September: 1100-1600; Short walk at 1400 passing by local properties associated with Quaker history.
• Sunday 9 September: 1300-1600. Meeting for Worship 1030-1130: all are welcome

Booking Details

No booking required

Access Information

Park on Pell Lane on the right hand side above the entrance to the property. Pell Lane is a one way street [uphill].

Additional information

Exhibition about Quaker properties. There will be a continuous demonstration/workshop of felting and quilting. Light refreshments.

Directions

Coming from Holmfirth centre on the A635 towards Barnsley/Wakefield after about 1 mile turn right up Robert Lane. Pass Wooldale Community Centre on the left and then branch right up Pell Lane. The property is on the right hand side after the corner.

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4th World Congress of Psychogeography (2017)

University of Huddersfield, Queensgate, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD1 3DH

After 2016's popular weekend of walks, talks and detours, the 4th World Congress of Pyschogeography returns to provide an alternative look at…

After 2016's popular weekend of walks, talks and detours, the 4th World Congress of Pyschogeography returns to provide an alternative look at history, heritage and the world around us.

Saturday is based in Heritage Quay, the University of Huddersfield and Sunday at http://www.s2r.org.uk/

Some events require booking, others are drop-in. Please visit the congress website for full details

Opening Times

• Saturday 8 September: 10:00-17:00
• Sunday 9 September: 10:00-17:00

Booking Details

No booking required

Access Information

Some activities will take place outside in Huddersfield and may involve walking for up to 90 minutes. Free parking is available on Campus on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information please visit the Heritage Quay website.

Directions

Saturday: On the University campus near the bottom of the building that says "University" on it Sunday: S2R is next to Huddersfield Outdoor Market

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All Hallows Church -  Significant Church Status

Shelley Lane, Kirkburton, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 0TE

All Hallows will be open on 8 and 9 September from 10.30 am to 3 pm each day. There will be a history exhibition, entrance to the Bell Tower and…

All Hallows will be open on 8 and 9 September from 10.30 am to 3 pm each day. There will be a history exhibition, entrance to the Bell Tower and information on bells and bell ringing. Quizzes and trails, both in the church and the graveyard, and a young people's craft corner on the Saturday, our family day. A pop-cafe will serve refreshments throughout the day for a small charge.

Opening Times

• Friday 7 September: 1030-1500
• Saturday 8 September: 1030-1500

Booking Details

No booking required

Access Information

Disabled access to the church

Directions

All Hallows Church is clearly visible from most points in the village. Local signage shows pedestrian routes to the church.

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Briarcourt, Lindley, Huddersfield

Briarcourt, Occupation Road, Lindley, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD3 3EE

Guided tours of Briarcourt. Built as a wedding present for Herbert Higginson Sykes and his bride Annie Eliza Thompson in 1895, Briarcourt was the…

Guided tours of Briarcourt.
Built as a wedding present for Herbert Higginson Sykes and his bride Annie Eliza Thompson in 1895, Briarcourt was the first of a number of local commissions (including Lindley Clocktower) for Manchester architect, Edgar Wood. A recurring decorative motif throughout the house is the briar rose, the symbol of everlasting love, peace and simple beauty.

Most of the original panelling, fitted furniture, plasterwork, stained glass and metalwork
survives in this remarkable Arts and Crafts house. A painted frieze by F.W. Jackson has been conserved and recently re-instated in the Morning Room.

In December 2014, after more than 60 years of institutional use, Briarcourt became a private family home again and is in the process of being renovated. The tours of the house provide an opportunity to view the progress and discoveries that have been made over the last 18 months.

Opening Times

• Saturday 8 September: Tours 1000, 1100, 1300, 1400

Booking Details

No booking required

Access Information

Wheelchair access on ground floor only.

Additional information

Max 12 people per tour/session.

Directions

Near Lindley village centre and Huddersfield Royal Infirmary, 1 1/2 miles (2.75km) north-west of Huddersfield centre. M62 Junctions 23 or 24. Buses from town centre to Lindley (Occupation Road): 319, 366, 360.

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Christ Church, Linthwaite, Huddersfield

4 Church Lane, Linthwaite, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD7 5TA

Our church is the first of the six Waterloo churches built in Huddersfield between 1828 and 1832. The beautiful Chancel was added in 1895. It…

Our church is the first of the six Waterloo churches built in Huddersfield between 1828 and 1832. The beautiful Chancel was added in 1895. It includes a very fine Reredos with statues of Christ the King and the four Gospel writers carved in wood by the much acclaimed York-based sculptor George Walker Milburn (1844-1941). The church is Grade II Listed.

We also have an excellent J J Binns organ sited in the West gallery which was completely re-built in 1993 - in our opinion, one of the finest instruments in Huddersfield and extensively used for recitals and organ teaching.

Visitors may also wish to look around the graveyard; see if you can spot the grave of the murdered 16 year old girl - yes, we have a macabre side too!

Christ Church is rich in local history so come along and have a look.

There is lots to see and a short quiz for children to help them look around.

Tea/coffee and soft drinks will be available.

Welcome!!

Opening Times

• Saturday 8 September: 1000-1300

Booking Details

No booking required

Directions

Unrestricted parking in the roads around church.

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Dugdale Bros & Co.

5 Northumberland Street, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD1 1RL

Dugdale Bros & Co. is a cloth merchant, based on Northumberland Street in the heart of Huddersfield. Built in 1875, the Northumberland Street…

Dugdale Bros & Co. is a cloth merchant, based on Northumberland Street in the heart of Huddersfield. Built in 1875, the Northumberland Street building has been home to the cloth merchants since 1906.

For over 120 years, the company has been supplying premium grade cloths and trimmings to the finest clothiers and tailors in the UK and beyond. As a result, the Dugdale name has become synonymous with luxury fabrics, and its ‘Made in Huddersfield’ label a true hallmark of quality around the world.

Visitors will be invited to step through the doors of The Towers, to discover Dugdale’s illustrious heritage. Built in 1875, the Northumberland Street building has been home to the cloth merchants since 1914. It is one of Huddersfield’s iconic architectural landmarks, designed by W. H. Crossland, and contains plenty of history within its walls.

The guided tours will last around 45 minutes, and guests will gain exclusive access to the cutting rooms and cloth stores, that are brimming with history but still fully operational. This is an unmissable opportunity for those interested in Huddersfield’s rich textile heritage, as the site is usually closed to the public. Booking is essential.

Opening Times

• Thursday 6 September: Tours 1400-1445, 1500-1545, 1600-1645

Booking Details

No booking required

Additional information

Max 12 people per tour/session.

Directions

Dugdale Bros & Co. is located at 5 Northumberland Street in the centre of Huddersfield. Located across the road from the Post Office, the building is within easy access of the rail and bus stations. Parking is also available at a number of nearby sites, including Lord Street and Huddersfield Rail Station, as well as the bus station, Kingsgate and Queensgate multi-storeys. There is also a very limited number of on-street parking spaces outside.

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Emmanuel Church, Shelley

Huddersfield Road, Shelley, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 8LH

Emmanuel Church Heritage open day will focus on the Victorian Era. There will be Victorian games, a sing around with Victorian Nursery Rhymes, and…

Emmanuel Church Heritage open day will focus on the Victorian Era. There will be Victorian games, a sing around with Victorian Nursery Rhymes, and dressing up in costumes from the era. There will be quizzes, trails and information on the heritage of Emmanuel Church which was built in the Victorian era, and that of the community of Shelley. Refreshments will be available for a small charge.

Opening Times

• Saturday 8 September: 1030-1500

Booking Details

No booking required

Additional information

Parking available at Wyevale Garden Centre, Shelley.

Directions

The church is clearly visible from the road an opposite Wyevale Garden Centre, Shelley.

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Explore the History of Greenhead Park

Greenhead Park, Trinity Street, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD1 4DN

Greenhead Park is an attractive Grade II listed Victorian town park which has been restored to its former glory thanks to a multi-million pound…

Greenhead Park is an attractive Grade II listed Victorian town park which has been restored to its former glory thanks to a multi-million pound Heritage Lottery funded project. Historic features include a bandstand, Italian Gardens & fountain, conservatory, and two war memorials. These were all refurbished during the restoration which also included reinstatement of the main lake and perimeter railings.

An early evening guided walk (60 to 90 mins), starting at the Trinity Street gates, will visit the main features of the park and reveal its fascinating history. The walk will be led by local historian David Griffiths, author of 'Secured for the Town: The Story of Huddersfield's Greenhead Park'.

Opening Times

• Friday 7 September: Walk 1800

Booking Details

No booking required

Additional information

Max 35 people per tour/session.

Directions

Walk starts from the Trinity Street gates by the Park Lodge and Conservatory. Greenhead Park is a 5-10 minute walk or a short bus ride from Huddersfield town centre. Buses 370, 371 & 372 from Westgate (near both the bus and train stations) stop by the Trinity Street gates. Limited on street parking is available and there is a Pay & Display car park behind the Conservatory (entrance in Park Avenue) including disabled parking bays.

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Floors 2,3 and 5 Folly Hall

Britannia Rescue, Folly Hall Mills, St. Thomas Road, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD1 3LT

Visitors will be able to take a guided tour round some of the floors of the old mill which has now been turned into office space. Photography will…

Visitors will be able to take a guided tour round some of the floors of the old mill which has now been turned into office space. Photography will be allowed in communal areas but not on the operational floors. The building is not normally open to the general public to observe.

Opening Times

• Friday 7 September: 12.00-12.30 16.00-16.30

Booking Details

No booking required

Access Information

We have full wheelchair access to all floors of the building.

Additional information

Max 12 people per tour/session. We have a pay and display car park outside the building. Refreshments can be purchased at a café on site during the lunchtime hours. If you have any questions , please don't hesitate to contact Stephen at stephen.jennings@lv.com

Directions

We are located at the bottom of Chapel Hill near Mecca Bingo and the Casino.The entrance is the black gates on your right after you cross the river walking down from Huddersfield town centre. If you proceed and wait outside the café, a representative will be on hand to meet you at the start of the tour.

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Friends of Beaumont Park Heritage Walk

Friends of Beaumont Park Ltd, Beaumont Park Road, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD4 7AY

Come and take a guided 2 hour walk around the historic and beautiful Beaumont Park, Huddersfield's oldest park. A mixture of formal and woodland…

Come and take a guided 2 hour walk around the historic and beautiful Beaumont Park, Huddersfield's oldest park. A mixture of formal and woodland paths will take you through all aspects of this park, led by either the author of the Beaumont Park book or the chair of the Friends. Meet in the visitor centre at 1:45 for a 2pm start or come earlier and enjoy tea and cake or other refreshments.
The walk will highlight some of the man made and natural features of the park and enter a Victorian Age and travel from the railway, through the first World War and the Verdun trees; up to present day when we will show you what improvements and restoration work the Friends have achieved in collaboration with Kirklees Council since 1998.
The Visitor Centre is by the Lodge Entrance, there is no parking whatsoever in the park itself.

Opening Times

• Saturday 8 September: 1400-1600
• Sunday 9 September: 1400-1600

Booking Details

No booking required

Access Information

Only the formal parts of the park are accessible, the woodland path and railway trail are unfortuantely not

Additional information

Max 30 people per tour/session. Look out for other events on our web site www.fobp.co.uk

Directions

While a lot of our paths are now suitable for wheel chair users, some of this walk is down steep steps and woodland paths which is inaccessible to wheel chairs so unfortuantely we cannot accomodate them on the entire walk. However you would be most welcome on the parts that are accessible and a map of the park is available for a self guided tour

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High Flatts Quaker Meeting House

Firth Lane, High Flatts, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 8XU

Very early Quaker meeting house, c. 1653. Situated in a hamlet which was, until recently, exclusively Quaker owned. The building is produced in…

Very early Quaker meeting house, c. 1653. Situated in a hamlet which was, until recently, exclusively Quaker owned. The building is produced in local stone and can offer spectacular views of the rolling countryside. Guided tours of the area available, featuring reflections upon local historical agriculture and rural industry, along with a look at a 1932 typhoid epidemic and the original village water supply driven by water power.

Opening Times

• Thursday 6 September: 1000-1700
• Friday 7 September: 1000-1700
• Saturday 8 September: 1000-1700
• Sunday 9 September: 1200-1700

Booking Details

No booking required

Access Information

No wheelchair access to toilets or upper gallery, only to the ground floor.

Additional information

Max 12 people per tour/session. Children welcome in the company of an adult.

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Holy Trinity Church

Trinity Street, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD1 4DT

Holy Trinity Church was built 1816-19 by Benjamin Haigh Allen, of nearby Greenhead Hall. Allen, the founder of the Huddersfield Bank and local JP…

Holy Trinity Church was built 1816-19 by Benjamin Haigh Allen, of nearby Greenhead Hall. Allen, the founder of the Huddersfield Bank and local JP was concerned for the needs of an increasing population of Huddersfield and privately had Holy Trinity built to serve the growing town. Holy Trinity is described as a fine example of late-Georgian Gothic architecture, the chancel and sanctuary contain high-quality early twentieth century wood carvings and the interior was sympathetically modernised in 1995 to meet present-day needs as well as preserving many of its historical features.

On Friday September 8th there will be a guided tour of the church, followed by refreshments and an optional additional tour of the church crypt,

On Sunday the church and its churchyard (which forms part of the Greenhead Conservation Area) will be open for general viewing and light refreshments. Watch drone footage of the recently completed roof restoration project, financed through the National Lottery's Grants for Places of Worship Scheme.

Opening Times

• Friday 7 September: 1930: Guided tour of church (and optional crypt tour), followed by refreshments.
• Sunday 9 September: 1230-1700

Booking Details

No booking required

Access Information

Access to the crypt is restricted to the guided tours. Entry to the crypt is via steep stone steps, which can be slippery when wet. Within the crypt access to the main chamber is by a ladder of approximately 12 steps, with a handrail. The ground surface within the crypt is quite uneven. Entry is at your own risk! Unfortunately due to the difficult access, the crypt tour is unsuitable for very young children and for those with restricted mobility. (Please note, the crypt will only be open on Friday evening.)

Additional information

Max 50 people per tour/session.

Directions

Holy Trinity is situated opposite Greenhead Park and is set back behind the houses on Trinity Street. It is signposted and the entrance is next to Trinity House.

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Huddersfield Leisure Centre Tour

Huddersfield Leisure Centre, Spring Grove Street, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD1 4BP

Visitors will have the opportunity to see the entire Leisure centre facility from top to bottom. The tour will be conducted by a representative…

Visitors will have the opportunity to see the entire Leisure centre facility from top to bottom. The tour will be conducted by a representative from AHR the architecture company who designed the leisure centre and will be able to talk about the building purpose and design. Also a Kirklees Active Leisure representative will be on the tour to answer any questions regarding current operations within the centre and the facilities available.

Facilities to see include:
- Sports Halls
- Swimming facilities
- Climbing Wall
- Fitness faciltiies

Opening Times

• Thursday 6 September: 1700-1800
• Friday 7 September: 1400-1500

Booking Details

No booking required

Additional information

Max 20 people per tour/session.

Directions

Straight across the road from the Huddersfield Bus station, 5 minute walk from the Huddersfield Train Station.

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Huddersfield Library and Art Gallery - behind the scenes

Kirklees Council, Huddersfield Library, Princess Alexandra Walk, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD1 2SU

90 minute tours of the Library and Art Gallery, including West Yorkshire Archives and areas (and material) usually closed to the public.

90 minute tours of the Library and Art Gallery, including West Yorkshire Archives and areas (and material) usually closed to the public.

Opening Times

• Thursday 6 September: 1100 & 1500

Booking Details

No booking required

Access Information

Some areas have narrow access

Additional information

Max 12 people per tour/session.

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Huddersfield Station Water Tower

The Association of Community Rail Partnerships, The Old Water Tower, Huddersfield Railway Station, St. Georges Square, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD1 1JF

Visitors can see close up the restoration of this 1870s Water Tower, that used to supply steam locomotives with water at Huddersfield Station. The…

Visitors can see close up the restoration of this 1870s Water Tower, that used to supply steam locomotives with water at Huddersfield Station. The work to restore the building and convert it into a base for the Association of Community Rail Partnerships has been done with a low carbon footprint in mind, demonstrated by the displays inside. An excellent demonstration of how old disused buildings can be brought back into use.
Winner:- Railway Heritage Awards 2013 - Network Rail Partnership Award.

Opening Times

• Sunday 9 September: 1000-1600

Booking Details

No booking required

Directions

Standing on the station steps look left and you will see the station car park. Walk though the car park and you will see the Water Tower.

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Huddersfield Town Centre Lion Hunt

Harold Wilson statue, St George's Square, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD1 1JF

Chris Marsden, Chair of Huddersfield Civic Society, and Madeleine Longtin lead another opportunity to search for the town's lions. Huddersfield…

Chris Marsden, Chair of Huddersfield Civic Society, and Madeleine Longtin lead another opportunity to search for the town's lions. Huddersfield has scores of lions on its buildings and public art - here's a chance to see them at a safe distance. Binoculars encouraged.

Opening Times

• Sunday 9 September: 1030

Booking Details

No booking required

Additional information

Toilets are available at Huddersfield Station, adjacent to the start/end point, but not en route.

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King James’s School

King James's School, St. Helens Gate, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD4 6SG

The present school site has had a school on it since 1547. The present oldest part of the site dates to about 1750 when the school house was…

The present school site has had a school on it since 1547. The present oldest part of the site dates to about 1750 when the school house was rebuilt. Other classrooms still in use date from 1848. This old part of the school will be open to visitors and guides will be around to point out important historical features both inside and outside the buildings.

Opening Times

• Saturday 8 September: 1000-1400

Booking Details

No booking required

Access Information

The area open to visitors is flat inside except for one room which has two steps for access. If disabled visitors contact school before their visit car parking can be made available next to the school building. The main car park for other visitors is at the bottom of St. Helen's Gate, about 150 metres away from the main entrance.

Additional information

Max 10 people per tour/session.

Directions

St. Helen's Gate is on the corner of the main road though the village of Almondbury where the church of All Hallows sits.

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Lawrence Batley Theatre Tour

Lawrence Batley Theatre, Queen Street, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD1 2SP

Why not take a fascinating glimpse behind the scenes of our Grade II* listed building and enjoy an engaging tour delivered by members of our…

Why not take a fascinating glimpse behind the scenes of our Grade II* listed building and enjoy an engaging tour delivered by members of our professional theatre staff team? We are delighted to offer a 45 minute 'backstage' guided tour of the Lawrence Batley Theatre. Your group will be led around the building and offered an intriguing insight into the workings of a busy theatre! At the time of booking please specify any mobility or access requirements so that we are able to accommodate everyone comfortably.

Opening Times

• Friday 7 September: Tour 1100

Booking Details

No booking required

Access Information

At the time of booking please specify any mobility or access requirements and please note this may slightly alter the content of the tour.

Additional information

Max 12 people per tour/session.

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Lockwood Baptist Church

Lockwood Baptist Church, Lockwood Road, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD1 3TG

Lockwood Baptist Church dates from 1792. Rebuilt in its present form by Huddersfield architect John Kirk, 1850 in Classical style with pediment…

Lockwood Baptist Church dates from 1792. Rebuilt in its present form by Huddersfield architect John Kirk, 1850 in Classical style with pediment and first-floor Venetian window above Tuscan porch. Interior beautifully reordered in 1980s.

With a 1905 Connacher Organ, available to visiting organists to play on request, WWI War memorials, remodelled graveyard / memorial garden with stones dating back to 1790s.

Tours of the church, hall and gardens at 12 noon and 2pm.

BBQ commencing at 12 Noon, Light refreshments in the hall until 4pm.

Opening Times

• Saturday 8 September: 1100-1600; Tours 1200 & 1400

Booking Details

No booking required

Access Information

Disabled parking across the road, ramp access to grounds & lower floor, with community fayre events and refreshments, lift (wheelchair capable) to upper floor. Organ accessible only via some steps.

Additional information

Max 20 people per tour/session.

Directions

Set back from the Road, near the traffic lights at Lockwood Bar, opposite Lockwood Convenience Store, pelican crossing outside the church.. Buses stop outside.

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Longwood Sing

Back Thornhill Road, , Longwood, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD3

Participate in a traditional outdoor community event with singing led by The Golcar Band, The Outlane Singers and school choirs in the outdoor…

Participate in a traditional outdoor community event with singing led by The Golcar Band, The Outlane Singers and school choirs in the outdoor amphitheatre at the foot of the Nab Tower, Longwood. A local youth organisation is recognised for its good work and this year a song is being sung in honour of Golcar Brownies. Traditional hymns and popular songs for everyone! There are short readings and a talk given by an invited local speaker. This year's speaker is Andrew Marchington. The Longwood Sing has been held every year since 1873 and is organised by a local group. Money is raised for local charities. Special guests include the Mayor of Kirklees, this year Cllr Christine Iredale, and local MPs.

Opening Times

• Sunday 9 September: 2.15-3.15

Booking Details

No booking required

Access Information

Parking on the road; drop offs at the top of the site are possible, access via Bull Green Road.

Additional information

Refreshments are available AFTER the event in St Mark's Community centre, St Mark's Road. Programmes will be available on the day for a nominal charge and a collection will be made for this year's Mayor's Appeal (Alzheimer's UK and Dementia UK)

Directions

The event is well-signed on the day. Access to The Longwood Sing is via a path and steps up from Back Thornhill Road (on foot). Parking on St Mark's Road. Cars may drive up the side road Bull Green Road and drop off at the top of the site. This is access for wheelchair users and prams/buggies. There is no seating at the top of the amphitheatre The seating is within the concrete amphitheatre on concrete rises. Bring a cushion!

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Pride and Prejudice - Harold Wilson’s Role In The Decriminalization of Homosexuality

Luck Lane, Paddock, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD34HA

As well as the chance to have a tour of the historic building by our students, there will be a presentation on former student Harold Wilson's role…

As well as the chance to have a tour of the historic building by our students, there will be a presentation on former student Harold Wilson's role in decriminalization of homosexuality in 1967.

Opening Times

• Saturday 8 September: 1000-1500

Booking Details

No booking required

Access Information

Some parts are not accessible by wheelchair or pram but the main display is open.

Additional information

Students are involved in the tours and event. Scones and tea available.

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Queensgate Market

Kirklees Council, Market Office, Queensgate Market Arcade, Princess Alexandra Walk, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD1 2UJ

Experience one of the best modernist spaces in the UK. Chris Marsden, the market's historian and expert guide will provide a detailed history and…

Experience one of the best modernist spaces in the UK. Chris Marsden, the market's historian and expert guide will provide a detailed history and special access throughout architect Seymour Harris's design, where you will gain rarely seen views of spectcular umbrella roof sections which oversail Fritz Steller's timeless ceramic frieze. If you cherish our twentieth century heritage this beautiful late 1960s composition of art, engineering, space and light in the urban realm will be a real treat.
Queensgate Market opened in 1970. It was listed grade II in 2005. It is the only postwar listed building in Huddersfield town centre. Its dramatic public art and the 21 freestanding roof sections all asymmetric hyperbolic paraboloid concrete shells make it unique.

Opening Times

• Saturday 8 September: Tour 1000

Booking Details

No booking required

Additional information

Max 10 people per tour/session.

Directions

Meet Chris on the Piazza outside Huddersfield Library & Art Gallery

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Rails, Roads & Canals of Huddersfield

Harold Wilson statue, St. Georges Square, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD1 1JF

Starting with a look at railway and public transport history and artefacts in the town centre, local transport history experts will lead a walk…

Starting with a look at railway and public transport history and artefacts in the town centre, local transport history experts will lead a walk that then moves on to look at the Huddersfield Broad and Narrow canals. Members of Huddersfield Canal Society will explain the history of
both waterways and how the latter was reopened.

Opening Times

• Sunday 9 September: Tour 1430

Booking Details

No booking required

Access Information

The route includes some steps and a significant portion of the walk is along the canal towpath.

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Skelmanthorpe Textile Heritage Centre

6 Queen Street, Skelmanthorpe, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 9DU

This small textile heritage centre comprises a "one-up-one down" former weaver's cottage. The downstairs family living-quarters have been…

This small textile heritage centre comprises a "one-up-one down" former weaver's cottage. The downstairs family living-quarters have been maintained & furnished as a West Riding weaver's family home which would have been c1900. Upstairs is an authentic hand-loom in working condition, along with fascinating displays & artefacts linked to our textile history. Guides will be present. Visits will last about one hour. Leaflets for self-guided walks along the Skelmanthorpe Village Trail will be available.

Opening Times

• Thursday 6 September: 1200-1700; Loom demonstration 1300-1600
• Friday 7 September: 1200-1700; Loom demonstration 1300-1600
• Saturday 8 September: 1000-1600; Loom demonstration 1300-1600
• Sunday 9 September: 1000-1600; Loom demonstration 1300-1600

Booking Details

No booking required

Access Information

The upstairs room is accessible only by stairs.

Additional information

Max 10 people per tour/session. A visit can be combined with a walk along the Skelmanthorpe Village Trail. Trail leaflets available from inside the Community Association or can be downloaded from www.denbydalewalkersarewelcome.org.uk.

Directions

Queen Street is in the centre of Skelmanthorpe, just off the B6116 road which comprises the village's main street. Free parking, along with toilets & refreshments, is available at Skelmanthorpe Youth & Community Association, at the junction of Lodge Street & Elm Street, just 2 minutes walk away. Skelmanthorpe is served by buses from Huddersfield (services 80/81/82 - 3 per hour Mon - Sat, hourly Sun) and from Wakefield/Holmfirth (service 435 - every 2 hours). Please check www.wymetro.com from where time-tables are available.

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St Bartholomew’s Church, Marsden, Huddersfield

Church Lane, Marsden, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD7 6DJ

Church tours available throughout the day. Normally archived material on display, including some graveyard records for our family historians!…

Church tours available throughout the day. Normally archived material on display, including some graveyard records for our family historians! Known as "The Cathedral of the Colne Valley" the Church seats 600. Architect William Henry Crossland, pupil of Sir George Gilbert Scott. Ultimately finished by C Hodgson Fowler and reputed to be his finest parish church. Built between 1895 and 1911. Excellent stained glass by Leonard Walker, Carl Edwards, E Liddell Armitage and others. Fine mosaic floors by Burke & Co. The James Binns organ was installed 1919. A peal of 10 bells. Updated Exhibition: "MARSDEN REMEMBERS" - the village's commemoration of the sacrifices made in WWI, including a new Book of Remembrance giving more details of the 147 war dead. Concentrating this year on wartime events of 1917 and the impact they had on life in this working mill village. As casualty numbers begin to rise, we look at the stories of those who were sick or wounded or survived the war, as well as the fatalities, of which there were 53 in 1917 -more than a third of the total dead. (Exhibition Supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund). Light refreshments served in Church.

Opening Times

• Friday 7 September: 1000-1600
• Saturday 8 September: 1000-1130 & 1330-1600
• Sunday 9 September: 1100-1600

Booking Details

No booking required

Access Information

Wheelchair access to the main body of the Church, but steps up to the Chancel and beyond (including toilet). Full toilet facilities and baby changing, including full disabled access, in the Parochial Hall next to the church.

Directions

On the A62, approx 7 miles west of Huddersfield. The Church (surrounded by its graveyard) is clearly visible on the corner of A62 and Towngate. From Manchester - first left on entering Marsden (Towngate); bear left (Church Lane). Church entrance immediately on your left. From Huddersfield - after the Marsden village sign, take third right, then as above. Parking in the Church drive & behind the Parochial Hall next door. Public Transport Details: RAIL - on transpennine line - Marsden station is 0.25 mile from the Church. BUS - from Huddersfield bus station - 185, or 183 (alight at "Fall Lane. Manchester Road" for the latter).

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St Josephs’ Catholic Church

St. Joseph RC Church, Somerset Road, Aspley, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD5 9AU

This church was originally an Anglican church, constructed in 1915 and sold to St Joseph’s parish in 1953. The interior has an elaborate roof…

This church was originally an Anglican church, constructed in 1915 and sold to St Joseph’s parish in 1953. The interior has an elaborate roof construction, beautiful stain glass windows and a side chapel dedicated to ‘Our Lady’. When it was opened as St Joseph's in 1954 the organ was known as the first pipeless instrument of its kind to be installed in a local church.

St Joseph's Chapel was originally built on Commercial Street in 1894, as a Chapel of Ease to St Patrick's. In 1913 St Joseph's became a parish in its own right to serve the growing catholic community. As the Catholic population in Huddersfield continued to increase a larger church was needed and St Michael's on Somerset Road was purchased from the Anglican's. The first mass celebrated in St Joseph's new Parish Church, was in February 1954.

The recently formed Huddersfield Catholic History Group will be sharing their history of the formation of St Joseph’s Parish, as well as displaying their collection of donated old photographs of St Joseph’s and other parishes in Huddersfield.

Opening Times

• Sunday 9 September: 1300-1600

Booking Details

No booking required

Access Information

No car park but there is on street parking. Please note the Lidl Supermarket has strict time parking restrictions. There is disabled access to the church.

Directions

St. Joseph's Church is situate on Somerset Road off Wakefield Road (A629) Aspley. Mulberry Road runs along the back of the church on which is situate a Lidle supermarket. If travelling by car from the centre of Huddersfield follow the signs for Almondbury. At the Shorehead roundabout Almondbury has a dedicated right hand lane, leading to a right turn at the second set of traffic lights. The right hand turn leads you into Somerset Road Mulberry Street is immediately on your left and the church is only a few yards further along Somerset Road on your left.

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St Peter’s Parish Church, Huddersfield

Huddersfield Parish Church, Byram Street, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD1 1BU

Explore a Gothic revival Church in the town centre, The building is Grade 2* listed and has some lovely windows, a balcony with box pews and an…

Explore a Gothic revival Church in the town centre, The building is Grade 2* listed and has some lovely windows, a balcony with box pews and an Elizabeth the1st font.
The building is open for visits, contemplation and prayer.
The crypt is also open to view.

Opening Times

• Thursday 6 September: 0900-1600
• Friday 7 September: 0900-1600
• Saturday 8 September: 1000-1400
• Sunday 9 September: 0800- 1600

Booking Details

No booking required

Access Information

The Wheelchair access is up a short slope and accesses the building on the South side. The crypt and balcony are not accessible to those with reduced mobility.

Directions

The Church is in the town centre of Huddersfield and the tower with clock are visible within the town centre.

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St Stephen’s Church, Lindley

St Stephen's Church, Lidget Street, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD3 3JB

St Stephen's is a Grade II listed building designed by the renowned local architect, John Oates, and built in 1829 by Joseph Kaye, known as the…

St Stephen's is a Grade II listed building designed by the renowned local architect, John Oates, and built in 1829 by Joseph Kaye, known as the 'Builder of Huddersfield'. Discover the heritage of St Stephen's and the community it serves. Events include an exhibition to celebrate 50 years of Lindley Art Club, a 'Lindley People' graveyard tour and an 'Ask Anything' church tour. Refreshments will be served throughout.

'Lindley People' Graveyard Tour
Sat 9th Sep at 10.30am
Explore St Stephen's churchyard with David Verguson of Lindley History Research Group. Discover the lives of some of those who lie beneath the ornate - and not so ornate - memorials. Please wear sensible shoes.
Event is free but booking essential (01484 645695 or vicaroflindley@hotmail.co.uk)

‘Ask Anything' Church Tour
Sat 9th Sep at 11.30am and 2pm; Sun 10th Sep at 2.30pm
Explore the meaning of the church with the Revd Rachel Firth: what things are for, what they mean and how they have been used in the past and present. Myths, facts and stories of faith, furniture and community! The main purpose of the tour is to ask questions - and no question is too silly. Answers not guaranteed, but will be attempted in all cases!
Event is free but booking recommended (01484 645695 or vicaroflindley@hotmail.co.uk)

Opening Times

• Saturday 8 September: 1000-1600
• Sunday 9 September: 1330-1630

Booking Details

No booking required

Directions

St Stephen's in located in the centre of Lindley opposite the clock tower.

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St Thomas’s Church

St. Thomas's Church & Community Centre, Manchester Road, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD1 3HU

Fine Grade II* Victorian Gothic Revival church designed by Sir George Gilbert Scott and consecrated in 1859 as a memorial to the Starkey family,…

Fine Grade II* Victorian Gothic Revival church designed by Sir George Gilbert Scott and consecrated in 1859 as a memorial to the Starkey family, local mill owners. Interior was re-ordered in 1990. Exhibition on Scott and Starkey family.

Opening Times

• Thursday 6 September: 0900-1900
• Friday 7 September: 0900-1900
• Saturday 8 September: 0900-1900
• Sunday 9 September: 0900-1900

Booking Details

No booking required

Directions

Opposite Wickes DIY store on A62 1/2 mile from Ring Road

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Tea for Two or More!

Colne Valley Museum, Cliffe Ash, Golcar, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD7 4PY

The newly restored row of weavers' cottages which houses the Colne Valley Museum is now fully open, with a complete weaver's cottage, a new…

The newly restored row of weavers' cottages which houses the Colne Valley Museum is now fully open, with a complete weaver's cottage, a new exhibition gallery and textile room.

Our hidden well - which wasn't discovered until we began our restoration work - will also be available for view - hard hats available!

Visitors can step back in time to see what life as a Victorian handloom weaver was like in the Colne Valley, visit our 'rescued' clog maker's workshop and view our latest exhibition 'Felt Good' by local felting artist Sue Clay.

Our volunteers will be baking scones in our Victorian kitchen which can be taken home for tea or tried out in our tea room, where we shall be serving cream teas, home made cakes etc - the perfect way to end your visit!

Opening Times

• Saturday 8 September: 1400-1700
• Sunday 9 September: 1400-1700

Booking Details

No booking required

Access Information

Ramps have been installed on every floor of this 3-storey building which is on a steep setted lane and each floor has an accessible entrance. We have accessible toilets on 2 floors. There is a small free car park nearby or on street parking. There is no parking available immediately next to the Museum. Please contact the Museum if you might need assistance on your visit and we'll be glad to help.

Directions

Colne Valley Museum is sign posted (brown tourist sign) off the main street in GOLCAR opposite St. John's Church. Coming via HUDDERSFIELD/MILNSBRIDGE it is also sign posted off the A62 and in the centre of MILNSBRIDGE at the Aldi traffic lights, directing you to GOLCAR via Scar Lane.

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The Bullecourt Museum

Bullecourt Museum, The Old Drill Hall, Scar Lane, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD3 4PT

With a wide range of historical military artefacts dating from Waterloo to the Falklands War the Bullecourt Museum is a unique experience. From…

With a wide range of historical military artefacts dating from Waterloo to the Falklands War the Bullecourt Museum is a unique experience. From 1911 the building was a drill hall and territorial barracks up until the 1960s. It was refurbished by the curator and owner who opened the military museum in 2002 to share their fascinating collection and knowledge with the public. Features artefacts from the Crimean War, WWI, the rise of the Nazis, WWII and several other conflicts. Guided tours of the museum by the curator will take place once every hour from 1 to 4pm on Saturday and Sunday.

Opening Times

• Saturday 8 September: 1300-1700, Tours 1300, 1400, 1500, 1600
• Sunday 9 September: 1300-1700, Tours 1300, 1400, 1500, 1600

Booking Details

No booking required

Access Information

No wheelchair access available.

Additional information

Max 10 people per tour/session.

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Tolson Museum

Wakefield Road, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD5 8DJ

Fascinating collections reflecting Huddersfield's past on display in this grand Victorian building. From Bronze Age remains to the impact of the…

Fascinating collections reflecting Huddersfield's past on display in this grand Victorian building. From Bronze Age remains to the impact of the textile industry, and an innovative toddler trail, Tolson Museum has it all!
Also for Heritage Open Days on the Sunday see new and classic bikes on show in the park with refreshments and a variety of stalls. Organised by the Friends of Tolson & Ravensknowle.

Opening Times

• Sunday 9 September: 1100-1600

Booking Details

No booking required

Access Information

Ground floor of Tolson Museum is fully accessible. Please call us on 01484 223240 if you need any other information.

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Upper Edgerton – 70 years of Suburban Style

Kaffir Road, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD2 2AN

Today's Edgerton Conservation Area was Huddersfield's premier Victorian suburb, and Upper Edgerton its most opulent quarter. This short walk views…

Today's Edgerton Conservation Area was Huddersfield's premier Victorian suburb, and Upper Edgerton its most opulent quarter. This short walk views villas in varied architectural styles dating from 1855 to 1925. Led by David Griffiths, author of newly-published 'The Villas of Edgerton: home to Huddersfield's Victorian elite', it visits the private grounds of three major houses, ending at Edgar Wood's Grade I listed Banney Royd, where the owners' organic market garden will be open for business.

Opening Times

• Sunday 9 September: Tours 1030 & 1215

Booking Details

No booking required

Access Information

Part of the route is on an unsurfaced footpath which could be muddy, so stout footwear is recommended.

Additional information

Max 20 people per tour/session. Parking is available on Kaffir Road. Copies of 'The Villas of Edgerton: home to Huddersfield's Victorian elite' will available for purchase, £12.95

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Victoria Tower, Castle Hill

Lumb Lane, Almondbury, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD4 6TA

Perched on Castle Hill, Victoria Tower was completed in 1899 to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Queen Victoria's reign. The corner-stone of…

Perched on Castle Hill, Victoria Tower was completed in 1899 to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Queen Victoria's reign. The corner-stone of the tower was laid on 25 June 1898 by Mr John Frechville Ramsden and was officially opened by the Earl of Scarborough on 24 June 1899. The walls of the tower are four feet thick at the bottom, tapering to two feet at the top. The tower was renovated in 1960 when the top seven feet were removed. It reaches the height of almost 997 feet above sea level.

The history of human activity on the Castle Hill goes back over 4000 years. The site was developed as an iron age hill fort, surrounded by defensive ditches and ramparts. In the Middle Ages there was a castle on the hill, of which the well remains. The present tower was built to commemorate Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee of 1897.

The site contains a diverse mosaic of wildlife habitats and working with Natural England, Castle Hill is a designated Local Nature Reserve. There is a number of interpretation panels on footpaths on Castle Hill giving the visitor an insight to its history and wildlife.

Opening Times

• Saturday 8 September: 1200 - 1630
• Sunday 9 September: 1200 - 1630

Booking Details

No booking required

Access Information

Pedestrian access is by steep paths and 'Hillside' byway to the summit where there is a car park. Paths to Victoria Tower from the car park are steep and uneven. The Tower can be accessed by steps only

Additional information

Restrictions: Dog Fouling: Please pick it up. Its unsightly, a health hazard and you can be fined. Drones: Please refer to flying drones in public places (CAA website). Fireworks, Fires, Barbeques and Camping are not allowed due to the damage that has been sustained to the ancient monument and vegetation. Please do not release Chinese lanterns from Castle Hill's summit, they can cause extensive fire damage and injury to cattle that live around Castle Hill. The use of kite buggies is discouraged due to the damage they can cause to the monument and in regards to safety for visitors

Directions

Pedestrian access is by steep paths and 'Hillside' byway to the summit where there is a car park. Paths to Victoria Tower from the car park are steep and uneven. Please be aware the access road is not suitable for large vehicles. The Tower can be accessed by steps only Public Transport: Bus No. 341 stops on Ashes Lane, just below Castle Hill. For further information please contact Metroline on 0113 2457676

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Walking with women’s suffrage in the Colne Valley

Harold Wilson statue, St. Georges Square, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD1 1JF

Florence Lockwood, a student at the Slade school of art in the 1880s, married a local mill-owner and moved up to Black Rock House, Linthwaite. In…

Florence Lockwood, a student at the Slade school of art in the 1880s, married a local mill-owner and moved up to Black Rock House, Linthwaite. In 1907, the Votes for Women campaign suddenly burst in on her isolated world. Emmeline Pankhurst spoke at the tumultuous Colne Valley by-election, deeply impressing Florence. But instead of joining the Pankhursts’ suffragettes, she opted for the constitutionalist suffragists in the NUWSS. Soon she was designing Huddersfield’s memorable branch banner.

Join suffrage historian Jill Liddington at Harold Wilson’s statue to walk in the footsteps of local suffragists and suffragettes. The linear route takes us past the home of Helen Studdard, secretary of the Huddersfield NUWSS branch, then descends to the canal and continues to Milnsbridge ~ home of suffragette Elizabeth Pinnance, imprisoned in Holloway in 1907 for 14 days. The canal, passing the mills that are reminders of Huddersfield’s industrial past, takes us to Florence Lockwood’s Linthwaite.

Please bring packed lunch plus snacks. The walk ends in Slaithwaite around 3.30 with a Q&A session at a cafe, including contributions from Cyril Pearce, Chair of Huddersfield Local History Society. Walkers then need to make their own way back to the start (bus or train available.)

Opening Times

• Saturday 8 September: 1130

Booking Details

No booking required

Access Information

Walking shoes or boots advisable. The walk includes a descent of over 100 stone steps.

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Woodhouse Mill Ponds Nature Reserve

Woodhouse Mill Ponds, Leeds Road, Dieghton, HUDDERSFIELD, West Yorkshire, HD2 1FB

Take a look at the regeneration and creation of a nature reserve, protected woodland area, 2 fishing lakes designed to get kids involved in…

Take a look at the regeneration and creation of a nature reserve, protected woodland area, 2 fishing lakes designed to get kids involved in fishing, a special dipping pond area and an overview of the historic mill operation including original water controls and even a WWII gun mount. There is a picnic area on site, plus toilets, easy parking, bus stop opposite and walking distance to the railway station. Bring the kids and lets go bug hunting.

Opening Times

• Thursday 6 September: 0900-1500; Tour top of each hour

Booking Details

No booking required

Additional information

Max 12 people per tour/session. People will be fishing on the day, some with carers.

Directions

Leaving Huddersfield just past Syngenta and the Volvo garage.

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St Mary’s Community Heritage Site Mirfield

38 Church Lane, Mirfield, West Yorkshire, WF14 9HX

Grade ll* listed church (architect - Sir George Gilbert Scott) Tours to the top of the tower and bell ringing room Nature trail walks around the…

Grade ll* listed church (architect - Sir George Gilbert Scott)
Tours to the top of the tower and bell ringing room
Nature trail walks around the nine acres of the heritage site/graveyard taking in the view of Castle Hall Hill - medieval mound the remains of a motte and bailey Castle

Display of archaeological finds from archaeological digs on site 2014/15
Within the church are information boards about the butterflies and birds on and visiting the site

Other artifacts on site: medieval church tower, listed 20th century 'Wraith' murder gravestone, 10th century 'Mirfield Stone', 16th century Book of Homilies, listed 18th century stone donation tablet, plague commemoration plaque, village stocks

10.30 am Saturday and 11.30am Sunday there are guided Heritage Trail Walks in the local are (pprox 1.5 miles) from the site lead by an experienced and trained guide

Presentation and talk in the church about Mirfield's early history
Saturday 1500 hours there is an Organ Recital in church

Opening Times

• Saturday 8 September: 1030-1600
• Sunday 9 September: 1100-1600

Booking Details

No booking required

Additional information

Heritage information booklets about different aspects of the site are available in the church.

Directions

Heritage Site is accessed from the church grounds. St Mary's is a large Victorian church adjacent to Church Lane. Approx one mile from Mirfield railway station.

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