Villages · Yorkshire & the Humber
Ovenden
In or near Queensbury.
Ovenden — a village in england yorkshire.
Betty Longbottom — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Halifax · 3.0 km
About
A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: South Pennine Moors SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Ovenden is a village located in Yorkshire. It is characterised by its rural setting and local community. The area features typical village amenities and is surrounded by the picturesque landscapes common to this region.
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- Coordinates
- 53.7428, -1.8813
- District
- Calderdale
- Parish
- Calderdale, unparished area
- Postcode
- HX2 8BD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Halifax
- Nearest railway station
- Halifax — 3 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2640779 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
The Ridings School
Natural landmarks · 0.4 km
Ovenden Hall
Historic houses · 0.5 km
Percy Shaw
Memorials & monuments · 1.0 km
Wheatley Viaduct
Historic bridges · 1.2 km
Serbian Orthodox Church, Halifax
Historic churches · 1.3 km
Eric Portman
Memorials & monuments · 1.4 km
Scout Hall
Historic houses · 1.6 km
Bankfield Museum
Museums · 1.6 km
Duke of Wellington's Regiment Museum
Museums · 1.6 km
Holdsworth House Hotel
Hotels · 1.7 km
All Souls Church, Halifax
Historic churches · 1.8 km
Edward Akroyd
Public art & sculpture · 1.9 km
Nearby
📷 5Natural landmarks · Yorkshire & the Humber
The Ridings School
The Ridings School — a school heritage in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · Yorkshire & the Humber
Ovenden Hall
Ovenden Hall — house in Calderdale, West Yorkshire, England, UK.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber
Percy Shaw
Percy Shaw — a memorial in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic bridges · Yorkshire & the Humber
Wheatley Viaduct
Wheatley Viaduct is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic churches · Yorkshire & the Humber
Serbian Orthodox Church, Halifax
Serbian Orthodox Church, Halifax — church in United Kingdom.
📷 4Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber
Eric Portman
Eric Portman — a memorial in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Ovenden
Places to stay
📷 5Hotels · Yorkshire & the Humber
Holdsworth House Hotel
Holdsworth House Hotel — a hotel in england yorkshire.
📷 5Hotels · Yorkshire & the Humber
The White Swan Hotel
The White Swan Hotel — a hotel in england yorkshire.
📷 5Hotels · Yorkshire & the Humber
Wool Merchant Hotel
Wool Merchant Hotel — a hotel in england yorkshire.
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📷 7Places to eat & drink
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📷 3Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
The Old Cock
The Old Cock — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
📷 7Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
The Bull on the Bridge
The Bull on the Bridge in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
Kershaw House
Kershaw House in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
The Old Dolphin Public House
The Old Dolphin Public House in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
The Old White Beare
The Old White Beare — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ovenden?
- Ovenden is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode HX2 8BD), in the parish of Calderdale, unparished area.
- What is Ovenden?
- Ovenden — a village in england yorkshire.
- How do I get to Ovenden?
- The nearest railway station is Halifax, about 3.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode HX2 8BD.
- Is Ovenden a protected site?
- Yes — Ovenden is part of the South Pennine Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Ovenden?
- The nearest railway station is Halifax, about 3.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode HX2 8BD.