Welcome to Gomersal

Gomersal is a small village located in the metropolitan borough of Kirklees, West Yorkshire, England. The village is situated between the towns of Cleckheaton and Heckmondwike and is known for its picturesque countryside and historic landmarks. The village has a rich history dating back to the 11th century and is home to several notable buildings, including the Red House Museum and the Gomersal Mills.

The Red House Museum is a Grade II listed building that was once the home of the famous novelist Charlotte Bronte. The museum is now open to the public and features exhibits on the life and works of Charlotte Bronte, as well as the history of the local area. The Gomersal Mills are another notable landmark in the village, and were once a major center for the textile industry in West Yorkshire. Today, the mills have been converted into luxury apartments and are a popular destination for tourists.

In addition to its historic landmarks, Gomersal is also known for its beautiful countryside and outdoor activities. The village is surrounded by rolling hills and scenic walking trails, making it a popular destination for hikers and nature enthusiasts. The village also has several parks and green spaces, including the Gomersal Park and the Oakwell Hall Country Park, which offer a range of recreational activities for visitors of all ages. Overall, Gomersal is a charming village with a rich history and plenty of natural beauty to explore.

Local Schools

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Gomersal Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Melanie Cox	Oxford Road Gomersal Cleckheaton West Yorkshire BD19 4PX 01274879313 School Website
Bbg Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Saira Luffman	Bradford Road Gomersal Cleckheaton West Yorkshire BD19 4BE 01274871225 School Website
Gomersal St Marys Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Jane Barker	Shirley Avenue Gomersal Cleckheaton West Yorkshire BD19 4NA 01274874550 School Website
St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Clare Moulding	Nova Lane Birstall Batley West Yorkshire WF17 9LQ 1924423220 School Website
St Peters Church Of England Voluntary Aided Junior Infant And Early Years School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lesley Evans	Fieldhead Lane Birstall Batley West Yorkshire WF17 9HN 01924326750 School Website
Birstall Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Nadia Sweryt-Hannam	Chapel Lane Birstall Batley West Yorkshire WF17 9EE 01924471372 School Website
Howard Park Community School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Jonathan Pickles	St Peg Lane Cleckheaton West Yorkshire BD19 3SD 01274864972 School Website
Fieldhead Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Donna Popek	Charlotte Close Birstall Batley West Yorkshire WF17 9BX 01924473016 School Website
Birkenshaw Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rebecca Martin	Station Lane Birkenshaw Bradford West Yorkshire BD11 2JE 01274651232 School Website
Co-Op Academy Smithies Moor Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Catherine Brackenbury	Leeds Old Road Heckmondwike WF16 9BB 1924326708 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Low Moor New Works Road, Low Moor, West Yorkshire, BD12 7BD 2.75 Miles

Batley Upper Station Road, Batley, West Yorkshire, WF17 5TA 3.18 Miles

Morley Station Road, Morley, West Yorkshire, LS27 8JR 3.73 Miles

Dewsbury Wellington Road, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF13 1HF 3.84 Miles

Ravensthorpe Ravensthorpe, Ravensthorpe, West Yorkshire, WF12 9ED 4.37 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Ports Airports Theatre Services 01274 865075 6 Swincliffe Crescent, Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire, BD19 4BD 0.45 Miles
Premiair Airport Travel 01274 865058 15 Woodlands Crescent, Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire, BD19 4SP 0.55 Miles
Armour Classic Cars 01274 851965 The Coppice, Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire, BD19 4QA 0.68 Miles
Norwood Cabs And Covers Ltd 01274 869290 Unit 3, Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire, BD19 3LJ 1.16 Miles
Oakwell Taxis 01924 471111 11 Nelson Street, Batley, West Yorkshire, WF17 9ER 1.25 Miles
Cleckheaton Cars 01274 865555 33 Albion Street, Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire, BD19 3JD 1.30 Miles
Zenith Taxis 01274 873384 33 Albion Street, Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire, BD19 3JD 1.30 Miles
Town Cars 01924 443388 772 Bradford Road, Batley, West Yorkshire, WF17 8NL 1.33 Miles
Spen A2b Cars 01274 852211 Unit 6/St. Johns Pl, Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire, BD19 3RR 1.33 Miles
Colins Private Hire Cars 01274 851313 55 Northgate, Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire, BD19 3HS 1.35 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
York House 01274 852985	284A Oxford Road Gomersal West Yorkshire BD19 4PY
Oxford Road Branch Surgery 01274 852995	284A Oxford Road Gomersal Cleckheaton West Yorkshire BD19 4PY
Kirkgate Surgery 01924 420242	Kirkgate Surgery 3 Kirkgate, Birstall Batley West Yorkshire WF17 9HE
Blackburn Rd.Medical Ctr. 01924 478265	Blackburn Rd.Medical Ctr. Blackburn Road, Birstall Batley West Yorkshire WF17 9PL
Birkenshaw Health Centre 01274 682374	Town Street Birkenshaw Bradford West Yorkshire BD11 2HX

Local Stores

Petrol Gomersal
Oxford Road
Gomersal
Cleckheaton
West Yorkshire
BD19 4PY
01274 851130
Store Website
0.52 miles

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SPAR Plantation Service Station
Plantation Service Station
Unit 2, Plantation Way
Gildersome, Morley
Leeds
LS27 7FP
01132533848
Store Website
2.4 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Yorkshire Vets
744 Bradford Road Birkenshaw Bradford West Yorkshire BD11 2AE 01274 651115 postmaster@yorkshirevets.co.uk Website 1.12 miles
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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Abbey House Veterinary Clinic
1 Cross Church Street Cleckheaton West Yorkshire BD19 3RP 01274 876686 cleckheaton@abbeyvetspets.co.uk Website 1.23 miles
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Vets4pets Leeds Birstall
Inside Pets At Home Spring Ram Retail Park Birstall Leeds West Yorkshire WF17 9AD 01924 441 144 leeds.birstall@vets4pets.com Website 1.87 miles
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Donaldson'S Vets Ltd
26- 28 Oldfield Lane Heckmondwike West Yorkshire WF16 0JD 01924 926441 admin@donaldsonsvets.co.uk Website 2.13 miles

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Sage Veterinary Group
Brinsdon House 9 Kaye Street Heckmondwike West Yorkshire WF16 0JN 01924 412292 2.15 miles

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My Home Vet
Titan Business Centre Euroway House Roydsdale Way Bradford West Yorkshire BD4 6SE 07759 260886 enquiries@myhomevet.co.uk Website 2.35 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Oakwell Hall And Country Park
Something For All Ages And Abilities. Plenty Of Space, Pathed Walks, A Tudor Hall To Explore, Gift Shop, Dog Poo Bins, Children's Play Areas, Ramblers' Centre, Cafe, Tourist Information, Stream And Ponds, Gardens, Toilets, Function Room. 18 Raikes Ln Birstall Batley WF17 9QU 1.04 miles Oakwell Country Park

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Wilton Park
Also Has A Childrens Play Area, Crazy Golf, Tennis Courts And 5-A-Side Footy Pitches. 783 Bradford Rd Batley Lancashire WF17 8NB 1.79 miles

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Judy Woods
The Woods Are Popular For Dog Walkers, They Offer Shelter In The Rain And Shade In The Summer. The Woods Walk Can Be As Short Or As Long As You Like. It’S Pretty Much Flat With Some Shallow Climbs. Once Into The Woods There Are No Roads Nearby And So A Great Place For Off Lead Where Sydney Loves To Explore The The Woods, Chase The Squirrels And Play In The Beck That Runs Through The Woods. It Her Favourite Daily Walk. Station Rdwyke Halifax Bradford BD12 8LA 3.72 miles The Most Popular Entrance Is Along Station Road Which Is Easy To Get To. If You Google Judy Woods It Can Take You To Other Entrances.

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Middleton Park
Almost In The Heart Of The City Of Leeds Is A Huge 190 Hectare Park With Woodlands, Open Grassland, A Cafe, A Little Lake, A Bike Track And Much, Much More. Known Affectionately As Miggy Woods By Locals. It’S So Big I’M Still Exploring It And Finding New Areas. Middleton Park Town Street Middleton 5.71 miles Middleton Park, Town Street, Middleton, Leeds, Ls10 3Sh

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Cromwell Bottom Nature Reserve
Park At Cromwell Bottom And Explore The Nature Reserve .... Lagoons, Woods, Meadow, Canal And River. 9 Cromwell Bottom Dr Elland Rd Brighouse Lancashire HD6 2SP 5.74 miles The Car Park Details Are On Website. Or You Can Park In Brighouse At Bethel Street Hd6 1Jr, Either On The Road Or In The Pay And Display Car Park Which Is On The Canal. From The Car Park, As You Face The Canal, Turn Right Along The Towpath. After About Half An Hours Walk You Will Reach Cromwell Bottom

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Northcliffe Woods Shipley
Woods Next To Northcliffe Park In Shipley 2 Cliffe Gardens Shipley BD18 3DB 7.28 miles Park Outside The Gate And You Can Either Walk Along The Flat Bit Past The Little Train And Continue On, Going Up The Steps At The End And Looping Back On Yourself To Return Through The Upper Section Of The Woods. Or You Can Go Forward Towards The Park Itself And Return The Way You Came. You Can'T Get Lost.

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