Welcome to Shibden Head

Shibden Head is a small village located in the metropolitan borough of Calderdale, West Yorkshire. The village is situated on the edge of the Pennine hills and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. Shibden Head is known for its stunning views, which attract many visitors throughout the year. The village is also home to a number of historic buildings, including Shibden Hall, which dates back to the 15th century.

Shibden Hall is one of the most popular attractions in the village. The hall is a Grade II* listed building and is open to the public. Visitors can explore the hall and its beautiful gardens, which are home to a variety of rare plants and trees. Shibden Hall is also famous for its connection to Anne Lister, a 19th-century landowner and diarist who lived at the hall. Lister was known for her unconventional lifestyle and is often referred to as the "first modern lesbian". Her story has been brought to life in the popular TV series "Gentleman Jack", which was filmed at Shibden Hall.

In addition to Shibden Hall, the village of Shibden Head has a number of other attractions. These include the Shibden Valley, which is a popular spot for walking and cycling, and the Shibden Mill Inn, a traditional pub that serves delicious food and drink. The village is also home to a number of small shops and businesses, which sell a range of local produce and crafts. Overall, Shibden Head is a charming village that offers visitors a glimpse into the history and beauty of West Yorkshire.

Local Weather

Partly Cloudy

Temp: 7.2°C

Feels Like: 6°C

Wind: 4.3 MPH

Wind Dir: ENE

Local Schools

School	Details
Shibden Head Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lucy Shaw	Hainsworth Moor Grove Queensbury Bradford West Yorkshire BD13 2ND 01274882458 School Website
Trinity Academy Bradford Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Tom Taylor	Deanstones Lane Bradford BD13 2AS 1274882214 School Website
Trinity Academy Halifax Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Mr Sarah Case	Shay Lane Halifax West Yorkshire HX2 9TZ 01422244890 School Website
Russell Hall Primary School Foundation School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Andrew Grant	West End Queensbury Bradford West Yorkshire BD13 2AW 01274882116 School Website
The North Halifax Grammar School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Desmond Deehan	Moorbottom Road Illingworth Halifax West Yorkshire HX2 9SU 01422244625 School Website
The Whitley Ap Academy Academy Alternative Provision Converter Ages:7-16 Head Teacher Mr Phillip Hannah	Whitley Phoenix Centre Moorbottom Road Halifax West Yorkshire HX2 9SR 1422244181 School Website
Foxhill Primary School Foundation School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sally Hey	Brighouse And Denholme Road Queensbury Bradford West Yorkshire BD13 1LN 01274882426 School Website
Whitehill Community Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Jimmy Sayles	Occupation Lane Illingworth Halifax West Yorkshire HX2 9RL 01422244471 School Website
Moorside Community Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Heidi Higgs	Keighley Road Ovenden Halifax West Yorkshire HX2 8AP 01422365236 School Website
Trinity Academy Akroydon Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Oliver Grant-Roberts	Rawson Street North Boothtown Halifax West Yorkshire HX3 6PU 1422351291 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Halifax Horton Street, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX1 1QE 2.30 Miles

Sowerby Bridge Station Road, Sowerby Bridge, West Yorkshire, HX6 3LB 3.94 Miles

Low Moor New Works Road, Low Moor, West Yorkshire, BD12 7BD 4.35 Miles

Brighouse Railway Street, Brighouse, West Yorkshire, HD6 1LE 4.99 Miles

Bradford Interchange Bridge Street, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD1 1TU 5.07 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Holmfield Private Hire 01422 249440 Holmfield Mill/Holdsworth Rd, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX3 6SN 0.71 Miles
Pams Private Hire 01274 816921 20 Hillcrest Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD13 2RA 0.92 Miles
Queens Car Private Hire 01274 818999 50 Brighouse Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD13 1QE 1.01 Miles
Cue Cars 01274 884000 Black Dyke Mills, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD13 1QA 1.07 Miles
Instylecs Luxury Cars 01422 242434 9-10 Whitehill Cottages, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX2 9HB 1.46 Miles
Friendly Private Hire 01422 343468 Unit 20/Calderdale Business Park/Club Lane, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX2 8DB 1.48 Miles
Crossleys Private Hire 01422 369999 Unit Gy1/G Mill Yard, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX3 5WD 1.94 Miles
Crossleys Taxis 01422 250100 Dean Clough Limited, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX3 5WD 1.94 Miles
Mac's Travel 01274 882700 14 Cranbrook St, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD14 6NX 2.26 Miles
Pennine Taxis Ltd 01422 341231 296A Queen's Road, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX1 4NS 2.28 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Bartle E 01274 677198	Queensbury Health Centre Russell Road Queensbury Bradford West Yorkshire BD13 2AG
The Willows Medical Practice 01274 888350	The Willows Medical Pract Osbourne Drive,Queensbury Bradford West Yorkshire BD13 2GD
Beechwood Medical Centre 01422 305970	Beechwood Medical Centre 60A Keighley Road,Ovenden Halifax West Yorkshire HX2 8AL
Nursery Lane Medical Centre	Nursery Lane Halifax West Yorkshire HX3 5TE
Northowram Surgery 01422 206121	Northowram Green Northowram Halifax West Yorkshire HX3 7JE

Local Stores

Queensbury High St
High Street
Queensbury
Bradford
West Yorkshire
BD13 2PD
01274 882197
Store Website
1.02 miles

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SPAR Euro Garage Halifax
SKIRCOAT ROAD
HALIFAX
HALIFAX
HX1 2JN
01422354169
Store Website
2.5 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Shearbridge Veterinary Centre
Queensbury Veterinary Centre 10 Osbourne Drive Queensbury Bradford West Yorkshire BD13 2GD 01274 884065 info@shearbridgevets.co.uk Website 1.03 miles
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Hird And Partners
Lower Giles Hill Farm South Lane Halifax West Yorkshire HX3 7TW 01274 601 534 shelfequineclinic@hotmail.co.uk Website 1.37 miles
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Community Pet Clinic
Shroggs Road Retail Park Shroggs Road Halifax West Yorkshire HX3 5HL Website 1.74 miles


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Rspca Halifax
Fao Sandra Laker R S P C A Animal Centre Wade Street Halifax Yorkshire HX1 1SN 01422 365 628 Website 2.02 miles
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West Mount Vets
187 Pellon Lane Halifax West Yorkshire HX1 5RJ 01422 354542 office@westmountvets.co.uk Website 2.04 miles

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Hird And Partners Llp
2 King Street Halifax West Yorkshire HX1 1SR 01422 354106 hq@hirdandpartners.com Website 2.11 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Ogden Water
Ogden Ln Halifax Lancashire HX2 8XZ 2.25 miles Between Halifax &Amp; Keighley

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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 3.40 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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Chellow Dene Reservoir
Chellow Dene Is A Local Beauty Spot On The Western Outskirts Of Bradford City Which Can Be Reached By Public Transport.Although Within The City Boundaries Chellow Dene Reservoirs Lie Within A Quiet Wooded Valley And Are A Haven For Wildlife Including Herons And Owls. Chellow Dean Reservoirs 4.05 miles

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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 4.31 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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Goit Stock Cullingworth
A Woodland Walk That Takes You Past Several Smaller Waterfalls And The Well-Known Larger Waterfall. There Are A Few Different Paths, The Main One Takes You Alongside The River And Can Be Very Muddy In Winter / Autumn! Dogs Can Be Off-Lead, There Are Farm Animals On Parts Of The Walk, Especially Cows In Summer, So Care Must Be Taken To Have Dogs On Lead At Certain Points. 4 Goit Stock Ln Harden Bingley BD16 1JH 5.58 miles You Can Get To Goit Stock From Harden, Cullingworth Or Wilsden

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Northcliffe Woods Shipley
Woods Next To Northcliffe Park In Shipley 2 Cliffe Gardens Shipley BD18 3DB 5.85 miles Park Outside The Gate And You Can Either Walk Along The Flat Bit Past The Little Train And Continue On, Going Up The Steps At The End And Looping Back On Yourself To Return Through The Upper Section Of The Woods. Or You Can Go Forward Towards The Park Itself And Return The Way You Came. You Can'T Get Lost.

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Weather Forecast

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Temp	17.2°C	15.1°C	15.6°C	15.5°C	16.7°C	18.5°C	19.4°C	20°C	19.9°C	18.9°C	16.7°C	15.4°C
Feels Like	17.2°C	16°C	15.6°C	15.5°C	16.7°C	18.5°C	19.4°C	20°C	19.9°C	18.9°C	16.7°C	15.3°C

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Temp	14.5°C	13.9°C	13.5°C	13.4°C	13.9°C	15.1°C	16.8°C	19.4°C	20.6°C	20.2°C	17.8°C	15°C
Feels Like	14°C	13.4°C	13°C	12.7°C	13.2°C	14.6°C	16.7°C	19.3°C	20.6°C	20.2°C	17.8°C	14.3°C

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Temp	13.3°C	11.1°C	9.3°C	8.1°C	11.2°C	15.1°C	18.6°C	20.8°C	21.4°C	21°C	17.4°C	14.9°C
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