Welcome to Ravensthorpe

Ravensthorpe is a small village located in the metropolitan borough of Kirklees, West Yorkshire. The village is situated on the outskirts of Dewsbury and is home to a diverse community of people. The village has a rich history, with evidence of human settlement dating back to the Bronze Age. The village was once a thriving industrial hub, with several mills and factories operating in the area. Today, the village is known for its beautiful green spaces, community spirit, and excellent transport links.

One of the most notable features of Ravensthorpe is its beautiful green spaces. The village is home to several parks and open spaces, including Ravensthorpe Park, which is a popular destination for families and dog walkers. The park features a large lake, a children's play area, and several sports facilities, including a football pitch and a cricket ground. The village is also surrounded by beautiful countryside, with several walking and cycling routes available for those who enjoy outdoor activities.

Ravensthorpe is a close-knit community, with a strong sense of community spirit. The village is home to several community groups and organizations, including a local history society, a gardening club, and a youth club. The village also hosts several events throughout the year, including a summer fair, a Christmas market, and a fireworks display. The village has excellent transport links, with a train station and several bus routes connecting it to nearby towns and cities.

Local Weather

Clear

Temp: 0.2°C

Feels Like: -3.5°C

Wind: 7.4 MPH

Wind Dir: WNW

Local Schools

School	Details
Ravensthorpe Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr J L Alderson	Myrtle Road Ravensthorpe Dewsbury West Yorkshire WF13 3AS 01924907082 School Website
Diamond Wood Community Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mrs Sally Titherington	North Road Ravensthorpe Dewsbury West Yorkshire WF13 3AD 01924325308 School Website
Ravenshall School Community Special School Ages:5-16 Head Teacher Mrs Rik Robinson	Ravensthorpe Road Thornhill Lees Dewsbury West Yorkshire WF12 9EE 01924456811 School Website
Rida Boys High School Other Independent School Ages:11-14 Head Teacher Mr Zubair Patel	Perseverance Inn Forge Lane Dewsbury WF12 9EJ 1924900841 School Website
St Paulinus Catholic Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Sophie Hayes, Bsc (Hons) Ma	Temple Road Dewsbury West Yorkshire WF13 3QE 1924488282 School Website
Boothroyd Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Ms Matt Birkett	Temple Road Dewsbury West Yorkshire WF13 3QE 01924562425 School Website
Crowlees Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Junior And Infant School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kathy Woods	Springfield Park Off Parker Lane Mirfield West Yorkshire WF14 9PD 01924494970 School Website
Castle Hall Academy Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Paul Brook	Richard Thorpe Avenue Mirfield West Yorkshire WF14 9PH 1924520500 School Website
St Johns Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Infant School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-7 Head Teacher Mrs Aidan Blackburn	Boothroyd Lane Dewsbury West Yorkshire WF13 2LP 01924325323 School Website
Westmoor Primary School Community School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs D Kim Lonnergan	Church Lane Dewsbury Moor Dewsbury West Yorkshire WF13 4EW 01924485982 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Ravensthorpe Ravensthorpe, Ravensthorpe, West Yorkshire, WF12 9ED 0.36 Miles

Mirfield Station Road, Mirfield, West Yorkshire, WF14 8NL 1.35 Miles

Dewsbury Wellington Road, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF13 1HF 1.59 Miles

Batley Upper Station Road, Batley, West Yorkshire, WF17 5TA 2.70 Miles

Deighton Whitacre Road, Deighton, West Yorkshire, HD2 1LX 3.72 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Sam's Taxis 01924 497794 690 Huddersfield Rd, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF13 3HU 0.23 Miles
Station Cars 01924 490490 Station Road, Mirfield, West Yorkshire, WF14 8LN 1.27 Miles
Central Cars 01924 490000 Mirfield Central Cars/Hopton New Rd, Mirfield, West Yorkshire, WF14 8NF 1.42 Miles
A1 Taxis 01924 464444 22-26 Wellington Road, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF13 1HL 1.45 Miles
A1 Royal Cars 01924 464444 28A Wellington Rd, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF13 1HL 1.45 Miles
Crown Taxis 01924 452222 Reman House, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF13 1JS 1.47 Miles
Crown Cars 01924 469393 South Street, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF13 1JS 1.47 Miles
Mirfield Cars 01924 490999 28 Calder Road, Mirfield, West Yorkshire, WF14 8PJ 1.54 Miles
Mirfield Taxis 01924 496969 28 Calder Road, Mirfield, West Yorkshire, WF14 8PJ 1.54 Miles
Dewsbury Cars 01924 460000 14A Halifax Road, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF13 2JN 1.55 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
North Road Suite,Ravensthorpe Health Ctr 01924 767101	Ravensthorpe Health Ctr Netherfield Road Dewsbury West Yorkshire WF13 3JY
Dr Mahmood & Partners 01924 351510	Ravensthorpe Health Ctr Netherfield Road Dewsbury West Yorkshire WF13 3JY
Sidings Healthcare Centre 01924 468686	The Sidings Dewsbury West Yorkshire WF12 9QU
Extended Hours (Curo) Hub 01924 431903	The 1St Floor Sidings Hc The Sidings Dewsbury West Yorkshire WF12 9QU
Sidings Healthcare Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	The Sidings Healthcare Centre The Sidings Dewsbury WF12 9QU

Local Stores

Mirfield
Huddersfield Road
Mirfield
West Yorkshire
WF14 8AN
01924 491084
Store Website
1.33 miles

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SPAR Mirfield
Leeds Rd
Mirfield
Huddersfield
WF14 0BY
01924 481000
Store Website
2.5 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Donaldson'S Farm And Equine
Queen Street Mirfield West Yorkshire WF14 8AH 01924 492200 admin@donaldsonsvets.co.uk Website 1.28 miles

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Donaldson'S Vets Ltd
7-9 Queen Street Mirfield Wakefield West Yorkshire WF14 8AH 01924 492200 admin@donaldsonsvets.co.uk Website 1.28 miles
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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 1.36 miles
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Richmond House Veterinary Centre
47 Savile Road Dewsbury West Yorkshire WF12 9PW 01924 462428 1.42 miles
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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 1.77 miles
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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 1.77 miles

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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 3.32 miles

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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 3.87 miles Oakwell Country Park

Location what3words torn.upper.notice

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 4.35 miles Netherton

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

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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 6.24 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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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 6.27 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

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Weather Forecast

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Temp	-3°C	-3.5°C	-3.5°C	-3.6°C	-3.6°C	0.1°C	4.1°C	6.2°C	8.2°C	6.4°C	4.4°C	3.3°C
Feels Like	-5.8°C	-6°C	-5.5°C	-4.1°C	-6.3°C	-3.5°C	0.6°C	2.9°C	5.3°C	3.7°C	0.5°C	-0.9°C

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	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Overcast	Fog	Mist	Mist	Mist	Overcast	Overcast	Fog
Temp	2.3°C	1.7°C	1.7°C	1.7°C	1.7°C	2.2°C	3.1°C	3.8°C	4°C	3.9°C	4.1°C	7.4°C
Feels Like	-1.7°C	-2.1°C	-2.3°C	-2.2°C	-1.9°C	-1.1°C	-0.1°C	0.9°C	1.1°C	0.7°C	1.1°C	4.7°C

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