Welcome to Oakenshaw

Oakenshaw is a small village located in West Yorkshire, England. It is situated between the towns of Bradford and Halifax and is part of the Metropolitan Borough of Kirklees. The village has a population of around 1,500 people and is known for its beautiful countryside and peaceful atmosphere.

One of the main attractions in Oakenshaw is the Oakenshaw Nature Reserve. This reserve is home to a variety of wildlife, including birds, butterflies, and small mammals. It is a popular spot for birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts, who come to enjoy the peaceful surroundings and observe the local wildlife. The reserve also has several walking trails, which offer stunning views of the surrounding countryside.

Another popular attraction in Oakenshaw is the Oakenshaw Sports and Social Club. This club offers a range of activities for people of all ages, including football, cricket, and tennis. It also has a bar and restaurant, which are popular with locals and visitors alike. The club is a hub of activity in the village and is a great place to meet new people and get involved in the local community.

Local Schools

School	Details
Woodlands Church Of England Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Sarah Gibson	Mill Carr Hill Road Oakenshaw Bradford West Yorkshire BD12 7EZ 1274678385 School Website
Worthinghead Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lillian Sharp	Wyke Lane Wyke Bradford West Yorkshire BD12 9EL 01274414904 School Website
Low Moor C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Yvonne Broadbent	Park House Road Low Moor Bradford West Yorkshire BD12 0NN 01274600797 School Website
Whitechapel Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Joanne Burden	Whitechapel Road Cleckheaton West Yorkshire BD19 6HR 01274876461 School Website
Appleton Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-16 Head Teacher Ms Helen Jones	Woodside Road Bradford West Yorkshire BD12 8AL 1274600550 School Website
Scholes Village Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Karen Burman	Old Popplewell Lane Scholes Cleckheaton West Yorkshire BD19 6DN 01274679541 School Website
Hill Top C Of E Primary School Foundation School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Julie Ball	Common Road Low Moor Bradford West Yorkshire BD12 0TL 01274678386 School Website
Newhall Park Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Karren El Kheir	Newhall Road Bierley Bradford West Yorkshire BD4 6AF 01274778577 School Website
Whitcliffe Mount, A Share Academy Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Rebecca Hesmondhalgh	Turnsteads Avenue Cleckheaton West Yorkshire BD19 3AQ 1274851152 School Website
St John's Cofe Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Andrew Knight	Dawson Lane Bierley Bradford West Yorkshire BD4 6JF 1274681959 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Low Moor New Works Road, Low Moor, West Yorkshire, BD12 7BD 0.53 Miles

Bradford Interchange Bridge Street, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD1 1TU 3.10 Miles

Bradford Forster Square Forster Square, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD1 4HY 3.47 Miles

Brighouse Railway Street, Brighouse, West Yorkshire, HD6 1LE 3.71 Miles

New Pudsey Owlcotes Lane, New Pudsey, West Yorkshire, LS28 6QG 4.63 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Cj's Taxis 01274 606999 Morley Carr House, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD12 0RW 1.05 Miles
Great Horton Taxis 0800 783 4214 Common Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD12 0ST 1.19 Miles
Low Private Hire 01274 600000 16 Common Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD12 0SD 1.24 Miles
Airport Direct 01274 747703 5 Newhall Dr, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD6 1DG 1.26 Miles
Cj's Taxis 01274 678518 434 Lichfield Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD12 8DG 1.30 Miles
Jj's 01274 677884 434 Huddersfield Rd, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD12 8BG 1.30 Miles
Absolute Travel 01274 400671 31 Cranbrook Avenue, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD6 1JF 1.68 Miles
A1 Taxis 01274 672244 73 Odsal Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD6 1PN 1.71 Miles
Cottage Cars 01274 874550 Northgate Mills, Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire, BD19 3HU 1.76 Miles
The Dudley Hill Private Hire 01274 683444 387 Tong Street, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD4 9RU 1.82 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
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Carr Lane Collection Today available until:11:45 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Low Moor Business Box Collection Today available until:11:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:15
Bierley Lane D Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Low Moor - Covid Local Vaccination Service	29 The Plantations Bradford BD12 0TH
Low Moor - Covid Local Vaccination Service 3	29 The Plantations Bradford BD12 0TH
Low Moor - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	29 The Plantations Bradford BD12 0TH
Low Moor Surgery 01274 697600	Low Moor Medical Centre 29 The Plantations Bradford West Yorkshire BD12 0TH
Sunnybank & Cowgill Medical Practice 01274 424111	Sunnybank Medical Centre Towngate, Wyke Bradford West Yorkshire BD12 9NG

Local Stores

Scholes
Westfield Lane
Scholes
Cleckheaton
West Yorkshire
BD19 6DA
01274 875159
Store Website
1.28 miles

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SPAR Euro Garage Ring Road
ROOLEY LANE
BRADFORD
BD4 7SJ
01274688332
Store Website
1.7 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

My Home Vet
Titan Business Centre Euroway House Roydsdale Way Bradford West Yorkshire BD4 6SE 07759 260886 enquiries@myhomevet.co.uk Website 0.46 miles

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Sage Veterinary Group
Netherfield House 1-3 Salisbury Road Low Moor Bradford West Yorkshire BD12 0AA 01274 679192 1.30 miles

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Yorkshire Vets
744 Bradford Road Birkenshaw Bradford West Yorkshire BD11 2AE 01274 651115 postmaster@yorkshirevets.co.uk Website 1.89 miles
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Ashfield Veterinary Group - Wibsey
213 High Street Wibsey Bradford West Yorkshire BD6 1JU 01274 691318 nurseswibsey@ashfieldvets.com Website 1.96 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 1.97 miles
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Bradford Pdsa Pet Hospital, The Jeanne Marchig Centre
1 Lorne Street East Bowling Bradford West Yorkshire BD4 7PS 01274 740070 Website 2.28 miles

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Local Dog Walks

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 1.77 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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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 3.24 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 4.01 miles

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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 4.54 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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Chellow Dene Reservoir
Chellow Dene Is A Local Beauty Spot On The Western Outskirts Of Bradford City Which Can Be Reached By Public Transport.Although Within The City Boundaries Chellow Dene Reservoirs Lie Within A Quiet Wooded Valley And Are A Haven For Wildlife Including Herons And Owls. Chellow Dean Reservoirs 5.40 miles

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Northcliffe Woods Shipley
Woods Next To Northcliffe Park In Shipley 2 Cliffe Gardens Shipley BD18 3DB 5.71 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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