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The Red Dress

June 1 @ 12:00 pm - June 24 @ 4:00 pm

Free
A person wearing the Red Dress while a group of people kneeling on the floor embroider the base of the dress

A WOVEN festival highlight in 2025 is The Red Dress, a globally-travelled collaborative embroidery project, coming to Oakwell Hall this summer.

The award winning project was initiated by British artist Kirstie Macleod in 2009 to help marginalised women tell their stories through stitching, uniting people around the world without borders. The dress now features the work of more than 300 embroiderers from 51 countries and has been exhibited in galleries and museums worldwide, and will now be on display in Kirklees.

The Red Dress has been brought together over time creating a united voice of love, equality and peace, as well as showcasing an exquisite variety of embroidery skill, traditions, symbols, motifs and imagery from around the world.

Don’t miss the opportunity to experience the unique stitches and stories up close.

Please note Oakwell Hall opening times are:

Saturday 12-4pm

Sunday,  12-4pm

Monday  12-4pm

Tuesday  12-4pm

Part of WOVEN Festival in 2025

Details

Start:
June 1 @ 12:00 pm
End:
June 24 @ 4:00 pm
Cost:
Free
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Venue

Oakwell Hall
Nova Lane
Birstall, Batley, WF17 9LG United Kingdom
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Accessibility Information
Both onsite car parks have disabled spaces. The ground floor is fully accessible, but due to the historic building, access for wheelchair users and those with mobility issues cannot be provided to upper floor. Stairs, low doorways and uneven surfaces may also limit access. There is a Large-print guide available. There is access to gardens via ramps for mobility scooter and wheelchair users. For access to the Park there is an Easier Access Map for low gradient routes without steps available. Fully accessible toilets are available in the Visitor Centre.
Transport Information
By train: The nearest National Rail station is Batley Railway Station. By bus: The 180 and 229 run between Leeds and Huddersfield. There is a stop at Birstall market place which is a moderate 1 mile walk to the museum. By car: On Nutter Lane in Birstall. Please use postcode WF17 9LG for Sat Navs.