Welcome to Skelmanthorpe

Skelmanthorpe is a small village located in the metropolitan borough of Kirklees, West Yorkshire. The village is situated on the foothills of the Pennines and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. Skelmanthorpe has a rich history dating back to the 13th century when it was known as Skelmanthorpe-cum-Shelley. The village was once a thriving centre for the textile industry, and many of the old mills and factories can still be seen today.

Today, Skelmanthorpe is a vibrant community with a population of around 5,000 people. The village has a range of amenities including shops, pubs, and restaurants. There is also a primary school, a library, and a community centre. Skelmanthorpe is well connected to the surrounding areas with good transport links to Huddersfield, Wakefield, and Barnsley.

One of the main attractions in Skelmanthorpe is the annual Scarecrow Festival. This popular event sees the village come alive with hundreds of scarecrows lining the streets. The festival attracts visitors from all over the country and is a great way to celebrate the creativity and community spirit of the village. Skelmanthorpe is also home to a number of sports clubs including football, cricket, and rugby teams. The village has a strong sense of community and is a great place to live or visit.

Local Schools

School	Details
Skelmanthorpe Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-10 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Senior	Elm Street Skelmanthorpe Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD8 9DZ 1484863306 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
Shelley College Academy Converter Ages:13-18 Head Teacher Mr David Wadsworth	Huddersfield Road Shelley Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD8 8NL 01484868773 School Website
Joseph Norton Academy Academy Special Converter Ages:7-16 Head Teacher Mr Todd Cheetham	Busker Lane Scissett Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD8 9JU 1484868218 School Website
Scissett Middle School Academy Converter Ages:10-13 Head Teacher Mrs Ann Large	Wakefield Road Scissett Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD8 9JX 1484865444 School Website
Denby Dale First And Nursery School Community School Ages:2-10 Head Teacher Miss Geoff Billing	Gilthwaites Lane Denby Dale Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD8 8SG 01484866071 School Website
Scissett Church Of England Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-10 Head Teacher Mr Bart Cunningham	Wakefield Road Scissett Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD8 9HR 1484861488 School Website
Kaye's Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-10 Head Teacher Mrs Jeanette Dearnley	Holmfield Clayton West Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD8 9LZ 1484222918 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
Emley First School Community School Ages:4-10 Head Teacher Miss Helen Cameron	School Lane Emley Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD8 9RT 01924326802 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Denby Dale Off Wakefield Road, Denby Dale, West Yorkshire, HD8 8RX 1.20 Miles

Shepley Station Road, Shepley, West Yorkshire, HD8 8DU 2.34 Miles

Stocksmoor Station Road, Stocksmoor, West Yorkshire, HD4 6XN 3.09 Miles

Penistone Off Sheffield Road, Penistone, South Yorkshire, S36 6HL 4.78 Miles

Darton Station Road, Darton, South Yorkshire, S75 5HX 4.84 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
S H A T Travels 01484 860111 49 Commercial Road, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 9DA 0.09 Miles
Skelmanthorpe Cars 01484 865010 63 Commercial Road, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 9DX 0.19 Miles
Skelmanthorpe Cars 01484 865010 Nortonthorpe Mill, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 9LA 0.86 Miles
Shelley Private Hire 01484 602363 8 Elder Mews, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 8JU 2.16 Miles
Shepley Private Hire 01484 604685 79 Lane Head Road, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 8AD 2.55 Miles
Lauras Vintage Limousines 01226 764385 14 Wellthorne Avenue, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S36 7GH 2.87 Miles
Hire A Stairlift Ltd 01484 603816 19 Birkhead Close, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 0GR 2.95 Miles
Kirkburton Taxis 01484 602347 33 Burton Acres Way, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 0RF 2.98 Miles
Cawthorne Executive Taxis 07508 930671 5 Church Lane, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S75 4DW 3.61 Miles
Highgate Private Hire (Lepton) 07789 671198 5 Highgate Avenue, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 0EE 3.66 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Commercial Road D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Smithy Lane D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Skelmanthorpe Po Box D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Pickles Lane D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Cumberworth Road D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Cuttlehurst Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Lower Cumberworth D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Shelley Woodhouse D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sunnymead D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Scissett Tso Dearne Valley Garage Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Spring Grove D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Denby Dale Po Box Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Skelmanthorpe Family Doctors 01484 503515	Skelmanthorpe Family Drs. Commercial Road Skelmanthorpe Huddersfield HD8 9DA
Dearne Valley Health Centre 01484 862793	Dearne Valley Health Ctr. Wakefield Road, Scissett Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD8 9JL
The Surgery 1484862239	313 Wakefield Road Denby Dale Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD8 8RX
Emley Clinic	The Crofts Emley Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD8 9RU
Kirkburton Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Shelley Lane Kirkburton Huddersfield HD8 0SJ

Local Stores

Skelmanthorpe
38 Commercial Road
Skelmanthorpe
Huddersfield
West Yorkshire
HD8 9DA
01484 863535
Store Website
0.08 miles

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SPAR Lepton
Tariq Nazir Spar BP
Lepton Service Station
Wakefield Road
Lepton
HD8 0LU
01484609585
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Churchfield Veterinary Centre
13 Huddersfield Road Skelmanthorpe Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD8 9AE admin@churchfieldvets.co.uk 0.25 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 1.37 miles

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Donaldson'S Farm And Equine
39 Abbey Road Shepley Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD8 8EP 01484 508708 admin@donaldsonsvets.co.uk Website 2.00 miles

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Donaldsons Vets Ltd
Abbey Road Shepley Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD8 8EP 01484 508708 admin@donaldsonvets.co.uk Website 2.00 miles

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Churchfield Veterinary Centre
Equine Unit Heeley Inn Farm , Hoylandswaine Sheffield South Yorkshire S36 8AA 01226 763542 admin@churchfieldvets.co.uk Website 4.21 miles
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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Calder Vets Ltd
Unit 2, Dale Business Centre Wentworth Road Penistone Sheffield South Yorkshire S36 6ET 01226 764764 4.39 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 3.52 miles

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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 3.87 miles Netherton

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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 6.29 miles Parking Is Available Under The Railway Line. Forge Lane, Horbury, Wf4

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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 6.36 miles

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Newmillerdam
Newmillerdam Is A Dam Surrounded By Woods. It’S A Get Walk To Let Your Four Legged Friend Run Free After Squirrels Off Their Lead. It Does Have Parking But There Is A Cost, However It Is Not Expensive. The Dam Itself It Surrounded By A Flat Gravel Path And There’S Plenty Of Shallow Parts To The Water Where Your Dog Can Go Swimming Or Get A Drink. The Dam Is Surrounded By A Wood Where You’Ll Find Loads Of Sticks To Throw. There Are Plenty Of Different Routes To Take, You Can Do A Short Walk Just Around The Dam Or A 2 Hour Long Walk Through The Woods. Fox &Amp; Hounds 672 Barnsley Rd Newmillerdam Wakefield WF2 6QQ 6.77 miles

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Pugneys Country Park
Asdale Rd 7.32 miles

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