Highburton
It is situated in an elevated position above
While
Highburton also used to have its own single-store Co-operative Society in Towngate, founded in 1856. The Co-op closed in 2009, but the shop continues as a local convenience store.
Around Highburton
Highburton has a convenience store in Towngate.Burton Village Hall provides a community hall and is also home to Kirkburton Parish Council.
The Smith's Arms is in Towngate. The White Swan is in Penistone Road at the junction of Far Dene. Both pubs offer food.
Highburton CE (VC) First School is in Northfield Lane, Highburton.
Local government
Civil parish council
Highburton is in the Kirkburton ward of the civil parish run by Kirkburton Parish Council, which is based at Burton Village Hall in Highburton. Kirkburton Parish Council website
Metropolitan district council
Highburton is in the Kirkburton ward of the metropolitan district of Kirklees. Kirklees Council website
Travel
Bus services
Denby Darts D1
Timetable at
Road travel
Highburton is reached via Far Dene, a minor road leading from the A629 Penistone Road from traffic lights at Dogley Bar (next to The White Swan) at the edge of the village.Other places near Highburton: