Barkisland
Built-up area in Calderdale, England
| Coordinates: | 53.677, -1.921 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | SE 05 20 |
| Population: | 1,004 |
| Dialling code: | 01422 (Halifax) |
Barkisland is a small village in the metropolitan borough of Calderdale, in West Yorkshire, England, set on the rolling slopes at the edge of the Pennines. The settlement has a distinctly stone-built, rural character - former textile mills, rows of weavers' cottages and quarrying evidence hint at its industrial past - while the surrounding moors and reservoirs make it popular for walkers and anyone looking for a quiet countryside setting not far from larger centres such as Halifax and Hebden Bridge.
Today Barkisland combines a close-knit village community with commuters and small businesses; local events and village groups help maintain a strong social life despite modern changes. Conservation of historic buildings and the landscape is important locally, and the area is valued for its mix of industrial heritage, rural scenery and easy access to regional transport and outdoor recreation.
Postcode districts covering Barkisland
Most populated places nearby
- Manchester 18.8 miles
- Leeds 17.5 miles
- Bradford 10.1 miles
- Oldham 12 miles
- Burnley 15.6 miles
- Huddersfield 5.5 miles
- Blackburn 23.8 miles
- Bolton 21.9 miles
- Stockport 20.8 miles
- Salford 19.7 miles
- Wakefield 16.9 miles
- Rochdale 11.2 miles
Neighbouring places
- Ryburn Ward 1.1 miles
- Ripponden Built-up area 1.1 miles
- Greetland and Stainland Ward 1.3 miles
- Holywell Green and Stainland Built-up area 1.9 miles
- Sowerby Bridge Built-up area 1.9 miles
- Sowood Built-up area 1.9 miles
- Outlane Built-up area 2.3 miles
- Elland Built-up area 2.8 miles
- Scapegoat Hill Built-up area 3.2 miles
- Skircoat Ward 3.2 miles
- Park Ward 3.6 miles
- Luddenden Built-up area 3.6 miles
Example postcodes in Barkisland
HX4 0AN, HX4 0FP, HX4 0HL, HX4 0AQ, HX4 0DD, HX4 0DH, HX4 0EY, HX4 0DR, HX4 0AW … See all
Transport links
- Leeds Bradford International Airport 16.9 miles
- Manchester Airport 26.6 miles
- Sowerby Bridge Railway Station 2.2 miles
- Slaithwaite Railway Station 4 miles
Hotels near Barkisland Ad
- The New Hobbit Hotel Rooms 1.7 miles
- Manor House Lindley 5 4.2 miles
- The Briar Court Hotel 3 4.1 miles
- Holdsworth House 4 5.9 miles
- Cedar Court Huddersfield 4 3.8 miles
- Fortune Huddersfield, Sure Hotel Collection 3 3.9 miles
- The Rake Tapas Accommodation 4 7.1 miles
- The Saddleworth Hotel 4 7.5 miles
- Pennine Manor Hotel 3 2.9 miles
- The Old Bell Inn 8.7 miles
Schools in Barkisland
- Barkisland C of E VA Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- The Shay Stadium Stadium 3.7 miles
- Blackstone Edge Mountains 5.5 miles
- Galpharm Stadium Stadium 6.4 miles
- Kirklees Priory Historic site 7.6 miles
- The University of Bradford University 10.1 miles
- National Media Museum Museum 10.4 miles
- Bronte Parsonage Museum Museum 10.8 miles
- Valley Parade Stadium 11 miles
- Spotland Stadium Stadium 11.3 miles
- Boundary Park Stadium 11.9 miles
- Forest of Rossendale Forest 13.7 miles
- Esholt Priory Historic site 14.8 miles