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Oxenhope railway station
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Oxenhope railway station serves the village of Oxenhope, near Haworth, and within the City of Bradford Metropolitan District of West Yorkshire, England. It is the terminus of the Keighley & Worth Vall
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Oxenhope · 0.1 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Oxenhope railway station serves the village of Oxenhope, near Haworth, and within the City of Bradford Metropolitan District of West Yorkshire, England. It is the terminus of the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway, with trains to Haworth and Keighley.
Photo gallery
Official information
The Engine Shed is a museum dedicated to the history of steam railways, featuring various displays and artefacts. Visitors can explore exhibits that detail the construction and operation of steam locomotives, as well as the impact of railways on society. The museum also includes a workshop where locomotive maintenance can be observed.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: South Pennine Moors SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Oxenhope railway station serves the village of Oxenhope, near Haworth, and within the City of Bradford Metropolitan District of West Yorkshire, England. It is the terminus of the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway, with trains to Haworth and Keighley.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
Oxenhope village was not included in the Midland Railway's original plans for the branch line, with Haworth being the proposed terminus. However, a local mill owner successfully campaigned for the railway to be extended to Oxenhope, and the station opened on 13 April 1867, as the railway's terminus. On the original plans the railway was to extend into Lowertown, and there is still a bridge (used as a road bridge) which was constructed as part of the railway to allow this; however, it was decided to terminate the railway at its current location. As with the rest of the line's facilities, the station was closed in 1962 by British Rail due to road competition, but was re-opened when the line…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 53.8154, -1.9519
- District
- Bradford
- Parish
- Oxenhope
- Postcode
- BD22 9SB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Keighley and Ilkley
- Established
- 1867
- Nearest railway station
- Oxenhope — 0.1 km
- Official site
- kwvr.co.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Oxenhope railway station (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Oxenhope railway station?
- Oxenhope railway station is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode BD22 9SB), in the parish of Oxenhope.
- What is Oxenhope railway station?
- Oxenhope railway station serves the village of Oxenhope, near Haworth, and within the City of Bradford Metropolitan District of West Yorkshire, England. It is the terminus of the Keighley & Worth Vall
- How do I get to Oxenhope railway station?
- The nearest railway station is Oxenhope, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode BD22 9SB.
- When was Oxenhope railway station built?
- Built or established in 1867.
- Who owns Oxenhope railway station?
- Oxenhope railway station is owned by Keighley and Worth Valley Railway.
- Is Oxenhope railway station a protected site?
- Yes — Oxenhope railway station is part of the South Pennine Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Oxenhope railway station?
- The nearest railway station is Oxenhope, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BD22 9SB.