Dewsbury Map

Dewsbury map, view the West Yorkshire town of Dewsbury, located in the county of West Yorkshire, England.

Detailed Street Map of Dewsbury West Yorkshire & Guide to the Area

Dewsbury Map West Yorkshire: Interactive map of Dewsbury, displaying the town situated in the county of West Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom.

Use controls (+/-) to display a detailed street map of Dewsbury area and a Dewsbury town centre map, showing Dewsbury Railway Station and Desbury Cemetery.

Other facilities, some of which may also be visible on this Dewsbury map are: Dewsbury Market, Dewsbury Minster, Crow Nest Park, Dewsbury Country Park, Dewsbury Railway Station, Wilko, Tesco Express, Batley Bulldogs RLFC, Fieldhead Surgery, Savers, Subway, Greggs, St Paulinus Catholic Primary Academy, Dewsbury Library, Costa Coffee, KFC, Pizza GoGo, Sainsbury's Local, McDonald's, Boots, Dewsbury Town Hall, Batley School of Art, WF Connect, Lidl, Bargain Buys, The Timepiece bar, The Fox & Hounds, The West Riding pub, Dewsbury Sports Centre, The Old Turk, Poundland, Fusion Bar & Grill, St Matthew's Church, Eastborough Junior and Infant School, Yorkshire Bank, Barclays, Dewsbury Health Centre, Vision Express, The Vape Spot, Specsavers, The Crown pub, White Hart Hotel, Cooplands Bakery, The Black Bull, Premier Inn, Wetherspoons The Time Piece, Dewsbury & District Hospital, Cliffe House Day Nursery, Dewsbury Jobcentre Plus, The YMCA Dewsbury, HSBC.

By zooming out a couple of steps (double right click) you can view the surrounding areas of Savile Town, Batley Carr, Westtown, Thornhill, Thornhill Lees, Ravensthorpe, Hanging Heaton, Batley, Heckmondwike, Staincliffe, Liversedge, Gomersal, Birstall, Mirfield, Kirkheaton, Norristhorpe, Earlsheaton, Ossett, Flushdyke, Shaw Cross, Chickenley, Eastborough, Chidswell, Soothill, Upper Hopton, Thornhill Edge, Briestfield, Grange Moor, Middlestown.

Dewsbury sits in the heart of West Yorkshire with a no-nonsense charm and an unmistakably down-to-earth feel. It's a place that's played its part in shaping the industrial north, with sturdy buildings, a market that's still got life in it, and a sense of community that sticks around. There's a proper mix of old and new, from red-brick mills to bustling food stalls and lively cafés. It might not always make the tourist brochures, but it's the kind of town that quietly gets on with things and has plenty of stories under the surface.

Historically, Dewsbury was a major wool town, known particularly for its role in the ‘shoddy' trade—recycling old wool into new cloth. This helped drive the local economy throughout the 19th century, bringing growth, grand buildings and a certain industrial swagger. The town has changed a fair bit since those days, but traces of that heritage still shape its character. The population hovers around 65,000 now, with a strong mix of communities, families and businesses keeping the place ticking along. Like many towns in the area, it's been through its share of challenges, but there's a definite sense of pride in its past and hope for the future.

Dewsbury Minster stands as one of the town's oldest landmarks, with bits of it dating back to Saxon times. The market is still a draw, especially the indoor section—it's got that proper local buzz and plenty of bargains. For some green space, Crow Nest Park offers lovely views, play areas, and a café, while nearby Dewsbury Country Park is great for walks, especially if you want a bit of quiet. Oakwell Hall in Birstall is a short drive away, a fantastic Elizabethan manor house set in lovely grounds and managed with the same care you'd expect from a National Trust property. You're also close to Red House Museum, once home to Charlotte Brontë's friends and full of local history, though it's currently closed—it's still worth a look from the outside.

Wider West Yorkshire opens things up even more. Leeds is just down the tracks and has everything from big-name shopping to live music and nightlife. Bradford is full of culture and flavour, with the National Science and Media Museum, Little Germany, and some of the best food in the region. The Yorkshire Sculpture Park is another must-visit, set in acres of countryside with ever-changing outdoor displays. And if you fancy something truly unique, the Brontë Parsonage in Haworth or the canals around Hebden Bridge give you a proper slice of Yorkshire charm.

Transport's straightforward. Dewsbury railway station has regular services to Leeds, Huddersfield, Manchester and Sheffield, and it's all just a short walk from the town centre. You're close to the M62 and M1, which makes driving anywhere across the north pretty handy. There's no airport in the town itself, but Leeds Bradford Airport is the nearest, just over half an hour away by car or public transport. Buses cover most local routes, with decent links to nearby towns and villages.

West Yorkshire is a county that blends urban grit with rural beauty in a way that feels effortless. From the rolling hills to the lively high streets, it's a place full of character, where working-class roots meet artistic flair. You've got post-industrial towns finding new paths, Victorian cities still full of energy, and countryside that never seems far away. People here are proud, straight-talking and fiercely local. It's not always shiny, but it's authentic—and that's half the appeal.

We hope you found this Dewsbury tourist map useful for your visit to the area.

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