Welcome to Highburton

Highburton is a small village located in the Kirklees district of West Yorkshire, England. The village is situated on a hilltop and offers stunning views of the surrounding countryside. Highburton has a rich history dating back to the 11th century when it was mentioned in the Domesday Book. The village has a population of around 1,500 people and is known for its friendly community and peaceful atmosphere.

One of the main attractions in Highburton is the All Hallows Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is a Grade I listed building and is known for its beautiful stained glass windows and intricate carvings. The church is still in use today and is a popular destination for visitors and locals alike. Another popular attraction in Highburton is the Highburton Village Hall, which hosts a variety of events throughout the year, including concerts, plays, and community gatherings.

Highburton is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is a popular destination for walkers and hikers. The village is located near the Peak District National Park and offers easy access to a variety of walking trails and outdoor activities. The village is also home to a number of local businesses, including a post office, a convenience store, and several pubs and restaurants. Overall, Highburton is a charming village with a rich history and a strong sense of community.

Local Weather

Light rain

Temp: 9°C

Feels Like: 5.3°C

Wind: 18.6 MPH

Wind Dir: SW

Local Schools

School	Details
Highburton Church Of England Voluntary Controlled First School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-10 Head Teacher Mrs Gaynor Leadbeater	Northfield Lane Highburton Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD8 0QT 01484506526 School Website
Kirkburton Church Of England Voluntary Aided First School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-10 Head Teacher Mrs Will Adams	School Hill Kirkburton West Yorkshire HD8 0SG 01484609190 School Website
Kirkburton Middle School Academy Converter Ages:10-13 Head Teacher Mr Christopher Taylor	Turnshaws Avenue Kirkburton Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD8 0TJ 1484222737 School Website
Rowley Lane Junior Infant And Nursery School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Jenny Shore	Rowley Lane Lepton Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD8 0JD 01484222745 School Website
Lepton Cofe Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Thomas Burns	Station Road Lepton Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD8 0DE 1484600384 School Website
King Jamess School Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Ian Rimmer	St Helen's Gate Almondbury Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD4 6SG 01484412990 School Website
Shelley First School Academy Converter Ages:4-10 Head Teacher Mrs Ifsheen Akhtar	School Terrace Far Bank Shelley Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD8 8HU 1484604484 School Website
Farnley Tyas Church Of England Voluntary Controlled First School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-10 Head Teacher Mrs Lynsey Wagstaff	Butts Road Farnley Tyas Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD4 6TZ 01484666714 School Website
All Hallows C Of E Va Infant And Nursery School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Miss Victoria Wyatt	Longcroft Almondbury Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD5 8XW 01484431700 School Website
Hill View Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Ben Normington	Fernside Avenue Almondbury Huddersfield HD5 8YE 1484976216 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Stocksmoor Station Road, Stocksmoor, West Yorkshire, HD4 6XN 1.58 Miles

Shepley Station Road, Shepley, West Yorkshire, HD8 8DU 2.01 Miles

Brockholes Brockholes Lane, Brockholes, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD9 7EB 2.67 Miles

Honley Station Road, Honley, West Yorkshire, HD9 6LD 2.81 Miles

Berry Brow Birch Road, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD4 7LP 3.22 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Kirkburton Taxis 01484 602347 33 Burton Acres Way, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 0RF 0.27 Miles
Hire A Stairlift Ltd 01484 603816 19 Birkhead Close, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 0GR 0.28 Miles
Highgate Private Hire (Lepton) 07789 671198 5 Highgate Avenue, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 0EE 1.18 Miles
Shelley Private Hire 01484 602363 8 Elder Mews, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 8JU 1.49 Miles
Tandem Taxis 01484 423333 648 Wakefield Road, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD5 0AJ 2.18 Miles
Shepley Private Hire 01484 604685 79 Lane Head Road, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 8AD 2.26 Miles
E T A Limos 01484 302144 12 Eton Av, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD5 9HY 2.60 Miles
Smithys Private Hire 01484 666621 45 Oakes Lane, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire, HD9 7AR 2.71 Miles
Orchard Private Hire 01484 303278 49 Orchard Rd, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD5 0EJ 2.78 Miles
Airports By Yorky's Local Services 01484 307070 317 Old Wakefield Road, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD5 8AA 2.79 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
North Road C Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Highburton D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dogley Bar D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Moor Lane Highburton D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
University Kirkburton D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Kirkburton Po Box Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Harry Bower D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Causeway Foot D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Woodsome Drive D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Storthes Hall D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Rowley Hill D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Shelley Lane D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Highgate Avenue Lepton Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Lepton Po Box D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Kirkburton Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Shelley Lane Kirkburton Huddersfield HD8 0SJ
Kirkburton Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Shelley Lane Kirkburton Huddersfield HD8 0SJ
The Mast Pcn Hub 01484 602040	Kirkburton Health Centre 5A Shelley Lane Kirkburton, Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD8 0SJ
Kirkburton Health Centre 01484 602040	Kirkburton Health Centre 5A Shelley Lne,Kirburton Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD8 0SJ
Lepton And Kirkheaton Surgeries 01484 606161	Lepton Surgery Highgate Lane, Lepton Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD8 0HH

Local Stores

Kirkburton - North Road
64 North Road
Kirkburton
Huddersfield
West Yorkshire
HD8 0RW
01484 696021
Store Website
0.61 miles

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SPAR Lepton
Tariq Nazir Spar BP
Lepton Service Station
Wakefield Road
Lepton
HD8 0LU
01484609585
Store Website
1.4 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Donaldson'S Farm And Equine
39 Abbey Road Shepley Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD8 8EP 01484 508708 admin@donaldsonsvets.co.uk Website 1.82 miles

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Donaldsons Vets Ltd
Abbey Road Shepley Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD8 8EP 01484 508708 admin@donaldsonvets.co.uk Website 1.82 miles

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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Calder Vets Ltd
37 Wakefield Road Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD5 0AN 01484 469184 2.14 miles

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Donaldson'S Vets Ltd
131 Somerset Road Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD5 8HN 01484 421512 admin@donaldsonsvets.co.uk Website 2.49 miles

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Donaldson'S Farm And Equine Ltd
131 Somerset Road Almonbury Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD5 8HN 01484 421512 admin@donaldsonsvets.co.uk Website 2.49 miles

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Cancer Care For Pets Ltd
The Veterinary Hospital 131 Somerset Road Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD5 8HN 01484 242911 info@cancercareforpets.co.uk Website 2.49 miles
Amenities Referrals only
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Local Dog Walks

Broadstone Reservoir
Nice Easy 1 Mile Lap Around The Reservoir With Many Bushes And A Whole Lot Of Water Perfect For Off Lead Play Birdsnest Ln Huddersfield Lancashire HD8 8YD 4.32 miles

Location what3words heaven.slices.builders

Stoneycliffe Wood And Coxley Woods
Nature Reserve With Stream For Dogs To Play In And Other Routes Through Fields And Woods Stoneycliffe Wood Nature Reserve Upper Lane 5.30 miles Netherton

Location what3words dreading.closes.notifying

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 6.95 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

Location what3words eagles.sound.gent

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

Location what3words trains.fastening.credible

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 8.11 miles

Location what3words save.risks.smashes

Langsett Reservoir
A Nice Forest To Go And Walk Your Dog, Me And My Family Have All Enjoyed Walking At This Location, Hopefully You Can Go The White House Langsett Stocksbridge Sheffield S36 4GY 8.11 miles

Location what3words anyway.invite.cuddling

Weather Forecast

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	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-13.3°C	-14.2°C	-14.9°C	-14.9°C	-15.5°C	-14°C	-11.6°C	-9.5°C	-8°C	-7.2°C	-8.2°C	-9.5°C
Feels Like	-22°C	-22.9°C	-23.5°C	-23.1°C	-23°C	-21.9°C	-17.6°C	-14.3°C	-11.1°C	-10.1°C	-12.2°C	-14.8°C

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	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Overcast
Temp	-9.5°C	-8.4°C	-7.4°C	-6.6°C	-5.2°C	-2.6°C	0.9°C	3.6°C	4.1°C	2.6°C	0.6°C	-4.8°C
Feels Like	-15.3°C	-14.7°C	-14°C	-13.5°C	-12.3°C	-9.3°C	-4.8°C	-1.1°C	-0.1°C	-1.2°C	-3.2°C	-9.5°C

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