Hebden Royd facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Hebden Royd |
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 Over the rooftops of Hebden Bridge |
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 Hebden Royd parish within Calderdale |
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| Population | 9,558 (2011 census) |
| OS grid reference | SD993273 |
| • London | 170 mi (270 km) SSE |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | HEBDEN BRIDGE |
| Postcode district | HX7 |
| Dialling code | 01422 |
| Police | West Yorkshire |
| Fire | West Yorkshire |
| Ambulance | Yorkshire |
| EU Parliament | Yorkshire and the Humber |
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Hebden Royd is a civil parish located in West Yorkshire, England. It is part of the larger Metropolitan Borough of Calderdale. This parish includes the lively market town of Hebden Bridge. It also has the villages of Mytholmroyd and Cragg Vale. In 2011, about 9,558 people called Hebden Royd home. Before 1974, Hebden Royd was an urban district. It was created in 1937 by joining the urban districts of Hebden Bridge and Mytholmroyd.
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Discovering Hebden Royd
A Look Back in Time
Hebden Royd has a Town Council. This council helps make decisions for the local area. It has 18 seats, representing 6 different areas called wards. These wards include Birchcliffe, Cragg Vale, and Fairfield.
The Town Hall Story
The Hebden Bridge Town Hall is a very important building. It was built in 1898 and used to be a fire station too. It is a "Grade II listed building", meaning it's historically important. In 2010, the building was given to the Hebden Bridge Community Association. This group worked hard to fix it up. They raised £3.7 million to create new community spaces. Many local people became "Friends of the Town Hall". They helped make sure the building would be used for years to come.
Nature and Outdoor Fun
Hebden Royd is a great place for outdoor activities. It is close to the famous Pennine Way walking path. You can also explore Hardcastle Crags, a beautiful wooded valley. Many people enjoy walking, climbing, and cycling here. The Rochdale Canal also runs through the area. This canal is a historic waterway that crosses the Pennines.
Nature's Challenges: Flooding
Because Hebden Royd is in a valley, it sometimes has problems with flooding. This happens especially near the Hebden Water and in areas like Brearley Fields. The River Calder can rise very high. In 2012 and again in 2015, the area suffered from big floods. Houses, shops, and community centers were damaged. The 2015 flood was the worst ever seen in the area. The River Calder reached record levels. Even buildings like Burnley Road Academy were flooded. To help with flooding, the River Calder's level has been lowered in some spots. Special kerbstones have been added to help water drain away.
The parish is also on the Calderdale Way. This is a circular walking route. It is about 50 miles (80 kilometers) long. It takes you around the hills and valleys of Calderdale.
Getting Around Hebden Royd
Train Travel
The Hebden Bridge railway station is on the Caldervale Line. This line connects Manchester Victoria and Leeds. Trains run often to towns and cities like Leeds, Blackpool North, and York. The station still looks like it did when it was first built. It has original signs and luggage trolleys. Mytholmroyd railway station also serves the area. It has facilities for disabled passengers.
Bus Services
Three different companies operate bus services in the parish. First West Yorkshire runs frequent buses between Halifax and Todmorden. The Keighley Bus Company connects Hebden Bridge to places like Haworth and Keighley. There is also a local bus network called "Hebden Bridger". This service helps people get to local towns and hilltop villages.
