Scissett
The industrious village set in a surrounding agricultural landscape, grew in the 19th century, mainly around the woollen mills of the Norton family.
Nortonthorpe Mills were the largest in the village and produced fancy woollen cloth. The Pollitt & Wigzell steam engine at the mill, dating from 1885, is still preserved in its engine house. The building was built at the same time for Norton & Co and is now listed for its special architectural or historic interest. The steam engine was originally named Empress, but was re-named Violet after a overhaul in 1906 after the birth of the owner, G H Norton's daughter.
The mills are now a hive of more diverse industry and traders outlets. Business there includes upholstry, wrought iron, carpets, fireplaces, vehicle graphics and t-shirts, stoves and fireplaces, bespoke interiors, pet and fishing tackle shops and a nail spa. It is also the location of a laundry, Royal Mail delivery office and one of several vehicle repair garages in Scissett. In Wakefield Road at the mill there are also computer and real ale outlets, trophies and engraving, motor spares, mowers and mini tractors, computers and oak and pine furniture. In the neighbouring Union Street Business Centre the range of trades continues with printers, pet grooming, batteries and caravan supplies, joiners and steelcraft.
As well as the traders at the mill, shops stretch most of the way along Wakefield Road to the other end of the village, near Scissett Baths, where the road crosses the River Dearne and enters Clayton West near Spring Grove Mills.
Around Scissett
Shops along Wakefield Road include bridal gowns, hairdressers, a bakery, bookmaker, DIY and decorating, a church charity shop, newsagent and IT repairs.
The village has a pharmacy in Wakefield Road.
Scissett Post Office is at a convenience store, also in Wakefield Road.
The Crown pub is in Wakefield Road.Scissett Working Men's Club is in Wakefield Road.
Scissett has a coffee house and wine bar at Nortonthorpe Mills and a cafe near Scissett Baths.
The village has an Italian restuarant in Wakefield Road.
Scissett has chinese, fish and chips and mixed menu takeaways.
Scissett Baths and Fitness Centre in Wakefield Road is operated by Kirklees Active Leisure. The baths were originally opened as miner's welfare baths in 1928 but have since been modernised and offer a 22 metre pool.
Scissett CE Academy (formerly First School) is in Wakefield Road. 
Scissett CE AcademyScissett Middle School is in Wakefield Road.
Scissett Middle School
St Augustine Scissett, consecrated in 1840, is in Busker Lane. St Augustine's Church Places to visit
Whistlestop Valley
Find out more on our Whistlestop Valley page.
Yorkshire Sculpture Park
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Local government
Civil parish council
Scissett is in the Scissett ward of the civil parish run by Denby Dale Parish Council. Denby Dale Parish Council website
Denby Dale Parish CouncilMetropolitan district council
Scissett is in the Denby Dale ward of the metropolitan district of Kirklees. Kirklees Council website
Kirklees Council
Travel
Bus travel
D1 Daily including evenings
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Metro Team Pennine X1 Holmfirth Explorer Daily (until mid-evening Mon-Sat, late afternoon on Sunday)
Schooltime journeys additionally visit Shelley College and/or Scissett Middle School.
*High Street and The Green at Clayton West served from mid-morning to mid-afternoon only.
Timetable at
Metro Team Pennine 99 Saturday only (3 journeys). Route includes circular section at Skelmanthorpe and Denby Dale.
Timetable
Travel South Yorkshire South Pennine Community TransportOther places near Scissett: