Kirklees Together

Batley and Birstall

All Saints Church, Batley

All Saints Church is a Grade I listed building with a fine heritage dating back to an entry in the Domesday Book and holds an important place in the local community as a town centre Church.

Date: Sunday 8 Sept, 12:30pm – 4pm
Location: Stocks Lane, WF17 8PA

Batley Railway Connections

Learn how the railway grew in the Batley region what it was used for and how it connected the town of Batley to other towns.

Date: Multiple dates throughout the festival.
Location: Batley Library, Market Place, WF17 5DA

Batley Heritage Walk

Walk back in time, and watch how shoddy brought vibrancy to the village of Batley and grew it into a thriving town.

Date: Saturday 7 Sept, 10am – 12pm
Location: Union Rooms/Wetherspoons, 4 Hick Lane, Batley, West Yorkshire, WF17 5HW
Important info: Pre-booking preferred

Taster Sessions in Family History

Come along and explore your Family History. Bring along any documents and certificates that you have, and let the North Kirklees Family History Group help you explore their records and resources.

Date: Multiple dates throughout the festival.
Location: Batley Community Centre, Upper Commercial Street, Batley, West Yorkshire, WF17 5DH

In Her Steps (A Batley woman walks to war for love)*

Visit a public rehearsal or book a free ticket for a performance of In Her Steps at Bagshaw Museum.

Date: Public rehearsals: Saturday 7 Sept and Sunday 8 Sept, 12pm – 4pm Bookable performance: Saturday Sept 14, 1:30pm and Sunday Sept 15, 1pm
Location: Bagshaw Museum, Woodlands Road, Batley, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, WF17 0AS
Important info: Pre-booking is required for the performances.

The Medieval Road system around Batley

Learn about the Medieval Road system around Batley and the many influences that lay behind it.

Date: Saturday 7 Sept, 2pm
Location: Batley Library, Market Place, Batley, West Yorkshire, WF17 5DA

Oakwell Hall – Guided Tour*

A special tour for Heritage Open Days Discover the hidden secrets of the hall with our tour guide.

Date: Wednesday 11 Sept, morning
Location: Nova Lane, Birstall, WF17 9LG
Important info: Pre-booking required.

Oakwell Hall family trail – Pirates to Potatoes*

A free trail in and around the splendid Tudor manor house. The trail is suitable for families.

Date: Saturday 7 Sept – Sunday 8 Sept, Saturday 14 Sept – Sunday 15 Sept, 12pm – 4pm
Location: Nova Lane, Birstall, WF17 9LG

St Peter’s Church, Birstall

St Peter’s Church is over 900 years old. It is a place of historical significance with links to the Brontë sisters and John Nelson. There is lots to discover both inside and outside the church for all ages.

Date: Saturday 14 Sept, 10am – 2pm
Location: Kirkgate, WF17 9PB

St Saviour’s Church, Brownhill

A file containing documents and photographs of items in the church will be displayed. DVDs featuring the church and other local churches will be shown during the day.

Date: Saturday 14 Sept, 11am – 3pm
Location: Brookroyd Lane, WF17 OBU

St Thomas’ Church with Yorkshire Historic Churches Trust

An opportunity to visit a Grade 2 listed Victorian gem in Batley, designed by Walter Hanstock. Built in a Gothic Revival Style, the tower of the church is surmounted by a tall spire which is a landmark for miles.

Date: Saturday 14 Sept, 10am – 4pm
Location: Grosvenor Road, WF17 0LX