Welcome to Kirkburton

Kirkburton is a small village located in the metropolitan borough of Kirklees, West Yorkshire. The village is situated on the foothills of the Pennines and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a rich history dating back to the medieval period, and there are many historic buildings and landmarks in the area. The village is home to a number of shops, pubs, and restaurants, making it a popular destination for tourists and locals alike.

One of the most notable landmarks in Kirkburton is the All Hallows Church, which dates back to the 14th century. The church is a Grade I listed building and is known for its beautiful stained glass windows and intricate stonework. Another popular attraction in the village is the Kirkburton Library, which is housed in a historic building that was once a school. The library is home to a large collection of books and is a popular destination for book lovers.

Kirkburton is also known for its vibrant community spirit, with a number of local events and festivals taking place throughout the year. The village hosts an annual carnival, which features a parade, live music, and a variety of stalls and activities. There are also regular farmers' markets and craft fairs, which showcase the best of local produce and crafts. Overall, Kirkburton is a charming village with a rich history and a strong sense of community, making it a great place to visit or call home.

Local Weather

Partly Cloudy

Temp: 12.1°C

Feels Like: 11.1°C

Wind: 2.2 MPH

Wind Dir: SW

Local Schools

School	Details
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
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
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
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
Shepley First School Community School Ages:4-10 Head Teacher Mrs Becky Adams	Firth Street Shepley Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD8 8DD 01484603230 School Website
Shelley College Academy Converter Ages:13-18 Head Teacher Mr David Wadsworth	Huddersfield Road Shelley Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD8 8NL 01484868773 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
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

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Stocksmoor Station Road, Stocksmoor, West Yorkshire, HD4 6XN 1.43 Miles

Shepley Station Road, Shepley, West Yorkshire, HD8 8DU 1.58 Miles

Brockholes Brockholes Lane, Brockholes, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD9 7EB 2.93 Miles

Honley Station Road, Honley, West Yorkshire, HD9 6LD 3.24 Miles

Denby Dale Off Wakefield Road, Denby Dale, West Yorkshire, HD8 8RX 3.26 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Hire A Stairlift Ltd 01484 603816 19 Birkhead Close, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 0GR 0.40 Miles
Kirkburton Taxis 01484 602347 33 Burton Acres Way, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 0RF 0.45 Miles
Shelley Private Hire 01484 602363 8 Elder Mews, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 8JU 0.98 Miles
Highgate Private Hire (Lepton) 07789 671198 5 Highgate Avenue, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 0EE 1.51 Miles
Shepley Private Hire 01484 604685 79 Lane Head Road, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 8AD 1.87 Miles
S H A T Travels 01484 860111 49 Commercial Road, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 9DA 2.50 Miles
Tandem Taxis 01484 423333 648 Wakefield Road, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD5 0AJ 2.76 Miles
Skelmanthorpe Cars 01484 865010 63 Commercial Road, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 9DX 2.77 Miles
Smithys Private Hire 01484 666621 45 Oakes Lane, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire, HD9 7AR 2.95 Miles
Holmfirth Taxis 01484 661515 311 New Mill Road, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire, HD9 7AE 3.14 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Kirkburton Po Box Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Shelley Lane D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Turnshaws D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Causeway Foot D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Moor Lane Highburton D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Sanderson Shelley Store D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Kirkburton Health Centre 01484 602040	Kirkburton Health Centre 5A Shelley Lne,Kirburton Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD8 0SJ
Kirkburton Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Shelley Lane Kirkburton Huddersfield HD8 0SJ
Kirkburton Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Shelley Lane Kirkburton Huddersfield HD8 0SJ
The Mast Pcn Hub 01484 602040	Kirkburton Health Centre 5A Shelley Lane Kirkburton, 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
0.03 miles

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SPAR Lepton
Tariq Nazir Spar BP
Lepton Service Station
Wakefield Road
Lepton
HD8 0LU
01484609585
Store Website
1.5 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 1.29 miles

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Donaldsons Vets Ltd
Abbey Road Shepley Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD8 8EP 01484 508708 admin@donaldsonvets.co.uk Website 1.29 miles

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Churchfield Veterinary Centre
13 Huddersfield Road Skelmanthorpe Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD8 9AE admin@churchfieldvets.co.uk 2.35 miles

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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Calder Vets Ltd
37 Wakefield Road Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD5 0AN 01484 469184 2.70 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 3.12 miles

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Donaldson'S Vets Ltd
131 Somerset Road Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD5 8HN 01484 421512 admin@donaldsonsvets.co.uk Website 3.12 miles

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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 3.91 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 4.95 miles Netherton

Location what3words dreading.closes.notifying

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

Location what3words trains.fastening.credible

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 7.56 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

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 7.63 miles

Location what3words anyway.invite.cuddling

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 8.34 miles

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Weather Forecast

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	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Clear
Temp	18.7°C	18°C	17.2°C	16.7°C	19°C	22.9°C	27.1°C	29.2°C	29.8°C	28.9°C	23.6°C	20.8°C
Feels Like	17.3°C	16.8°C	15.8°C	15°C	17°C	21.3°C	27.6°C	29.1°C	29.7°C	29.3°C	24°C	20.7°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

	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear
Temp	19.1°C	18.1°C	17.5°C	16.9°C	20.3°C	24.7°C	27.6°C	29.6°C	30.4°C	29.8°C	24.4°C	21.4°C
Feels Like	19.5°C	19.1°C	18.4°C	18.2°C	22.2°C	25.8°C	28.2°C	29.6°C	30.3°C	29.5°C	24.4°C	21.1°C

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Temp	19.9°C	18.8°C	18.3°C	17.9°C	21°C	26.1°C	29.6°C	32°C	33°C	32.4°C	26.7°C	23.3°C
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