Museums · Yorkshire & the Humber
Heritage Quay
In or near Kirkheaton.
Heritage Quay — a museum in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
Mark Anderson — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Huddersfield · 0.7 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Heritage Quay is a museum located in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Heritage Quay is an archive service located at the University of Huddersfield, showcasing a variety of collections including documents and exhibitions related to local history and culture. Visitors can access the research room to view original materials and participate in various events.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: South Pennine Moors SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Heritage Quay is a museum located in Yorkshire. It focuses on the region's rich industrial and maritime heritage, showcasing various collections and exhibits related to local history. The site is a valuable resource for understanding the cultural significance of Yorkshire's past.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 53.6438, -1.7769
- District
- Kirklees
- Parish
- Kirklees, unparished area
- Postcode
- HD1 3AL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Huddersfield
- Phone
- +44 1484 473 168
- Nearest railway station
- Huddersfield — 0.7 km
- Opening
- Mon-Fri 9am - 5pm
- Official site
- heritagequay.org
Sources
- osm: node/4334615865 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Heritage Quay?
- Heritage Quay is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode HD1 3AL), in the parish of Kirklees, unparished area.
- What is Heritage Quay?
- Heritage Quay — a museum in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Heritage Quay?
- The nearest railway station is Huddersfield, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode HD1 3AL.
- Is Heritage Quay a protected site?
- Yes — Heritage Quay is part of the South Pennine Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Heritage Quay free to visit?
- Yes, Heritage Quay is free to enter.
- How do I get to Heritage Quay?
- The nearest railway station is Huddersfield, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode HD1 3AL.