Welcome to Birks

Birks West Yorkshire is a small village located in the northern part of England. It is situated in the county of West Yorkshire and is known for its picturesque landscapes and natural beauty. The village is surrounded by rolling hills and lush green forests, making it an ideal destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.

The village of Birks West Yorkshire has a rich history that dates back to the medieval times. It was once a thriving market town and was known for its wool trade. Today, the village is a popular tourist destination and attracts visitors from all over the world. The village has a number of historic buildings and landmarks, including the St. Mary's Church, which dates back to the 12th century.

Birks West Yorkshire is also known for its vibrant community and friendly locals. The village has a number of local shops, cafes, and restaurants, where visitors can sample the local cuisine and interact with the locals. The village also hosts a number of cultural events and festivals throughout the year, including the Birks Festival, which celebrates the village's rich history and heritage. Overall, Birks West Yorkshire is a charming and welcoming village that offers visitors a unique and authentic English experience.

Local Weather

Partly Cloudy

Temp: -0.9°C

Feels Like: -2.5°C

Wind: 2.9 MPH

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Local Schools

School	Details
Lidget Green Primary School Foundation School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr Christine Moran	Birks Fold Lidget Green Bradford West Yorkshire BD7 2QN 01274579576 School Website
Dixons Kings Academy Free Schools Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Richard Wilson	Northside Road Bradford West Yorkshire BD7 2AN 01274089910 School Website
St William's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Fiona Parker	Young Street Bradford West Yorkshire BD8 9RG 1274545743 School Website
Crossley Hall Primary School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs E Monnery	Thornton Road Bradford West Yorkshire BD8 0HJ 1274488703 School Website
Co-Op Academy Princeville Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr Ryan Lewis	Willowfield Street Bradford West Yorkshire BD7 2AH 1274573298 School Website
Horton Grange Primary School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Miss Rebecca Marshall	Spencer Road Great Horton Bradford West Yorkshire BD7 2EU 1274573287 School Website
Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Bradford Free Schools Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Headteacher Robina Naznine	Syedna Way Bradford West Yorkshire BD8 9AR 1274280350 School Website
Farnham Primary School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Baljit Bains	Stratford Road Bradford West Yorkshire BD7 3HU 1274573297 School Website
St Edmunds Nursery School And Childrens Centre La Nursery School Ages:3-5 Head Teacher Ms Sian Hudson	Washington Street Girlington Bradford West Yorkshire BD8 9QW 01274543282 School Website
Prism Independent School Other Independent Special School Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Mrs Katie Corfield	Walker Drive Girlington Bradford BD8 9ES 1274487633

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Bradford Forster Square Forster Square, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD1 4HY 1.66 Miles

Bradford Interchange Bridge Street, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD1 1TU 1.73 Miles

Frizinghall Frizinghall Road, Frizinghall, West Yorkshire, BD9 4LD 1.92 Miles

Shipley Station Approach, Shipley, West Yorkshire, BD18 2JL 2.89 Miles

Saltaire Victoria Road, Saltaire, West Yorkshire, BD18 3LQ 3.09 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Falcon Travel 07976 758566 Ellercroft Terrace, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD7 2EQ 0.36 Miles
Executive Chauffeur 07905 890959 20 Cemetery Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD8 9RY 0.38 Miles
Girlington Taxis 0800 023 2646 11 Girlington Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD8 9NL 0.55 Miles
Lidget Cars 01274 247247 Spencer Rd, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD7 2HD 0.59 Miles
Ace Budget Taxis 01274 481818 1001 Thornton Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD8 0JD 0.63 Miles
Alpha Private Hire 01274 541111 1001 Thornton Rd, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD8 0JD 0.63 Miles
A B C Taxis 01274 884444 1111 Thornton Rd, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD8 0PA 0.74 Miles
Ruby Cars Private Hire 01274 731890 Preston Street, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD7 1JP 0.90 Miles
Everywhere Taxis 01274 521852 Great Horton Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD7 4ED 1.00 Miles
Great Horton Taxis 0800 783 4214 Great Horton Rd, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD7 4ED 1.00 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Scholemoor D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lidget Green Po Box No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
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New Princeville Po Box No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Campus Road Business Box No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
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Dracup Road Po Box No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
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Lower Grange D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Kensington Partnership 01274 499209	Kensington Street Hth.Ctr Whitefield Place Bradford West Yorkshire BD8 9LB
Dr Ia Gilkar & Partners 01274 496433	Kensington Street Hth.Ctr Whitefield Place Bradford West Yorkshire BD8 9LB
Grange Medical Centre 01274 957908	Grange Medical Centre 1 Horton Grange Road Bradford BD7 3AH
Park Grange Medical Centre 01274 522904	Park Grange Medical Ctr. 141 Woodhead Road Bradford BD7 2BL
Mughal Medical Centre	55 Ivanhoe Road Bradford West Yorkshire BD7 3HY

Local Stores

High Park Drive
47 High Park Drive
Heaton
Bradford
West Yorkshire
BD9 6HX
01274 541433
Store Website
1.56 miles

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SPAR Manchester Road
Manchester Road
Bradford
BD5 7JX
Store Website
1.6 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Companion Care (Bradford) Ltd T/A Vets4pets
Unit 1 Crossley Hall Retail Centre Thornton Rd Bradford West Yorkshire BD8 0HH 0.50 miles


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Gatehouse Veterinary Hospital
232 Allerton Road Allerton Bradford West Yorkshire BD15 7AA 01274 480031 enquiries@gatehousevets.com Website 1.13 miles
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Clayton Veterinary Centre
1 Reva Syke Road Clayton Bradford West Yorkshire BD14 6QN 01274 884800 1.36 miles

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Ashfield Veterinary Group - Wibsey
213 High Street Wibsey Bradford West Yorkshire BD6 1JU 01274 691318 nurseswibsey@ashfieldvets.com Website 1.91 miles
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Hird And Partners
Lower Giles Hill Farm South Lane Halifax West Yorkshire HX3 7TW 01274 601 534 shelfequineclinic@hotmail.co.uk Website 2.54 miles
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Sage Veterinary Group
Netherfield House 1-3 Salisbury Road Low Moor Bradford West Yorkshire BD12 0AA 01274 679192 2.67 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Chellow Dene Reservoir
Chellow Dene Is A Local Beauty Spot On The Western Outskirts Of Bradford City Which Can Be Reached By Public Transport.Although Within The City Boundaries Chellow Dene Reservoirs Lie Within A Quiet Wooded Valley And Are A Haven For Wildlife Including Herons And Owls. Chellow Dean Reservoirs 1.62 miles

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Northcliffe Woods Shipley
Woods Next To Northcliffe Park In Shipley 2 Cliffe Gardens Shipley BD18 3DB 2.39 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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Hirst Wood Bingley
Hirst Wood Is A Decent Sized Forest That Runs Along The Canal Between Bingley And Saltaire. There Is Enough Room For Off-Lead Exercise, One Entrance Has It's Own Car Park, And There Are Plenty Of Places Where Thirsty Dogs Can Grab A Drink. One Path Does Take You Close To A Train Track, So Exploration Is Needed First To Make Sure It's Safe For Your Dog And You Know Where You're Going! 47 Lime Tree Square Shipley BD18 4BR 3.33 miles

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Roberts Park Saltaire
A Park In Saltaire With A Large Field Where Dogs Can Enjoy Chasing A Ball And Exploring. There's The River Nearby Where Tired Dogs Can Quench Their Thirst, And You Can Always Wander Up To Saltaire Which Is Nearby Or, If You Fancy More Of A Walk, Shipley Glen Is Also Very Close, And Takes You Past The Tramway Too. Roberts Park Lodge Higher Coach Rd Baildon Shipley BD17 7LU 3.40 miles

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Shipley Glen Shipley
A Really Beautiful Walk Along Shipley Glen, A Long Stretch Of Moorland. With Long Reaching Views And A Forest You Can Descend Into If You Don't Mind Having To Climb The Hill Back Up, This Is A Great Walk For Dogs. You Are Likely To Meet Plenty Of Other Off-Lead Dogs There Too, Especially If The Weather Is Nice! 22 Prod Ln Baildon Shipley BD17 5BN 3.72 miles

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Delph Wood Bingley
A Small Forest That You Can Use Tot Ake You To Saltaire, The Canal Or Shipley Glen. Primrose Ln Bingley Lancashire BD16 4QR 3.80 miles

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Weather Forecast

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	Clear	Clear	Patchy rain nearby	Light snow	Light snow	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Partly Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast
Temp	3.6°C	3.7°C	3.5°C	2.1°C	1.7°C	2.4°C	5.6°C	6.1°C	6.9°C	4.4°C	2.3°C	0.8°C
Feels Like	2.2°C	2.2°C	0.1°C	-2.6°C	-2.9°C	-2.3°C	-0.5°C	2.2°C	3.1°C	0.4°C	-2.6°C	-4.4°C

Sunday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Overcast	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Cloudy	Overcast
Temp	-1.1°C	-2.3°C	-3°C	-3.4°C	-3°C	-1.4°C	1.3°C	3.3°C	3.3°C	1.5°C	0.7°C	0°C
Feels Like	-7.2°C	-8.4°C	-8.8°C	-8.8°C	-8.4°C	-6.6°C	-3.4°C	-0.8°C	-0.4°C	-1.8°C	-3.2°C	-5.1°C

Monday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

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Temp	-0.5°C	-0.7°C	-0.9°C	-1.1°C	0.4°C	3.2°C	6.8°C	9.8°C	10.6°C	9.5°C	5.3°C	2.1°C
Feels Like	-5.6°C	-6.1°C	-6.4°C	-6.6°C	-4.7°C	-1.1°C	3.5°C	7.3°C	8.7°C	7.8°C	3.1°C	-1.5°C

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