Dewsbury Minster, Dewsbury

Name: Dewsbury Minster
Address: Vicarage Rd, Dewsbury, WF12 8DD, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1924 457057

#2 among attractions in Dewsbury

Top attraction, Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Gothic architecture

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Facts and practical information

Dewsbury Minster or All Saints' Church is the minster church of Dewsbury, Kirklees, West Yorkshire, England. It dates from the 13th century and was rebuilt in 1895. It is situated on Vicarage Road and Church Street in the centre of the town. It became a minster church in 1994. In 1949 it became a Grade II* listed church. Dewsbury Minster is one of three churches in the county of West Yorkshire to be given the honorific title of "minster". The other two are Halifax Minster and Leeds Minster. Both in the town of Halifax and the city of Leeds. ()

Architectural style: Gothic revivalCoordinates: 53°41'23"N, 1°37'45"W

Address

Vicarage RdDewsbury EastDewsbury WF12 8DD United Kingdom

Contact

+44 1924 457057

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Day trips

Dewsbury Minster – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Mount Pleasant, Crow Nest Park, Markazi Masjid, Dewsbury Library.

1.2 miN
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
Mount Pleasant, Batley
32 min walk • Mount Pleasant stadium, officially known for commercial sponsorship purposes as Fox's Biscuits Stadium, is a rugby league stadium in Batley, West Yorkshire, England. It is the home of Batley Bulldogs. The Mount Pleasant pitch is sloped and is on a hill overlooking Batley.
0.8 miW
Playground, Park
Crow Nest Park, Dewsbury
20 min walk • Crow Nest Park is a Green Flag awarded public park located in the Dewsbury Moor area of Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, England. Opened to the public in 1893, the park originated on the grounds on a country house estate dating from the 16th century. It was created to bring a feel of the countryside into what was a heavily industrial area.
0.6 miS
Mosque
Markazi Masjid, Dewsbury
16 min walk • The Markazi Masjid, also known as the Dewsbury Markaz or Dar ul Ulum, is a mosque in the Savile Town area of Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, England. With a maximum capacity of 4,000, it is one of the largest mosques in Europe.
~580 ftE
Library, City hall
Dewsbury Library, Dewsbury
3 min walk • Dewsbury Town Hall is a Victorian town hall that stands in front of the old marketplace in the centre of Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, England. It is a Grade II listed building.
1.4 miNW
Neighbourhood
Staincliffe, Dewsbury
36 min walk • Staincliffe is a cross-over district of both Batley and Dewsbury, in West Yorkshire, England. Historically part of the West Riding of Yorkshire, the name is believed to derive from staine, meaning stone and cliffe, cliff.
1.1 miN
Neighbourhood
Batley Carr, Batley
28 min walk • Batley Carr, West Yorkshire, England is a district partly in Dewsbury and partly in Batley, on the way to Dewsbury, along the A652, Bradford Road. Historically part of the West Riding of Yorkshire, the population is about 3,740. Crime is around the national average.
1.3 miNE
Sport, Sport venue
Crown Flatt, Dewsbury
33 min walk • Crown Flatt, currently known as the Tetley's Stadium for sponsorship purposes, is a rugby league stadium in Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, England. It is the home of the Dewsbury Rams, who play in the Championship. The ground occupies the site of the former Shaw Cross Colliery, which closed in August 1968.
1.2 miN
Sport venue, Sport
Mount Pleasant, Batley
32 min walk • Mount Pleasant is a cricket ground in Batley, West Yorkshire. The first recorded match on the ground was in 1869, when Batley played Burnley. The ground hosted a single first-class match in 1883 when the T. Emmett's XI played R. G. Barlow's XI. The ground, adjacent to the stadium of Batley RLFC, is the home of Batley Cricket Club.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Dewsbury Minster open?

Dewsbury Minster is open:

Monday 9:30 am - 2 pm
Tuesday 9:30 am - 2 pm
Wednesday 9:30 am - 2 pm
Thursday 9:30 am - 2 pm
Friday 9:30 am - 2 pm
Saturday 9:30 am - 2 pm
Sunday 10 am - 12 pm & 6 pm - 8 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Dewsbury Minster?

Nearby attractions include Dewsbury Library, Dewsbury (3 min walk), Markazi Masjid, Dewsbury (16 min walk), Crow Nest Park, Dewsbury (20 min walk).

How to get to Dewsbury Minster by public transport?

The nearest stations to Dewsbury Minster:

Bus

Dewsbury Bus station (3 min walk)
Birkdale Road Dewsbury College (20 min walk)

Train

Dewsbury (7 min walk)
Ravensthorpe (38 min walk)