Arts & Culture
There’s no denying that the people of Yorkshire are proud of their history and heritage, and Cleckheaton is no exception! For 34 years, the town has hosted the ‘Cleckheaton Folk Festival’ which celebrates Yorkshire’s rich heritage of folk music and folk dance. The event features a variety of performers, workshops as well as street entertainment and markets.
Transport
Cleckheaton features a bus station in its town centre, with regular services running through to Bradford Interchange. Although the town has two disused railway stations - Cleckheaton Central and Cleckheaton Spen - the nearest railway stations are only short car journeys away, and can be found in Brighouse and Oakenshaw. Cleckheaton is also located within easy distance of major road networks, meaning it couldn’t be simpler getting from point A to B. The Chain Bar roundabout is just minutes away by car, and links up with the M62. A short journey down the M62 will see you in cities such as Wakefield, whilst junction 27 will take you onto the M621 to Leeds. The M606 runs straight through to Bradford, whilst the A58 road runs through to Halifax, meaning the major towns and cities nearby couldn’t be simpler to get to.
Food & drink
There’s plenty of places to choose from when it comes to eating and drinking in Cleckheaton, with a variety of cafes, takeaways and restaurants to choose from. Established in 1983 and still going strong, Aldo’s Pizzeria serves up fresh, authentic Italian food. You’ll find all the classics on their menu, as well as their own signature dishes which have become firm favourites with the locals. They also have their very own prosecco bar too! Wok Ever Palace brings a contemporary feel to Chinese dining. They offer a variety of dishes, and it’s the place the locals choose when it’s Chinese cuisine they’re after.
Shopping
There’s a variety of shops and restaurants in Cleckheaton, as well as a popular and bustling indoor market. There’s stalls selling fresh fruit and vegetables, a delicatessen and cafe, fashion shops, places selling pet supplies as well as many others. Cleckheaton also hosts a food market, which is held on the first Saturday of each month, making it the perfect time and place to pick up the essentials and have everything you need for a well stocked kitchen.
Education
When it comes to schools, Cleckheaton is home to a number of primary schools, which have all received high praise from Ofsted inspectors. There’s Howard Park Community School, Scholes Village Primary School, Whitechapel Church of England Primary School, Gomersal Primary School and Gomersal St Mary’s CE(C) Primary School. All have received good judgements by Ofsted in recent years. The local secondary school serving the area is Whitcliffe Mount School, which recently converted to academy status in 2022.
