Kirklees
Properties and events in Kirklees
Before heading out for your Heritage Open Days visit, please check entries for last-minute changes.
‘Post Office Cultures Project – Creative 3D Scanning of Post Offices in West Yorkshire’
Learn about 3D scanning of buildings in West Yorkshire
25 Years of Dewsbury History Group
A recap of who started the group and why. Some of the notable events put on by the group. A quiz about the history of the town, its famous sons and daughters and the buildings.
ADINKRA UNVEILED - A Glance Through an Expressive Portal at Akan Codes or Cyphers
Whenever Hieroglyphs are mentioned, we immediately think of Egyptian Hieroglyphics. Globally, as humans, we use Cryptograms daily yet may not realise this.
All Hallows Church
This church was greatly restored in the 14th century and has many interesting features. The belfry dates from the same time and will be open on the day. There will be people ready to answer questions and provide details.
All Hallows' Church, Kirkburton
All Hallows' Church, Kirkburton open Sat 13th Sept 10.00-15.30 and Sun 21st Sept 12.30-15.30. Explore this medieval church; meet the Adopt-a-Grave and Burial Ground Teams; join a Celebration of our Heritage through Architecture.
All Saints Parish Church
All Saints Parish Church dates to the 15th century, was restored in the 19th century and is a Grade I listed building.
All Saints' Clayton West at 150
All Saints is a Victorian church celebrating its 150th anniversary. Take the chance to explore the church and look at the exhibition of the history of the church and community
Architectural Gems of Cleckheaton and District Past and Present
Welcome to our Grade II Listed, Art Deco Library -many original features. Display of local architectural gems, Listed and Heritage buildings . Quiz, morning Lego Club and Garden Trail for children. Wickham Ukulele Band 1100.
Architecture around Red House Yorkshire
Discover something every day with a daily Facebook page looking at aspects of Architecture around Red House
Architecture in needlework samplers
View 18th and 19th Century needlework samplers from the Kirklees Museums collection which often feature a building of local or national or religious significance.
Bagshaw Museum Family Friendly Building Trail
Family friendly building trail - can you spot the features?
Bagshaw Museum Guided Tour
Bagshaw Museum was once a quirky family home. Join our guide to discover some of its secrets.
Batley Library
Batley’s Market Square: The Buildings That Tell Our Story
Bees and Honey, Buildings and Architecture and Local history
We celebrate fine architecture of our churches in general and our own here in Thornhill with a talk by an Architect and Historian; and a photo exhibition on Architecture. Bees also feature with a talk as does a local mining disaster.
Behind the Scenes Tour
Join the archives team to find out more about the University of Huddersfield’s amazing collections in this special look in the archive strongrooms. Booking required
CANCELLED: Historical Tour of Dewsbury Minster
An actively guided tour from Saxon times to the present day. Appreciate The Reredos. See the Medieval stained glass window See the the Saxon Cross stones. Understand the building evolution.
Castle Hill Heritage Day Walk
This walk will cover the known development and use of the monument from the Mesolithic to Modern Times.
Celebrating 30 Years Since The Kirklees Stadium Made Architectural History
A look back at the concepts and creation of the Kirklees Stadium, culminating in the building being named RIBA's Building of the Year Award in 1995.
Coal Mining round the Bradley Bar area of Huddersfield
Walking round the old mine workings and their history
Dewsbury Beeline & Memory Lane Tour with Documentary Showing
This tour is based on the Dewsbury Beeline Heritage Trail and also locations featured in the documentary Memory Lane Dewsbury. Tour By Local historian & documentary film maker Simon Reed