Welcome to Scissett

Scissett is a small village located in the metropolitan borough of Kirklees, West Yorkshire. The village is situated on the A636 road, which connects the village to the nearby towns of Denby Dale and Wakefield. Scissett is a picturesque village with a rich history and a strong sense of community. The village has a population of around 4,000 people and is home to a range of amenities, including shops, pubs, and restaurants.

One of the most notable features of Scissett is its beautiful countryside. The village is surrounded by rolling hills and lush green fields, making it an ideal location for outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and horse riding. The village is also home to a number of parks and green spaces, including the Scissett Mount Pleasant Recreation Ground, which features a children's play area, a football pitch, and a bowling green.

Scissett has a rich history that dates back to the 12th century. The village was originally a farming community, but it grew rapidly during the Industrial Revolution, thanks to the development of the local textile industry. Today, Scissett is a thriving community that is proud of its heritage and traditions. The village hosts a number of events throughout the year, including the Scissett Gala, which is a popular summer festival that features live music, food stalls, and a funfair.

Local Weather

Patchy rain nearby

Temp: 18.2°C

Feels Like: 18.2°C

Wind: 3.8 MPH

Wind Dir: ESE

Local Schools

School	Details
Scissett Church Of England Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-10 Head Teacher Mr Bart Cunningham	Wakefield Road Scissett Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD8 9HR 1484861488 School Website
Scissett Middle School Academy Converter Ages:10-13 Head Teacher Mrs Ann Large	Wakefield Road Scissett Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD8 9JX 1484865444 School Website
Joseph Norton Academy Academy Special Converter Ages:7-16 Head Teacher Mr Todd Cheetham	Busker Lane Scissett Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD8 9JU 1484868218 School Website
Kaye's Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-10 Head Teacher Mrs Jeanette Dearnley	Holmfield Clayton West Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD8 9LZ 1484222918 School Website
Skelmanthorpe Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-10 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Senior	Elm Street Skelmanthorpe Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD8 9DZ 1484863306 School Website
St Aidan's Church Of England Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-10 Head Teacher Mrs Laura Willimott	Smithy Close Skelmanthorpe Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD8 9DQ 1484862142 School Website
Denby Dale First And Nursery School Community School Ages:2-10 Head Teacher Miss Geoff Billing	Gilthwaites Lane Denby Dale Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD8 8SG 01484866071 School Website
Emley First School Community School Ages:4-10 Head Teacher Miss Helen Cameron	School Lane Emley Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD8 9RT 01924326802 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
Denby Church Of England Voluntary Aided First School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-10 Head Teacher Mrs Lynsey Wagstaff	Goose Green Upper Denby Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD8 8UN 01484866511 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Denby Dale Off Wakefield Road, Denby Dale, West Yorkshire, HD8 8RX 1.66 Miles

Shepley Station Road, Shepley, West Yorkshire, HD8 8DU 3.38 Miles

Darton Station Road, Darton, South Yorkshire, S75 5HX 3.79 Miles

Stocksmoor Station Road, Stocksmoor, West Yorkshire, HD4 6XN 4.14 Miles

Penistone Off Sheffield Road, Penistone, South Yorkshire, S36 6HL 4.53 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Skelmanthorpe Cars 01484 865010 Nortonthorpe Mill, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 9LA 0.38 Miles
Skelmanthorpe Cars 01484 865010 63 Commercial Road, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 9DX 0.88 Miles
S H A T Travels 01484 860111 49 Commercial Road, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 9DA 1.13 Miles
Cawthorne Executive Taxis 07508 930671 5 Church Lane, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S75 4DW 2.69 Miles
Shelley Private Hire 01484 602363 8 Elder Mews, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 8JU 3.20 Miles
Lauras Vintage Limousines 01226 764385 14 Wellthorne Avenue, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S36 7GH 3.29 Miles
Sams Travel 01226 380149 6 Falcon Knowle Ing, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S75 5RB 3.43 Miles
Shepley Private Hire 01484 604685 79 Lane Head Road, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 8AD 3.58 Miles
Steve's Travel 01226 792214 7 Highfield Cottages, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S75 4JY 3.72 Miles
Hire A Stairlift Ltd 01484 603816 19 Birkhead Close, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 0GR 3.88 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
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Scissett Tso Dearne Valley Garage Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Cuttlehurst Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
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Park Mill D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Dearne Valley Health Centre 01484 862793	Dearne Valley Health Ctr. Wakefield Road, Scissett Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD8 9JL
Skelmanthorpe Family Doctors 01484 503515	Skelmanthorpe Family Drs. Commercial Road Skelmanthorpe Huddersfield HD8 9DA
The Surgery 1484862239	313 Wakefield Road Denby Dale Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD8 8RX
Emley Clinic	The Crofts Emley Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD8 9RU
Kirkburton Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Shelley Lane Kirkburton Huddersfield HD8 0SJ

Local Stores

Skelmanthorpe
38 Commercial Road
Skelmanthorpe
Huddersfield
West Yorkshire
HD8 9DA
01484 863535
Store Website
1.12 miles

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SPAR Kexborough
117
Churchfield Lane
Kexborough
Barnsley
S75 5DN
01226 384826
Store Website
3.3 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Churchfield Veterinary Centre
13 Huddersfield Road Skelmanthorpe Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD8 9AE admin@churchfieldvets.co.uk 1.30 miles

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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Calder Vets Ltd
424-426 Wakefield Road Denby Dale Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD8 8QD 01484 865845 1.94 miles

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Donaldson'S Farm And Equine
39 Abbey Road Shepley Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD8 8EP 01484 508708 admin@donaldsonsvets.co.uk Website 3.05 miles

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Donaldsons Vets Ltd
Abbey Road Shepley Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD8 8EP 01484 508708 admin@donaldsonvets.co.uk Website 3.05 miles

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Abbey Veterinary Group Ltd
23 Church Street Darton Barnsley South Yorkshire S75 5HF 01226 383 161 kim.bray@abbeyvetsgroup.co.uk Website 3.79 miles
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Churchfield Veterinary Centre
Equine Unit Heeley Inn Farm , Hoylandswaine Sheffield South Yorkshire S36 8AA 01226 763542 admin@churchfieldvets.co.uk Website 3.90 miles
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Local Dog Walks

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 3.36 miles Netherton

Location what3words dreading.closes.notifying

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 4.27 miles

Location what3words heaven.slices.builders

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

Location what3words trains.fastening.credible

Newmillerdam
Newmillerdam Is A Dam Surrounded By Woods. It’S A Get Walk To Let Your Four Legged Friend Run Free After Squirrels Off Their Lead. It Does Have Parking But There Is A Cost, However It Is Not Expensive. The Dam Itself It Surrounded By A Flat Gravel Path And There’S Plenty Of Shallow Parts To The Water Where Your Dog Can Go Swimming Or Get A Drink. The Dam Is Surrounded By A Wood Where You’Ll Find Loads Of Sticks To Throw. There Are Plenty Of Different Routes To Take, You Can Do A Short Walk Just Around The Dam Or A 2 Hour Long Walk Through The Woods. Fox &Amp; Hounds 672 Barnsley Rd Newmillerdam Wakefield WF2 6QQ 5.89 miles

Location what3words twisty.wiggling.tiptoes

Pugneys Country Park
Asdale Rd 6.58 miles

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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 6.60 miles

Location what3words anyway.invite.cuddling

Weather Forecast

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	Overcast	Mist	Mist	Overcast	Mist	Moderate rain	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Partly Cloudy	Clear
Temp	21.5°C	19.8°C	19.6°C	20.3°C	20.9°C	22.4°C	26.5°C	28.5°C	28.8°C	28.1°C	26.1°C	24.1°C
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

Wednesday	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	Mist	Fog	Fog	Fog	Sunny	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy
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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Temp	21.1°C	20.1°C	19.5°C	19.1°C	20.9°C	24.4°C	29°C	31°C	30.9°C	29.5°C	26.7°C	23.7°C
Feels Like	21.1°C	20.1°C	19.5°C	19.1°C	20.9°C	27°C	32.8°C	34.8°C	34.2°C	32.4°C	29.1°C	25.3°C

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