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04LIFE INBATLEYThe Orchards is set on the edge of the established Yorkshirecommunity of Batley. As a place where you can’t help but instantly feelat home, you’ll find all those essential everyday facilities that mean somuch. These include a wealth of supermarkets, local shops, cafés,bars, restaurants and gyms. And for a non‐stop day’s shopping, justhead into Leeds where you can browse the boutiques in the VictoriaQuarter or find many big brand names at the White Rose ShoppingCentre, just 10‐minutes away.Equally as important is the choice of great schools in the area. Perfectfor growing families, there’s Lydgate and Hanging Heaton CE Junior &Infant schools, plus Mill Lane Primary all nearby. For older childrenthere’s Manor Croft Academy, Westborough High School and UpperBatley High School all rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.Then, there’s the idyllic Yorkshire countryside to explore. Whether youlike walking, running, cycling or just sitting down and having a picnic,you’ll be spoilt for places to go. Perfect places to try first are WiltonPark, Oakwell Hall and Dewsbury Country Park which is beingtransformed into the largest new woodland in West Yorkshire. If youlove your sport, there’s Batley Sports & Tennis Centre close at hand.Or, if golf’s more your game, there are two golf courses minutes awayby car, as are two local cricket clubs.For days out there’s something for everyone and all a short drive away.Take in art and culture, and head for the Hepworth Gallery inWakefield, or the Yorkshire Sculpture Park to see outdoor installationsby famous artists such as Damien Hirst, if you wish to venture a littlefurther afield, then Leeds City Museum or the Royal Armouries arewithin easy reach. Alternatively, there’s Ponderosa Zoo with over 140animals and play areas for your own little monkeys.Oakwell Hall, BatleyPonderosa Zoo, HeckmondwikeWELCOMELOCATIONTRAVEL LINKSSITE PLANMAKE IT YOUR OWNSPECIFICATIONYOUR BUYING GUIDE30,000 HOMES & COUNTINGDewsbury Country Park

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