Mirfield

Mirfield is a civil parish in Kirklees that sits along the A644 between Brighouse and Dewsbury, with the River Calder and canal systems running through it. The settlement blends residential areas with green spaces in a pattern typical of Yorkshire towns.

Roe Head school was an important location where Charlotte Brontë worked as a teacher while her sister Anne gathered material for her novel Agnes Grey. This school placed the area at a significant point in 19th-century literary history.

The Mirfield Show, held each August, brings the community together with agricultural displays and local produce that reflect the area's rural roots. The event remains a focal point for neighbors to connect and share what matters to the region.

The town has direct rail connections to London and other West Yorkshire destinations, giving visitors straightforward travel options. Being on the A644 also makes it easy to reach by car and explore the surrounding area.

St Mary's Church features a striking mix of architectural styles, with its original 13th-century tower standing alongside designs added by Sir George Gilbert Scott in the 1800s. This blend of old and new makes the church a visual record of how the building evolved over time.

Location: Kirklees

Website: http://mirfieldtowncouncil.gov.uk

GPS coordinates: 53.68070,-1.68880

Latest update: December 17, 2025 08:18