Its Happening Kirklees Museums and Galleries April

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It’s Happening...
April to Sept
2016
Kirklees museums and galleries
exhibitions • events • activities • walks • courses
Summer Surf - by Damian Clark
Contents
Welcome / Highlights
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Feature - The Mummy Returns!
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Oakwell Hall & Country Park
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Red House
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Bagshaw Museum
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Dewsbury Museum
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Tolson Museum
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Huddersfield Art Gallery
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Batley Art Gallery
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Castle Hill
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Where to find us
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Cover image - by Paul Tucker
It’s Happening | April - September 2016
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Welcome...
...to the latest programme of events at your local museums
and galleries in Kirklees over the spring and summer period.
Highlights include:
Brontë 200
Throughout 2016, Kirklees Museums & Galleries, along with
many other local groups and organisations, will be celebrating
the 200th anniversary of the birth of the famous novelist,
Charlotte Brontë and the many connections with the Brontë
family in the Kirklees area.
The many activities and events being planned include creative
writing, displays, exhibitions, walks, talks and family activity
days with lots taking place at our very own Red House.
Charlotte Brontë often visited Red House to see her close friend
Mary Taylor and the house was immortalised as ‘Briarmains’ in
her novel Shirley. Charlotte also based ‘Fieldhead’ on Oakwell
Hall, which she visited when she was thinking about setting up a
school at the Parsonage in Haworth.
For more info follow us on facebook: Brontë 200 - Kirklees
or email: joanne.catlow@kirklees.gov.uk
Remembering the Somme at Tolson
Memorial Museum
The commemorations for the Battle of the Somme centenary
will be led by Kirklees Museums and Galleries and the
Friends of Tolson and Ravensknowle. On the battle’s first day
(1 July 1916) over 21,000 British and Commonwealth soldiers
died. Amongst them were Robert Tolson and many others
from Huddersfield. In memory of Robert, his brother James
and all those from Huddersfield killed in the First World
War, the Tolson Memorial Museum was created and became
Kirklees’ largest War Memorial.
On 1 July the commemorations commence with an outdoor
Memorial Service in Ravensknowle Park to which everyone
is invited. For one night only see the powerful 1916 film
The Battle of the Somme and on Sunday 3 July join us for a drop
in event for all ages with historic re-enactors and activities for
children. Please see the listings for further details.
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Explore the World with Kirklees Museums
This year the Olympic and Paralympic games are being
held in South America for the first time. Rio, in Brazil will
welcome over 10,000 athletes from 206 countries.
Come along to our sites over the summer to learn more about
the five continents taking part with a range of children’s crafts
and activities. Find out about Bagshaw’s African collections and
Oakwell Hall’s links to the USA. Red House will be celebrating
their connections to New Zealand and Tolson will be exploring
the diverse continent of South America. Not forgetting
Dewsbury, which will be looking at our European neighbours.
...we hope you can join us!
The Mummy Returns!
Bagshaw Museum lent some forty of its star objects to Beyond Beauty, a
major exhibition in London: Transforming the Body in Ancient Egypt. The
exhibition brought national acclaim to objects gathered from collections
around the UK, many reunited for the first time since their discovery.
Among the objects which travelled to London are some stunning funeral
masks. Two of the masks have not previously been on display, but when
they return in May will feature in a re-vamped Kingdom of Osiris gallery.
Other favourite pieces will also be re-displayed in new cases.
Join us on May 31st for a day long celebration of all things ancient
Egyptian to celebrate the return home of our wonderful treasures.
See details in main listings.
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Oakwell Hall
Country Park
Nova Lane, Birstall, Batley WF17 9LG
Tel: 01924 324761
Email: oakwell.hall@kirklees.gov.uk
www.kirklees.gov.uk/museums
A stunning Elizabethan
manor house, furnished
as a 17th Century home.
Charlotte Brontë featured
the Hall as ‘Fieldhead’ in
her novel Shirley. Listen to
our ghost story or try our
children’s Bits & Batts trail.
Then explore the award
winning gardens and country
park. Before you go home
visit the café and gift shop.
Oakwell Hall Country Park
Oakwell Hall
Hall Opening times:
From April to September
Tuesday to Thursday: 11am to 5pm
Saturday to Sunday: 12noon to 5pm
Monday and Friday: Museum closed
Admission to Oakwell Hall: (annual ticket including entry to Red House)
Adult: £2.50 (£6.00)
Child: £1.00 (£2.50)
Family: £6.00 (£14.50) - for two adults and up to four children
Kirklees Passport holders: 50% discount.
Visiting groups should pre-book
Please see our website for more details.
Exhibitions
Inspiring the Brontës
Saturday 28 May to Sunday 25 September
An exhibition of work by members of the Dewsbury Photographic Group
that showcases the buildings and landscapes that inspired and feature in
the classic works of the Brontë sisters, as well as their legacy in our built
environment today.
Free
Events
Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday 26 March to Sunday 10 April 12noon-4pm
Pick up a form from the Countryside Centre and look for the clues
hidden around the play area. Correct entries win a mini egg and a 2 for
1 voucher for entry into Oakwell Hall.
Free
Busy Bees Adult Craft Group
Wednesdays 1pm-3pm (term time only)
Call in to the Visitor Centre and learn a new craft or bring your own
craft along with you. Tea and biscuits available and pre-school children
are welcome too. Contact Elaine for more information.
Free
Maypole Monday
Monday 2 May 2pm-4pm
Traditional maypole dancing and country dance demonstrations on
the Hall front lawn. Come and have a go yourself! Organised by the
Friends of Oakwell Hall.
Free
Oakwell at Night - A Museums at Night Event
Friday 13 May 7.30pm-10pm
Enjoy a taste of 17th century delicacies, atmospheric costumed tours
around Oakwell and Shakespearean themed music from the Leeds Waits.
£15 per person, £12 for Friends or annual ticket holders.
Supported by the Friends of Oakwell Hall. Pre-booking essential.
‘Odd One Out’ - Half Term Trail
Saturday 28 May to Sunday 5 June 12noon-5pm
Fun quiz in the Hall spotting objects in the rooms that are the ‘odd one out’.
Normal Hall admission charges apply
Classic Car Rally
Sunday 12 June 11am-4.30pm
Organised by the Yorkshire Rover Club, this event on the front lawn of
the Hall features classic cars of all makes and models. Plus the Artisan
Emporium showcasing local crafts and produce in the Visitor Centre.
Free
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Events
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Wednesday 22 June 7.30pm
In this the 400th anniversary of William Shakespeare’s death,
Chapterhouse Theatre Company stage his classic play in the gardens of
our Elizabethan Hall. Please bring your own seating but no tables. The
gardens will be open for viewing and picnics from 6pm. Refreshments
will be available during the interval.
£14 per adult, £12 for senior citizens, £10 for children and students,
family tickets £42.
Junior Music Festival
Sunday 3 July 1pm-4.30pm
Performances on the Hall rear lawn featuring the best of our local junior
brass, choral, jazz and big bands. Organised by the Friends of Oakwell
Hall. Plus the Artisan Emporium showcasing local crafts and produce in
the Visitor Centre.
Free
Yorkshire Day
Sunday 31 July 11am-4pm
Come along and celebrate all things
great about Yorkshire. There will be
a food court with a range of hot food
stalls, local produce and crafts for
sale. You can also watch live music and
demonstrations with children’s activities
too. Tickets will be available in the
courtyard with activities taking place in
and around Oakwell Barn.
£2 adults and £1 children with free
parking. Free entry for annual ticket
holders and Friends of Oakwell Hall.
Events
Bushcraft Mondays
Mondays 25 July, 1, 8, 15 & 22 August 10am-12noon or 1pm-3pm
Learn some bushcraft skills with the Kirklees Adventurous Activity Team.
Children must be 8 and over.
£10 per child, booking essential.
Bush Babies
Tuesdays 26 July, 2, 9, 16 & 23 August 10am-11.30am
Fun environmental themed activities for the under 5s including
storytelling, crafts and games. Children must be accompanied.
£3 per child, including juice drink. Booking essential.
Wednesdays 27 July, 3, 10, 17 & 24 August
10am-12noon & 1pm-3pm
In the late 17th century members of the Batt family, who lived at Oakwell
Hall, sailed to the USA. Join us in the hall to celebrate the Olympics with
activities on the theme of America with different things to try each week.
Free to take part but normal admission charges apply. Why not purchase
an annual ticket to benefit from unlimited entry over a 12 month period.
Summer Quizzes
Saturday 16 July to Sunday 4 September
Have a go at our Brontë themed quizzes in the
garden and Hall. Small prize for all correct entries.
50p per sheet. Normal Hall admission charges apply.
Heritage Open
Weekend
Saturday 10 & Sunday 11
September 12noon–5pm
Enjoy free entry into Oakwell
Hall over this national weekend
celebrating Britain’s rich and
diverse heritage. Sunday will
also feature traditional craft
activities with the Friends of
Oakwell Hall, plus the Artisan
Emporium showcasing local
crafts and produce in the Visitor
Centre. Make an afternoon of it
and visit Red House too!
Free
Fun Dog Show
Sunday 25 September
11am-4pm
Annual Event organised by the
Yorkshire Rose Dog Rescue,
a local charity committed
to rescuing and re-homing
unwanted dogs.
For more information call Valerie
on 01274-605142 or see
www.yorkshirerosedogrescue.co.uk
The Railway Children
Tuesday 16 August 7.30pm
Chapterhouse Theatre Company returns to Oakwell for a performance
of this classic story in the beautiful outdoor setting of the walled
gardens. Please bring your own seating but no tables please. The
period gardens will be open for viewing and picnics from 6pm.
£14 per adult, £12 for senior citizens, £10 for children and students,
family tickets £42.
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Exhibitions
Active Oakwell
Health Walks
Every Tuesday, meeting at 1.30pm
in the Visitor Centre Courtyard.
A gentle walk around the park lasting no more than
one hour.
No need to book
Nordic Walking
Every Wednesday, meeting at 10.30am
in the Visitor Centre Courtyard
A more challenging walk
Walk costs £1 per person to cover hire of the
equipment. No need to book
Parkrun
Every Saturday at 9am
A 5km run around the park for all abilities.
For more information and to register a place
visit www.parkrun.org.uk/oakwellhall
© Andrew Thrippleton
One Day
Digital Photography Courses
Courses
Events
9.45am-4.30pm
Saturday 25 June
Introduction to Digital Photography
Saturday 9 July
Digital SLR Photography for Beginners
Saturday 23 July
Advanced Digital SLR Photography
£20 per person, booking essential
Introduction to
Community Archaeology
Course A:
Saturdays 11, 18, 25 June & 2 July 2pm-4pm
Course B:
Tuesdays 14, 21, 28, June & 5 July 2pm-4pm
Each Tuesday session is a repeat of the Saturday
session, book either course A or course B.
Archaeology is more than just digging trenches.
Come along over four afternoons and discover a range
of skills that can help you uncover our past. For further
information contact Mike Turpin on 0113 264 3045 or
southleedsarchaeology@turpsoft.co.uk
£40 for the four sessions, booking essential
Community Archaeology
Study Day
Saturday 16 July 9.30am-4pm
A study day organised by South Leeds Archaeology
with speakers and groups engaged in finding out
about the archaeological past in Yorkshire.
For further information contact Mike Turpin on
Tel: 0113 264 3045
Email: southleedsarchaeology@turpsoft.co.uk
£10 per delegate, booking essential
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Red House
& Gardens
Oxford Road, Gomersal, Cleckheaton BD19 4JP
Tel: 01274 335056
Email: red.house@kirklees.gov.uk
Red House Museum
Delightful former cloth
merchant’s home with
atmospheric period rooms,
set in enchanting period
gardens. Charlotte Brontë
visited her friend Mary
Taylor in the 1830s and
featured the house and
family in her novel Shirley.
Restored outbuildings
house Brontë and local
history exhibitions.
Red House Yorks
Opening times:
From April to September:
Tuesday to Thursday: 11am to 5pm
Monday and Friday: Museum closed
Admission to Red House: (annual ticket including entry to Oakwell Hall)
Adult: £2.50 (£6.00)
Child: £1.00 (£2.50)
Family: £6.00 (£14.50) - for two adults and up to four children
Kirklees Passport holders: 50% discount.
Exhibitions
© IWM
Gomersal and the
Great War
Until March 2017
A community exhibition exploring
the First World War including
details about the Gomersal men
who ‘joined up’ and how the war
had an impact on village life.
Normal admission charges apply
Access via stairs.
Events
Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday 2 April to Sunday 10 April 12noon-4pm
Look for the clues hidden around the house. Correct entries win a
mini egg and entry into a prize draw for a £10 shop voucher.
Normal admission charges apply • Access via stairs.
Happy Birthday Charlotte
Sunday 24 April 1pm–4pm
Join us to celebrate Charlotte Brontë’s 200th birthday (21st April 1816) with
family craft activities, costumed tours of the house and complementary
refreshments. Charlotte was a frequent visitor to Red House and featured
it as Briarmains in her classic novel Shirley. The novel also featured the
Taylors who lived here at the time as the Yorke family.
Normal admission charges apply • Access via stairs.
“Mad, Bad & Dangerous to Know”
Yorkshire, the Brontë Family and the British Romantic Movement
Sunday 22 May 2pm-3pm
Popular local art historian and writer Simon Poë will talk about the
Romantic Movement and its role in shaping the imaginative world of
Charlotte Brontë and her siblings.
Friends of Red House
AGM
Sunday 15 May 2pm-4pm
Find out about the work of the
Friends and how you can get
involved. Followed at 2.45pm by
‘Mapping dissent - new thoughts on
the Geography of the British antiwar movement, 1914- 1918’, a talk
by Cyril Pearce, on Britain’s First
World War conscientious objectors.
Free entry to meeting and
talk, no need to book. Access
via stairs. Normal admission
charges apply to the house.
£3.50 per person, no need to book, access via stairs.
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Events
Helen’s Heritage Walks
Saturday 11 June 1.30pm-4.30pm
Celebrate Charlotte Brontë’s 200th Anniversary with a guided walk around Gomersal, followed by celebratory tea
and period cake. Meet at Red House, the home of Mary Taylor, one of Charlotte’s closest friends. Find out how
this exceptional woman inspired Charlotte in her life and literature. Distance 3.5 miles, including field paths,
slopes and stiles. Organised by Helen’s Heritage Walks &The Friends of Red House Museum.
Adults £8, children £6. £1 discount for Friends - please book through Red House Museum.
Brontës in Bloom
Saturday 9 & Sunday 10 July 12noon-4pm
Celebrate the 200th Anniversary with this weekend
floral festival featuring displays inspired by the life and
creativity of the Brontës, in the historic room settings
of Red House Museum. Organised by the Cleckheaton
Rotary Club and Friends of Red House Museum.
Admission charges apply • Access via stairs.
Saturday 16 July to Sunday 4 September 12noon-4pm
(closed Mondays & Fridays)
Summer quiz trails with a prize draw and self-led craft activities in the
house to celebrate the Olympics. Giant garden games will be available
outside too.
Entry charges apply to the house, but entry into the garden & shop is free.
Jolly Hockeysticks!
A History Wardrobe Presentation
Sunday 17 July 2pm-4pm
A simply smashing show about school days and school stories.
What did you wear to school? What did you learn? Who taught you?
Discover the often-untold tales of pioneers in education for girls and
enjoy school uniform and gym kit galore!
£12.50 including complimentary drink on arrival, booking essential,
access via stairs.
Peter Pan
Thursday 4 August 7.30pm
Chapterhouse Theatre Company presents this classic children’s story
by J.M.Barrie in our award winning garden. Please bring your own
seating but no tables. The gardens will be open for viewing and picnics
from 6pm. Refreshments are available during the interval & the ticket
includes entry into the house from 6pm to 7.15pm.
£14 - adults / £12 - senior citizens / £10 - children & students / families - £42
Presented by Samuel French Ltd in support of the Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity.
Events
Heritage Open Weekend
Saturday 10 & Sunday 11 Sept 12noon-5pm
Enjoy free entry to the house over this national weekend celebrating
Britain’s rich heritage. Craft activities for children all weekend and
Sunday will include demonstrations of traditional crafts and pastimes
with the Friends of Red House Museum.
Free
Courses & Workshops
Red House Craft Bee
Saturdays 1pm-4pm
30 April, 28 May, 25 June, 30 July, 27 August and 24 September
Monthly social craft group sharing and learning skills in a friendly inspiring
environment. For details or to join call Marilyn Moon on 01274 872224
Access via stairs.
Young Person’s Guide to Art History
Sunday 5 June, 19 June & 3 July 2pm-3pm
The story of British art from the Wilton Diptych to Tracey Emin’s Bed.
In three fun and accessible illustrated talks aimed at young people who
are interested in art but don’t know much about it, Simon Poë will trace
its development in Britain from the Middle Ages to modern times.
£3.50 adults & £2 children, no booking required, access via stairs
A special craft weekend inspired by the Brontës
Make Your Own Minibook
Saturday 6 August 1pm-4pm
Learn how to make two styles of notebooks inspired by the minibooks
made by the Brontë children and Charlotte Brontë’s own diary. All
materials are included and is suitable for older children and adults.
Organised with the Friends of Red House Museum.
£10 per person, including entry into Red House. Booking essential,
access via stairs.
Have a go at Calligraphy
Sunday 7 August 1.30pm-4pmy
Learn the basics of this fascinating hobby with the Calderdale
Calligraphers, using words and phrases from Charlotte Brontë’s
classic novel Shirley which featured Red House and the Taylor family
who lived here. All materials are included and is suitable for older
children and adults. Organised with the Friends of Red House Museum.
£5 per person, including entry into Red House. Half price if you made
a minibook on Saturday and you bring your book along on the day.
Booking essential, access via stairs.
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Bagshaw
Museum
Wilton Park, Batley WF17 0AS
Tel: 01924 324765
Email: bagshaw.museum@kirklees.gov.uk
Where else can you hear
Shirley Bassey sing and
come face to face with the
ancient Egyptian dead?
Explore the world and local
history in this magnificent
Victorian gothic mansion,
set in 36 acres of stunning
park and woodland.
Opening times:
Tuesday to Friday:
11am to 5pm
Monday: Museum closed
Admission free
Bagshaw Museum
Exhibitions
India’s Gateway:
Gujarat, Mumbai and Britain
Saturday 16 July to Friday 23 September
India’s Gateway traces the history of Gujarat and Mumbai as age-old
centres of trade and migration, focusing on their remarkable links with
Britain. Featuring photographs and film shot in India by UK photographer
Tim Smith along with historical pictures, objects and ephemera drawn from
both our museum collections and the Gujarati community in Kirklees.
Look out for details of events and activities linked to the exhibition, including
Bollywood film screenings, puppet making and a writing competition.
Free
Events
Leeds Steampunk Market
From Egypt to Dewsbury
Steampunk is a Victorian inspired idea of a future that
never existed based around the literary works of the
likes of HG Wells and Jules Verne. There will be a varied
range of traders selling handmade costume medals,
jewellery, hats, jams/preserves, clothing and leather,
as well as artists and authors and a bout of competitive
silliness and fun known as Coffee Jousting. Outlandish
personalities, characters and dress senses will be
plentiful along with an abundance of tea and cake.
The collection and its role in the early archaeological
excavations in Egypt.
Free admission
Free, but prior booking essential as numbers
strictly limited.
Saturday 30 April & Sunday 1 May 11am-5pm
Starry, Starry Night –
A Museums at Night Event
Thursday 12 May 7pm-9pm
Tuesday 31 May 7pm
Hear how Amelia Oldroyd, a local mill-owner’s
daughter was instrumental in bringing artefacts
to Kirklees and learn about some of the most
important objects in our collection. A lecture by Dr
Margaret Serpico, a consultant Egyptologist who has
worked in Egyptology collections in England and cocurated the Beyond Beauty exhibition in London.
Explore the World
with Kirklees Museums
A special out-of-hours opening with torch light
tours of the galleries and visits to the neighbouring
Observatory. Learn about constellations with a
range of starry crafts for children to try.
Tuesdays 2, 9, 16 & 23 August 12noon-4pm
£2 per adult, £1 per child, booking advisable.
£1 per child, suitable for 5-12 years olds.
As the nations gather in Rio for this year’s Olympic
Games, join us to learn about African countries with
fun crafts and activities.
The Mummy Returns…
Tuesday 31 May 11am-1pm & 2pm-4pm
Join us for a fun day of all things ancient Egyptian.
See how an ancient Egyptian dressed, sample what
they ate and try some Egyptian make-up… the eyeliner is everything. Write hieroglyphics on papyrus
and learn about mummification.
£5 per adult, £2.50 per child (5-16) under 5s free.
Booking essential.
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Dewsbury Museum
Crow Nest Park
Heckmondwike Rd, Dewsbury WF13 2SG
Tel: 01924 324766
Email: dewsbury.museum@kirklees.gov.uk
Originally opened in 1896,
Dewsbury Museum is now a
popular centre for community
arts in North Kirklees. With
displays on Toys from the
past and a recreated 1940s
classroom, it’s a great place
to rediscover your childhood.
An appealing shop and cafe
next door complete the offer.
Opening times:
Tuesday to Friday:
11am to 5pm
Monday:
Museum closed
Admission free
Dewsbury Museum
Exhibitions
THE REPOSITORY
Friday 22 April to Thursday 30 June
This exhibition by BA (Hons) Fine Art for Design students, from Batley School
of Art Work In Progress, contains images, objects and artefacts presented
as a repository of ideas, proposals, thoughts and visual approaches. It is also
a unique contribution to the history of the museum as the exhibits respond
to and acknowledge the importance of collecting, display, communication,
education and study to our heritage, culture and future.
Free
Dewsbury Arts Group
Saturday 9 July to Friday 26 August
Featuring a variety of media by local amateur and professional artists
inspired by historic architecture to English country landscapes.
Portraiture, abstract work and ceramics are also included, as well as
sculpture in wood and stone.
Free
Events
A Children’s Guide to Digital Cameras
Tuesday 31 May 10am-3pm
Half Term Activity
Depth of field, white balance, ISO… What does it all mean? A practical guide
to getting the best from your digital camera. Suitable for 11 years plus.
£10 per child, booking essential
Friends of Crow Nest Paint the Queen a birthday portrait
Park Vintage Car Rally Thursday 2 June 11am-3pm
Monday 2 May 10am-4pm
Half Term Activity
The Yorkshire Thoroughbred
Classic Car Rally is a favourite
with both owners and visitors
alike. Last year nearly 200
vehicles including cars, buses,
vans, HGVs and motor cycles were
all welcomed. There will be stalls
including second-hand books and
for more details contact YTCC:
David Lloyd on 01924 251541.
To celebrate the Queen’s official 90th birthday why not paint her portrait?
We will select the best and send them to the Palace. Suitable for children
aged 3 to 12.
As the nations gather in Rio for this year’s Olympic Games, join us to
learn about our European neighbours with fun crafts and activities.
Free entry. Classic vehicles £3
£1, no need to book
Free, no need to book
Thursdays 4, 11, 18 & 25 August 12noon-4pm
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Tolson Museum
Ravensknowle Park
Wakefield Road, Huddersfield HD5 8DJ
Tel: 01484 223240
Email: tolson.museum@kirklees.gov.uk
Huddersfield’s history book!
A vivid and intriguing picture
of the area and its people,
from pre-history to present
day, revealed through unique
collections.
Opening times:
From Roman finds to textiles;
from birds to transport,
Tolson is a treasure house of
the fascinating, the curious
and the amazing.
Admission free
Tuesday to Friday:
11am to 5pm
Saturday and Sunday: 12noon to 5pm
Monday:
Museum closed
Tolson Museum
Exhibitions
Richard Gawthorpe:
Secrets of the Kirklees Estate
Saturday 23 April to Sunday 17 July
Popular local artist Richard Gawthorpe has been given privileged
access to the Kirklees Estate, the reputed site of Robin Hood’s grave.
This exhibition of watercolours gives a fascinating glimpse of this
hidden treasure trove of listed buildings.
Free
Cosmic Collectables
Until Saturday 10 April
Are you a trekkie, a Whovian or a wannabe Jedi? Join forces and enjoy
the appeal of science fiction with our exhibition of fabulous sci-fi
collections including original props and scripts from the Doctor Who
Christmas special The Runaway Bride.
Free
Events
Tea & Cake with the
Friends of Tolson & Ravensknowle (FoTR)
Second Wednesday of the month 2pm-3.30pm
Come and join our friendly group:
13 April
Talk by Yorkshire Air Ambulance
11 May
Book binding talk and demonstration
8 June
Summer Trip to the Oil Can Café at Hepworth, Holmfirth
13 July Bee Keeping talk
10 Aug
Puzzle club
14 Sept
Talk by Huddersfield Family History Society
Free
Travel in Royal Style
Thursday 2 June 11am-1pm & 2pm-4pm
Half Term Activity
Join in the Queen’s 90th Birthday celebrations by designing a coach or
car fit for a Queen. Card blanks and lots of glitter provided!
£1 per child
Picnic in the Park with Brass in the Garden
Ravensknowle Gala
Join us for a picnic to celebrate the Queen’s 90th Birthday.
Come and listen to Kirklees Junior Brass Band play a range of popular
tunes in the Memorial Garden. Please bring your own picnic and seats!
Organised by the FoTR.
Stalls, entertainment, music and
rides. The museum will be open
too with refreshments for sale.
Sunday 12 June 1pm
Free
Sunday 26 June 12noon-7pm
Free entry, some attractions may
charge a fee.
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Events
© IWM
Remembering the Somme
Memorial Service
Friday 1 July 2pm
An outdoor commemorative service in Tolson’s
Heritage Memorial Garden and a time to reflect
on the legacy of the First World War on this, the
centenary of the first day of the Battle of the Somme.
Free
Film Showing –
The Battle of the Somme
Friday 1 July 7.30pm
Filmed and shown in cinemas in 1916, this powerful
and emotional film presents real life footage from
the first few weeks of the ‘Big Push’.
Free, booking required.
100 Years On – The First World War
Sunday 3 July 1pm-4pm
Meet our costumed characters as they bring the
First World War era to life. Do you want to find out
more about your objects/photos from the time?
Bring them along to share with our experts. There
will be lots to make and do for children too.
Free
Colne Valley Big Band
Sunday 17 July 2pm
Enjoy an entertaining afternoon of
Jazz in the Park with Colne Valley
Big Band. Please bring your own
seats. Organised by the FoTR.
Free with a collection by the
Band.
Explore the World
with Kirklees Museums
Events
Thursdays 4, 11, 17 & 25 August
11am-1pm & 2pm-4pm
Explore the diverse continent of South America,
home to this year’s Olympic Games with a range of
crafts and activities baseda on the birds, animals
and people that live there.
£1 per child.
Brass in the Garden
with Toots Brass
Sunday 7 August 2pm
Join us for an enjoyable afternoon of brass band
music in the Memorial Garden. Please bring your
own seats. Organised by the FoTR.
Free, with a collection by Toots Brass.
Classic Motorbike Show
Sunday 11 September 11am-4pm
See new and classic bikes on show with refreshments
and a variety of stalls. Organised by the FoTR.
Free entry
Mikron Theatre in the Garden
Saturday 24 September 1pm
Canary Girls tells the story of two sisters who
must ultimately decide which takes more courage
– following your dreams, or giving them up for the
ones you love? Set in 1914 Mikron presents a tale
of two sisters well and truly at war. Refreshments
available. Organised by the FoTR.
Free with collection by Mikron.
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Huddersfield
Art Gallery
Princess Alexandra Walk, Huddersfield HD1 2SU
Tel: 01484 221964
Email: info.galleries@kirklees.gov.uk
See a selection of stunning
paintings and sculptures by
internationally renowned
artists such as L.S. Lowry and
Henry Moore alongside work
by significant local artists.
There’s an innovative
programme of temporary
exhibitions and inspiring
events and activities for all
ages. Located in Huddersfield
town centre above the library,
it couldn’t be easier to visit.
Opening times:
Monday:
10am - 5pm
Tuesday:
10am - 5pm
Wednesday:
10am - 5pm
Thursday:
10am - 5pm
Friday:
10am - 5pm
Saturday:
10am - 4pm
Sunday:Closed
Bank Holidays: Closed
Admission free
ROTOR Exhibitions & Events
A programme of exhibitions and events in partnership with the University of Huddersfield.
China East-West
Until Saturday 23 April
Explore urban design in China through this
fascinating exhibition of photographs, drawings,
architectural models, maps and films.
This exhibition provides a window into the dramatic
changes taking place in Chinese urban and rural
life. Curated by Professor Nicholas Temple, Dr
Ioanni Delsante and Dr Yun Gao.
Free
Open House
Saturday 28 May to Saturday 27 August
This exhibition is a new partnership between ROTOR
and East Street Arts focusing on the town and its
people. Regional artists will engage Huddersfield’s
communities in conversation and create new work
in response to site, memory and community. The
exhibition will combine public display and artist
residency, forming a vibrant, working, open-space
for dialogue to develop.
Free
Exhibitions
Perspectives: Aspects of the
Kirklees Collection
Throughout the year
Explore the highlights of the Kirklees Collection
through this stunning display, including works by
Lowry, Moore, Epstein and Pissarro.
Free
Gallery 6: Yorkshire Makers
Throughout the year
Quality handcrafted art and craft by Yorkshire
makers available to buy all year round.
Free
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Exhibitions
Moore & More:
Prints & Drawings from the
Kirklees Collection
Saturday 14 May to Saturday 23 July
See stunning artworks by some of Britain’s most
famous post-war artists including Henry Moore,
Lucian Freud, Frank Auerbach,
Leon Kossoff, David Hockney and Elisabeth Frink.
Free
© The Henry Moore Foundation. All Rights Reserved
Huddersfield Photo Imaging Club:
Annual Exhibition
Friday 1 April to Saturday 14 May
This exhibition will showcase high quality
photographic works depicting a wide variety of
subjects and themes.
Free
A Victorian Miscellany
Saturday 14 May to Saturday 1 October
Presenting a stunning display of Victorian art from
the Kirklees Collection, this exhibition will feature
works from the Romantics to the Pre-Raphaelites,
by artists such as Atkinson Grimshaw and G.F. Watts.
Free
Flourish Award: Sumi Perera
Saturday 6 August to Saturday 15 October
This exhibition will showcase the work of Sumi
Perera, winner of the West Yorkshire Print Workshop’s
Flourish Award for Excellence in Printmaking in 2015.
Perera’s intricate artworks combine traditional
printmaking processes with contemporary techniques
to create beautiful images that evoke architectural or
mapped spaces with stunning precision.
Free
Exhibitions
Huddersfield Art Society Annual Exhibition
Saturday 10 September to
Saturday 22 October
This well-established art society presents a vibrant
and varied exhibition of artworks, most of which are
for sale.
Free
Events
Drop in: Draw with us
Throughout the Year
Do you love to draw? All the family can be creative in
Huddersfield Art Gallery’s Studio. Take inspiration
from the gallery and create your own artwork.
Free
Drop in: Family Art Days
School Holiday Actvity
Tuesdays 1pm-3pm
29 March
5 April
31 May
9, 16 & 23 August
Try out something new at our drop-in art and craft
sessions, something a little different to spark the
interest of both parents and children.
£1 per child, no need to book.
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Batley
Art Gallery
Market Place, Batley WF17 5DA
Tel: 01924 326021
Email: mark.milnes@kirklees.gov.uk
Seek out this hidden gem on
the first floor of Batley Library
and you’ll find a frequently
changing community space
which showcases the work
of local artists, societies and
students.
Opening times:
Monday: 9.30am to 7pm
Tuesday: 9.30am to 5pm
Wednesday: 9.30am to 7pm
Thursday:
9.30am to 5pm
Friday:
9.30am to 5pm
Saturday: 9am to 4pm
Sunday:closed
Admission free
Main Gallery
Mark Murphy
Change
Enigmatic paintings which use photographic sources
as a starting point. These seemingly ‘random’
images take a compassionate view of the human
condition; they reveal personalities from different
cultures: politicians, writers & artists, and explore
ideas around identity and self-perception, feminist
issues, protest & ‘civic pride’.
Students from local schools have worked with
artists using the theme of ‘change’ and the Science
curriculum as inspiration for a series of workshops.
Visual arts activities gave young people opportunities
to explore, experiment and discover both creatively
and scientifically resulting in this delightfully varied
and colourful exhibition.
Free
Free
Batley Camera Club
Annual Exhibition
Malcolm Bowman
Saturday 26 March to Saturday 7 May
Saturday 25 June to Saturday 3 September
Saturday 10 September to Saturday 29 October
Saturday 14 May to Saturday 18 June
Photographic work from newcomers to photography
and from experienced amateur photographers.
Covering a wide variety of subjects including
portraits, landscapes and natural history, there will
be something on show for everyone.
Free
Exploring the ‘living medium’ of oil paints, Bowman
presents paintings with both figurative and abstract
elements – with characteristic lively brushwork and
intensely vibrant colours.
Free
The Art Kiosk & Balcony Gallery
TAP into Art Education
We have handed over the Art Kiosk programme to a community
organisation - TAP into Art Education (Textiles Art Photography), based
at Batley Girls’ High School. This ongoing exhibition aims to showcase
the wealth of talent in the various groups that make up TAP, those
attending just for fun and A level candidates.
All exhibitions are free of charge:
Sarah Haworth & June Robinson
Saturday 26 March to Saturday 7 May
Beryl Conroy & Lee Field
Saturday 14 May to Saturday 18 June
Judy Kirkby & Mick Batey
Saturday 25 June to Saturday 3 September
Karen Reisis & Carole Smith
Saturday 10 September to Saturday 29 October
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Castle Hill
& Victoria Tower
Castle Hill, Almondbury, Huddersfield HD4 6TA
Tel: 07968 426312
Email: julian.brown@kirklees.gov.uk
Now a Scheduled Ancient
Monument, the history of
human activity on the Castle
Hill goes back over 4000 years.
The site was developed as an
Iron Age hill fort, surrounded
by defensive ditches and
ramparts. In the Middle Ages
there was a castle on the hill,
of which the well remains.
The present tower was built to
commemorate Queen Victoria’s
Diamond Jubilee of 1897.
Opening times:
Castle Hill
Access to Castle Hill is open all year round and is Free
Victoria Tower
Victoria Tower is open to the public on certain days of the year.
Each Saturday and Sunday from 5th Sept to 18th October.
Admission charges to Victoria Tower:
£1.85 for adults, 55p for children
and £3.70 for families (2 adults and 2 children).
Free for Kirklees Passport holders.
Walks
All the walks are free and you will need good footwear, warm clothing & waterproofs. There will be some
slopes, rough terrain and a number of step-over stiles on all the walks. Meet at the top car park on Castle
Hill. Sorry, no dogs except assistance dogs. All children under 16 years must be accompanied by an adult.
Booking is essential on 07968 426312.
A Walk through the Bluebells
Tuesday 26 April 1pm-4pm
The arrival of the ancient celebration Beltain is
nearly here, so join the Castle Hill Ranger on a
moderate 5 to 6 mile walk around this magical place
to hopefully meet a beautiful display of bluebells in
nearby ancient woodlands.
Free
Walking the Summer Sun
Nordic Walking Sessions
Walks begin at 10.30am
14 & 28 April
12 & 26 May
9 & 23 June
7 & 21 July
4 & 18 August
1 & 15 September
Friday 22 July 1.30pm-4.30pm
Join the Castle Hill Ranger on a 6 mile walk on
ancient footpaths on and around Castle Hill and
experience what late summer has to offer.
Free
Autumn is in the Air
Friday 16 September 1.30pm-4.30pm
Nordic Walking is one of the most sociable and effective
exercise techniques around. It is suitable for everyone
and the loan of Nordic poles is free for each walker.
As nature enters the transition from summer into
winter, join the Castle Hill Ranger on a moderate/
hard 6 mile walk from Castle Hill to enjoy the
magnificent views and nature’s autumnal colours.
Free
Free
Events
Castle Hill Litter Pick Days
School Visits to Castle Hill
Come along and help litter pick on Castle Hill and
keep this Local Nature Reserve fit for wildlife and
visitors to enjoy! Gloves, litter pickers, bags and
refreshments will be provided on the day.
Visit Castle Hill to learn more about its history, the
geology and its wildlife. Booking is essential for each
visit (up to 3 hours) and includes entry to Victoria
Tower for a limit of 35 children and guided by our staff.
Charge is £62 for each visit.
Fridays 15 April, 13 May, 17 June, 15 July,
19 August & 16 September 10am-12noon
Free
Heritage Open Days
Saturday 10 & Sunday 11 September
12noon-4.30pm
Working in partnership with Historic England we
once again celebrate our fantastic architecture and
culture by offering free access to Victoria Tower.
Free
Term time
For further information or bookings, please contact
julian.brown@kirklees.gov.uk
Please note: No camping, barbeques or fires are
allowed due to the damage that has been sustained to
the ancient monument and vegetation. The use of kite
buggies is discouraged due to the damage they can
cause to the monument and in regards to safety for
other visitors. Castle Hill has unpredictable winds for
any kite flyer and they should not be used in high winds
or thunderstorms.
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Where to find us &
Opening Hours
Bagshaw, Dewsbury and Tolson Museums
& Oakwell Visitor Centre
Victoria Tower
Tuesday-Friday 11am-5pm,
Saturday & Sunday 12noon-5pm.
Closed Mondays.
Easter Holidays:
25 March to 10 April
open every day
Oakwell Hall and Red House
Spring Bank Holidays:
28 May to 5 June
open every day
12noon to 4.30pm
Tuesday-Thursday 11am-5pm,
Saturday & Sunday 12noon-5pm.
Closed Mondays & Fridays.
16 April - 17 July
Open every Sat & Sun
Oakwell Hall Countryside Centre
Summer Holidays:
23 July to 4 September
open every day
Open weekends and school holidays. Please ring for details.
Monday-Friday 10am-5pm,
Saturday 10am-4pm.
Closed Sundays & Bank Holidays.
10 September - 16 October
Open every Sat & Sun
Batley Art Gallery
M606
Monday, Wednesday 9.30am-7pm,
Tuesday,Thursday, Friday 9.30am-5pm and Saturday 9am-4pm.
Closed Sundays & Bank Holidays.
1
Oakwell Hall
2
Red House
3
Bagshaw Museum
4
5
6
Birkenshaw
26
A58
KIRKLEES
24
23
A641
A629
Marsden
Castle Hill
8
4
A62
A644
Mirfield
8
Golcar
Batley Art Gallery
Tolson Museum
Birstall
27 M621
M62
BATLEY
5
DEWSBURY
A640
7
1 A62
2 3
25
M62
Dewsbury Museum
Gomersal
A62
HUDDERSFIELD
7
Almondbury
6
B6107
A629
B6108
Meltham
A642
Honley
Kirkburton
Shelley
Holmfirth
Kirklees Museums & Galleries
01484 223210
museumsandgalleries@kirklees.gov.uk
Kirklees Museums & Galleries
@KirkleesMuseums
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