Villages · Yorkshire & the Humber
Skelmanthorpe
In or near Darton.
Skelmanthorpe — a village in england yorkshire.
Kevin Waterhouse — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Skelmanthorpe · 0.5 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: Dark Peak SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Skelmanthorpe is a village located in Yorkshire with a population of 4,549. It is characterised by its rural setting and traditional architecture. The village serves as a local hub for surrounding communities, offering basic amenities and services. Skelmanthorpe's history and development reflect the broader patterns of Yorkshire's industrial and agricultural heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 53.5906, -1.6517
- District
- Kirklees
- Parish
- Denby Dale
- Postcode
- HD8 9BL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Ossett and Denby Dale
- Population
- 4,549
- Nearest railway station
- Skelmanthorpe — 0.5 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2637753 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
Skelmanthorpe Textile Heritage Centre
Museums · 0.3 km
Whistlestop Valley
Heritage railways · 1.3 km
Denby Dale
Villages · 2.1 km
Denby Dale Viaduct
Historic bridges · 2.3 km
Shelley
Villages · 2.3 km
Pool Hill
Mountains & hills · 2.4 km
Pool Hill
Mountains & hills · 2.4 km
Emley Moor transmitting station
Historic houses · 2.5 km
Millennium Green
Natural landmarks · 2.6 km
Emley Moor
Mountains & hills · 2.6 km
Clayton West
Villages · 2.7 km
Deffer Hill
Mountains & hills · 2.8 km
Nearby
📷 3Museums · Yorkshire & the Humber
Skelmanthorpe Textile Heritage Centre
Skelmanthorpe Textile Heritage Centre — a museum in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 3Heritage railways · Yorkshire & the Humber
Whistlestop Valley
Whistlestop Valley is a heritage railway in the United Kingdom.
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Denby Dale Viaduct
Denby Dale Viaduct is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
📷 5📷 5Mountains & hills · Yorkshire & the Humber
Pool Hill
Pool Hill — a hill or mountain in england yorkshire.
Where to eat & stay near Skelmanthorpe
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · Yorkshire & the Humber
Ingfield Farm Caravan Site
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📷 5Hotels · Yorkshire & the Humber
315 Bar and Restaurant
315 Bar and Restaurant — a hotel in england yorkshire.
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📷 5Campsites · Yorkshire & the Humber
Woodland View Caravan Site
Woodland View Caravan Site — a campsite in england yorkshire.
📷 5Campsites · Yorkshire & the Humber
Holme Valley Camping & Caravan Park
Holme Valley Camping & Caravan Park — a campsite in england yorkshire.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Restaurants · 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.
📷 7Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
Wagon And Horses Public House
Wagon And Horses 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 Vulcan Public House
The Vulcan Public House in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Skelmanthorpe?
- Skelmanthorpe is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode HD8 9BL), in the parish of Denby Dale.
- What is Skelmanthorpe?
- Skelmanthorpe — a village in england yorkshire.
- How do I get to Skelmanthorpe?
- The nearest railway station is Skelmanthorpe, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode HD8 9BL.
- Is Skelmanthorpe a protected site?
- Yes — Skelmanthorpe is part of the Dark Peak SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Skelmanthorpe?
- The nearest railway station is Skelmanthorpe, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode HD8 9BL.