Welcome to Shepley

Shepley is a small village located in the metropolitan borough of Kirklees, West Yorkshire, England. The village is situated on the edge of the Peak District National Park and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. Shepley has a population of around 1,800 people and is a popular destination for tourists who come to enjoy the stunning scenery and peaceful atmosphere.

The village has a rich history and is home to several historic buildings, including the Grade II listed St. Paul's Church, which dates back to the 19th century. Shepley also has a number of traditional pubs and restaurants, serving locally sourced food and drink. The village is well connected to nearby towns and cities, with regular bus and train services running to Huddersfield, Sheffield, and Manchester.

Shepley is a vibrant and friendly community, with a range of local events and activities taking place throughout the year. The village hosts an annual summer festival, which includes live music, food stalls, and a funfair. There are also regular farmers' markets, craft fairs, and art exhibitions, showcasing the talents of local artists and artisans. Shepley is a wonderful place to live or visit, offering a unique blend of rural charm and modern amenities.

Local Schools

School	Details
Shepley First School Community School Ages:4-10 Head Teacher Mrs Becky Adams	Firth Street Shepley Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD8 8DD 01484603230 School Website
Shelley First School Academy Converter Ages:4-10 Head Teacher Mrs Ifsheen Akhtar	School Terrace Far Bank Shelley Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD8 8HU 1484604484 School Website
Cumberworth Church Of England Voluntary Aided First School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-10 Head Teacher Mrs Deborah Davis	Cumberworth Lane Upper Cumberworth Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD8 8NU 01484609818 School Website
Birdsedge First School Academy Converter Ages:4-10 Head Teacher Mrs Donna Waddington	Birdsedge First School, Penistone Road Birdsedge Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD8 8XR 1484605441 School Website
Thurstonland Endowed Voluntary Controlled First School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-10 Head Teacher Mrs Lynsey Wagstaff	Marsh Hall Lane Thurstonland Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD4 6XD 01484666480 School Website
Kirkburton Church Of England Voluntary Aided First School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-10 Head Teacher Mrs Will Adams	School Hill Kirkburton West Yorkshire HD8 0SG 01484609190 School Website
Shelley College Academy Converter Ages:13-18 Head Teacher Mr David Wadsworth	Huddersfield Road Shelley Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD8 8NL 01484868773 School Website
Kirkburton Middle School Academy Converter Ages:10-13 Head Teacher Mr Christopher Taylor	Turnshaws Avenue Kirkburton Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD8 0TJ 1484222737 School Website
New Mill Junior School Academy Converter Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Evelyne Barrow	Royds Avenue New Mill Holmfirth West Yorkshire HD9 1LJ 1484955820 School Website
St Aidan's Church Of England Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-10 Head Teacher Mrs Laura Willimott	Smithy Close Skelmanthorpe Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD8 9DQ 1484862142 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Shepley Station Road, Shepley, West Yorkshire, HD8 8DU 0.27 Miles

Stocksmoor Station Road, Stocksmoor, West Yorkshire, HD4 6XN 0.93 Miles

Denby Dale Off Wakefield Road, Denby Dale, West Yorkshire, HD8 8RX 2.41 Miles

Brockholes Brockholes Lane, Brockholes, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD9 7EB 2.61 Miles

Honley Station Road, Honley, West Yorkshire, HD9 6LD 3.40 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Shepley Private Hire 01484 604685 79 Lane Head Road, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 8AD 0.06 Miles
Shelley Private Hire 01484 602363 8 Elder Mews, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 8JU 0.90 Miles
New Mill Cars 01484 683500 Log Wood Garage, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire, HD9 7JQ 2.08 Miles
Hire A Stairlift Ltd 01484 603816 19 Birkhead Close, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 0GR 2.14 Miles
Kirkburton Taxis 01484 602347 33 Burton Acres Way, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 0RF 2.20 Miles
Silverdale Private Hire 01484 689904 Staley Royd Lane, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire, HD9 7HX 2.22 Miles
S H A T Travels 01484 860111 49 Commercial Road, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 9DA 2.44 Miles
Smithys Private Hire 01484 666621 45 Oakes Lane, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire, HD9 7AR 2.55 Miles
Skelmanthorpe Cars 01484 865010 63 Commercial Road, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 9DX 2.66 Miles
Town And Country Private Hire 01484 687805 10 Woodchurch View, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire, HD9 7RX 2.79 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Shepley Po Box D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Shepley Station D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Shepley Marsh D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sovereign D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Wall Nooks D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Brookhouse D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Shelley Park D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Park Head Birdsedge D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stocksmoor D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Gate Foot D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Upper Cumberworth Po Box Collection Today available until:16:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Fulstone New Mill D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sanderson Shelley Store D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Shepley Health Centre 01484 602001	Shepley Health Centre 25 Jos Lane, Shepley Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD8 8DJ
Kirkburton Health Centre 01484 602040	Kirkburton Health Centre 5A Shelley Lne,Kirburton Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD8 0SJ
Kirkburton Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Shelley Lane Kirkburton Huddersfield HD8 0SJ
Kirkburton Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Shelley Lane Kirkburton Huddersfield HD8 0SJ
The Mast Pcn Hub 01484 602040	Kirkburton Health Centre 5A Shelley Lane Kirkburton, Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD8 0SJ

Local Stores

Shepley
2-4 Station Road
Shepley
Huddersfield
West Yorkshire
HD8 8AA
01484 604163
Store Website
0.03 miles

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SPAR New Mill Road
New Mill Road
Holmfirth
HD9 7AZ
01484 961552
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Donaldson'S Farm And Equine
39 Abbey Road Shepley Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD8 8EP 01484 508708 admin@donaldsonsvets.co.uk Website 0.71 miles

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Donaldsons Vets Ltd
Abbey Road Shepley Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD8 8EP 01484 508708 admin@donaldsonvets.co.uk Website 0.71 miles

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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Calder Vets Ltd
424-426 Wakefield Road Denby Dale Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD8 8QD 01484 865845 2.18 miles

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Churchfield Veterinary Centre
13 Huddersfield Road Skelmanthorpe Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD8 9AE admin@churchfieldvets.co.uk 2.27 miles

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Donaldson'S Farm And Equine
Miry Lane Thongsbridge Holmfirth Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD9 7RY 01484 684189 admin@donaldsonsvets.co.uk Website 2.83 miles

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Donaldson'S Vets Ltd
Miry Lane Thongsbridge Holmfirth West Yorkshire HD9 7RY 01484 684189 admin@donaldsonsvets.co.uk Website 2.83 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Broadstone Reservoir
Nice Easy 1 Mile Lap Around The Reservoir With Many Bushes And A Whole Lot Of Water Perfect For Off Lead Play Birdsnest Ln Huddersfield Lancashire HD8 8YD 2.10 miles

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Langsett Reservoir
A Nice Forest To Go And Walk Your Dog, Me And My Family Have All Enjoyed Walking At This Location, Hopefully You Can Go The White House Langsett Stocksbridge Sheffield S36 4GY 5.89 miles

Location what3words anyway.invite.cuddling

Stoneycliffe Wood And Coxley Woods
Nature Reserve With Stream For Dogs To Play In And Other Routes Through Fields And Woods Stoneycliffe Wood Nature Reserve Upper Lane 6.01 miles Netherton

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Wessenden Head
The Wessenden Valley Is A Moorland Valley Nestled Amidst The Dark Peak, Immediately South Of The Large Village Of Marsden In The English County Of West Yorkshire. The Valley Was Formed By Retreating Glaciers At The End Of The Last Ice Age, And Continues To Be Cut By The Wessenden Brook, A Tributary Of The River Colne. Pennine Way Holmfirth Lancashire HD9 4HW 7.82 miles

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Horbury Lagoon
Great Walk Especially In Summer There Is Pathway Around The Lagoons Along Side The Calder River, With Plenty Of Safe Areas For Dogs To Get Into Lagoon For A Swim. There Is Also A Grass Area Next To The Lagoon, Ideal For The Dog Run To Around &Amp; Dry Off After A Swim. If You Continue Walking Along The Calder River (Keeping It On Your Left) You’Ll Come Across A Small Dog Friendly Cafe, Which Is An Added Bonus After A Walk. Horbury 8.36 miles Parking Is Available Under The Railway Line. Forge Lane, Horbury, Wf4

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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 8.96 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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