Towns & cities · Yorkshire & the Humber
Birstall
Birstall — village in West Yorkshire, England.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Batley · 3.7 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Birstall, the nearest railway station is Batley, located 3.7 km away. Entry to the town is free.
About
Birstall is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 16,298 people. Address: WF17. Wikidata describes it as: "village in West Yorkshire, England". Coordinates: 53.7343°, -1.6609°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Birstall is a market and mill town in the metropolitan borough of Kirklees, West Yorkshire, England. It is part of the Birstall and Birkenshaw ward, which had a population of 16,298 at the 2011 census. Historically in the West Riding of Yorkshire, and part of the Heavy Woollen District, Birstall is approximately 6 miles (10 km) south-west of Leeds and situated close to the M62 motorway. The town is situated between Leeds, Bradford, Huddersfield and Wakefield.
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Background
History
Birstall's name is derived from the Old English byrh and stall meaning a fortified site. The town is not mentioned in the Domesday Book but is alluded to as one of two settlements in Gomersal. Pigot's National Commercial Directory for 1828–29 listed it as one of the four villages which make up the township of Gomersal. The hill fort itself would have been situated high above the town, to one side of the present-day Raikes Lane, which heads towards Gildersome, and onto Leeds. In prehistoric days, trackways ran in various directions from one British settlement to another, one such settlement being on the top of Birstall Hill. This site was chosen for its central location amongst the nearby…
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- Coordinates
- 53.7343, -1.6609
- District
- Kirklees
- Parish
- Kirklees, unparished area
- Postcode
- WF17
- Parliamentary constituency
- Spen Valley
- Population
- 16,298
- Nearest railway station
- Batley — 3.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q865872 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Birstall, West Yorkshire (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Joseph priestly statue.JPG (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Collins Cinema
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Theatres · 0.3 km
Princess Picture Palace
Theatres · 0.3 km
Black Bull Public House
Historic pubs · 0.7 km
Brontë Way
Military museums · 0.9 km
Oakwell Hall MTB
Mountain bike trails · 1.0 km
Oakwell Hall
Historic houses · 1.0 km
Showcase Cinema de Lux Leeds
Theatres · 1.1 km
Miners Memorial
Public art & sculpture · 1.2 km
Fiddlehead and Fernblades
Public art & sculpture · 1.2 km
Bagshaw Museum
Museums · 1.3 km
Red House
Historic houses · 1.7 km
Birstall is a town located in Yorkshire with a population of 16,298. Our guide lists several attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 16,298
- Constituency
- Spen Valley
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Birstall
51 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Birstall →
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📷 5Cemeteries · Yorkshire & the Humber
Batley Cemetery
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📷 3Historic houses · Yorkshire & the Humber
Red House
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📷 3Historic bridges · Yorkshire & the Humber
Union Mill Viaduct
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Playhouse, Dewsbury
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📷 3Theatres · Yorkshire & the Humber
Theatre Royal, Batley
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📷 3Theatres · Yorkshire & the Humber
Regent Picture House
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📷 3Theatres · Yorkshire & the Humber
Showcase Cinema de Lux Leeds
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📷 3Theatres · Yorkshire & the Humber
Low Lane Cinema
Low Lane Cinema in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 3Theatres · Yorkshire & the Humber
Princess Picture Palace
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📷 4Gardens · Yorkshire & the Humber
Batley Variety Club
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📷 3Historic houses · Yorkshire & the Humber
Oakwell Hall
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📷 3Museums · Yorkshire & the Humber
Bagshaw Museum
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📷 3Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber
Batley War Memorial
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📷 3Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber
Low Moor Explosion Bradford City Fire Brigade Memorial
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📷 3Public art & sculpture · Yorkshire & the Humber
Fiddlehead and Fernblades
Fiddlehead and Fernblades — a public art in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · Yorkshire & the Humber
Miners Memorial
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📷 3Public art & sculpture · Yorkshire & the Humber
The Great War Memorial
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📷 3Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber
Drub War Memorial
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📷 3Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber
Firefighter Memorial
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📷 5Historic churches · Yorkshire & the Humber
Healey Musallah
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📷 5Historic churches · Yorkshire & the Humber
Masjid Ar-Rashideen
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📷 5Historic churches · Yorkshire & the Humber
Al-Hashim Academy
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Low Lane Cinema
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Princess Picture Palace
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📷 7Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
Black Bull Public House
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📷 5Military museums · Yorkshire & the Humber
Brontë Way
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📷 5Mountain bike trails · Yorkshire & the Humber
Oakwell Hall MTB
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Where to eat & stay near Birstall
Places to stay
📷 7Hotels · Yorkshire & the Humber
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📷 5Hotels · Yorkshire & the Humber
Mews Hotel
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Dimple Well Lodge Hotel
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Great Victoria Hotel
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📷 5Campsites · Yorkshire & the Humber
Bradley Wood Scout Campsite & Activity Centre
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📷 5Hotels · Yorkshire & the Humber
The Midland Hotel
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Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
Black Bull Public House
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📷 7Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
Needless Inn
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📷 7Restaurants · Yorkshire & the Humber
Toby Carvery
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📷 7Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
Old Hall Public House
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📷 6Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
Halfway House Inn
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📷 5Restaurants · Yorkshire & the Humber
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Birstall?
- Birstall is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode WF17), in the parish of Kirklees, unparished area.
- What is Birstall?
- Birstall — village in West Yorkshire, England.
- How do I get to Birstall?
- The nearest railway station is Batley, about 3.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode WF17.
- Is Birstall free to visit?
- Yes, Birstall is free to enter.
- How do I get to Birstall?
- The nearest railway station is Batley, about 3.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WF17.