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About Mirfield

Mirfield is a residential town situated between Huddersfield and Dewsbury. It has a long history, and associations with Robin Hood, the Luddites, and the Bronte sisters. More latterly, the town was the home of that fine actor Patrick Stewart.

The town rests close to the banks of the River Calder. In the 18th-century a canal was constructed through the town, this caused a flurry of mill buildings to spring up making Mirfield a centre for the textile industry. These have long since disappeared giving way to the flourishing pastime of lazy days spent drifting along canal waters in a gaily painted narrow boat. There really is not much to beat "messing about on the river" especially when its banks are filled with reeds and wildlife. At Shepley Bridge there is a marina where pleasure boats take you through fine scenery away from the crowded town.

Mirfield has a busy town centre with a few memorable sights, the three storey Black Bull pub is one, this gracious building dominates the town's small market place. There is a pleasant Library building surrounded by peaceful flower filled gardens, and at Ings Grove Park there is a majestic memorial to the dead of World War I, this was constructed in 1921. The Three Nun's is an attractive pub building dating back to around 1900, it is believed to be built on the site of an earlier inn of the 15th-century. Another famous watering hole is The Shoulder of Mutton, and the Old Bank Working Men's Club is an attractive building, fronted by a well manicured bowling green.

The town's parish church is dedicated to St.Mary the Virgin, it was consecrated in 1871 and was designed by architect, Sir Gilbert Scott. This is an attractive church building with a lofty tower adorned by four graceful pinnacles. In the churchyard visitors can see the gravestones of the Ingham family who owned nearby Blake Hall (C.1745) which was demolished in 1954. Anne Bronte was the families governess in 1839. There are other graves and tombs, almost all belonging to local families.

Ghostly tales exist of Whitley Hall, of which all that remains is the summer house known as Black Dick's Tower. Black Dick was knighted by James I, he was actually Sir Richard Beaumont, who later became a highwayman. He died in 1631 and is said to haunt the area every July 5, when he is reputed to carry his head tucked underneath his arm!

Mirfield might be an urban residential area, but it certainly has atmosphere and a wealth of things to see.

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Recommended attractions near Mirfield

Robin Hood's Grave	(1.8 miles, 2.9 km, direction W)	Pictures
Kirklees Priory	(2.0 miles, 3.2 km, direction NW)	Pictures
Dewsbury Museum	(2.1 miles, 3.4 km, direction E)	Pictures
National Coal Mining Museum	(3.8 miles, 6.0 km, direction SE)	Pictures
Shibden Valley	(6.1 miles, 9.8 km, direction NW)	Pictures
Shibden Hall	(6.6 miles, 10.7 km, direction NW)	Pictures
Yorkshire Sculpture Park	(7.0 miles, 11.3 km, direction SE)	Pictures
Eureka! Museum for Children	(7.0 miles, 11.3 km, direction W)	Pictures
Pugneys Country Park	(7.9 miles, 12.6 km, direction E)	Pictures
National Museum of Photography, Film & Television	(8.0 miles, 12.9 km, direction N)	Pictures
Wakefield Cathedral	(8.2 miles, 13.2 km, direction E)	Pictures
Sandal Castle	(8.5 miles, 13.8 km, direction E)	Pictures
Bradford Cathedral	(8.6 miles, 13.8 km, direction N)	Pictures
Cannon Hall Country Park	(8.7 miles, 14.1 km, direction SE)	Pictures
Newmillerdam Country Park	(9.0 miles, 14.5 km, direction E)	Pictures

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Recommended towns near Mirfield

Almondbury, in the county of West Yorkshire (4.3 miles, 6.9 km, direction SW)
Almondbury is one of the oldest and prettiest of the villages dominating the edge of the Pennine moors.
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Huddersfield, in the county of West Yorkshire (4.3 miles, 7.0 km, direction SW)
Huddersfield is a lively and interesting town that offers a rich cultural experience.
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Golcar, in the county of West Yorkshire (6.8 miles, 10.9 km, direction SW)
Sturdily built of stone, this small hill town is perched north of the River Colne and the now restored Huddersfield Narrow Canal.
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Halifax, in the county of West Yorkshire (7.4 miles, 11.8 km, direction NW)
Halifax is an industrial city close to the famous Pennines and the route of the Pennine Way in what is known as Yorkshire's "Bronte" country.
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Deanhouse, in the county of West Yorkshire (7.8 miles, 12.6 km, direction SW)
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Wakefield, in the county of West Yorkshire (7.8 miles, 12.6 km, direction E)
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Holmfirth, in the county of West Yorkshire (8.3 miles, 13.4 km, direction SW)
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Sowerby Bridge, in the county of West Yorkshire (9.1 miles, 14.6 km, direction W)
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Leeds, in the county of West Yorkshire (10.3 miles, 16.6 km, direction NE)
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Marsden, in the county of West Yorkshire (11.1 miles, 17.8 km, direction SW)
Marsden offers visitors a wealth of heritage, particularly in association with the town's expansion which came about during the heady days of the Industrial Revolution.
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Saltaire, in the county of West Yorkshire (11.4 miles, 18.4 km, direction N)
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Barnsley, in the county of South Yorkshire (12.5 miles, 20.2 km, direction SE)
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Harden, in the county of West Yorkshire (13.3 miles, 21.4 km, direction NW)
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Hebden Bridge, in the county of West Yorkshire (13.7 miles, 22.0 km, direction W)
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Featherstone, in the county of West Yorkshire (14.0 miles, 22.5 km, direction E)
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Nearby travel help

Mirfield Station	(0.7 miles, 1.1 km)
Ravensthorpe Station	(1.7 miles, 2.8 km, direction E)
M62 Junction 25	(2.4 miles, 3.8 km, direction NW)
M62 Junction 26 (Chain Bar Roundabout)	(4.1 miles, 6.5 km, direction N)
Leeds Bradford International Airport	(12.8 miles, 20.7 km, direction N)
Sheffield City Airport	(23.6 miles, 38.1 km, direction SE)
Mirfield to London	(164.0 miles, 263.9 km, direction SE)

Hotels & Accommodation in Mirfield

Hotel Name	Approximate distance from Mirfield center
Woolpack Country Inn	(2.0 miles, 3.3 km, direction SE)
Healds Hall Hotel	(2.3 miles, 3.6 km, direction N)
The Black Horse Inn	(2.7 miles, 4.3 km, direction NW)
Holiday Inn Leeds Brighouse	(2.8 miles, 4.6 km, direction NW)
Alder House Hotel	(3.0 miles, 4.8 km, direction NE)
Days Inn Hotel Bradford (Leeds)	(3.1 miles, 4.9 km, direction NW)
The Whitcliffe Hotel	(3.2 miles, 5.2 km, direction N)
Gomersal Lodge Hotel	(3.3 miles, 5.4 km, direction N)
Waterfront Lodge	(3.7 miles, 5.9 km, direction NW)
Heath Cottage Hotel Limited	(3.8 miles, 6.0 km, direction E)
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