Welcome to Greetland

Greetland is a village located in West Yorkshire, England. It is situated between Halifax and Huddersfield and is a part of the Metropolitan Borough of Calderdale. The village has a rich history dating back to the 11th century when it was mentioned in the Domesday Book. Greetland has a population of around 6,000 people and is known for its beautiful countryside, historic buildings, and friendly community.

One of the most notable landmarks in Greetland is the St. Thomas the Apostle Church. The church was built in the 19th century and is a Grade II listed building. It is known for its beautiful stained glass windows and impressive architecture. Another historic building in the village is the Greetland Academy, which was built in 1877 and is now a primary school. The village also has several pubs, restaurants, and shops, making it a popular destination for tourists and locals alike.

Greetland is surrounded by stunning countryside, including the nearby Pennine hills. The village is also home to several parks and green spaces, including the Greetland Community Centre and the Greetland All Rounders Cricket Club. The village has a strong sense of community, with many local events and activities taking place throughout the year. Overall, Greetland is a charming village with a rich history and beautiful surroundings, making it a great place to visit or call home.

Local Weather

Heavy rain

Temp: 11°C

Feels Like: 7.9°C

Wind: 18.1 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
West Vale Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Laura Horsfall	Stainland Road West Vale Halifax West Yorkshire HX4 8LS 1422372804 School Website
St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Alexandra Hudson-Crook	Hullen Edge Road Elland West Yorkshire HX5 0QY 1422373104 School Website
Compass Community School North Other Independent Special School Ages:11-17 Head Teacher Mr Christopher Hughes	Long Lea House 5 Halifax Road Elland West Yorkshire West Yorkshire HX5 0SH 7738724903
The Brooksbank School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Darren Atkinson (Interim Head Of School)	Victoria Road Elland West Yorkshire HX5 0QG 1422374791 School Website
Elland C Of E Junior And Infant School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs L Hartley	Westgate Elland West Yorkshire HX5 0BB 01422373159 School Website
Cross Lane Primary And Nursery School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Mark Sharp	Cross Lane Elland West Yorkshire HX5 0LP 01422372614 School Website
The Greetland Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Helen Crowther	School Street Greetland Halifax West Yorkshire HX4 8JB 01422372893 School Website
Park Lane Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Stuart Hillary	Park Lane Exley Halifax West Yorkshire HX3 9LG 1422362215 School Website
Copley Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Hemingway	Wakefield Road Copley Halifax West Yorkshire HX3 0TP 01422354209 School Website
All Saints C Of E Va Junior And Infant School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Lauren Watson	Dudwell Lane Halifax West Yorkshire HX3 0SD 01422367140 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Halifax Horton Street, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX1 1QE 2.32 Miles

Sowerby Bridge Station Road, Sowerby Bridge, West Yorkshire, HX6 3LB 2.73 Miles

Brighouse Railway Street, Brighouse, West Yorkshire, HD6 1LE 3.21 Miles

Huddersfield St. Georges Square, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD1 1JB 3.96 Miles

Lockwood Swan Lane, Lockwood, West Yorkshire, HD1 3UB 4.39 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
West Vale Taxis 01422 300033 Rochdale Road, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX4 8AH 0.10 Miles
S And S Executive Travel 01422 375809 50 Highfield Avenue, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX4 8JD 0.62 Miles
Elland Cars 01422 327444 92 Southgate, Elland, West Yorkshire, HX5 0EP 0.80 Miles
Elland Taxis 01422 373739 92 Southgate, Elland, West Yorkshire, HX5 0EP 0.80 Miles
Elland Private Hire 01422 377575 Southgate, Elland, West Yorkshire, HX5 0EP 0.80 Miles
Ainley's Private Hire 01422 378801 5 Ainley Cl, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD3 3RJ 1.74 Miles
Woods Taxis 01484 400900 146 Moor Hill Rd, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD3 3XA 2.19 Miles
Metro Cars 01422 344500 19 Carlton Street, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX1 2AL 2.25 Miles
A B C Cars 01422 322717 39 Horton Street, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX1 1QE 2.27 Miles
Express Cars 01422 322245 7 Wards End, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX1 1BX 2.28 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Greetland D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lindwell D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Woodside West Vale D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hullenedge D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Little Bradley D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Brooksbank School D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Exley Lane D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Nisa Local Store D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sunny Bank D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Westgate D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Victoria Road D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Stainland Road Medical Centre 01422 374109	Stainland Rd Medical Ctr 70 Stainland Rd,Greetland Halifax West Yorkshire HX4 8BD
Bankfield Surgery 01422 374662	Bankfield Surgery Huddersfield Road Elland West Yorkshire HX5 9BA
Bankfield Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service	15 Huddersfield Road Elland HX5 9BA
Bankfield Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service 3	15 Huddersfield Road Elland HX5 9BA
Bankfield Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	15 Huddersfield Road Elland HX5 9BA

Local Stores

Greetland
8-10 Stainland Road
Greetland
Halifax
West Yorkshire
HX4 8AD
01422 315667
Store Website
0.06 miles

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SPAR Huddersfield Road
Huddersfield Road
Elland
HX5 9AA
01422 648232
Store Website
1.0 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

West Mount Vets West Vale
The Long Mill Bowes Yard Stainland Road, West Vale Halifax West Yorkshire HX4 8AD 01422 376702 Website 0.06 miles

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Ashfield Veterinary Group - Halifax
Heath House Surgery Free School Lane Halifax West Yorkshire HX1 2PS 01422 365 306 nurseshalifax@ashfieldvets.com Website 1.75 miles
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Donaldson'S Farm And Equine
1A Briarlyn Road Birchencliffe Hill Road Birchencliffe Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD3 3NL 01484 450022 admin@donaldsonsvets.co.uk Website 2.00 miles

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Donaldson'S Vets Ltd
Birchencliffe Hill Road Lindley Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD3 3NL 01484 450022 admin@donaldsonsvets.co.uk Website 2.00 miles
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Halifax Vets4pets Ltd
Halifax Vets4pets Limited Aachen Way King Cross Halifax West Yorkshire HX1 3ND 01422 383000 halifax@vets4pets.com Website 2.17 miles
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Donaldson'S Vets Ltd
1 Wakefield Road Sowerby Bridge West Yorkshire HX6 2AP 01422 833960 admin@donaldsonsvets.co.uk 2.45 miles

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Local Dog Walks

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 1.87 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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Scammonden Reservoir
5K Scenic Walk Just Off The M62 Huddersfield. A Couple Of Hills Around The Reservoir Low Platt Ln Huddersfield Lancashire HD3 3FR 3.96 miles

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Scammonden Dam
Sledge Gate Lancashire 4.15 miles Near Huddersfield

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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 4.63 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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Ryburn Reservoir
Lovely Walk Across The Dam And Around The Reservoir On And Off Lead Walking Ryburn Reservoir Ripponden 4.99 miles Car Park Just Off The Rochdale Road

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Baitings Reservoir
A Flat, Wooded Reservoir Walk, Quiet And Peaceful In The Winter Months And Fairly Busy On A Hot Day.This Walk Has Seen Various Improvements Recently Including New Paths And Better Drainage But It Is A Work In Progress!There Are Sheep In Surrounding Fields But No E On Route Itself. I Keep My Dog On The Lead Until I Get Through The Gate At The End Of The Dam.There Is A Car Park On The Main Road Near A Bus Stop Opposite New Inn Cottage Ripponden 5.49 miles The Car Park Is Next To The Dam

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Weather Forecast

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Temp	-13.3°C	-14.2°C	-14.9°C	-15.4°C	-15.5°C	-14°C	-11.6°C	-9.6°C	-8.8°C	-8.8°C	-11.1°C	-12°C
Feels Like	-22°C	-22.9°C	-23.5°C	-23.1°C	-23°C	-21.9°C	-17.6°C	-15.4°C	-11.3°C	-11.1°C	-15°C	-16.6°C

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	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-12.1°C	-11.9°C	-11.5°C	-11°C	-7.8°C	-4.2°C	0.2°C	3.6°C	4.4°C	2.5°C	0.4°C	-0.4°C
Feels Like	-17.8°C	-18.4°C	-18.8°C	-18.8°C	-15.3°C	-11.1°C	-5.8°C	-1.5°C	0°C	-1.3°C	-3.5°C	-4.8°C

Tuesday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

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Temp	-1.3°C	-1.8°C	-1.6°C	-0.8°C	0.4°C	2.5°C	5.5°C	6.7°C	6.1°C	4.2°C	2.9°C	0.6°C
Feels Like	-5.8°C	-6.3°C	-6.2°C	-5.5°C	-4.3°C	-1.9°C	1.4°C	3°C	2.6°C	0.6°C	-0.9°C	-3.5°C

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