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

Friday 5th June
12:00 am

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Friday 5th June
10:00 am - 12:00 pm

A 2 hour, 3-5k walk. Suitable from pregnancy to preschool - and in the holidays we welcome older children. Please check website to ensure listing is ...

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Monday 8th June
12:00 am

Girlguiding is the leading charity for girls and young women in the UK. We build girls' confidence and raise their aspirations. We give them the chanc...

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Latest Scissett News

2 June 2026

Fresh Futures has secured funding from National Lottery Awards for All to deliver its Elevate programme in North Kirklees, providing vital support to young people experiencing loneliness and isolation. The ...

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20 May 2026

Recently we noticed one of our Community Advertisers sharing a post asking for used greeting cards. So they can be repurposed and sold to raise funds for The Welcome Centre ...

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18 May 2026

Please find the most recent update shared by AD:Venture Business programme. Adventure Peer to Peer Networking 15th July 09:30-12:00 Cedar Court Hotel Kirklees and Calderdale Connect is a dedicated peer-to-peer event ...

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