Welcome to Chidswell

Chidswell is a small village located in West Yorkshire, England. It is situated between the towns of Dewsbury and Wakefield and is part of the Kirklees district. The village has a population of around 1,000 people and is known for its beautiful countryside and historic buildings.

One of the most notable landmarks in Chidswell is St. Mary's Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is a Grade II listed building and features a beautiful stained glass window and a bell tower. Another historic building in the village is Chidswell Hall, a 17th-century manor house that is now used as a nursing home.

Chidswell is also home to several local businesses, including a post office, a convenience store, and a pub. The village has a strong sense of community, with regular events and activities taking place throughout the year. These include a summer fete, a Christmas fair, and a weekly farmers' market. Overall, Chidswell is a charming and picturesque village that offers a peaceful and idyllic way of life.

Local Weather

Freezing fog

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Local Schools

School Details
Shaw Cross Infant And Nursery School
Community School
Ages:3-7
Head Teacher
Mrs Amanda Pickup
Leeds Road
Shaw Cross
Dewsbury
West Yorkshire
WF12 7HP
01924325319
School Website
Hanging Heaton Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Junior And Infant School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Janet Potter
High Street
Hanging Heaton
Batley
West Yorkshire
WF17 6DW
01924463035
School Website
Gawthorpe Community Academy
Academy Converter
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Curtis White
High Street
Gawthorpe
Ossett
West Yorkshire
WF5 9QP
01924679680
School Website
Highfield School
Foundation Special School
Ages:11-19
Head Teacher
Mrs Rebecca Thompson
Gawthorpe Lane
Ossett
West Yorkshire
WF5 9BS
01924264240
School Website
Bywell Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:7-11
Head Teacher
Ms Zaheda Adam
Bendigo Road
Dewsbury
West Yorkshire
WF12 7LX
01924460666
School Website
Lydgate Junior And Infant School
Community School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Anita Kishore
Lydgate Road
Soothill
Batley
West Yorkshire
WF17 6EY
01924476218
School Website
Orchard Primary Academy
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Matthew Carbutt
Princess Road
Chickenley
Dewsbury
West Yorkshire
WF12 8QT
01924469578
School Website
Manor Croft Academy
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages:11-16
Head Teacher
Ms David Hewitt
Old Bank Road
Dewsbury
West Yorkshire
WF12 7DW
01924325230
School Website
Mill Lane Primary School
Community School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Ms Christine Barlow
Mill Lane
Batley
West Yorkshire
WF17 6EG
01924477544
School Website
Hill Top Primary Academy
Academy Converter
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Joanne Lancaster
Batley Road
West Ardsley
Wakefield
West Yorkshire
WF3 1HD
01133074750
School Website
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Batley
Upper Station Road, Batley, West Yorkshire, WF17 5TA
1.27 Miles
Dewsbury
Wellington Road, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF13 1HF
1.60 Miles
Ravensthorpe
Ravensthorpe, Ravensthorpe, West Yorkshire, WF12 9ED
3.07 Miles
Morley
Station Road, Morley, West Yorkshire, LS27 8JR
3.24 Miles
Outwood
Lingwell Court, Outwood, West Yorkshire, WF1 2NX
3.63 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
Roadcraft Freelance Chauffeur Services
07855 000638
Chidswell, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF12 7HT
0.42 Miles
Mayfair Taxis
01924 270445
18 Swithenbank Street, Ossett, West Yorkshire, WF5 9RW
0.64 Miles
Airport 24-7
01924 463176
32 Windermere Road, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF12 7PQ
0.90 Miles
A A 15-15 Cars (Ossett)
01924 271515
127 Kingsway, Ossett, West Yorkshire, WF5 8DN
1.25 Miles
Park Cars
01924 277788
Unit 23/Sandbeds Trading Est, Ossett, West Yorkshire, WF5 9ND
1.35 Miles
Henry Taxis
01924 277771
Unit 23 Ahed House, Ossett, West Yorkshire, WF5 9ND
1.35 Miles
Rex Taxis
01924 464117
Camroyd Street, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF13 1PW
1.43 Miles
Local Taxis
01924 475555
2 Bar St, Batley, West Yorkshire, WF17 5PG
1.45 Miles
New Metro Taxis
01924 443377
2 Bar Street, Batley, West Yorkshire, WF17 5PG
1.45 Miles
Street Cars Ltd
01924 475555
2 Bar Street, Batley, West Yorkshire, WF17 5PG
1.45 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Shaw Cross Bus Park Bus Box
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Shaw Cross Bus Park Box
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Priority Mailbox:
Special Mailbox:
23 High Street D
No More Collections Today
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Batley Delivery Office
No More Collections Today
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Special Mailbox:
Leeds Road D
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Woodkirk Po
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Special Mailbox:
Streetside D
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Grange Road D
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Chickenley D
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Sugar Lane D
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West Ardsley
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Batley Railway Station D
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Soothill Po D
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Earlsheaton Po
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Special Mailbox:
High Road D
No More Collections Today
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
Earlsheaton Medical Centre
01924 465511
252 Wakefield Road
Earlsheaton
West Yorkshire
WF12 8AH
Chickenley Medical Centre
01924 452736
Walnut Lane
Chickenley
Dewsbury
West Yorkshire
WF12 8NJ
Windsor Medical Centre
01924 465699
Windsor Medical Centre
2 William St, Leeds Rd
Dewsbury
West Yorkshire
WF12 7BD
Grove House Surgery
01924 476363
Grove House Surgery
Soothill Lane
Batley
West Yorkshire
WF17 5SS
Ossett Surgery
01924 217667
Church Street Surgery
Ossett Health Village
Ossett
West Yorkshire
WF5 8DF
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Local Stores

Ossett
Dale Street
Ossett
West Yorkshire
WF5 9DB
01924 271765
Store Website
1.65 miles
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SPAR Saville Batley
BP Service Station
452 Bradford Rd
Batley
WF17 5LW
01924 473133
Store Website
1.6 miles
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Abbey House Veterinary Clinic
378 Soothill Lane
Batley
West Yorkshire
WF17 6EU
01924 474300
info@crofthousevets.co.uk
0.92 miles
Animals Treated
Cats

Dogs

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Animal Trust Vets Cic Dewsbury
Unit 2, 27 Railway Street
Dewsbury
West Yorkshire
WF12 8EB
01924 927220
Dewsbury@animaltrust.org.uk
Website
1.44 miles
Animals Treated
Cats

Dogs

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Dewsbury Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home
Unit A, Railway Street
Dewsbury
West Yorkshire
WF12 8EB
01924 482270
dewsbury@vets4pets.com
Website
1.44 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Cats

Dogs

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Consultations by appointment
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Palmer And Duncan Veterinary Surgeons
Sandbed House
2 Wakefield Road
Ossett
West Yorkshire
WF5 9JB
01924 786688
info@pdvets.co.uk
1.51 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Small Mammals

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Richmond House Veterinary Centre
47 Savile Road
Dewsbury
West Yorkshire
WF12 9PW
01924 462428
1.81 miles
Amenities
Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Small Mammals

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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Calder Vets Ltd
Savile Road
Dewsbury
West Yorkshire
WF12 9LN
01924 465592
dewsbury@caldervets.co.uk
Website
1.88 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Small Mammals

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24hr emergency service
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24hr emergency service
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Local Dog Walks

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
2.69 miles

Location
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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
3.39 miles

Parking Is Available Under The Railway Line. Forge Lane, Horbury, Wf4
Location
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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
3.54 miles

Oakwell Country Park
Location
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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
3.79 miles

Location
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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
3.92 miles

Middleton Park, Town Street, Middleton, Leeds, Ls10 3Sh
Location
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Pugneys Country Park
Asdale Rd
4.69 miles

Location
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