Welcome to Spen

Spen is a metropolitan borough in West Yorkshire, England. It is located in the southern part of the county and is home to several towns and villages, including Cleckheaton, Heckmondwike, and Liversedge. The area has a rich history, with evidence of human settlement dating back to the Bronze Age. Today, Spen is a bustling community with a diverse population and a range of amenities and attractions.

One of the most notable features of Spen is its beautiful countryside. The area is home to several parks and nature reserves, including Oakwell Hall Country Park and the Spen Valley Greenway. These green spaces offer a range of outdoor activities, from hiking and cycling to birdwatching and picnicking. Spen is also home to several historic landmarks, including the Red House Museum and the Dewsbury Minster, which date back to the 17th and 13th centuries, respectively.

Spen is a vibrant community with a strong sense of identity and a rich cultural heritage. The area is home to several festivals and events throughout the year, including the Heckmondwike Festival, the Cleckheaton Folk Festival, and the Spenborough Agricultural Show. These events celebrate the area's history, traditions, and diversity, and bring together residents and visitors from all walks of life. Whether you're interested in history, nature, or community spirit, Spen has something to offer everyone.

Local Weather

Light rain

Temp: 9.3°C

Feels Like: 6.2°C

Wind: 14.1 MPH

Wind Dir: SW

Local Schools

School	Details
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
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
Heaton Avenue, A Share Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Jo Jenkinson	South Parade Cleckheaton West Yorkshire BD19 3AE 1274028613 School Website
Howard Park Community School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Jonathan Pickles	St Peg Lane Cleckheaton West Yorkshire BD19 3SD 01274864972 School Website
Pivot Acadmey Other Independent Special School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Sam Porter & Emily Alexander	Rawfolds Way Cleckheaton BD19 5LJ 1484766350
Hightown Junior Infant And Nursery School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Russell Ingleby	Hightown Road Liversedge West Yorkshire WF15 8BL 01274865745 School Website
Gomersal St Marys Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Jane Barker	Shirley Avenue Gomersal Cleckheaton West Yorkshire BD19 4NA 01274874550 School Website
Bbg Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Saira Luffman	Bradford Road Gomersal Cleckheaton West Yorkshire BD19 4BE 01274871225 School Website
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
Gomersal Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Melanie Cox	Oxford Road Gomersal Cleckheaton West Yorkshire BD19 4PX 01274879313 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Low Moor New Works Road, Low Moor, West Yorkshire, BD12 7BD 1.83 Miles

Brighouse Railway Street, Brighouse, West Yorkshire, HD6 1LE 3.43 Miles

Batley Upper Station Road, Batley, West Yorkshire, WF17 5TA 4.13 Miles

Bradford Interchange Bridge Street, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD1 1TU 4.29 Miles

Mirfield Station Road, Mirfield, West Yorkshire, WF14 8NL 4.30 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Cottage Cars 01274 874550 Northgate Mills, Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire, BD19 3HU 0.49 Miles
Colins Private Hire Cars 01274 851313 55 Northgate, Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire, BD19 3HS 0.56 Miles
Norwood Cabs And Covers Ltd 01274 869290 Unit 3, Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire, BD19 3LJ 0.57 Miles
Cleckheaton Cars 01274 865555 33 Albion Street, Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire, BD19 3JD 0.58 Miles
Zenith Taxis 01274 873384 33 Albion Street, Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire, BD19 3JD 0.58 Miles
Spen A2b Cars 01274 852211 Unit 6/St. Johns Pl, Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire, BD19 3RR 0.72 Miles
Style Hire Cars 01274 879281 12 Mortimer St, Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire, BD19 5AR 0.76 Miles
Premiair Airport Travel 01274 865058 15 Woodlands Crescent, Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire, BD19 4SP 0.87 Miles
Compass Executive Travel 07920 103784 541 Halifax Road, Liversedge, West Yorkshire, WF15 8HL 1.28 Miles
Ports Airports Theatre Services 01274 865075 6 Swincliffe Crescent, Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire, BD19 4BD 1.30 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Snelsin Lane D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Whitcliffe Bridge D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
South Parade D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hunsworth Village D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Northgate Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:13:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Northgate (2Nd Aperture) Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:13:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Cleckheaton Po Box Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Drub 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
St Peg Lane D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Spen Junction D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Moorbottom D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Marsh Collection Today available until:17:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Cleckheaton Group Practice 01274 957846	Cross Church Street Cleckheaton West Yorkshire BD19 3RQ
Parkview Surgery 01274 872200	Cleckheaton Health Centre Greenside Cleckheaton West Yorkshire BD19 5AP
The Greenway Medical Practice 01274 399505	The Green Way Practice Cleckheaton Health Centre Greenside,Cleckheaton West Yorkshire BD19 5AP
Cleckheaton Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Cleckheaton Health Centre Greenside Cleckheaton BD19 5AP
York House 01274 852985	284A Oxford Road Gomersal West Yorkshire BD19 4PY

Local Stores

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

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

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

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 0.64 miles
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Yorkshire Vets
744 Bradford Road Birkenshaw Bradford West Yorkshire BD11 2AE 01274 651115 postmaster@yorkshirevets.co.uk Website 1.66 miles
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My Home Vet
Titan Business Centre Euroway House Roydsdale Way Bradford West Yorkshire BD4 6SE 07759 260886 enquiries@myhomevet.co.uk Website 1.67 miles

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Donaldson'S Vets Ltd
26- 28 Oldfield Lane Heckmondwike West Yorkshire WF16 0JD 01924 926441 admin@donaldsonsvets.co.uk Website 2.56 miles

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Sage Veterinary Group
Brinsdon House 9 Kaye Street Heckmondwike West Yorkshire WF16 0JN 01924 412292 2.57 miles

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Sage Veterinary Group
Netherfield House 1-3 Salisbury Road Low Moor Bradford West Yorkshire BD12 0AA 01274 679192 2.61 miles

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Local Dog Walks

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 2.24 miles Oakwell Country Park

Location what3words torn.upper.notice

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 2.55 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.

Location what3words feared.adults.wire

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 2.89 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 4.58 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

Location what3words eagles.sound.gent

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 6.74 miles

Location what3words those.holly.moss

Middleton Park
Almost In The Heart Of The City Of Leeds Is A Huge 190 Hectare Park With Woodlands, Open Grassland, A Cafe, A Little Lake, A Bike Track And Much, Much More. Known Affectionately As Miggy Woods By Locals. It’S So Big I’M Still Exploring It And Finding New Areas. Middleton Park Town Street Middleton 6.93 miles Middleton Park, Town Street, Middleton, Leeds, Ls10 3Sh

Location what3words rushed.kicked.brave

Weather Forecast

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	Overcast	Clear	Overcast	Overcast	Mist	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Mist	Light rain	Light rain
Temp	10.5°C	10.3°C	10.5°C	10.4°C	10.7°C	11.1°C	11.5°C	11.6°C	11.7°C	11.3°C	11°C	10.9°C
Feels Like	10.2°C	9.3°C	10.2°C	10.2°C	10.3°C	10.7°C	11.1°C	11.3°C	11.1°C	10.4°C	10.3°C	10.1°C

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Temp	10.4°C	10.1°C	10.3°C	10.9°C	9.3°C	9.3°C	8.7°C	9.9°C	10.4°C	10.2°C	8.6°C	7.1°C
Feels Like	8.8°C	8.1°C	7.8°C	8.1°C	6.1°C	5.9°C	5.2°C	6.6°C	7.4°C	7.5°C	5.9°C	4.2°C

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Temp	7.4°C	7.1°C	6.8°C	6.4°C	7°C	7.9°C	9.1°C	9.5°C	9.2°C	8.6°C	8.2°C	7.7°C
Feels Like	4.9°C	4.6°C	4.2°C	3.9°C	4.4°C	5.5°C	7.1°C	7.5°C	7.1°C	6.6°C	6.3°C	5.5°C

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