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About Skelmanthorpe

Skelmanthorpe lies in West Yorkshire's countryside between Huddersfield and Barnsley, accessible via the A636 or from M1 Junction 38. The village connects easily to neighbouring settlements like Scissett and Denby Dale, with over 150 EV charging points across the area. Most notably, it's home to Skelmanthorpe Band, a Victorian-era brass band still rehearsing in their original 1876 bandroom on Commercial Road.

Where is Skelmanthorpe on the map?

Skelmanthorpe is in England, at 53.591, -1.652 - about 16 km south of Thornhill Lees.

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6 chargers

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What is the closest airport to Skelmanthorpe?

The closest airport to Skelmanthorpe is Leeds Bradford Airport, 47 km (about 51 min by car). Other airports nearby: Manchester Airport.

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