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Events and things to do
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Many events are now happening online. See What's Online for all of the latest online opportunities and events you can try out today!
Council venue events
- Kirklees libraries
- Kirklees markets
- Kirklees museums
- Kirklees parks
- Kirklees town halls
- @KirkleesTownHls
- @KirkleesLibrary
Organising and promoting your event
Libraries
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Libraries continue to offer an online service.
Join Kirklees libraries, borrow an ebook and find online resources.
You can ring 01484 414868 for advice.
Join, find and renew
Library services
- E-books
- Find online resources
- Home library service
- Book a library computer
- Kirklees Transcription Service
- Library Strategy
- Libraries annual review 2018-2019
- Libraries ambitions 2017-2021
- Library Services Peer Challenge 2019
Getting involved in your library
- Library consultations
- Search for library locations and opening times
- Bank holidays and library charges
- Volunteering in libraries
- Volunteer with Bibliosmiacs
- Local studies and family history resources
- Books, reading and learning
- Computer and internet access
Children and young people
Sport, exercise and healthy eating
Where to go, what to do
- Sport centres, playing fields and venues
- Swimming
- Cycling
- Walking
- Jogging and running
- Local organisations: Keep fit
Schemes and activities
Discounts and funding
Kirklees Active Leisure (KAL)
Healthy eating and allotments
Museums, galleries and history
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
All of our museums and galleries (Bagshaw Museum, Tolson Memorial Museum and Oakwell Hall) are closed until further notice. Oakwell Country Park and Gardens will remain open. Please check our social media for updates and developments from us.
Museums and galleries
- Kirklees Museums and Galleries
- Tolson Museum
- Oakwell Hall and Country Park
- Huddersfield Art Gallery
- Bagshaw Museum
- Batley Art Gallery
Our museum collections
Learning and school visits
- Volunteer stories from Kirklees Museums and Galleries
- Friends of Tolson and Ravensknowle Park
- Friends of Oakwell Hall and Country Park
Support us
Countryside, parks and open spaces
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
All play and sports areas are closed, including fixed play areas, tennis courts, multi-use games areas, skate parks, bowling greens, croquet lawns and pentaque terrains.
No organised events or activities will take place on Kirklees Council parks or recreation grounds until the end of April 2020. Please cancel any events which you are due to hold at one of these locations.
Public rights of way
Reservations and ground bookings
- Book a park or recreation ground
- Terms and conditions of letting outdoor facilities
- Book a tennis court at Greenhead Park
Places to visit
- Parks and playgrounds
- Greenhead Park
- Wilton Park
- Lower Spen Local Nature Reserve
- Sunny Bank Ponds
- Green gyms
- Cliffe House
- White Rose Forest
- Peak district
Animals and conservation
- Animal health
- Environment Kirklees
- Wildlife and conservation organisations
- Wildlife and habitat conservation
- Need help with a bat
- Foxes
Complaints
Creative Economy Team
Contact details
Creative Kirklees website
Policy documents
- Culture Kirklees Our Vision
- Kirklees Events Policy
- Kirklees Public Art Policy
- Music Policy with reports