Batley

Batley is a town north of Dewsbury, near the M62, which underwent a period of major growth in the 19th century due to the success of the shoddy trade

OS grid reference SE 238 238

Accommodation

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Local Attractions

Bagshaw Museum, situated in Wilton Park, a pleasant 41-acre park with a lake and gardens.

Batley also hosts the Yorkshire Motor Museum, with a small but varied collection of cars Benz Patent Motor Wagon of 1885 to the newest jewel, the gleaming Ferrari F40.

Batley Art Gallery, located in the Batley Library building, features contemporary art, craft and photography.

Useful and informative links

Batley photographs from Geograph
Batley News: Online news from the local newspaper.
Batley TownTalk: Batley TownTalk is your guide to the town centre, with everything you need to know to make your visit even more enjoyable.
Wikipedia article on Batley