Scissett

Scissett is a village in West Yorkshire, England. It is 14 km (8 mi) south east of Huddersfield and 16 km (10 mi) north west of Barnsley.

The river that runs though the village is called the River Dearne

Scissett grew up around the woollen industry in the 19th century as mill owners built houses in the area for the workers of the local mills. The nearby coalfields also provided employment. These industries are now gone and some of the mills are now retail units.

The Scissett Baths (and leisure centre) is one of the main attractions for the surrounding area. Scissett also has First and Middle schools to provide education for children from 4 – 13.

 

 

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Upcoming Events in Scissett

Thursday 5th November
12:00 am

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Friday 6th November
12:00 am

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Friday 6th November
4:30 pm - 10:00 pm

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Join us for the annual bonfire at Nortonthorpe Sports Club! Gates open at 4.30pm on Friday 6th November. The bonfire will be lit at 5pm and the ...

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2 November 2026

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22 October 2026

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21 October 2026

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