Brighouse, Market town in West Yorkshire, England
Brighouse is a town in West Yorkshire situated at a major transport intersection where the River Calder flows and several routes meet. The settlement spreads along main streets, with the town center featuring shops, offices, and community facilities.
The area was settled in Roman times when a road connected York to Manchester across the region. It later evolved into a significant textile manufacturing center.
The Smith Art Gallery in Brighouse Library displays Victorian paintings and hosts changing art exhibitions throughout the year. You can sense the town's engagement with visual arts, as the gallery regularly features contemporary works.
The town center is easy to navigate on foot, with Commercial Street and Bethel Street serving as main shopping areas alongside a large supermarket. Walking around allows you to discover the various shops and services scattered throughout.
A former flour mill has been converted into ROKT Climbing Gym, where you can try indoor climbing. The building shows how old industrial structures find new purposes today.
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