Villages · Yorkshire & the Humber
Shelley
In or near Kirkheaton.
Shelley — a village in england yorkshire.

Humphrey Bolton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Shelley · 1.4 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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Place summary
Shelley is a village located in Yorkshire with a population of 5,359. The village features traditional architecture and a community atmosphere typical of rural Yorkshire. It serves as a residential area with local amenities catering to the needs of its inhabitants. The surrounding landscape offers scenic views characteristic of the region.
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- Coordinates
- 53.6000, -1.6833
- District
- Kirklees
- Parish
- Kirkburton
- Postcode
- HD8 8LG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Ossett and Denby Dale
- Population
- 5,359
- Nearest railway station
- Shelley — 1.4 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2638065 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby

Whistlestop Valley
Heritage railways · 1.1 km

Emley Moor
Mountains & hills · 1.6 km

Kirkburton
Museums · 1.7 km

Emley Moor transmitting station
Historic houses · 1.8 km

Thunder Bridge
Historic bridges · 2.2 km

Dual Slalom
Mountain bike trails · 2.3 km

Skelmanthorpe
Villages · 2.3 km

Myers Wood
Archaeological sites · 2.4 km

Shepley War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 2.5 km

Skelmanthorpe Textile Heritage Centre
Museums · 2.5 km

Burton Cross
Historic houses · 2.8 km

Highburton Cross
Memorials & monuments · 2.8 km
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📷 3Heritage railways · Yorkshire & the Humber
Whistlestop Valley
Whistlestop Valley is a heritage railway in the United Kingdom.
Mountains & hills · Yorkshire & the Humber
Emley Moor
Emley Moor — a hill or mountain in england yorkshire.
Museums · Yorkshire & the Humber
Kirkburton
Kirkburton — a museum in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
Historic houses · Yorkshire & the Humber
Emley Moor transmitting station
Emley Moor transmitting station — a Grade II-listed historic house in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 4Historic bridges · Yorkshire & the Humber
Thunder Bridge
Thunder Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Mountain bike trails · Yorkshire & the Humber
Dual Slalom
Dual Slalom — a mtb trail in england yorkshire.
Where to eat & stay near Shelley
Places to stay
📷 5Hotels · Yorkshire & the Humber
315 Bar and Restaurant
315 Bar and Restaurant — a hotel in england yorkshire.
Campsites · Yorkshire & the Humber
Holme Valley Camping & Caravan Park
Holme Valley Camping & Caravan Park — a campsite in england yorkshire.
Campsites · Yorkshire & the Humber
Ingfield Farm Caravan Site
Ingfield Farm Caravan Site — a campsite in england yorkshire.
Campsites · Yorkshire & the Humber
Rising Sun Farm Campsite
Rising Sun Farm Campsite — a campsite in england yorkshire.
Places to eat & drink
Restaurants · Yorkshire & the Humber
Cinnamon Lounge
Cinnamon Lounge — a restaurant in england yorkshire.
📷 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.
Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
The College Arms
The College Arms in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
Historic 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 Vulcan Public House
The Vulcan Public House in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
The Plumbers Arms
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Shelley?
- Shelley is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode HD8 8LG), in the parish of Kirkburton.
- What is Shelley?
- Shelley — a village in england yorkshire.
- How do I get to Shelley?
- The nearest railway station is Shelley, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode HD8 8LG.
- How do I get to Shelley?
- The nearest railway station is Shelley, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode HD8 8LG.