Welcome to Birkenshaw

Birkenshaw is a small village located in the metropolitan borough of Kirklees, West Yorkshire. The village is situated between Bradford and Leeds, making it an ideal location for commuters. Birkenshaw has a population of around 5,000 people and is known for its friendly community and beautiful countryside.

One of the main attractions in Birkenshaw is the Oakwell Hall and Country Park. The park covers over 100 acres of land and is home to a variety of wildlife, including deer, foxes, and badgers. The park also has a playground, picnic areas, and a café. Oakwell Hall is a historic manor house that dates back to the 16th century. The house has been restored and is open to the public for tours.

Birkenshaw also has a number of local amenities, including a primary school, a library, and a community centre. The village has a range of shops, including a post office, a pharmacy, and a convenience store. There are also several pubs and restaurants in the area, offering a variety of cuisine. Birkenshaw is a great place to live for those who enjoy a quiet, rural lifestyle while still being close to the amenities of a larger city.

Local Schools

School	Details
Bbg Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Saira Luffman	Bradford Road Gomersal Cleckheaton West Yorkshire BD19 4BE 01274871225 School Website
Birkenshaw Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rebecca Martin	Station Lane Birkenshaw Bradford West Yorkshire BD11 2JE 01274651232 School Website
East Bierley Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Lysa Hammond	South View Road East Bierley Bradford West Yorkshire BD4 6PH 01274681235 School Website
Gomersal Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Melanie Cox	Oxford Road Gomersal Cleckheaton West Yorkshire BD19 4PX 01274879313 School Website
St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Clare Moulding	Nova Lane Birstall Batley West Yorkshire WF17 9LQ 1924423220 School Website
Tong Leadership Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Mr Daniel Styles	Westgate Hill Street Bradford West Yorkshire BD4 6NR 1274681455
Drighlington Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Helen Addinall	Moorland Road Drighlington Bradford West Yorkshire BD11 1JY 01132853000 School Website
Gomersal St Marys Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Jane Barker	Shirley Avenue Gomersal Cleckheaton West Yorkshire BD19 4NA 01274874550 School Website
St Peters Church Of England Voluntary Aided Junior Infant And Early Years School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lesley Evans	Fieldhead Lane Birstall Batley West Yorkshire WF17 9HN 01924326750 School Website
Fieldhead Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Donna Popek	Charlotte Close Birstall Batley West Yorkshire WF17 9BX 01924473016 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Low Moor New Works Road, Low Moor, West Yorkshire, BD12 7BD 2.40 Miles

Batley Upper Station Road, Batley, West Yorkshire, WF17 5TA 3.78 Miles

Morley Station Road, Morley, West Yorkshire, LS27 8JR 3.81 Miles

Bradford Interchange Bridge Street, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD1 1TU 3.89 Miles

New Pudsey Owlcotes Lane, New Pudsey, West Yorkshire, LS28 6QG 4.02 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Ports Airports Theatre Services 01274 865075 6 Swincliffe Crescent, Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire, BD19 4BD 0.31 Miles
Premiair Airport Travel 01274 865058 15 Woodlands Crescent, Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire, BD19 4SP 1.17 Miles
Armour Classic Cars 01274 851965 The Coppice, Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire, BD19 4QA 1.37 Miles
Air Travel 0113 285 2200 27 Kingsway, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD11 1HA 1.42 Miles
Local Cars 0113 253 5535 Manor Works, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD11 1LH 1.49 Miles
Norwood Cabs And Covers Ltd 01274 869290 Unit 3, Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire, BD19 3LJ 1.63 Miles
Tong And Euro Private Hire 01274 689999 387 Tong Street, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD4 9RU 1.64 Miles
The Dudley Hill Private Hire 01274 683444 387 Tong Street, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD4 9RU 1.64 Miles
Oakwell Taxis 01924 471111 11 Nelson Street, Batley, West Yorkshire, WF17 9ER 1.75 Miles
Zenith Taxis 01274 873384 33 Albion Street, Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire, BD19 3JD 1.75 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Halfway House D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Birkenshaw Health Centre 01274 682374	Town Street Birkenshaw Bradford West Yorkshire BD11 2HX
York House 01274 852985	284A Oxford Road Gomersal West Yorkshire BD19 4PY
Oxford Road Branch Surgery 01274 852995	284A Oxford Road Gomersal Cleckheaton West Yorkshire BD19 4PY
Dr F Gupta's Practice 0113 2956888	Drighlington Medical Ctr Station Road,Drighlington Bradford BD11 1JU
Kirkgate Surgery 01924 420242	Kirkgate Surgery 3 Kirkgate, Birstall Batley West Yorkshire WF17 9HE

Local Stores

Birkenshaw - Bradford Road
525 Bradford Road
Birkenshaw
Bradford
West Yorkshire
BD11 2AQ
01274 683041
shop.5425@coop.co.uk
Store Website
0.42 miles

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SPAR Euro Garage Ring Road
ROOLEY LANE
BRADFORD
BD4 7SJ
01274688332
Store Website
2.3 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Yorkshire Vets
744 Bradford Road Birkenshaw Bradford West Yorkshire BD11 2AE 01274 651115 postmaster@yorkshirevets.co.uk Website 0.36 miles
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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Abbey House Veterinary Clinic
1 Cross Church Street Cleckheaton West Yorkshire BD19 3RP 01274 876686 cleckheaton@abbeyvetspets.co.uk Website 1.72 miles
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My Home Vet
Titan Business Centre Euroway House Roydsdale Way Bradford West Yorkshire BD4 6SE 07759 260886 enquiries@myhomevet.co.uk Website 1.89 miles

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Vets4pets Leeds Birstall
Inside Pets At Home Spring Ram Retail Park Birstall Leeds West Yorkshire WF17 9AD 01924 441 144 leeds.birstall@vets4pets.com Website 1.99 miles
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Bradford Pdsa Pet Hospital, The Jeanne Marchig Centre
1 Lorne Street East Bowling Bradford West Yorkshire BD4 7PS 01274 740070 Website 2.70 miles

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Donaldson'S Vets Ltd
26- 28 Oldfield Lane Heckmondwike West Yorkshire WF16 0JD 01924 926441 admin@donaldsonsvets.co.uk Website 2.88 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Oakwell Hall And Country Park
Something For All Ages And Abilities. Plenty Of Space, Pathed Walks, A Tudor Hall To Explore, Gift Shop, Dog Poo Bins, Children's Play Areas, Ramblers' Centre, Cafe, Tourist Information, Stream And Ponds, Gardens, Toilets, Function Room. 18 Raikes Ln Birstall Batley WF17 9QU 1.47 miles Oakwell Country Park

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Wilton Park
Also Has A Childrens Play Area, Crazy Golf, Tennis Courts And 5-A-Side Footy Pitches. 783 Bradford Rd Batley Lancashire WF17 8NB 2.33 miles

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Judy Woods
The Woods Are Popular For Dog Walkers, They Offer Shelter In The Rain And Shade In The Summer. The Woods Walk Can Be As Short Or As Long As You Like. It’S Pretty Much Flat With Some Shallow Climbs. Once Into The Woods There Are No Roads Nearby And So A Great Place For Off Lead Where Sydney Loves To Explore The The Woods, Chase The Squirrels And Play In The Beck That Runs Through The Woods. It Her Favourite Daily Walk. Station Rdwyke Halifax Bradford BD12 8LA 3.59 miles The Most Popular Entrance Is Along Station Road Which Is Easy To Get To. If You Google Judy Woods It Can Take You To Other Entrances.

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Middleton Park
Almost In The Heart Of The City Of Leeds Is A Huge 190 Hectare Park With Woodlands, Open Grassland, A Cafe, A Little Lake, A Bike Track And Much, Much More. Known Affectionately As Miggy Woods By Locals. It’S So Big I’M Still Exploring It And Finding New Areas. Middleton Park Town Street Middleton 5.80 miles Middleton Park, Town Street, Middleton, Leeds, Ls10 3Sh

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Cromwell Bottom Nature Reserve
Park At Cromwell Bottom And Explore The Nature Reserve .... Lagoons, Woods, Meadow, Canal And River. 9 Cromwell Bottom Dr Elland Rd Brighouse Lancashire HD6 2SP 5.96 miles The Car Park Details Are On Website. Or You Can Park In Brighouse At Bethel Street Hd6 1Jr, Either On The Road Or In The Pay And Display Car Park Which Is On The Canal. From The Car Park, As You Face The Canal, Turn Right Along The Towpath. After About Half An Hours Walk You Will Reach Cromwell Bottom

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Northcliffe Woods Shipley
Woods Next To Northcliffe Park In Shipley 2 Cliffe Gardens Shipley BD18 3DB 6.56 miles Park Outside The Gate And You Can Either Walk Along The Flat Bit Past The Little Train And Continue On, Going Up The Steps At The End And Looping Back On Yourself To Return Through The Upper Section Of The Woods. Or You Can Go Forward Towards The Park Itself And Return The Way You Came. You Can'T Get Lost.

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