museum
Yorkshire Sculpture Park
500 acres of 18th-century parkland near Wakefield displaying open-air work by Henry Moore, Barbara Hepworth and changing international artists.
13 km · about 25 min drive
England, United Kingdom · Europe
Heckmondwike works well as a base: 5 minutes from Dewsbury, 32km from Snake Pass (A57).
Heckmondwike is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 18,149, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Heckmondwike sits in United Kingdom, where you drive on the left. It's in the Europe/London time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Heckmondwike to your route.
Heckmondwike is a town in the Kirklees district, West Yorkshire, England, 9 miles (14 km) south west of Leeds. Historically part of the West Riding of Yorkshire, it is close to Cleckheaton and Liversedge. It is in the Spen Valley parliamentary constituency, and had an estimated population of 16,986 at the 2011 CensusRead more
increasing to 18,149 at the 2021 Census. Heckmondwike forms part of the Heavy Woollen District.
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Heckmondwike is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 53.7065 latitude, -1.6775 longitude.
Heckmondwike has a population of approximately 18,149 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.
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museum
500 acres of 18th-century parkland near Wakefield displaying open-air work by Henry Moore, Barbara Hepworth and changing international artists.
13 km · about 25 min drive
landmark
The steep-cobbled Pennine village where the Brontë sisters lived and wrote, with the Parsonage Museum and moorland walks to Top Withens.
23 km · about 25 min drive
mountain pass
A 524 m Pennine pass on the A6024 topped by a landmark transmitter mast, a celebrated cycling climb used in the 2014 Tour de France.
23 km · about 25 min drive
racetrack
The longest hillclimb course in England at 1,598 yards, climbing Yorkshire moorland on the Harewood estate with sweeping open views over Wharfedale from the spectator banks.
25 km · about 30 min drive
mountain pass
The A628 trans-Pennine route over bleak moorland past the Woodhead reservoirs, frequently closed by snow and high winds.
26 km · about 30 min drive
cafe
One of Yorkshire's most famous biker cafes near Sherburn-in-Elmet, hosting regular bike nights and rallies.
27 km · about 30 min drive
famous road
The Woodhead-era Telford road over the Pennines between Glossop and the Ladybower reservoirs, with fast curves and frequent winter closures.
32 km · about 35 min drive
famous road
A twisting road through the Peak District connecting Sheffield and Manchester, beloved by motorcyclists and driving enthusiasts.
33 km · about 40 min drive
7 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 60km.
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