Birstall
in Kirklees of England, United Kingdom

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
53.731 and -1.661 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 53° 43' 52" and W -1° 39' 39"
Currency and Currency Code:
Pound - GBP
Spoken languages:
English, Welsh, Scottish Gaelic
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 09:04 PM (Sunday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:34 am and 8:33 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-45.817 and 170.717 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Otakou
References
This place on Wikipedia
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Current travel safety evaluation for United Kingdom in Northern Europe

Safety Score: 3,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United Kingdom.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United Kingdom. Last Update: 2024-04-28 08:22:10

Discover Birstall

Birstall in Kirklees (England) is a city in United Kingdom about 167 mi (or 268 km) north-west of London, the country's capital city.

Local time in Birstall is now 09:04 PM (Sunday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of one hour. We know of 9 airports in the vicinity of Birstall, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is Leeds Bradford Airport in a distance of 9 mi (or 15 km), North. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in United Kingdom is Liverpool – Maritime Mercantile City in a distance of 35 mi (or 56 km), South-East. Also, if you like golfing, there are a few options in driving distance. Looking for a place to stay? we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

When in this area, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Drighlington, Gildersome, Morley, Mirfield and Bradford. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 6°C / 42 °F

Morning Temperature 5°C / 40 °F
Evening Temperature 7°C / 45 °F
Night Temperature 6°C / 42 °F
Chance of rainfall 17%
Air Humidity 92%
Air Pressure 1002 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 9 km/h (6 mph) from East
Cloud Conditions Broken clouds, covering 80% of sky
General Conditions Moderate rain

Monday, 29th of April 2024

13°C (55 °F)
10°C (50 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, broken clouds.

Tuesday, 30th of April 2024

16°C (60 °F)
9°C (49 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, broken clouds.

Wednesday, 1st of May 2024

17°C (62 °F)
12°C (53 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, broken clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Headingley Lodge

Address
6,7 mi
Emerald Headingley Stadium
LS6 3BR Leeds
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


VILLAGE LEEDS SOUTH

Address
3,0 mi
CAPITAL BOULEVARD TINGLEY
LS27 0TS Morley
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Healds Hall West Yorkshire

Address
1,7 mi
Leeds Road, Liversedge
WF15 6JA West Yorkshire
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 0:00
Weekend: closed


Holiday Inn LEEDS - BRADFORD

Address
2,7 mi
The Pastures,Tong Lane
BD4 0RP BRADFORD
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


The Mirfield Monastery

Address
3,9 mi
Community of the Resurrection, Top Gate
WF14 0BN Mirfield
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


The Corn Mill Lodge Hotel

Address
4,8 mi
Pudsey Road
LS13 4JA Leeds
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Campanile Bradford

Address
3,6 mi
Roydsdale Way 6
BD4 6SA Bradford
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Gomersal Park Hotel and Leisure Club

Address
1,0 mi
Moor Lane Gomersal
BD194LJ Leeds
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Gomersal Lodge Hotel

Address
1,6 mi
Spen Lane 189
BD19 4PJ Gomersal,Cleckheaton
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


TRAVELODGE LEEDS MORLEY

Address
1,8 mi
BRUNTCLIFFE ROAD MORLEY
LS27 0LY LEEDS
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

A Bit Close, Mr Bus Driver?

Published: June 21, 2012
Length: 17:37 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: YorkshirePedelec

I'm not saying this is awful. But it was very intimidating and I think I was forced well into the door zone. It's things like this that put people off cyclin...


Personal Trainer Birstall | nlp coach | weight loss specialist - money back guarantee !

Published: February 09, 2014
Length: 29:21 min
Rating: 1 of 5
Author: myonline fatlosscoach

http://www.myonlinefatlosscoach.co.uk/ birstall personal trainer and nlp coach Miles Halstead BSc (Hons) talks about who he helps through his unique combination of mindset techniques, exercise...


Drighlington 10 Sharlston Rovers 20 - Pennine Premier League Match highlights'

Published: September 27, 2009
Length: 18:52 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: PennineRL

The annual premier league tussle never disappoints and this years fixture lived up to its expectations with Rovers taking the away scalp improving a small 2-0 half time lead to edge out 20-10 winners.


Drighlington 12, Sharlston Rovers 14 - Yorkshire Cup 08 Semi Final

Published: November 04, 2008
Length: 07:06 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: PennineRL

Match highlights of the BARLA Yorkshire Cup Semi Final between Drighlington and Sharlston Rovers, A REAL NAIL BITER !!


Time lapse of St Peter's Church Birstall, West Yorkshire

Published: May 07, 2014
Length: 45:22 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Peter Swallow


Planted tank update 26/2/13

Published: February 26, 2013
Length: 53:57 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: njw1383

I know the water looks bad in this. I had just fed the fish when this was taken. Just a little update for you anyway. thanks for watching. Tags: planted tanks, planted tank, co2, diy co2,...


Funny Baby Coming Down The Stairs!

Published: May 18, 2012
Length: 31:25 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Anwar Hussain

This is one of my twin daughters who found a quick way of coming down the stairs. Enjoy!


Primal Flow | Birstall Personal Training | Movement

Published: May 12, 2014
Length: 28:22 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: KimTomlinPT

My Client Ellie in action with a Primal Flow; after a few weeks out through illness Ellie is now moving more once again. http://www.facebook.com/AbsoluteCorePersonalTraining Absolute Core...


Do you think fishing is cruel?

Published: January 29, 2013
Length: 50:58 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: njw1383

Hey guys, todays video is going to be a debate on fishing. I want to know how has being a fishkeeper influenced your descision on going fishing. Maybe you think it's cruel or maybe your not...


Birstall Personal Trainer | Primal Flow Challenge

Published: March 11, 2014
Length: 03:51 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: KimTomlinPT

Challenged by https://www.facebook.com/PrimalFlow http://www.facebook.com/AbsoluteCorePersonalTraining Absolute Core Personal Training (part of Absolute Movement) Be.... Active | Healthy...


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

West Yorkshire

West Yorkshire is a metropolitan county within the Yorkshire and the Humber region of England with a population of 2.2 million. West Yorkshire came into existence as a metropolitan county in 1974 after the passage of the Local Government Act 1972.

Located at 53.75, -1.66667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
West Yorkshire, Metropolitan counties, Counties of England established in 1974

Red House Museum

Red House Museum is a historic house and museum in Gomersal, West Yorkshire, England. Red House was built by William Taylor in 1660, and the Taylor family owned it until 1920. The house had a number of famous visitors. One was Charlotte Brontë, who had been a pupil at Roe Head with Mary Taylor, the daughter of Joshua Taylor, a banker and wool merchant. Charlotte Brontë immortalised the family and the house in her novel Shirley.

Located at 53.7324, -1.6864 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Houses completed in 1660, Country houses in West Yorkshire, Museums in West Yorkshire, Historic house museums in West Yorkshire, Literary museums in England, 1660 establishments in England

M62 coach bombing

The M62 coach bombing happened on 4 February 1974 on the M62 motorway in northern England, when a Provisional Irish Republican Army (IRA) bomb exploded in a coach carrying off-duty British Armed Forces personnel and their family members. Twelve people (nine soldiers, three civilians) were killed by the bomb, which consisted of 25 pounds of high explosive hidden in a luggage locker on the coach.

Located at 53.7432, -1.67 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
1974 in England, 1974 road accidents, Coach casualties in England, Crime in England, Disasters in Yorkshire, Improvised explosive device bombings in England, Explosions in England, Murder in 1974, Provisional Irish Republican Army actions in England, Royal Corps of Signals, Mass murder in 1974, Royal Regiment of Fusiliers, Terrorist incidents in 1974, Terrorist incidents on buses, 20th-century history of the British Army, 20th-century explosions, Military actions and engagements during the Troubles (1969-1998)

Battle of Adwalton Moor

The Battle of Adwalton Moor was a battle in the English Civil War on 30 June 1643.

Located at 53.751, -1.664 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Battles of the English Civil Wars, 1643 in England, Military history of Yorkshire, Conflicts in 1643, Registered historic battlefields in England

Oakwell Hall

Oakwell Hall is an Elizabethan manor house in the village of Birstall, West Yorkshire, England set in period gardens surrounded by 110 acres of country park. The builder was John Batt. A recarved stone dated 1583 probably indicates the date of construction. The estate had been purchased by his Halifax-born father, a receiver of rents to the Savile family, who resided at Howley Hall, in Batley. Oakwell Hall was immortalised in literature by Charlotte Brontë, in her novel Shirley.

Located at 53.7394, -1.67083 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Grade I listed buildings in West Yorkshire, Grade I listed houses, Gardens in West Yorkshire, Buildings and structures in Kirklees, Historic house museums in West Yorkshire, Country houses in West Yorkshire

Birstall Shopping Park

Birstall Shopping Park is a shopping park located in Birstall, Batley, West Yorkshire. It contains a wide variety of retailers and includes the region's only IKEA store. Adjacent is another retail park, Junction 27 Retail Park, specialising in bulky goods and electronics.

Located at 53.746, -1.645 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Buildings and structures in Kirklees, Retail parks in the United Kingdom

Carlinghow

Carlinghow is a district of Batley, West Yorkshire, England. It lies west of Batley Town Centre, and stretches up towards White Lee and Birstall, along Carlinghow Lane and Bradford Road. The name means the hill or burial mound of the "Witch", or "Hag", as in an old woman, probably a soothsayer. A 'Carle'[1 1] in Scots is a commoner, a husband or in a derogatory sense, a churl or male of low birth.

Located at 53.723, -1.648 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Geography of Batley

Brontë Way

The Brontë Way is a waymarked long-distance footpath in the northern counties of West Yorkshire and Lancashire, England, United Kingdom.

Located at 53.739, -1.672 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Long-distance footpaths in England, Visitor attractions in West Yorkshire, Visitor attractions in Lancashire, Brontë family, Protected areas of Lancashire, Footpaths in Yorkshire


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Birstall