Heckmondwike
Heckmondwike’s fame rests on blanket-making, but it has a popular market and a range of family activities to make it well worth a visit.
Head over to Heckmondwike on Arriva buses 209/219/229, 220/1/2, 225/X25/254/255, 268, 292.
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Bagshaw Museum is a Victorian former mill owner's house set in 36 acres of parkland and ancient woodland, and is host to a wide range of unusual and exciting collections from around the globe.
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Oakwell Hall comprises an Elizabethan manor house that has delighted visitors for centuries, and the surrounding Country Park, a mix of formal gardens, old woodland, farmland and reclaimed colliery set in over 110 acres.
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The Rural Theraputic Centre at Ponderosa Park is a must for families on a day out to the Heckmondwike area, with rare breeds, greenhouses, reptile room and lakes. Activities and events are available throughout the year.
Places nearby
Get the most out of your multi-journey saver tickets by visiting the following towns in the area: