YWT Stirley

YWT Stirley Stirley is an exciting new wildlife focused project developed by the Yorkshire Wildlife Trust in Newsome, south east of Huddersfield

Stirley Farm is a 100 hectare site in Newsome, south east of Huddersfield. Most of the farm was either cut for hay or grazed by dairy cattle in the past. The Trust plans to manage the meadows as a low input system which benefits wildlife and supports a healthy herd of beef cattle. In the future our beef will be for sale locally in a box scheme and through local shops, enabling the farm to become a

viable enterprise. Many people and community groups on our doorstep are growing their own food, and at Stirley, we are creating a variety of fruit and veg growing areas where people can share their skills and knowledge to enable them to learn more about 'growing your own' both on the farm and closer to home. In the future, we hope to secure funding to renovate the farmhouse and buildings to create a learning centre and meeting place for visitors and schools, and events celebrating local food.

Kestrel on the lookout across dramatic moody skies at Stirley! Spotted by Dave Clayton. 👏
19/11/2025

Kestrel on the lookout across dramatic moody skies at Stirley!

Spotted by Dave Clayton. 👏

Calling all youth climate champions - join us tomorrow (Friday) and Sunday at Stirley! 👇
06/11/2025

Calling all youth climate champions - join us tomorrow (Friday) and Sunday at Stirley! 👇

Want to make your voice heard for nature? 💬
Love art, activism, and hanging out with like-minded legends? 🙌
Join us at YWT Stirley for a FREE drop-in event where you can create your own pro-nature banner or placard to be showcased at the Yorkshire & Humber Climate Justice demo in Leeds! 🪧🔥

www.ywt.org.uk/events

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What a view of Stirley in the sunshine! We had the opportunity borrow a drone recently from another team. We are thrille...
28/10/2025

What a view of Stirley in the sunshine!

We had the opportunity borrow a drone recently from another team. We are thrilled with how the images turned out.

Photo credit: simgurrphotography

Explore Stirley! We have a great range of footpaths ready for you to discover the site. To make navigation easy, we've c...
21/10/2025

Explore Stirley! We have a great range of footpaths ready for you to discover the site.

To make navigation easy, we've created a detailed map and placed way marker arrows throughout the fields.

If you find any areas that are unclear, please let us know. Your feedback helps us make the paths more navigable for everyone!

Huddersfield have your say! 👇
21/10/2025

Huddersfield have your say! 👇

A Local Nature Recovery Strategy for West Yorkshire West Yorkshire’s Local Nature Recovery Strategy statutory consultation is now open until Sunday 16 November. We want to know your views on the strategy. You can read the full draft strategy here. You can choose between

Calling all young climate champions! 🌍Want to make your voice heard for nature and climate justice? Join us at Stirley f...
20/10/2025

Calling all young climate champions! 🌍

Want to make your voice heard for nature and climate justice? Join us at Stirley for a creative youth event where YOU can design a powerful banner or placard to represent your passion for the planet. 🌱✊

Friday 7th Nov (4–8pm) – Ages 13–17
Sunday 9th Nov (10am–12:30pm) – Ages 13–17
Sunday 9th Nov (1–3:30pm) – Ages 18–25

🎨 We’ll provide all the materials, snacks, and good vibes. You bring your ideas, energy, and love for nature.

💥 Your artwork will be showcased at the Yorkshire & Humber Climate Justice Coalition demo in Leeds on Saturday 15th Nov – or come along and carry it yourself!

📍 Location: YWT Stirley, Huddersfield
🚶‍♂️ Just a 20-min walk from Berry Brow station

Let’s get creative. Let’s get loud. Let’s stand up for nature. 🌿💚

ywt.org.uk/events/2025-11-07-create-or-collaborate-pro-nature-banner-or-placard-youth-event

15/10/2025

We're really excited to feature on Yorkshire's Great and Small this Thursday on Channel 5! 🐂

Exciting news!! Stirley and our wonderful volunteers are to be featured in an episode of Yorkshire Great and Small on Ch...
13/10/2025

Exciting news!! Stirley and our wonderful volunteers are to be featured in an episode of Yorkshire Great and Small on Channel 5 airing this week. Look out for familiar sights, people and animals on Thursday 16th October at 8pm. Let us know what you think! 🙂

09/10/2025

Last week our volunteers spotted this funky looking Pale Tussock Moth Catepillar wandering through the grass.

06/10/2025

A flock of 67 hebridean sheep has just arrived at Stirley. These are 6 month old ewe lambs and will be grazing in Newsome throughout autumn and winter.

To keep them safe and undisturbed there will be some temporary path closures and diversions whilst they are here. We apologise for any inconvenience but hope that their cuteness makes up for it!

Tomorrow at Stirley, join us for delicious evening filled with foraging and flavour! 🍎
25/09/2025

Tomorrow at Stirley, join us for delicious evening filled with foraging and flavour! 🍎

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Off Hall Bower Lane
Huddersfield
HD46FA

Telephone

01484 663 185

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