Oxenhope is a Village in the county of West Yorkshire.
Oxenhope is a picturesque village situated in the heart of West Yorkshire, within the Metropolitan Borough of Bradford. Nestled amongst the Pennine hills, this quaint village is part of the Brontë Country, named after the famous literary sisters who once lived in nearby Haworth. Oxenhope’s natural beauty, characterised by its rolling landscapes, verdant meadows, and stone-built houses, makes it a popular destination for walkers, cyclists, and those seeking a tranquil escape from urban life.
The village has a rich history, with its roots dating back to the medieval period. Over the years, it has seen the rise and fall of industries such as wool and textiles. The Keighley and Worth Valley Railway, a heritage steam railway line, terminates in Oxenhope, offering visitors a nostalgic journey through the scenic Worth Valley. The annual Oxenhope Straw Race, a unique event involving teams carrying bales of straw over a challenging course, is a testament to the village’s vibrant community spirit and its fondness for maintaining local traditions.
In addition to its historical and natural attractions, Oxenhope boasts a range of local amenities, including pubs, shops, and community centres. The proximity to other attractions in Brontë Country, such as the Brontë Parsonage Museum in Haworth, means that visitors to Oxenhope often take the opportunity to explore the wider region. Overall, Oxenhope stands as a testament to the enduring charm of English villages, combining historical significance with natural beauty and a warm community spirit.
Oxenhope postcode: BD22 9
There are great places to visit near Oxenhope including some great cities, villages, woodlands, parks, historic buildings, museums, gardens, country parks, hiking areas, towns, lakes, historic monuments, hills, ancient sites, geological features, nature reserves, shopping centres, airports, bluebell woods, ruins, rivers and streams, castles, waterfalls and boroughs.
Oxenhope's best nearby cities can be found at Bradford, Leeds, and Wakefield.
The area around Oxenhope features a number of interesting villages including Wyke, Haworth, Oxenhope, Thornton, Manningham, Saltaire, and Ripponden.
There are a several good woodlands in the Oxenhope area like Judy Woods, Chevin Forest Park, Calverley Wood, Middleton Park, and Hardcastle Crags.
Oxenhope has some unmissable parks nearby like Lister Park, Cartwright Hall Gardens, Peel Park, Shibden Park, Roundhay Park, Middleton Park, and Park Square.
There are a several good historic buildings in the Oxenhope area like Cartwright Hall, Ilkley Manor House, Hewenden Viaduct, Halifax Town Hall, North Bridge - Halifax, Halifax Minister, and Wainhouse Tower.
Cartwright Hall, and Yorkshire Sculpture Park are great places to visit near Oxenhope if you like museums.
The area close to Oxenhope boasts some of the best gardens including Cartwright Hall Gardens.
Don't miss Penistone Hill Country Park, Ogden Water Country Park, Shibden Country Park, Chevin Forest Park, Golden Acre Park, Bretton Country Park, and Yorkshire Sculpture Park's country parks if visiting the area around Oxenhope.
Penistone Hill Country Park, Colden, The Bridestones on Bridestones Moor, The Chevin, Hardcastle Crags, and Withens Clough are some of Oxenhope best hiking areas to visit near Oxenhope.
Ilkley, Sowerby Bridge, Halifax, Todmorden, Huddersfield, Bradley, and Otley are great places to visit near Oxenhope if you like towns.
The area around Oxenhope boasts some of the best lakes including Chellow Dean Reservoirs, Boothwood Reservoir, Ogden Water Country Park, Ogden Water, Shibden Park, Light Hazzles Reservoir, and Warland Reservoir.
Oxenhope has some unmissable historic monuments nearby like Wainhouse Tower, and Centre Hill Beacon Site.
Centre Hill, Stoodley Pike, and The Chevin are some of Oxenhope best hills to visit near Oxenhope.
There are a several good ancient sites in the Oxenhope area like Stones Lane Standing Stones, Centre Hill Beacon Site, and The Bridestones on Bridestones Moor.
There are a number of geological features near to Oxenhope including The Bridestones on Bridestones Moor.
Rodley Nature Reserve, RSPB St Aidan's, RSPB Fairburn Ings, and Yorkshire Sculpture Park are great places to visit near Oxenhope if you like nature reserves.
There are a number of shopping centres near Oxenhope including Trinity Leeds, White Rose Shopping Centre, The Merrion Centre, County Arcade, and Leeds Kirkgate Market.
There are a several good airports in the area around Oxenhope like Leeds Bradford Airport.
Bluebell Woods to visit near Oxenhope include Middleton Park.
Ruins to visit near Oxenhope include Kirkstall Abbey, and Sandal Castle.
Rivers and Streams to visit near Oxenhope include River Dearne at Bretton, Hebden Water, and Hebden Beck.
Places near Oxenhope feature a number of interesting castles including Sandal Castle.
Greenwood Lee Clough Waterfall, and Lumb Falls are great places to visit near Oxenhope if you like waterfalls.
Don't miss Kirklees's boroughs if visiting the area around Oxenhope.
Oxenhope History
There are some historic monuments around Oxenhope:
