Opticians near Huddersfield: Heckmondwike, about 16 minutes by car.
We are not in Huddersfield; we are 7.2 miles away in Heckmondwike, and people from Huddersfield make the trip for a 45-minute eye test with the same optometrist next time, the 3D OCT scan explained on the screen, and frames chosen with you rather than sold to you. NHS eye tests are free if you qualify. Private eye test £55.
7.2 miles away in Heckmondwike. 45-minute eye tests, NHS or private, explained properly.
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Armitage Opticians · 14 Market Street, Heckmondwike WF16 0JU · Monday to Friday 9:00am to 5:30pm · Saturday and Sunday closed
7.2 miles. Here is the easiest way.
By car: Out on the A62 Leeds Road, then the A644 through Mirfield to Heckmondwike; or the M62 to junction 26 and the A638.
By bus or train: The 229 (Leeds to Huddersfield) runs through Heckmondwike town centre; the stop is on Northgate until the new bus station opens.
Parking: Market Place car park, free for up to 2 hours (52 spaces), a minute on foot; Albion Street and Croft Street car parks are also free.
Monday to Friday 9:00am to 5:30pm · Saturday and Sunday closed 01924 403617
Three things, mostly. None of them is price.
An eye test with time in it
Forty-five minutes with the optometrist, everything shown to you on the screen, and the 3D OCT scan in the Gold eye examination (£95) or £35 with any other test.
Armitage Opticians
Armitage Opticians is the independent practice in Heckmondwike town centre, part of the Abra & Co family, with a dry eye clinic that includes BlephEx lid cleaning.
On the shelf in Heckmondwike
Etnia Barcelona, Stepper, Tom Ford, Ray-Ban, Cocoa Mint, Woodys Barcelona, Dutz, and more brought in for you to try. Free eyewear styling, by appointment.
From Dalton, Ashbrow, Fartown, Bradley, Kirkheaton, Mirfield? Heckmondwike is your nearest Abra & Co practice too.
| From | By car, outside rush hour |
|---|---|
| Dalton | about 12 minutes, 5.7 miles |
| Fartown | about 14 minutes, 6.5 miles |
| Bradley | about 9 minutes, 3.8 miles |
| Kirkheaton | about 11 minutes, 5.2 miles |
| Mirfield | about 9 minutes, 3.4 miles |
Road times from the centre of each place to 14 Market Street, worked out on 20 October 2026. Say where you are coming from when you book and we will tell you the easiest way.
Coming from Huddersfield?
Is there an Abra & Co practice in Huddersfield?
No. The nearest is Armitage Opticians in Heckmondwike, about 16 minutes by car (7.2 miles). We would rather tell you that plainly than pretend to be on your high street.
Can I have a free NHS eye test if I live in Huddersfield?
Yes, if you qualify: under 16, under 19 in full-time education, 60 or over, diabetes, glaucoma in a close relative, or certain benefits. We check when you book.
Are you open at the weekend?
Heckmondwike is open Monday to Friday 9:00am to 5:30pm. Our Cheadle practice opens Saturdays if a weekend suits you better.
Other places we look after from Heckmondwike.
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