Welcome to our guide to Kirklees Heritage Open Days 2024.
Heritage Open Days takes place from Friday 6 – Sunday 15 September and is coordinated nationally by the National Trust and funded by the People’s Postcode Lottery. Events are organised by individual venues, supported by the Kirklees HOD Committee.
Kirklees contributes almost 100 events to this year’s Heritage Open Days festival, over 30 of them new this year, and all of them are free although booking may be required. Many of these contribute to the 2024 national theme, Routes, Networks and Connections, and dozens of churches are also taking part in Yorkshire Churches Day on Saturday 14 September.
Page 2 – Batley and Birstall
Page 3 – Colne Valley
Page 4 – Dewsbury, Ravensthorpe and Thornhill
Page 5 – Holme Valley and south Kirklees villages
Page 6 – Huddersfield town centre
Page 7 – Huddersfield beyond the town centre
Page 8 – Mirfield and Spen Valley
If you are planning to visit a site, do check the website for updated information. Kirklees HOD Committee is a partnership of Batley History Group, Huddersfield Civic Society, Huddersfield Local History Society, Kirkburton History Group, Kirklees Libraries and Museums & Galleries Services, Spen Valley Civic Society, and Dewsbury and Mirfield volunteers.
* Indicates an event supported or run by Kirklees Council.
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
Colne Valley
Colne Valley Museum-19th Century Weaver’s life.
Step back in time, and visit the Colne Valley Museum with demonstrations and well tours.
Date: Friday 6 Sept, 1pm – 7pm
Location: Cliffe Ash, Golcar, HD7 4PY
Important info: Pre-booking is required for the tour.
Knitting & Crochet Guild – hourly tours
Explore the Knitting & Crochet Guild collection of hand, and machine knitting, crochet garments and more.
Date: Tuesday 10 Sept, 10am – 3pm
Location: Britannia Mill, Britannia Rd, Slaithwaite, HD7 5HE
Longwood Mechanics Heritage Display
The Longwood Mechanics will be showing historic photos of the hall and local area at its Horticultural Show.
Date: Saturday 7 Sept, 10am – 12pm
Location: Mechanics Hall, Longwood Gate, HD3 4UU
Longwood Sing
The historic annual Longwood Sing is now in its 151st year!
Date: Sunday 8 Sept, 2:30pm
Location: Longwood Tower, Back Thornhill Rd, HD3 4UW
Important info: May relocate to St Mark’s Church in the case of bad weather.
Marsden railway and canal walk
A morning walk to find out how first the canal and later the railway arrived in Marsden.
Date: Sunday 15 Sept, 10:30am
Location: National Trust Car Park, Station Road, HD7 6DH
Important info: Pre-booking required.
Providence Methodist Church, Golcar
Look around the church and learn about its history . See their unique Conacher organ, which was made in Huddersfield by Peter Conacher & Co. and installed in 1901.
Date: Saturday 7 Sept, 10am – 3pm
Location: Knowl Road, HD7 4AN
St James’s Church, Slaithwaite
A very large Georgian Church with later additions; a tiered gallery, a bell-tower and a large Venetian Window.
Date: Saturday 14 Sept, 10am – 4pm, Sunday 15 Sept, 1pm – 5pm
Location: Church St/Bankgate, HD7 5AW
St John the Evangelist Church, Golcar
Their unique Binns organ will be demonstrated during the day alongside tours of the church. Many original documents and artefacts will also be available to view.
Date: Saturday 7 Sept, 10am – 3pm
Location: Church St, HD7 4PX
St Mark’s, Longwood
The church will be open with historic items on display and access to the bell tower.
Date: Sunday 8 Sept, 12pm – 2pm
Location: St Marks Rd, HD3 4SZ
Wholestone Moor Ancient Routeways
Follow tracks and roads from different ages across Wholestone Moor.
Date: Saturday 14 Sept, 10am – 1pm
Location: Nettleton Hill Road, Scapegoat Hill, HD7 4NH
Important info: Pre-booking required.
Dewsbury, Ravensthorpe and Thornhill
Crow Nest Park walk with artist
Walk with an artist through the inspiring Victorian Crow Nest Park.
Date: Saturday 7 Sept and Saturday 14 Sept, 11:30am
Location: Crow Nest Park, Heckmondwike Road, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF13 2SG
Crow Nest Park Walled Garden tea and entertainment
Enjoy tea and entertainment in the walled garden at Crow Nest Park.
Date: Sunday 8 Sept, 2:30pm
Location: Crow Nest Park, Heckmondwike Road, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF13 2SG
Important info: The entertainment is child-friendly.
Dewsbury Beeline and Memory Lane Tour
This tour is based on the Dewsbury Beeline Heritage Trail and also locations featured in the documentary Memory Lane Dewsbury. Tour By Local historian & documentary film maker Simon Reed.
Date: Saturday 14 Sept, 11am and 2pm
Location: Vicarage Road, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF12 8DD
Important info: Pre-booking required
Dewsbury Minster
From tours to bell-ringing and more there is lots going on at Dewsbury Minster
Date: Various dates throughout the festival.
Location: Vicarage Road, WF12 8DD
Important info: Pre-booking is required for the tower tour.
Dewsbury Town Hall*
Enjoy a tour of Grade II* listed, Dewsbury Town Hall. A fascinating building with both cultural and local governance history to be explored.
Date: Saturday 7 Sept, 10am, 11:30am, and 1pm
Location: Dewsbury Town Hall, Wakefield Old Road, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF12 8DG
Important info: Pre-booking required.
Dewsbury Rags to Riches walk
Learn all about Dewsbury’s dominance of the textile trade in the Rags to Riches walk.
Date: Saturday 7 Sept and Saturday 14, 2pm
Location: West Riding Beerhouse, Railway Stn, WF13 1HF
Greenwood’s – Dewsbury’s oldest shop
Visit Dewsbury’s smallest and newest museum, situated inside Greenwoods – the oldest shop in Dewsbury!
Date: Saturday 7 Sept and Wednesday 11 Sept
Location: 3 Church Street, WF13 1JJ
Important info: Pre-booking required.
Rectory Park history walk
Enjoy a guided walk around Rectory Park, Thornhill. Learn about its history including Thornhill Hall’s sad demise during the Civil War.
Date: Saturday 7 Sept and Saturday 14 Sept, 2pm
Location: Church Lane, Thornhill, WF12 0JY
The Church of St John the Evangelist Dewsbury Moor
See their spectacular stained glass windows and delve into the church’s history through their extensive archive and online access.
Date: Saturday 7 Sept and Saturday 14 Sept, 11am – 3pm
Location: Boothroyd Lane, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF13 2LP
St Saviour’s Church, 160th Anniversary – Treasured Time
See the display of photographs showing the history of St. Saviour’s Church, the memorial Chapel and beautiful stained glass windows.
Date: Saturday 7 Sept and Sunday 8 Sept 10am – 4pm
Location: St Saviour’s Church, Church Street, WF13 3JR
Thornhill Parish Church, Restored Heritage ’24 plus
A fabulous Grade 1 Building in a historic Conservation area landscape. Plus talks about local people remembered in the churchyard and The Civil War in West Yorkshire and an exhibition of photographs by Paul Harrison
Date: Saturday 7 Sept 10am – 4pm, Wednesday 11 Sept, 10:30am – 2pm, Saturday 14 Sept, 10am – 4pm
Location: Thornhill Parish Church, Church Lane, WF12 0JZ
Holme Valley
Celebrating 125 years of Textile Heritage
Book onto a working mill tour at Bower Roebuck open day as they celebrate 125 years of textile manufacturing in New Mill.
Date: Friday 6 Sept, 1pm – 7pm
Location: Bower Roebuck, Glendale Mills, Sheffield Rd,
New Mill, HD9 7EN
Important info: Pre-booking required.
Holmfirth Parish Church
Visit the Georgian church and bell tower, plus the Old Towser building which is part of the church’s history.
Date: Saturday 14 Sept, 10am – 4pm
Location: Towngate, HD9 1HA
St David’s Church, Holmbridge Connections – People, Places and Pathways
Huddersfield and District Family History Society specialists will be based in the church over the weekend with their laptops and databases and will help you search the records and census information etc.
Date: Saturday 14 Sept, 10am – 4pm, Sunday 15 Sept, 12pm – 4pm
Location: Woodhead Road, HD9 2NQ
St Thomas’ Church, Thurstonland
St Thomas’ is a small parish church set in a hilltop village above Holmfirth in West Yorkshire. Explore its heritage, links with the past and connections with the local community, the countryside and local walking and transport links.
Date: Saturday 14 Sept, 10am – 4pm, Sunday 15 Sept, 12pm – 4:30pm
Location: Marsh Hall Lane, HD4 6XD
Wooldale Quaker Meeting House
An early Quaker Meeting House with its origins in the late 17th century.
Date: Saturday 14 Sept, 10am – 4pm
Location: Pell Lane, HD9 1QL
South Kirklees villages
All Hallows’ Church, Kirkburton
Visitors can explore this medieval church; meet the Adopt-a-Grave and Burial Ground Teams; join a Celebration of our Heritage through Art and Local History walls
Date: Saturday 7 Sept, 10am – 4pm internal tours throughout the day, Saturday 14 Sept, 10am – 4pm Bell Tower tours and more
Location: Shelley Lane, HD8 0SJ
High Flatts Quaker Meeting House
Appreciate the history and setting of the 365-year-old High Flatts Quaker Meeting House which is a grade II listed building along with its surroundings and panoramic views to the East.
Date: Various dates throughout the festival.
Location: Firth Lane, High Flatts, HD8 8XU
Kirkburton History Walks
Dive into the history of Kirkburton with the Kirkburton History Group’s walk around the oldest part of the village.
Date: Saturday 14 Sept
Location: All Hallows Church, Shelley Lane, HD8 0SJ
Important info: Pre-booking required.
Kirkburton Graveyard Tour
Join the Kirkburton History Group for a thought-provoking tour through the graveyard of the beautiful All Hallows’ Church, Kirkburton.
Date: Saturday 14 Sept
Location: All Hallows Church, Shelley Lane, HD8 0SJ
Important info: Pre-booking required.
St. Michael the Archangel Church
Guided tour of the Church in Emley, visit the bell chamber, climb the tower and access the roof.
Date: Saturday 14 Sept, 10am – 4pm
Location: 31 Church Street, HD8 9RP
Skelmanthorpe Textile Heritage Centre
Visit a former Weaver’s Cottage, now home to a small museum with fascinating displays and artefacts linked to our textile heritage.
Date: Saturday 7 Sept – Sunday 8 Sept, 10am – 4pm, Monday 9 – Tuesday 10, 12pm – 5pm
Location: 6 Queen Street, HD8 9DU
Important info: Pre-booking required.
Huddersfield town centre
Headline Heroes: Unlock Your Inner Journalism and Presenter Skills
Join Kirklees Local TV and dive into the exciting world of journalism, develop your interviewing skills, and learn how to deliver presentations that wow your audience.
Date: Sunday 15 Sept
Location: 7 Northumberland Street, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD1 1RL
Important info: Pre-booking required.
Huddersfield Town Hall tours*
A tour of Grade II listed, Huddersfield Town Hall. A fascinating building with both cultural and local governance history to be explored.
Date: Sunday 8 Sept, 10:30am, 12:30pm, and 2:30pm
Location: Huddersfield Town Hall, Ramsden Street, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD1 2TA
Important info: Pre-booking required.
Jo Cox More in Common Centre
Experience a special, extended, guided tour of the University’s newest building on campus which is inspired by the Jo Cox Foundation and the More in Common philosophy.
Date: Thursday 12 Sept, 12:30pm
Location: University, Queensgate, HD1 3DH
Important info: Pre-booking required.
Last orders? Hudds pubs: past, present & future
Discover Huddersfield’s wonderful and varied pubs, from the deserted and converted to the surviving and thriving.
Date: Sunday 8 Sept, 3:30pm
Location: The County, 4 Princess Street, HD1 2TT
Important info: Pre-booking required.
Lawrence Batley Theatre
Join a special backstage tour, taking in the stories of the historic building and a look behind-the-scenes, guided by one of the Lawrence Batley Theatre’s expert team.
Date: Thursday 12 Sept, 11am and 1pm, Friday 13 Sept, 11am and 1pm, Saturday 14 Sept, 10am
Location: Queen St, HD1 2SP
Important info: Pre-booking required.
Lost Railways of Kirklees
Learn about the railway lines and stations across Kirklees lost to time.
Date: Various dates throughout the festival.
Location: Local Studies Library, 16A Victoria Lane, HD1 2QF
St Peter’s Parish Church, Huddersfield
St Peter’s is 2* listed and dates from 1836. There are elements from the 16C building with later Georgian features. There is work by the renowned architect Sir Ninian Comper and some interesting stained glass windows. Guided tours are offered.
Date: Various dates throughout the festival.
Location: Byram Street, HD1 1BU
Sound System Culture Mini Festival
A celebration of reggae sound system culture through film, music and dance!
Date: Sunday 15 Sept, 2pm – 8pm
Location: Northern Quarter, Wood Street, HD1 1DU
Sovereign Design House Open Afternoon Talk
A talk and tour of Sovereign Design House. Originally built in 1955 to provide purpose-built washing facilities for the workers at the Broadbent Foundry, Sovereign Design House is now refurbished retaining original features.
Date: Thursday 12 Sept, 2:30pm
Location: University, Queensgate, HD1 3DH
Important info: Pre-booking required.
Huddersfield Beyond the Town Centre
Allotments, orchards, dykes and shrogs walk
An alternative look at Birkby’s history and geography, exploring hidden green spaces, past and present.
Date: Sunday 8 Sept, 2:30pm
Location: Birkby Library, Lea St, HD1 6HF
Important info: Pre-booking required.
Castle Hill Heritage Walk
This walk will cover the known development and use of the monument from the Mesolithic to Modern Times.
Date: Sunday 15 Sept, 2pm
Location: Castle Hill, Hillside, Almondbury, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD4 6TA
Important info: Pre-booking required.
Exploring Edgar Wood’s Legacy: an Arts & Crafts walk
Starting from Wood’s Briarcourt and ending at his Clock Tower, this walk of around 1.5 miles will introduce the work of celebrated architect Edgar Wood and other local architects.
Date: Saturday 7 Sept, 10:30am
Location: Briarcourt, 28 Occupation Road, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD3 3EE
Important info: Pre-booking required.
Explore the history of Greenhead Park*
Explore the history of Huddersfield’s beautiful Victorian town park through a display of old maps, postcards and photographs and an early evening guided walk.
Date: Walk Friday 6 Sept, 6pm, display Saturday 7 Sept, 9:30am – 6pm
Location: The walk starts at the Trinity Street gates, the display is in the Conservatory.
Highfields College
Highfields College 1839-2024 A place of higher education built by the Architect J P Pritchett. Lord Asquith, the last liberal Prime minister, being one of the notable attendees at the college.
Date: Various dates throughout the festival.
Location: Highfields College, 64 New North Rd, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD1 5LS
Historic Vehicles of David Brown & Rippon Bros*
A unique opportunity to see material from the private family collections of the Rippon Bros and David Brown Families. Cars, tractors and memorabilia will be on display.
Date: Saturday 14 Sept, 12pm-5pm, talks at 12:30pm and 2:30pm
Location: Tolson Museum, Ravensknowle Park,
Wakefield Rd, HD5 8DJ
Important info: Pre-booking is required for the talks.
Huddersfield Gasworks: a final glimpse
Huddersfield’s iconic gasholder is due for demolition later this year. Guided perimeter tours will allow the site to be viewed, and its history and workings explained, while it still stands.
Date: Thursday 12 Sept
Location: Gasworks St, HD1 6AF
Important info: All tours are fully booked but there is a waiting list.
Huddersfield waterways–from industry to nature
Find out about the history of the Huddersfield canals (Broad and Narrow) and River Colne, including the Snow Island weir from the Chair of the Huddersfield Canal Society.
Date: Sunday 8 Sept
Location: Footbridge, Damside Rd/Queens Mill Rd, HD1 3RR
Important info: Pre-booking is required for the talks.
King James’s School
The school will be open for visitors to take a look round the old parts of the school dating from 1750 to the late 19th century but this year it is hoped to have all the new extensions open for viewing.
Date: Saturday 14 Sept, 10am – 2pm
Location: King James’s School, St. Helen’s Gate, Almondbury, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD4 6SG
HTAFC Original Plans for Leeds Road
Only recently rediscovered, the original plans for Leeds Road, Huddersfield Town’s first and original home, will be on display in public for the first time.
Date: Wednesday 11 Sept, 9am – 12pm
Location: Legends Cafe Bar, John Smith’s Stadium, HD1 6PX
Lindley Clocktower
Climb the 69 steps up the 83 foot Lindley Clocktower, and take in the view from the windows, as well as see the clock mechanism.
Date: Saturday 7 Sept, 10am – 2pm
Location: The Clocktower, Lidget Street, Lindley, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD3 3JB
Lindley Methodist Church
An illustrated talk on the history of Lindley followed by choral music.
Date: Saturday 7 Sept, 10am – 4pm
Location: 45 East Street, HD3 3ND
The Newsome Centre
The building (formerly St. John the Evangelist Church) will be open to visitors interested in local history.
Date: Saturday 7 Sept, 10am – 4pm, Sunday 8 Sept 10am – 2pm, Saturday 14 Sept, 10am – 4pm, Sunday 15 Sept 10am – 2pm,
Location: The Newsome Centre (formerly St. John’s Church), Jackroyd Lane, Newsome, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD4 6QU
Oakes Baptist Church
Following restoration after a fire 30 years ago, some original internal features have been retained, notably a balcony balustrade and decorated ceiling in the upper hall.
Date: Saturday 7 Sept and Saturday 14 Sept, 10am – 1pm
Location: Oakes Rd, Lindley, HD3 3EW
Ravensknowle Park Vintage Motorcycle Show*
An opportunity for enthusiasts to get together with others and exhibit their classic bikes, swap stories and experiences in the relaxed surroundings of Ravensknowle Park
Date: Sunday 8 Sept, 11am – 4pm
Location: Tolson Museum, Wakefield Rd, HD5 8DJ
St John’s Church, Birkby
Look around the Grade II* listed building, with its Conacher organ reputed to be one of the best in the area. They will have various organists coming to play during HOD opening hours.
Date: Various dates throughout the festival.
Location: 75 St. Johns Road, HD1 5EA
St Stephen’s Church, Lindley
Designed by renowned local architect John Oates, and built in 1829 by Joseph Kaye, known as the ‘Builder of Huddersfield’, discover St Stephen’s heritage, including its Mouseman of Kilburn furnishings, beautiful stained glass and peaceful churchyard.
Date: Saturday 7 Sept, 10:30am – 1:30pm and Sunday 14 Sept, 12pm – 3pm
Location: Lidget Street, HD3 3JB
Seventh Day Adventist Church, Crosland Moor
Want to know who the Adventists are? Come along to their open day. Activities on the day will include informal tours, general health checks, gospel music singing, and Pathfinder demonstrations, to name just a few.
Date: Sunday 8 Sept, 11am – 2pm
Location: College Street, HD4 5EB
Victoria Tower, Castle Hill*
Perched on Castle Hill, Victoria Tower was completed in 1899 to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Queen Victoria’s reign.
Date: Saturday 7, 12pm – 4:30pm, Sunday 8, 12pm – 4:30pm,
Location: Hillside, Lumb Lane, Almondbury, HD4 6TA
Yorkshire Churches Day Four Churches Walk from Lindley
A guided heritage walk (approx 5 miles) to four Anglican churches starting and ending at St Stephen’s Church, Lindley visiting Birkby St John, Birkby St Cuthbert, and Birchencliffe St Philip via calm green routes where possible.
Date: Saturday 14 Sept, 10am
Location: St Stephen’s Church, Lidget Street, HD3 3JB
Important info: Pre-booking is required for the talks.
Visit the Yorkshire Churches Day website to learn more about the other events across the borough for Yorkshire Churches Day.
Mirfield
Mirfield Library local history display and talks
Talks featuring local history themes to celebrate Heritage Open Days along with a local history display including books and photographs.
Date: Various dates throughout the festival.
Location: Eastthorpe Lodge, Huddersfield Rd, WF14 8AN
Mirfield Masonic Lodge
A unique opportunity to have a look around Mirfield Masonic Lodge, formed in 1866 and steeped in history. You will be able to have a look around, and see the temple, the past master’s room, with the roll of honour of all the past Masters!
Date: Saturday 14 Sept and Sunday 15 Sept, 10am – 3pm
Location: 14 King Street, WF14 8AW
St Paul’s Mirfield
A Victorian town centre church with a wow factor. Built for the working man in Eastthorpe. This is the last chance to see the beautiful stained glass windows and unique exhibition tower clock. The church will close permanently on 8 September.
Date: Saturday 7 Sept, 10:30am – 4pm
Location: Newgate, WF14 8DD
Trinity Methodist Church
This is an opportunity to look around a beautiful Victorian Yorkshire Church; and experience Trinity’s historic organ.
Date: Saturday 14 Sept, 10am – 4pm Organ Recital 3pm – 3:30pm
Location: Huddersfield Road, WF14 9HX
West Yorkshire Print Workshop Open Studios
Discover the world of printmaking at West Yorkshire Print Workshop! Learn about endangered heritage crafts such as letterpress printing and see behind the scenes with open doors to some of their print facilities and studios.
Date: Saturday 14 Sept and Sunday 15 Sept, 10am – 3pm
Location: 75A Huddersfield Road, WF14 8AT
Spen Valley
Connections & Networks to Red House Yorkshire
There will be a new Facebook post every day. Each one will look at a connection or network, which links the area around Red House in Gomersal.
Date: Daily Facebook post
Location: Red House Yorkshire’s Facebook page
Spen Valley Heritage Waymarkers
MP Kim Leadbeater will unveil 3 old waymarkers restored & repaired by Spen Valley Civic Society (SVCS), at three local sites, and we’ll tell you about their history.
Date: Saturday 7 Sept, 11am – 12:30pm
Location: 653 Halifax Road, Liversedge, West Yorkshire, WF15 8HG
Roman Roads to Motorways, Trains, Trams Turnpikes and Pathways
A display of Spen Valley Routes, Networks and Connections – from Roman Roads to Motorways – Trains, Trams, Turnpikes and Pathways. Music from Musica Mirfield Senior Wind Band and a Transport Quiz and Nature Trail for children.
Date: Saturday 14 Sept, 11am – 2pm, Band performing between 11am and 12:30pm
Location: Cleckheaton Library, Whitcliffe Road, BD19 3DX
Roberttown Community Centre
Past Present & Future open day to celebrate the centre’s rich history and dynamic present, with a look towards the exciting plans for the future.
Date: Saturday 7 Sept, 11am – 2pm
Location: Church Road, Liversedge, West Yorkshire, WF15 7LS
St Mary the Blessed Virgin
Grade II listed church, refurbished. Sculpture by Peter Eugene Ball and three Robert Thompson (Mouseman) items. Grave of Mary Taylor, a friend of Charlotte Brontë.
Date: Saturday 14 Sept, 10am – 4pm
Location: Spen Lane, BD19 4LS
St Peter’s Church, Hartshead with Hightown
A chance to see old registers and local memorabilia in the wonderful setting of St Peter’s Church, Hartshead. This is a Brontë Church, where Rev’d Patrick served as curate in charge. There are also links with the Luddites and Robin Hood.
Date: Saturday 14 Sept, 10am – 4pm, Sunday 15 Sept, 12:30pm – 3pm
Location: Church Lane, WF15 8EU
Whitechapel Church, Cleckheaton
Discover Whitechapel Church, its community and closed graveyard this Heritage Open Days.
Date: Friday 6 – Saturday 7 Sept, 10am – 3pm, Sunday 8 Sept, 11am – 3pm.
Location: 176 Whitechapel Rd, BD19 6HR