Earthswood Country Park

Nearby attractions

Top 10 things to do within approximately 30 minutes drive:

1. Yorkshire Sculpture Park – world‑class open‑air art in beautiful parkland, with galleries, lakeside walks and cafés.

2. National Trust – Nostell – elegant 18th‑century house with Chippendale furniture, lakes, gardens and gentle parkland walks.

3 Greenhead Park – classic Victorian town park with lawns, gardens, café and plenty of seating, ideal for a relaxed stroll.

4. Castle Hill & Victoria Tower – short walk to a historic hilltop tower with panoramic views over Huddersfield and the Pennines.

5. Beaumont Park – wooded Victorian park with viewpoints, formal planting and heritage features, popular for leisurely walks.

6. Whistlestop Valley / Kirklees Light Railway – scenic narrow‑gauge railway through the countryside with café and visitor facilities.

7. National Trust – Hardcastle Crags – picturesque woodland valley with riverside paths, stepping stones and a historic mill with café.

8. National Trust – Marsden Moor – wide open moorland and valley walks with way‑marked trails and dramatic Pennine scenery.

9. East Riddlesden Hall – historic manor house with period interiors, lakeside gardens and tearoom.

10. Ravensknowle Park & Tolson Museum – parkland setting with a local history museum in a former mansion and memorial gardens.

Clayton West and the surrounding villages have all the everyday shops you need within a few minutes’ drive of Earthswood Country Park. Clayton Village Stores on High Street is your convenient stop for daily essentials, while the wider Denby Dale area offers a good mix of local food shops, refill and deli-style stores such as Denby Dale Stores, Emley Food and Wine and the Grow Refill Store for more sustainable shopping. Between these villages and Huddersfield itself you’ll also find larger supermarkets and high‑street chains, so it’s easy to combine a countryside base with town‑level amenities.​

For eating out and relaxed evenings, there is a strong choice of traditional pubs and quality restaurants nearby. In Scissett and the other local villages you have a cluster of welcoming locals, including The Crown and Junction Inn, plus several other well‑rated pubs offering real ales, classic pub food and regular events. Head into Huddersfield for café culture and dining: Northern Tea House and other town‑centre cafés are popular spots for coffee and lunches, while destinations such as The Manor House Lindley, The Rusty Bull and Arcade Coffee & Food offer everything from afternoon tea to farm‑to‑fork dining and modern small plates for a special night out.