Museums · Yorkshire & the Humber
Skelmanthorpe Textile Heritage Centre
In or near Darton.
Skelmanthorpe Textile Heritage Centre — a museum in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
Betty Longbottom — 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
- Skelmanthorpe · 0.5 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Skelmanthorpe Textile Heritage Centre 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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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Dark Peak SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Skelmanthorpe Textile Heritage Centre is a museum located in Yorkshire, postcode HD8. It focuses on the region's textile industry, showcasing its historical significance. The centre offers insights into local textile production and its impact on the community.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 53.5919, -1.6480
- District
- Kirklees
- Parish
- Denby Dale
- Postcode
- HD8 9DU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Ossett and Denby Dale
- Nearest railway station
- Skelmanthorpe — 0.5 km
Sources
- osm: way/1359310505 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Skelmanthorpe Textile Heritage Centre?
- Skelmanthorpe Textile Heritage Centre is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode HD8 9DU), in the parish of Denby Dale.
- What is Skelmanthorpe Textile Heritage Centre?
- Skelmanthorpe Textile Heritage Centre — a museum in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Skelmanthorpe Textile Heritage Centre?
- The nearest railway station is Skelmanthorpe, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode HD8 9DU.
- Is Skelmanthorpe Textile Heritage Centre a protected site?
- Yes — Skelmanthorpe Textile Heritage Centre is part of the Dark Peak SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Skelmanthorpe Textile Heritage Centre?
- The nearest railway station is Skelmanthorpe, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode HD8 9DU.