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Oakwell

Settlement in Yorkshire

England

Oakwell

Oakwell Hall Country Park Parts of Oakwell Hall date from the 15th century but the present building is largely due to John Batt in 1583, with some further modifications in the 17th century. In the 19th century it was used as a boarding school. When Charlotte Bronte lived at nearby Hartshead, she allegedly used Oakwell as the basis for 'Fieldhead' in the novel 'Shirley' (Fieldhead is in fact a local name for part of Birstall). The hall and its outbuildings are listed grade I (list entry 11344609) and now operated as a museum by Kirklees council (open at weekends). The grounds, along with the site of a former colliery and railway line, form Oakwell Country Park covering 45 hectares of woodland and open fields, which has a separate free car park. There are nature trails and a mountain bike route.
Oakwell Hall Country Park Credit: habiloid

Oakwell is a small village located in the county of Yorkshire, England. Situated in the Metropolitan Borough of Barnsley, Oakwell is known for its picturesque surroundings and rich history. The village is nestled in the heart of the Yorkshire countryside, surrounded by rolling green hills and scenic landscapes.

One of the prominent features of Oakwell is its close proximity to the famous Oakwell Stadium, which is home to the Barnsley Football Club. The stadium attracts football enthusiasts from all over the country, adding to the vibrant atmosphere of the village on match days.

Oakwell is also known for its strong agricultural heritage. The village is surrounded by fertile farmland, where local farmers cultivate a variety of crops and rear livestock. This agricultural tradition is deeply ingrained in the community, and the village often hosts agricultural fairs and events to celebrate its rural heritage.

The village itself features a charming collection of traditional stone houses, giving it a quintessential English countryside feel. It is home to a close-knit community, where residents take pride in their village and its history. There are a few local shops and amenities, providing essential services to the residents.

Oakwell is well-connected to the larger towns and cities in the area, with good road and transport links. This allows residents to easily access nearby facilities and attractions, such as shopping centers, museums, and historical landmarks.

Overall, Oakwell offers a peaceful and idyllic setting, making it an attractive place to live for those seeking a rural lifestyle with convenient access to urban amenities.

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Oakwell Hall Country Park Parts of Oakwell Hall date from the 15th century but the present building is largely due to John Batt in 1583, with some further modifications in the 17th century. In the 19th century it was used as a boarding school. When Charlotte Bronte lived at nearby Hartshead, she allegedly used Oakwell as the basis for 'Fieldhead' in the novel 'Shirley' (Fieldhead is in fact a local name for part of Birstall). The hall and its outbuildings are listed grade I (list entry 11344609) and now operated as a museum by Kirklees council (open at weekends). The grounds, along with the site of a former colliery and railway line, form Oakwell Country Park covering 45 hectares of woodland and open fields, which has a separate free car park. There are nature trails and a mountain bike route.
Oakwell Hall Country Park
Parts of Oakwell Hall date from the 15th century but the present building is largely due to John Batt in 1583, with some further modifications in the 17th century. In the 19th century it was used as a boarding school. When Charlotte Bronte lived at nearby Hartshead, she allegedly used Oakwell as the basis for 'Fieldhead' in the novel 'Shirley' (Fieldhead is in fact a local name for part of Birstall). The hall and its outbuildings are listed grade I (list entry 11344609) and now operated as a museum by Kirklees council (open at weekends). The grounds, along with the site of a former colliery and railway line, form Oakwell Country Park covering 45 hectares of woodland and open fields, which has a separate free car park. There are nature trails and a mountain bike route.
Oakwell Hall Country Park Parts of Oakwell Hall date from the 15th century but the present building is largely due to John Batt in 1583, with some further modifications in the 17th century. In the 19th century it was used as a boarding school. When Charlotte Bronte lived at nearby Hartshead, she allegedly used Oakwell as the basis for 'Fieldhead' in the novel 'Shirley' (Fieldhead is in fact a local name for part of Birstall). The hall and its outbuildings are listed grade I (list entry 11344609) and now operated as a museum by Kirklees council (open at weekends). The grounds, along with the site of a former colliery and railway line, form Oakwell Country Park covering 45 hectares of woodland and open fields, which has a separate free car park. There are nature trails and a mountain bike route.
Oakwell Hall Country Park
Parts of Oakwell Hall date from the 15th century but the present building is largely due to John Batt in 1583, with some further modifications in the 17th century. In the 19th century it was used as a boarding school. When Charlotte Bronte lived at nearby Hartshead, she allegedly used Oakwell as the basis for 'Fieldhead' in the novel 'Shirley' (Fieldhead is in fact a local name for part of Birstall). The hall and its outbuildings are listed grade I (list entry 11344609) and now operated as a museum by Kirklees council (open at weekends). The grounds, along with the site of a former colliery and railway line, form Oakwell Country Park covering 45 hectares of woodland and open fields, which has a separate free car park. There are nature trails and a mountain bike route.
Path, Oakwell Hall Country Park Parts of Oakwell Hall date from the 15th century but the present building is largely due to John Batt in 1583, with some further modifications in the 17th century. In the 19th century it was used as a boarding school. When Charlotte Bronte lived at nearby Hartshead, she allegedly used Oakwell as the basis for 'Fieldhead' in the novel 'Shirley' (Fieldhead is in fact a local name for part of Birstall). The hall and its outbuildings are listed grade I (list entry 11344609) and now operated as a museum by Kirklees council (open at weekends). The grounds, along with the site of a former colliery and railway line, form Oakwell Country Park covering 45 hectares of woodland and open fields, which has a separate free car park. There are nature trails and a mountain bike route.
Path, Oakwell Hall Country Park
Parts of Oakwell Hall date from the 15th century but the present building is largely due to John Batt in 1583, with some further modifications in the 17th century. In the 19th century it was used as a boarding school. When Charlotte Bronte lived at nearby Hartshead, she allegedly used Oakwell as the basis for 'Fieldhead' in the novel 'Shirley' (Fieldhead is in fact a local name for part of Birstall). The hall and its outbuildings are listed grade I (list entry 11344609) and now operated as a museum by Kirklees council (open at weekends). The grounds, along with the site of a former colliery and railway line, form Oakwell Country Park covering 45 hectares of woodland and open fields, which has a separate free car park. There are nature trails and a mountain bike route.
Path and pylons, Oakwell Hall Country Park Parts of Oakwell Hall date from the 15th century but the present building is largely due to John Batt in 1583, with some further modifications in the 17th century. In the 19th century it was used as a boarding school. When Charlotte Bronte lived at nearby Hartshead, she allegedly used Oakwell as the basis for 'Fieldhead' in the novel 'Shirley' (Fieldhead is in fact a local name for part of Birstall). The hall and its outbuildings are listed grade I (list entry 11344609) and now operated as a museum by Kirklees council (open at weekends). The grounds, along with the site of a former colliery and railway line, form Oakwell Country Park covering 45 hectares of woodland and open fields, which has a separate free car park. There are nature trails and a mountain bike route.
Path and pylons, Oakwell Hall Country Park
Parts of Oakwell Hall date from the 15th century but the present building is largely due to John Batt in 1583, with some further modifications in the 17th century. In the 19th century it was used as a boarding school. When Charlotte Bronte lived at nearby Hartshead, she allegedly used Oakwell as the basis for 'Fieldhead' in the novel 'Shirley' (Fieldhead is in fact a local name for part of Birstall). The hall and its outbuildings are listed grade I (list entry 11344609) and now operated as a museum by Kirklees council (open at weekends). The grounds, along with the site of a former colliery and railway line, form Oakwell Country Park covering 45 hectares of woodland and open fields, which has a separate free car park. There are nature trails and a mountain bike route.
Oakwell Hall Country Park Parts of Oakwell Hall date from the 15th century but the present building is largely due to John Batt in 1583, with some further modifications in the 17th century. In the 19th century it was used as a boarding school. When Charlotte Bronte lived at nearby Hartshead, she allegedly used Oakwell as the basis for 'Fieldhead' in the novel 'Shirley' (Fieldhead is in fact a local name for part of Birstall). The hall and its outbuildings are listed grade I (list entry 11344609) and now operated as a museum by Kirklees council (open at weekends). The grounds, along with the site of a former colliery and railway line, form Oakwell Country Park covering 45 hectares of woodland and open fields, which has a separate free car park. There are nature trails and a mountain bike route.
Oakwell Hall Country Park
Parts of Oakwell Hall date from the 15th century but the present building is largely due to John Batt in 1583, with some further modifications in the 17th century. In the 19th century it was used as a boarding school. When Charlotte Bronte lived at nearby Hartshead, she allegedly used Oakwell as the basis for 'Fieldhead' in the novel 'Shirley' (Fieldhead is in fact a local name for part of Birstall). The hall and its outbuildings are listed grade I (list entry 11344609) and now operated as a museum by Kirklees council (open at weekends). The grounds, along with the site of a former colliery and railway line, form Oakwell Country Park covering 45 hectares of woodland and open fields, which has a separate free car park. There are nature trails and a mountain bike route.
Path through the woods, Oakwell Hall Country Park
Path through the woods, Oakwell Hall Country Park
Route of an old railway line passing through the woods, Oakwell Hall Country Park Parts of Oakwell Hall date from the 15th century but the present building is largely due to John Batt in 1583, with some further modifications in the 17th century. In the 19th century it was used as a boarding school. When Charlotte Bronte lived at nearby Hartshead, she allegedly used Oakwell as the basis for 'Fieldhead' in the novel 'Shirley' (Fieldhead is in fact a local name for part of Birstall). The hall and its outbuildings are listed grade I (list entry 11344609) and now operated as a museum by Kirklees council (open at weekends). The grounds, along with the site of a former colliery and railway line, form Oakwell Country Park covering 45 hectares of woodland and open fields, which has a separate free car park. There are nature trails and a mountain bike route.
Route of an old railway line passing through the woods, Oakwell Hall Country Park
Parts of Oakwell Hall date from the 15th century but the present building is largely due to John Batt in 1583, with some further modifications in the 17th century. In the 19th century it was used as a boarding school. When Charlotte Bronte lived at nearby Hartshead, she allegedly used Oakwell as the basis for 'Fieldhead' in the novel 'Shirley' (Fieldhead is in fact a local name for part of Birstall). The hall and its outbuildings are listed grade I (list entry 11344609) and now operated as a museum by Kirklees council (open at weekends). The grounds, along with the site of a former colliery and railway line, form Oakwell Country Park covering 45 hectares of woodland and open fields, which has a separate free car park. There are nature trails and a mountain bike route.
"Fiddlehead and Fernblades" by Adrian Moakes, Oakwell Hall Country Park "Fiddlehead and Fernblades" is a sculpture by Adrian Moakes (2008). It stands at the highest point of the colliery field of Oakwell Hall Country park, Birstall. The colliery field is the landscape site of Gomersal Pit which closed in 1973. The sculpture depicts ferns which formed the coal mined there. It is 6.5m high and is formed from galvanized tubular and sheet steel. It was officially opened on 19th October 2008.
"Fiddlehead and Fernblades" by Adrian Moakes, Oakwell Hall Country Park
"Fiddlehead and Fernblades" is a sculpture by Adrian Moakes (2008). It stands at the highest point of the colliery field of Oakwell Hall Country park, Birstall. The colliery field is the landscape site of Gomersal Pit which closed in 1973. The sculpture depicts ferns which formed the coal mined there. It is 6.5m high and is formed from galvanized tubular and sheet steel. It was officially opened on 19th October 2008.
Route of an old railway line passing through the woods, Oakwell Hall Country Park
Route of an old railway line passing through the woods, Oakwell Hall Country Park
Warrens Lane, Oakwell Hall Country Park
Warrens Lane, Oakwell Hall Country Park
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Oakwell is located at Grid Ref: SE2127 (Lat: 53.739824, Lng: -1.669454)

Division: West Riding

Unitary Authority: Kirklees

Police Authority: West Yorkshire

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Oakwell
Place: hamlet
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Lat/Long: 53.7400391/-1.6716988
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Power: tower
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Cafe
The Oak Tree
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Bus Stop
Field Head Lane Foxglove Road
Local Ref: 45023502
Naptan AtcoCode: 450023502
Naptan Bearing: N
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Shelter: no
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Timetable: yes
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Field Head Lane Lowood Lane
Local Ref: 45025376
Naptan AtcoCode: 450025376
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Naptan Indicator: Stop 45025376
Naptan Landmark: Hare & Hounds PH
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Naptan Street: Field Head Lane
Naptan Verified: no
Ref: 45025370
Shelter: no
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Lowood Lane Branwell Avenue
Local Ref: 45023493
Naptan AtcoCode: 450023493
Naptan Bearing: E
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Naptan Indicator: Stop 45023493
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Naptan ShortCommonName: Withens Road
Naptan Street: Lowood Lane
Naptan Verified: no
Shelter: yes
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Field Head Lane Lowood Lane
Bench: yes
Kerb: raised
Local Ref: 45023501
Naptan AtcoCode: 450023501
Naptan Bearing: S
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Naptan Crossing: Lowood Lane
Naptan Indicator: Stop 45023501
Naptan Notes: New TF shelter and 3P tt case fitted
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Naptan Street: Field Head Lane
Shelter: yes
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Lat/Long: 53.739118/-1.6628192
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Oakwell Hall Country Park
Bus: yes
Local Ref: 45025453
Naptan AtcoCode: 450025453
Naptan Bearing: NW
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Naptan CommonName: Oakwell Hall Country Park
Naptan Indicator: Stop 45025453
Naptan Notes: Stop for summer services day tripper. Do not End-date!!!
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Public Transport: platform
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Field Head Lane Highfield Drive
Kerb: raised
Naptan AtcoCode: 450028349
Naptan Bearing: S
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Naptan Crossing: Highfield Drive
Naptan Landmark: Unknown
Naptan PlusbusZoneRef: LEEDS
Naptan ShortCommonName: Highfield Drive
Naptan Street: Field Head Lane
Naptan Verified: no
Shelter: no
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Timetable: yes
Lat/Long: 53.7374585/-1.6637376
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Post Box
Operator: Royal Mail
Post Box Type: lamp
Ref: WF17 210
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Grit Bin
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Birds of Oakwell
Board Type: wildlife
Information: board
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 53.7387991/-1.6707154
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Walls & Hedges
Board Type: wildlife
Information: board
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 53.7388864/-1.6692547
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Bench
Backrest: no
Lat/Long: 53.7408247/-1.6714868
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Backrest: no
Lat/Long: 53.7409025/-1.6713218
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The 'Leeds New Line'
Board Type: history
Description: Information about old railway line
Information: board
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 53.7409246/-1.6682719
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Bench
Backrest: no
Lat/Long: 53.7406435/-1.6679174
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Waste Basket
Lat/Long: 53.7387934/-1.6707837
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Bench
Backrest: no
Lat/Long: 53.7411057/-1.6690444
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Welcome to Oakwell Hall Country Park
Information: map
Map Size: site
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 53.7412684/-1.6705957
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Entrance: main
Lat/Long: 53.7398897/-1.6718409
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Access: foot
Barrier: kissing_gate
Wheelchair: maybe
Lat/Long: 53.7407688/-1.6756707
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Backrest: no
Material: wood
Lat/Long: 53.7409416/-1.6752476
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Bench
Lat/Long: 53.7414887/-1.6720987
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Bench
Lat/Long: 53.7402753/-1.666825
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Bench
Backrest: no
Lat/Long: 53.7403085/-1.666761
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Bench
Backrest: no
Lat/Long: 53.7403502/-1.666849
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Bench
Backrest: no
Lat/Long: 53.7403836/-1.6669311
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Tourism: artwork
Lat/Long: 53.7395743/-1.6721839
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Bench
Backrest: no
Lat/Long: 53.738176/-1.6758418
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Barrier: stile
Lat/Long: 53.7436942/-1.6713295
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Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 53.7398009/-1.6618779
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Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 53.7397533/-1.6618887
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Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 53.7396772/-1.6619208
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Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 53.7396312/-1.6619343
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Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 53.739582/-1.6619477
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Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 53.7386717/-1.6643888
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Oakwell Hall MTB map
Information: map
Map Size: site
Map Type: cycleway
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 53.7414704/-1.6704238
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Leisure: picnic_table
Lat/Long: 53.73865/-1.6709586
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Leisure: picnic_table
Lat/Long: 53.7388094/-1.670296
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Tourism: viewpoint
Lat/Long: 53.7402605/-1.6668187
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Office: yes
Lat/Long: 53.7399723/-1.6715598
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Oakwell Gift Shop and Tourist Information
Operator: Kirklees Council
Shop: gift
Lat/Long: 53.7395072/-1.6713229
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Leisure: picnic_table
Lat/Long: 53.7400782/-1.6710169
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