Menston
| Menston | |
| Yorkshire West Riding | |
|---|---|
 Main Street | |
| Location | |
| Grid reference: | SE174439 |
| Location: | 53°53’28"N, 1°44’4"W |
| Data | |
| Population: | 4,498 (2011) |
| Post town: | Ilkley |
| Postcode: | LS29 |
| Dialling code: | 01943 |
| Local Government | |
| Council: | Bradford |
| Parliamentary constituency: |
Shipley |
Menston is a village in the West Riding of Yorkshire.
The village is on the A65, approximately ten miles north-west of the centre of Leeds and nine miles north of Bradford centre, between Guiseley and Burley-in-Wharfedale.
Parish curch
The parish church, the Church of St John the Divine was built in 1885. It is within the Diocese of Leeds.
About the village
The site of High Royds Hospital, originally the West Riding Pauper Lunatic Asylum, has been converted to housing called "Highroyds Village". This is a reflection of Menston's growing size. In the past 20 years there has been increased demand for much needed housing in the area. The population of Menston has been steadily increasing.
Menston has a railway station between Guiseley and Burley on the Wharfedale Line, with direct trains to Leeds, Bradford Forster Square and Ilkley. Menston once had rail links to Otley, by way of the (now closed) Arthington to Menston Line.
Sport
- Cricket: Menston Cricket Club
- Football:
- Menston Town FC
- Menston Juniors Football Club
Pictures
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("Wikimedia Commons" has material about Menston) |
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Shops on Main Street and Burley Lane junction -
The Malt Shovel -
Menston Arms -
St. Mary's Roman Catholic High School
