Welcome to Southowram

Southowram is a small village located in the metropolitan borough of Calderdale, West Yorkshire. The village is situated on the south side of the River Calder and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. Southowram has a rich history dating back to the 12th century when it was known as Suthram. The village has a population of around 4,000 people and is a popular place to live due to its peaceful surroundings and close proximity to Halifax.

One of the most notable landmarks in Southowram is the St Anne's Church, which dates back to the 15th century. The church is a Grade II listed building and is known for its beautiful stained glass windows and impressive architecture. The church is still in use today and is a popular place for weddings and other special events. Another popular attraction in Southowram is the Shibden Hall, which is a historic house museum that dates back to the 15th century. The hall is surrounded by beautiful gardens and is a popular place for visitors to explore.

Southowram is also home to a number of local businesses, including shops, restaurants, and pubs. The village has a strong sense of community and is known for its friendly residents. There are also a number of local events that take place throughout the year, including the Southowram Scarecrow Festival and the Southowram Christmas Lights Switch-On. Overall, Southowram is a charming village that offers a peaceful and welcoming environment for residents and visitors alike.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 8.3°C

Feels Like: 4.2°C

Wind: 19.7 MPH

Wind Dir: SW

Local Schools

School	Details
Withinfields Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Helen York	Withinfields Southowram Halifax West Yorkshire HX3 9QJ 01422363581 School Website
Siddal Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Ms Lucy Aaron	Backhold Lane Siddal Halifax West Yorkshire HX3 9DL 01422354976 School Website
Salterhebble Junior And Infant School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Caroline Bullard	Stafford Square Halifax West Yorkshire HX3 0AU 01422252004 School Website
Stafford Hall School Other Independent Special School Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Mr Amran Suleman	Cheltenham Place Halifax West Yorkshire Halifax West Yorkshire HX3 0AW 1422740041 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
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
Trinity Academy St Chad's Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Rachel Dawson	Upper Green Lane Hove Edge Brighouse West Yorkshire HD6 2PA 1484712361 School Website
Ravenscliffe High School Community Special School Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Mr Christine Lingard	Skircoat Green Halifax West Yorkshire HX3 0RZ 01422358621 School Website
Brighouse High School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Richard Horsfield	Finkil Street Brighouse West Yorkshire HD6 2NY 01484710408 School Website
The Grammar School Hipperholme Other Independent School Ages:3-18 Head Teacher Mr Nicholas James	Bramley Lane Hipperholme Halifax West Yorkshire HX3 8JE 01422202256 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Halifax Horton Street, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX1 1QE 1.27 Miles

Brighouse Railway Street, Brighouse, West Yorkshire, HD6 1LE 2.31 Miles

Sowerby Bridge Station Road, Sowerby Bridge, West Yorkshire, HX6 3LB 3.27 Miles

Deighton Whitacre Road, Deighton, West Yorkshire, HD2 1LX 4.33 Miles

Low Moor New Works Road, Low Moor, West Yorkshire, BD12 7BD 4.35 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Airport Connect 01422 205310 Halifax Road, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX3 8ER 1.24 Miles
A B C Cars 01422 322717 39 Horton Street, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX1 1QE 1.28 Miles
Express Cars 01422 322245 7 Wards End, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX1 1BX 1.38 Miles
Ziggy's Cars 01422 363636 7-8 Wards End, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX1 1BX 1.38 Miles
Adams Private Hire 07862 220188 23 Maryville Av, Brighouse, West Yorkshire, HD6 2NU 1.42 Miles
Z Cars Halifax 01422 363738 1-4 Harrison Rd, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX1 2AG 1.49 Miles
Metro Cars 01422 344500 19 Carlton Street, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX1 2AL 1.51 Miles
Premier Cars 01422 384242 4 Bull Green, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX1 2DZ 1.52 Miles
Central Cars 01422 300400 Bull Green, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX1 5AB 1.57 Miles
Bashy's Z Cars 01422 300400 32 Bull Green, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX1 5AB 1.57 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Southowram Po Box D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Edward Close D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Freeman Road D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Common Lane D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Halfpenny Can D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Oxford Lane Siddal D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Backhold D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stoney Royd D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Coronation Road D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Huddersfield Road D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Green Park Road D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Calderdale Hospital D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Elland Road D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Chevinedge D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Heathfield Terrace D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Spring Hall Group Practice At Southowram Surgery	Law Lane Halifax HX3 9QB
Siddal Surgery 01422 352080	117 Oxford Lane Siddal Halifax West Yorkshire HX3 9DG
Calderdale, Kirklees And Wakefield Bcsc	Salterhebble Halifax West Yorkshire HX3 0PW
Dr Chin And Partners 01422 205154	Kos Clinic 4 Roydlands Street Hipperholme, Halifax West Yorkshire HX3 8AF
The Boulevard Medical Practice 01422 365533	Boulevard Med Practice Savile Park Road Halifax West Yorkshire HX1 2ES

Local Stores

Lightcliffe
Denholme Gate Road
Hipperholme
Halifax
West Yorkshire
HX3 8LT
01422 204849
Store Website
1.41 miles

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SPAR Euro Garage Halifax
SKIRCOAT ROAD
HALIFAX
HALIFAX
HX1 2JN
01422354169
Store Website
1.3 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Ashfield Veterinary Group - Halifax
Heath House Surgery Free School Lane Halifax West Yorkshire HX1 2PS 01422 365 306 nurseshalifax@ashfieldvets.com Website 1.28 miles
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Hird And Partners Llp
2 King Street Halifax West Yorkshire HX1 1SR 01422 354106 hq@hirdandpartners.com Website 1.36 miles

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Rspca Halifax
Fao Sandra Laker R S P C A Animal Centre Wade Street Halifax Yorkshire HX1 1SN 01422 365 628 Website 1.48 miles
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West Mount Vets West Vale
The Long Mill Bowes Yard Stainland Road, West Vale Halifax West Yorkshire HX4 8AD 01422 376702 Website 1.83 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 1.96 miles
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Brighouse Veterinary Centre Ltd
14-16 Mary Street Brighouse West Yorkshire HD6 2BT 01484 714 597 2.04 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 1.14 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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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 2.91 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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Ogden Water
Ogden Ln Halifax Lancashire HX2 8XZ 5.25 miles Between Halifax &Amp; Keighley

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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 5.72 miles

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Scammonden Dam
Sledge Gate Lancashire 5.91 miles Near Huddersfield

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Ryburn Reservoir
Lovely Walk Across The Dam And Around The Reservoir On And Off Lead Walking Ryburn Reservoir Ripponden 6.44 miles Car Park Just Off The Rochdale Road

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Weather Forecast

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Temp	-0.3°C	-0.5°C	-0.7°C	-1.4°C	-2.4°C	-3.9°C	-5.7°C	-7.2°C	-8.4°C	-6.9°C	-7.6°C	-9.5°C
Feels Like	-4.2°C	-4.3°C	-4.6°C	-5.5°C	-7.4°C	-9.7°C	-11.8°C	-13.9°C	-15.9°C	-13.7°C	-14.9°C	-17.2°C

Sunday	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	-10.1°C	-11°C	-11.9°C	-12.5°C	-12.6°C	-11.6°C	-9.6°C	-7.9°C	-7.3°C	-7.6°C	-9°C	-9.6°C
Feels Like	-18.1°C	-19.2°C	-20°C	-20.6°C	-20.6°C	-19.1°C	-16°C	-13.1°C	-11.4°C	-10.9°C	-12.9°C	-15.8°C

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	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy	Cloudy	Overcast	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-10.4°C	-10.2°C	-9.3°C	-8.1°C	-6.5°C	-3.7°C	0°C	2.5°C	3°C	2°C	0.4°C	-5.3°C
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