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An unofficial guide to the town, its amenities, facilities and businesses; includes maps, photos, statistics and a history.
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» Name originates from a building close to the bridge over the river Calder.
» Links to Leeds, Manchester and Halifax. (View quick map)
» Home of the world famous Brighouse and Rastrick Band.
» Second largest town in calderdale.
»Population of around 32,198 people.

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Brighouse Echo
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Brighouse & Rastrick Brass Band
Brighouse Vintage Model Aircraft Club

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Brighouse Town Centre

We aim to give you an up-to-date guide about Brighouse. It includes Travel information, hotel reviews, pubs, school information, maps and even local weather for the area. All our author's live with close range of the town and have local knowledge of the area. Please do not hesitate to contact us.

Brighouse is situated just off the M62 on junction 25. The town is extremely well placed with links to other large towns such as Halifax and Huddersfeild. Manchester and Leeds are just 30 minutes and 15 minutes away respectively. The town has developed well and last year it was announced that house prices raised more than any other place in the country.

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The town center is home to over 170 business with many high street shops including, Boots, Superdrug and Woolworth's. It also includes several traditional shops selling anything from special cheeses to pet supplies.

Parking is easy with many parking places available everyday, so if you are in the area why not visit for an afternoon out?

For more information please email us, or use the contact form.

 

Brighouse in the News

Local News from the local newspaper, the Brighouse Echo.

Best feet forward girls!
A GROUP of women from Brighouse will be pounding the streets of London to raise money for Breast Cancer Research. (08/05/2008)
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Butchered animals dumped at beauty spot
THE carcasses of two calves ? believed to have been dumped ? were left to rot at the side of a picturesque country lane. (08/05/2008)
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'Don't tell 'em your name Pike!'
BRIGHOUSE couple Tony and Freda Hiley will be in the spotlight from tonight (Thursday) when they play Captain Mainwaring and Mrs Pike in 'Dad's Army'. (08/05/2008)
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Plans unveiled for new health centre ? but fears mount
BRIGHOUSE is in line for a new all-purpose medical centre ? but even before the plans are revealed concerns are being raised about some of the proposals. (08/05/2008)
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Tribute match nets goal for charity
A CHARITY football match played in memory of Brighouse mum-of-two Lisa Freeman, has netted £744.65 for the Cardiomyopathy Association. (08/05/2008)
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