Kirklees
Properties and events in Kirklees
Before heading out for your Heritage Open Days visit, please check entries for last-minute changes.
"Rags to Riches" in Ravensthorpe at St. Saviour's Church.
A History of working life in Ravensthorpe.
A celebration for World Peace day
A walk, a planting of a new sapling, a brass band concert
All Hallows' Church, Kirkburton
All Hallows' Church, Kirkburton, open Saturday 12th and 19th Sept, plus two talks on Wed 16 & Thurs 17 Sept. Also the Launch of Kirkburton Village Archive and presentation of The Lych Gate Appeal Sat 19 Sept.
All Hallows’ Church Almondbury
Medieval craftsmanship, 16th Century roof and font cover, tours of bell tower available, and Huddersfield & District Family History Society will be bringing their exhibition 'What Did Your Ancestors Do? Occupations of the Past'
All Saints church Batley
This ancient, medieval church will be open for visitors with the history of the building on show as well as the more modern aspects of its use. Some registers will be on display; refreshments will be available.
Alternative Tour of Tolson - Exploring Women’s Lives Through Museum Object
Join us for a unique guided tour of Tolson Museum that explores what objects can reveal about women’s lives.
Bag Lady
An interactive relaxed 2 hr 30 mins performance with refreshments – Bag Lady– storytelling and songs to inspire children & young people with additional needs & their families
Be taken through 800 years of local history in a tour of Woodsome Hall a grade I listed building
A tour of Woodsome Hall will take you through 800 years of local history. The main Hall was built in 1462, extended in 1602 and modernised in 1700. The Tyas, Kay and Dartmouth families give the personal background those who have lived here.
Brass Bands Archive Open Day
Come to Heritage Quay Huddersfield University to view the new Brass Bands England exhibition, 'Diverse Voices' - an exhibition highlighting items from the Brass Bands Archive and enhanced with stories and memories from 'Banders' themselves. 11am-3pm
Castle Hill Heritage Day Walk
This walk will cover the known development and use of the monument from the Mesolithic to Modern Times.
Dewsbury Town Hall
A tour of Grade II* listed, Dewsbury Town Hall. A fascinating building with both cultural and local governance history to be explored.
Discover Your Family Story. A presentation by Maureen Wheeler of the Huddersfield and District Family History Society
Have you ever wondered who lived here before you? Or where your ancestors came from? Join this friendly information session to discover how to begin researching your family history, with expert advice on tracing relatives, finding historical records
Everyday Histories - Cottage Weaving Family Afternoon
Find out about the cottage weaving industry that was the lifeblood of the Holme Valley villages and hamlets. Demonstrations of spinning and weaving throughout the afternoon. Have a go activities for all ages!
Experience Hearth & Holme: a unique audio-visual of Holme Valley memories
An audio-visual of Holme Valley memories.
Experience Hearth and Holme: Ey up! Discover the Story Behind Yorkshire Dialect
Experience Hearth and Holme: Home Valley born poet and dialect speaker Ian Brooke will introduce a discussion. Yorkshire dialect, what is it? Is it slang or language? Why iz it deein ahrt and wot we can do to gerrit goin agean.
Exploring Beaumont Park
Explore Huddersfield's first public park, a dramatic 21 acre landscape with stunning Pennine views.
Exploring Edgar Wood’s Legacy: an Arts & Crafts walk
Celebrated architect Edgar Wood left a legacy of fine buildings in Lindley, but also inspired other local architects. Starting from Wood’s Briarcourt and ending at his Clock Tower, this walk of around 1.5 miles will introduce their work.
FOBS - Batley Railway Station - past and present
Find out about the wonderful history of Batley Railway Station. How it survived. Old photos on display. Take a look at the great work the fantastic FOBS volunteers do! Volunteer with us! Witness the changes made to provide an exiting future.
Graveship of Holme Exhibition
Experience Hearth and Holme: Explore the history of the Graveship of Holme with its 7 townships. Historic and contemporary photographs.
Greenwoods - Dewsbury's oldest shop
Visitors are able to interact with historical artefacts from Greenwoods, Dewsbury’s oldest shop, which has been trading continually since 1860. Come and experience the history in its original setting including meeting Bolenium Bill.