Welcome to Oakwell

Oakwell is a small village located in the metropolitan borough of Barnsley, West Yorkshire. The village is situated on the outskirts of Barnsley and is known for its beautiful countryside and scenic views. Oakwell is a popular destination for tourists who are looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life and enjoy a peaceful and relaxing break.

One of the main attractions in Oakwell is the Oakwell Hall and Country Park. The park is a popular destination for families and offers a range of activities including walking, cycling, and picnicking. The park is also home to a number of rare species of plants and animals, making it a great place for nature lovers. The Oakwell Hall is a historic building that dates back to the 16th century and is open to the public for tours.

Oakwell is also home to a number of local businesses, including shops, restaurants, and pubs. The village has a strong sense of community and is known for its friendly and welcoming atmosphere. Visitors to Oakwell can enjoy a traditional English pub meal or sample some of the local cuisine at one of the many restaurants in the area. Overall, Oakwell is a charming village that offers visitors a unique and authentic experience of rural life in West Yorkshire.

Local Weather

Mist

Temp: 1.1°C

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Local Schools

School	Details
St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Clare Moulding	Nova Lane Birstall Batley West Yorkshire WF17 9LQ 1924423220 School Website
St Peters Church Of England Voluntary Aided Junior Infant And Early Years School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lesley Evans	Fieldhead Lane Birstall Batley West Yorkshire WF17 9HN 01924326750 School Website
Fieldhead Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Donna Popek	Charlotte Close Birstall Batley West Yorkshire WF17 9BX 01924473016 School Website
Birstall Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Nadia Sweryt-Hannam	Chapel Lane Birstall Batley West Yorkshire WF17 9EE 01924471372 School Website
Gomersal Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Melanie Cox	Oxford Road Gomersal Cleckheaton West Yorkshire BD19 4PX 01274879313 School Website
Bbg Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Saira Luffman	Bradford Road Gomersal Cleckheaton West Yorkshire BD19 4BE 01274871225 School Website
Drighlington Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Helen Addinall	Moorland Road Drighlington Bradford West Yorkshire BD11 1JY 01132853000 School Website
Gomersal St Marys Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Jane Barker	Shirley Avenue Gomersal Cleckheaton West Yorkshire BD19 4NA 01274874550 School Website
Batley Girls High School Academy Converter Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Mrs David Cooper	Windmill Lane Batley West Yorkshire WF17 0LD 01924350080 School Website
Birkenshaw Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rebecca Martin	Station Lane Birkenshaw Bradford West Yorkshire BD11 2JE 01274651232 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Batley Upper Station Road, Batley, West Yorkshire, WF17 5TA 2.82 Miles

Morley Station Road, Morley, West Yorkshire, LS27 8JR 3.01 Miles

Low Moor New Works Road, Low Moor, West Yorkshire, BD12 7BD 3.33 Miles

Dewsbury Wellington Road, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF13 1HF 3.69 Miles

Cottingley Cottingley Drive, Cottingley, West Yorkshire, LS11 0JT 4.00 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Armour Classic Cars 01274 851965 The Coppice, Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire, BD19 4QA 0.70 Miles
Oakwell Taxis 01924 471111 11 Nelson Street, Batley, West Yorkshire, WF17 9ER 0.78 Miles
Ports Airports Theatre Services 01274 865075 6 Swincliffe Crescent, Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire, BD19 4BD 0.79 Miles
Town Cars 01924 443388 772 Bradford Road, Batley, West Yorkshire, WF17 8NL 0.97 Miles
Yorkshire Executive Services 01924 420500 12 Norwood Dr, Batley, West Yorkshire, WF17 0BN 1.00 Miles
Fifty-Fifty Cars Taxis 01924 475050 825 Bradford Road, Batley, West Yorkshire, WF17 8NN 1.02 Miles
Air Travel 0113 285 2200 27 Kingsway, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD11 1HA 1.04 Miles
Local Cars 0113 253 5535 Manor Works, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD11 1LH 1.21 Miles
Premiair Airport Travel 01274 865058 15 Woodlands Crescent, Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire, BD19 4SP 1.23 Miles
Hecky Travel Airport Transfers 01924 513457 18 Scott Avenue, Heckmondwike, West Yorkshire, WF16 9AH 1.56 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Cambridge Road D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Fieldhead Lane D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Fieldhead Po D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Kirkgate D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Birkenshaw Bottom D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Church Lane D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Railway Pub D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Birstall Po Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Dark Lane / Lowood Lane D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Great Gomersal D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bradford Road D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Cliffe Lane D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Kirkgate Surgery 01924 420242	Kirkgate Surgery 3 Kirkgate, Birstall Batley West Yorkshire WF17 9HE
Blackburn Rd.Medical Ctr. 01924 478265	Blackburn Rd.Medical Ctr. Blackburn Road, Birstall Batley West Yorkshire WF17 9PL
4 Bond Street 01924 470333	Market Place Birstall Batley West Yorkshire WF17 9EL
York House 01274 852985	284A Oxford Road Gomersal West Yorkshire BD19 4PY
Oxford Road Branch Surgery 01274 852995	284A Oxford Road Gomersal Cleckheaton West Yorkshire BD19 4PY

Local Stores

Petrol Gomersal
Oxford Road
Gomersal
Cleckheaton
West Yorkshire
BD19 4PY
01274 851130
Store Website
0.88 miles

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SPAR Plantation Service Station
Plantation Service Station
Unit 2, Plantation Way
Gildersome, Morley
Leeds
LS27 7FP
01132533848
Store Website
1.7 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Vets4pets Leeds Birstall
Inside Pets At Home Spring Ram Retail Park Birstall Leeds West Yorkshire WF17 9AD 01924 441 144 leeds.birstall@vets4pets.com Website 1.14 miles
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Yorkshire Vets
744 Bradford Road Birkenshaw Bradford West Yorkshire BD11 2AE 01274 651115 postmaster@yorkshirevets.co.uk Website 1.23 miles
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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Abbey House Veterinary Clinic
1 Cross Church Street Cleckheaton West Yorkshire BD19 3RP 01274 876686 cleckheaton@abbeyvetspets.co.uk Website 1.93 miles
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Donaldson'S Vets Ltd
26- 28 Oldfield Lane Heckmondwike West Yorkshire WF16 0JD 01924 926441 admin@donaldsonsvets.co.uk Website 2.29 miles

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Sage Veterinary Group
Brinsdon House 9 Kaye Street Heckmondwike West Yorkshire WF16 0JN 01924 412292 2.32 miles

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My Home Vet
Titan Business Centre Euroway House Roydsdale Way Bradford West Yorkshire BD4 6SE 07759 260886 enquiries@myhomevet.co.uk Website 2.86 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Oakwell Hall And Country Park
Something For All Ages And Abilities. Plenty Of Space, Pathed Walks, A Tudor Hall To Explore, Gift Shop, Dog Poo Bins, Children's Play Areas, Ramblers' Centre, Cafe, Tourist Information, Stream And Ponds, Gardens, Toilets, Function Room. 18 Raikes Ln Birstall Batley WF17 9QU 0.49 miles Oakwell Country Park

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Wilton Park
Also Has A Childrens Play Area, Crazy Golf, Tennis Courts And 5-A-Side Footy Pitches. 783 Bradford Rd Batley Lancashire WF17 8NB 1.35 miles

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Judy Woods
The Woods Are Popular For Dog Walkers, They Offer Shelter In The Rain And Shade In The Summer. The Woods Walk Can Be As Short Or As Long As You Like. It’S Pretty Much Flat With Some Shallow Climbs. Once Into The Woods There Are No Roads Nearby And So A Great Place For Off Lead Where Sydney Loves To Explore The The Woods, Chase The Squirrels And Play In The Beck That Runs Through The Woods. It Her Favourite Daily Walk. Station Rdwyke Halifax Bradford BD12 8LA 4.41 miles The Most Popular Entrance Is Along Station Road Which Is Easy To Get To. If You Google Judy Woods It Can Take You To Other Entrances.

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Middleton Park
Almost In The Heart Of The City Of Leeds Is A Huge 190 Hectare Park With Woodlands, Open Grassland, A Cafe, A Little Lake, A Bike Track And Much, Much More. Known Affectionately As Miggy Woods By Locals. It’S So Big I’M Still Exploring It And Finding New Areas. Middleton Park Town Street Middleton 4.99 miles Middleton Park, Town Street, Middleton, Leeds, Ls10 3Sh

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Cromwell Bottom Nature Reserve
Park At Cromwell Bottom And Explore The Nature Reserve .... Lagoons, Woods, Meadow, Canal And River. 9 Cromwell Bottom Dr Elland Rd Brighouse Lancashire HD6 2SP 6.47 miles The Car Park Details Are On Website. Or You Can Park In Brighouse At Bethel Street Hd6 1Jr, Either On The Road Or In The Pay And Display Car Park Which Is On The Canal. From The Car Park, As You Face The Canal, Turn Right Along The Towpath. After About Half An Hours Walk You Will Reach Cromwell Bottom

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Lofthouse Colliery Nature Park
Disused Colliery Now A Nature Park Which Consists Of Woodland, Heathland, Playing Fields And A Pond. Most Of The Paths Around The Site Are Named After The Various Coal Seams That Were Worked At Lofthouse Colliery. 106 Lingwell Nook Ln Lofthouse Wakefield WF3 3JA 6.68 miles

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Weather Forecast

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