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Kirkheaton
Kirkheaton — village in West Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Deighton · 2.1 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Kirkheaton is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 3,496 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village in West Yorkshire, United Kingdom". Coordinates: 53.6552°, -1.7290°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Kirkheaton (English: ) is a village in the civil parish of Kirkburton, in the Kirklees district of West Yorkshire, England, Historically, it is part of the West Riding of Yorkshire. It is 3 miles (5 km) north-east of Huddersfield, in the Dalton ward of Kirklees Council. In 2021 it had a population of 3,496.
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Background
History
The name Heaton comes from Old English "heah" meaning high and "tun" meaning settlement and the Old Norse "kirk" meaning church. In 1894 Kirkheaton became an urban district, on 1 April 1938 the district and parish were abolished and merged with Kirkburton Urban District. In 1931 the parish had a population of 2610. <!--
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- Coordinates
- 53.6552, -1.7290
- District
- Kirklees
- Parish
- Kirkburton
- Postcode
- HD5 0EU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Spen Valley
- Population
- 3,496
- Nearest railway station
- Deighton — 2.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q572369 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Kirkheaton (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St John's Church, Kirkheaton - geograph.org.uk - 97593.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Nether Hall Barn
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Calder And Hebble Navigation Bridge Taking Leeds Road Sir John Ramsdens Canal Bridge Taking Leeds Road
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Tolson Museum
Museums · 2.1 km
UK Superbowl
Bowling alleys · 2.1 km
Fenny Bridge Nurseries
Historic bridges · 2.2 km
Fenay Bridge
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Odeon Huddersfield
Theatres · 2.4 km
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Cinemas · 2.4 km
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Fenny Hall
Historic houses · 2.5 km
Kirkheaton is a village located in Yorkshire with a population of 3,496. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 3,496
- Constituency
- Spen Valley
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Things to see in Kirkheaton
132 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Kirkheaton →
📷 5Country parks · Yorkshire & the Humber
Greenhead Park
Greenhead Park — park in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, England, UK.
📷 3Aqueducts · Yorkshire & the Humber
Calder And Hebble Navigation River Colne Aqueduct Huddersfield Narrow Canal River Colne Aqueduct
Calder And Hebble Navigation River Colne Aqueduct Huddersfield Narrow Canal River Colne Aqueduct — aqueduct in Kirklees, West Yorkshire, England, UK.
📷 5Viewpoints · Yorkshire & the Humber
Castle Hill
Castle Hill is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · Yorkshire & the Humber
Church of St Thomas, Thurstonland
Church of St Thomas, Thurstonland — Grade II listed church in the village of Thurstonland, in the parish of Kirkburton, Kirklees, West Yorkshire, England, UK.
📷 3Historic bridges · Yorkshire & the Humber
Colne Bridge
Colne Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
📷 4Heritage railway stations · Yorkshire & the Humber
Edward VII
Edward VII — Public artwork (statue).
📷 3Historic houses · Yorkshire & the Humber
Fenny Hall
Fenny Hall — house in Kirklees, West Yorkshire, England, UK.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber
Highburton Cross
Highburton Cross is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
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📷 4Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber
Holmfirth War Memorial
Holmfirth War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Galleries · Yorkshire & the Humber
Huddersfield Library and Art Gallery
Huddersfield Library and Art Gallery — library and art gallery in Huddersfield, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic bridges · Yorkshire & the Humber
Huddersfield Railway Viaduct
Huddersfield Railway Viaduct is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber
Huddersfield War Memorial
Huddersfield War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Ironworks & forges · Yorkshire & the Humber
Kirklees College
Kirklees College — college in Kirklees, UK.
📷 5Chapels · Yorkshire & the Humber
Lawrence Batley Theatre
Lawrence Batley Theatre — theatre in Huddersfield, England, a former chapel.
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📷 3Historic bridges · Yorkshire & the Humber
Ledgard Bridge
Ledgard Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
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📷 3Historic bridges · Yorkshire & the Humber
Lockwood Viaduct
Lockwood Viaduct is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Theatres · Yorkshire & the Humber
Longwood Outdoor Auditorium
Longwood Outdoor Auditorium is a theatre in the United Kingdom.
📷 4Viewpoints · Yorkshire & the Humber
Longwood Tower
Longwood Tower is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
📷 4Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber
Market Cross
Market Cross is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · Yorkshire & the Humber
Milne Viaduct
Milne Viaduct is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · Yorkshire & the Humber
Milnsbridge House
Milnsbridge House — Grade II* listed house in Milnsbridge, Huddersfield, UK.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Yorkshire & the Humber
Myers Wood
Myers Wood — woodland in Kirkburton, West Yorkshire, England.
📷 4Historic bridges · Yorkshire & the Humber
Paddock Viaduct
Paddock Viaduct is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
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📷 5Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
The Beaumont Arms Public House And Adjoining Barns To East
The Beaumont Arms Public House And Adjoining Barns To East in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber
Memorial to Colne Bridge mill disaster
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📷 3Theatres · Yorkshire & the Humber
Waterloo Cinema
Waterloo Cinema in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · Yorkshire & the Humber
Nether Hall Barn
Nether Hall Barn — a Grade II-listed historic house in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · Yorkshire & the Humber
Calder And Hebble Navigation Bridge Taking Leeds Road Sir John Ramsdens Canal Bridge Taking Leeds Road
Calder And Hebble Navigation Bridge Taking Leeds Road Sir John Ramsdens Canal Bridge Taking Leeds Road — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 5Museums · Yorkshire & the Humber
Tolson Museum
Tolson Museum — a museum in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Kirkheaton
Places to stay
📷 5Hotels · Yorkshire & the Humber
315 Bar and Restaurant
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📷 5Campsites · Yorkshire & the Humber
Bradley Wood Scout Campsite & Activity Centre
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📷 5Caravan parks · Yorkshire & the Humber
Ashdene Naturist Club
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📷 5Campsites · Yorkshire & the Humber
Holme Valley Camping & Caravan Park
Holme Valley Camping & Caravan Park — a campsite in england yorkshire.
📷 5Caravan parks · Yorkshire & the Humber
Elland Hall Farm Caravan Park
Elland Hall Farm Caravan Park — a caravan park in england yorkshire.
📷 7Hotels · Yorkshire & the Humber
Heath Cottage Hotel
Heath Cottage Hotel — a hotel in england yorkshire.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
The Beaumont Arms Public House And Adjoining Barns To East
The Beaumont Arms Public House And Adjoining Barns To East in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
The Vulcan Public House
The Vulcan Public House in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
The College Arms
The College Arms in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
The White Swan Public House
The White Swan Public House in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
The Plumbers Arms
The Plumbers Arms in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
The Old Mill
The Old Mill in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Kirkheaton?
- Kirkheaton is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode HD5 0EU), in the parish of Kirkburton.
- What is Kirkheaton?
- Kirkheaton — village in West Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Kirkheaton?
- The nearest railway station is Deighton, about 2.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode HD5 0EU.
- Is Kirkheaton free to visit?
- Yes, Kirkheaton is free to enter.
- How do I get to Kirkheaton?
- The nearest railway station is Deighton, about 2.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode HD5 0EU.