Welcome to Birstall

Birstall is a village located in the metropolitan borough of Kirklees, West Yorkshire, England. It is situated approximately six miles south-west of Leeds and four miles north-east of Huddersfield. The village has a population of around 16,000 people and is known for its historic buildings, including the Grade I listed St. Peter's Church, which dates back to the 12th century. Birstall is also home to a number of shops, restaurants, and pubs, making it a popular destination for both locals and visitors.

One of the most notable landmarks in Birstall is Oakwell Hall, a Grade I listed Elizabethan manor house that dates back to 1583. The hall is now a museum and is open to the public, offering visitors a glimpse into life in the 17th century. The village is also home to a number of other historic buildings, including the Red House Museum, which was built in 1660 and is now a museum of local history.

Birstall is a thriving community with a strong sense of local pride. The village hosts a number of events throughout the year, including a popular annual carnival and a Christmas lights switch-on. There are also a number of community groups and organizations, including a local history society, a gardening club, and a youth club, which help to bring the community together and promote a sense of belonging.

Local Weather

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Local Schools

School	Details
Birstall Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Nadia Sweryt-Hannam	Chapel Lane Birstall Batley West Yorkshire WF17 9EE 01924471372 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
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
Batley Girls High School Academy Converter Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Mrs David Cooper	Windmill Lane Batley West Yorkshire WF17 0LD 01924350080 School Website
Windmill C Of E Vc Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Darren Foulke	Upper Batley Lane Batley West Yorkshire WF17 0NP 01924470555 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
Fairfield School Foundation Special School Ages:3-19 Head Teacher Ms John Page	White Lee Road Batley West Yorkshire WF17 8AS 01924326103 School Website
Co-Op Academy Smithies Moor Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Catherine Brackenbury	Leeds Old Road Heckmondwike WF16 9BB 1924326708 School Website
Carlinghow Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Ms Dani Worthington	Ealand Road Carlinghow Batley West Yorkshire WF17 8HT 1924326371 School Website
Dale House School Other Independent School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Ms S M G Fletcher	Ruby Street Carlinghow Batley West Yorkshire WF17 8HL 1924422215 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Batley Upper Station Road, Batley, West Yorkshire, WF17 5TA 2.08 Miles

Morley Station Road, Morley, West Yorkshire, LS27 8JR 2.78 Miles

Dewsbury Wellington Road, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF13 1HF 2.96 Miles

Ravensthorpe Ravensthorpe, Ravensthorpe, West Yorkshire, WF12 9ED 3.83 Miles

Low Moor New Works Road, Low Moor, West Yorkshire, BD12 7BD 3.92 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Oakwell Taxis 01924 471111 11 Nelson Street, Batley, West Yorkshire, WF17 9ER 0.09 Miles
Town Cars 01924 443388 772 Bradford Road, Batley, West Yorkshire, WF17 8NL 0.23 Miles
Yorkshire Executive Services 01924 420500 12 Norwood Dr, Batley, West Yorkshire, WF17 0BN 0.26 Miles
Fifty-Fifty Cars Taxis 01924 475050 825 Bradford Road, Batley, West Yorkshire, WF17 8NN 0.29 Miles
Armour Classic Cars 01274 851965 The Coppice, Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire, BD19 4QA 0.61 Miles
Street Cars 01924 477000 Amber St, Batley, West Yorkshire, WF17 8HH 0.97 Miles
Hecky Travel Airport Transfers 01924 513457 18 Scott Avenue, Heckmondwike, West Yorkshire, WF16 9AH 1.05 Miles
Ports Airports Theatre Services 01274 865075 6 Swincliffe Crescent, Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire, BD19 4BD 1.45 Miles
Premiair Airport Travel 01274 865058 15 Woodlands Crescent, Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire, BD19 4SP 1.47 Miles
Custom Cabs Uk 07779 358742 4 New North Road, Heckmondwike, West Yorkshire, WF16 9DW 1.49 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
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Leeds Road Birstall D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
4 Bond Street 01924 470333	Market Place Birstall Batley West Yorkshire WF17 9EL
Blackburn Rd.Medical Ctr. 01924 478265	Blackburn Rd.Medical Ctr. Blackburn Road, Birstall Batley West Yorkshire WF17 9PL
Kirkgate Surgery 01924 420242	Kirkgate Surgery 3 Kirkgate, Birstall Batley West Yorkshire WF17 9HE
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

Local Stores

Petrol Gomersal
Oxford Road
Gomersal
Cleckheaton
West Yorkshire
BD19 4PY
01274 851130
Store Website
0.94 miles

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SPAR Saville Batley
BP Service Station
452 Bradford Rd
Batley
WF17 5LW
01924 473133
Store Website
1.7 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

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 1.11 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 1.75 miles

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Sage Veterinary Group
Brinsdon House 9 Kaye Street Heckmondwike West Yorkshire WF16 0JN 01924 412292 1.79 miles

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Yorkshire Vets
744 Bradford Road Birkenshaw Bradford West Yorkshire BD11 2AE 01274 651115 postmaster@yorkshirevets.co.uk Website 1.97 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 2.10 miles
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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Abbey House Veterinary Clinic
378 Soothill Lane Batley West Yorkshire WF17 6EU 01924 474300 info@crofthousevets.co.uk 2.56 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 0.27 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 0.63 miles

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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 4.71 miles Middleton Park, Town Street, Middleton, Leeds, Ls10 3Sh

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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 4.87 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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Lofthouse Colliery Nature Park
Disused Colliery Now A Nature Park Which Consists Of Woodland, Heathland, Playing Fields And A Pond. Most Of The Paths Around The Site Are Named After The Various Coal Seams That Were Worked At Lofthouse Colliery. 106 Lingwell Nook Ln Lofthouse Wakefield WF3 3JA 6.17 miles

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Horbury Lagoon
Great Walk Especially In Summer There Is Pathway Around The Lagoons Along Side The Calder River, With Plenty Of Safe Areas For Dogs To Get Into Lagoon For A Swim. There Is Also A Grass Area Next To The Lagoon, Ideal For The Dog Run To Around &Amp; Dry Off After A Swim. If You Continue Walking Along The Calder River (Keeping It On Your Left) You’Ll Come Across A Small Dog Friendly Cafe, Which Is An Added Bonus After A Walk. Horbury 6.60 miles Parking Is Available Under The Railway Line. Forge Lane, Horbury, Wf4

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Weather Forecast

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Feels Like	21.5°C	19.8°C	19.6°C	20.3°C	20.9°C	24.6°C	30.2°C	32.5°C	32.2°C	31.1°C	28.5°C	26.3°C

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Temp	22.2°C	20.9°C	20°C	19.3°C	22.6°C	26.2°C	29.1°C	30.2°C	29.9°C	28.7°C	25.8°C	21.6°C
Feels Like	24.8°C	20.9°C	20°C	19.3°C	24°C	28.9°C	32.6°C	33.3°C	32.6°C	31.3°C	28.1°C	21.6°C

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