Welcome to Kirklees
This area of Pennine Yorkshire will be familiar to millions of people as the
setting for 'Last of the Summer Wine' and 'Where The Heart Is'. But there's much
more for you to discover in Kirklees.
The dramatic moorland and green valleys of the Peak District and South Pennines
provide the perfect backdrop to the district and lots of opportunities to
explore some wonderful countryside. Lively town centres boast modern shopping
areas, specialist shops, busy markets and millshops, all set alongside fine
Victorian architecture.
The area has a strong cultural and literary tradition, including a close
association with the Brontes at the historic Oakwell Hall and Red House. A world
class contempory music festival, exciting theatre and music seasons, and vibrant
events are earning the area a growing artistic reputation.
Whatever the reason for your visit, be it work or pleasure, we hope you will
enjoy your stay in Kirklees.
Visitor information
The Tourist Information Centres in Huddersfield, Holmfirth and Batley offer a
full range of services including: accommodation bookings, theatre and concert
bookings, free and saleable
tourist literature and information on attractions and events.
Huddersfield TIC Batley TIC
3-5 Albion Street Yorkshire Mill Village
Huddersfield, HD1 2NW Bradford Road, Batley, Wf17 5Lz
Tel: 01484 223200 Tel: 01924 426670 Fax: 01924 446096
Fax: 01484 223202 E-mail: batley@ytbtic.co.uk
E-mail: huddersfield.tic@kirkleesmc.gov.uk Opening Hours: Mon - Sat 9.30am -
5.3opm
Opening Hours: Mon - Sat 9.15am - 5.00pm Sun 11.00am - 5.00pm
Holmfirth TIC
49-51 Huddersfield Road,
Holmfirth, HD9 3JP
Tel: 01484 222444 Fax: 01484 222445
E-mail: holmfirth.tic@kirkleesmc.gov.uk
Opening Hours: Mon - Fri 9.00am - 5.00pm
Sat 10.00am - 5.00pm
Sun 11.00am - 4.00pm
Visitor Information can also be obtained from:
Dewsbury Town Hall Reception
Old Wakefield Road, Dewsbury
Tel: 01924 324501
Open: Mon - Fri 9.00am - 5.00pm
Colne Valley Trust
Canal Side, Slaithwaite Civic Hall,
15a New Street, Slaithwaite, HD7 5AB
Tel: 01484 847790
Open: Mon - Fri 9.00am - 12.30pm 1.30pm - 5.00pm
Sat9.30am - 12.30pm
Cleckheaton KIP
Cleckheaton Town Hall
Bradford Road, Cleckheaton
Open : Mon - Thurs 8.45am - 5.15pm
Fri 8.45am - 4.45pm
Guides
Guides trained to national standards are available for half day, whole day or
longer tours. For details please contact, Kirklees Tourism, 2nd floor, Civic
Centre 3, Huddersfield, HD1 2EY.
Tel: 01484 221675 Fax: 01484 221655 E-mail: tourism@kirkleesmc.gov.uk
Further Information
Specialised information for group travel organisers and conference organisers is
available from Kirklees Tourism (See above).
Visitors with Disabilities
There are 'shop mobility schemes in Huddersfield. Tel: 01484 223000 and
Dewsbury. Tel: 01924 325072.
Increasingly, the attractions and visitor facilities within Kirklees are making
progress towards greater accessibility. For information relating to your
particular needs, its best to contact the venue itself prior to your visit.
A night on the town
The area has a strong reputation for cultural activities with music and
entertainment throughout the year to suit most tastes. For details about
concerts and entertainment during your stay, contact our Tourist Information
Centres.
Entertainment
Laurence Batley Theatre stages proffessional, in-house and community drama
alongside music and cabaret. The building itself is a refurbished grade II
listed building which was formerly the largestWesleyan Mission in the World.
An extensive musical season beginseach autumn, created on the Town Halls of
Huddersfield, Dewsbury, Batley and Cleckheaton. Concerts feature artists from
across a wide musical spectrum.
The Mechanics Institute, Marsden, is home to the Mikron Theatre Company. Their
performances contain a strong musical element and are often associated with
local Pennine themes. The Mechanics also hosts jazz, comedy and many other
events.
St Paul's Hall, part of the University of Huddersfield, hosts regular music
recitals and also stages dance and other events associated with the Huddersfield
Contempory Music Festival.
The Huddersfield Choral Society has an international reputation gained during
its 150 year history. Choirs and brass bands can be found in many towns and
villages in the district, and the traditional 'sing' (a massed out-door singing
get-together) still survives in some localities.
Box Office Numbers
Huddersfield T.I.C 01484 223200
Holmfirth T.I.C 01484 222444
Lawrence Batley Theatre 01484 430528
St Paul's Hall 01484 472003
Mechanics Institute 01484 843701
CragRags 01484 686451
Cinema
Showcase Cinema, Birstall
Film info line: 01924 420071
Booking line: 01924 423000
UCI Cinema, Huddersfield
Information & Bookings: 08700 102030
Picturedrome, Holmfirth
Tel: 01484 689759
Wining and Dining
Huddersfield is home to some of Yorkshire's top restaurants. Traditional fare
and innovative menus can be found in many pubs in the district, offering good
food and great value. Huddersfield's pubs scored 8 out of 10 in a review by FHM
magazine and there's a choice of night-clubs where you can dance into the small
hours. If you prefer something a bit quieter, why not visit one of the many
country pubs where you can sample proper Yorkshire beer and hospitality.
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