Welcome to Athersley North

Athersley North is a small village located in the metropolitan borough of Barnsley, South Yorkshire. The village is situated on the outskirts of Barnsley and is home to a population of around 5,000 people. Athersley North is a relatively quiet and peaceful village, with a strong sense of community and a range of local amenities.

One of the main attractions of Athersley North is its beautiful countryside surroundings. The village is surrounded by rolling hills and green fields, making it an ideal location for those who enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and horse riding. There are also several parks and nature reserves in the area, including the Athersley Recreation Ground and the Athersley Nature Reserve, which provide plenty of opportunities for outdoor recreation.

Despite its rural location, Athersley North is well-connected to the rest of South Yorkshire. The village is located just a few miles from the M1 motorway, providing easy access to nearby towns and cities such as Sheffield, Leeds, and Doncaster. There are also regular bus services to Barnsley town centre, which is just a short journey away and offers a range of shopping, dining, and entertainment options.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 18.3°C

Feels Like: 18.3°C

Wind: 7.2 MPH

Wind Dir: NNW

Local Schools

School	Details
Athersley North Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kirsty Wordsworth	Lindhurst Road Athersley North Barnsley South Yorkshire S71 3NB 01226288674 School Website
Laithes Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Georgina Fletcher	Laithes Lane Smithies Barnsley South Yorkshire S71 3AF 01226281255 School Website
Athersley South Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Emma Sanderson	Wakefield Road Smithies Barnsley South Yorkshire S71 3TP 1226284223 School Website
Mapplewell Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Gail Padfield	Greenside Avenue Staincross Barnsley South Yorkshire S75 6BB 1226381273 School Website
Wellgate Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Cathryn Helen Egginton	George Street Mapplewell Barnsley South Yorkshire S75 6HR 1226383739 School Website
Holy Trinity Catholic And Church Of England School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-16 Head Teacher Mrs Lissa Oldcorn	Carlton Road Barnsley South Yorkshire S71 2LF 1226704550
Springwell Special Academy Academy Special Converter Ages:5-16 Head Teacher Mr Lydia Harrison	St Helen's Boulevard Carlton Road Barnsley South Yorkshire S71 2AY 01226291133 School Website
Springwell Alternative Academy Academy Alternative Provision Converter Ages:4-16 Head Teacher Mr Lydia Harrison	St Helen's Boulevard Carlton Road Barnsley South Yorkshire S71 2AY 01226291133 School Website
Meadstead Primary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Nichola Smith	Meadstead Drive Royston Barnsley South Yorkshire S71 4JS 01226722153 School Website
Wilthorpe Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Dean Tombling	Greenfoot Lane Barnsley South Yorkshire S75 1EG 01226288676 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Darton Station Road, Darton, South Yorkshire, S75 5HX 2.04 Miles
12:16 to Sheffield Platform:1 On time 12:35 to Leeds Platform:2 On time 13:16 to Sheffield Platform:1 On time
Barnsley Schwabisch Gmund Way, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S71 1BP 2.09 Miles
12:00 to Sheffield Platform:1 On time 12:03 to Huddersfield Platform:2 Estimated:12:09 This service has been delayed by a fault with barriers at a level crossing 12:08 to Leeds Platform:2 Estimated:12:10
Dodworth Station Road, Dodworth, South Yorkshire, S75 3JX 2.90 Miles
12:09 to Huddersfield Platform:1 Estimated:12:15 This service has been delayed by a fault with barriers at a level crossing 12:52 to Sheffield Platform:1 On time 13:09 to Huddersfield Platform:1 On time
Silkstone Common Knabbs Lane, Silkstone Common, South Yorkshire, S75 4RS 5.22 Miles
12:12 to Huddersfield Platform:1 Estimated:12:18 This service has been delayed by a fault with barriers at a level crossing 12:49 to Sheffield Platform:1 On time 13:12 to Huddersfield Platform:1 On time
Sandal And Agbrigg Agbrigg Road, Sandal, West Yorkshire, WF2 6AB 5.35 Miles
12:07 to Sheffield Platform:1 On time 12:08 to Leeds Platform:2 Estimated:12:18 This service has been delayed by a fault with the signalling system 12:37 to Doncaster Platform:1 On time

Local Taxis

Taxi
Oakwell Travel 01226 240649 The Old Depot/Rear Of 15 Mansfield Rd, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S71 3AR 0.42 Miles
Response Taxis 01226 321133 Rear Of/15 Mansfield Rd, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S71 3AR 0.42 Miles
Airport Hopper Ltd 01226 249000 33 Wingfield Rd, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S71 3PR 0.59 Miles
Melann Travel - Airport Taxis 01226 200360 221 Wakefield Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S71 3TP 0.60 Miles
Barnsley Self Drive Hire Ltd 01226 297700 Central Garage, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S71 1NX 0.71 Miles
Al's Taxis 01226 388550 22A Towngate, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S75 6AT 0.91 Miles
Direct Taxis 01226 299000 Unit 1/Wakefield Ind Est/Wakefield Rd, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S71 1NU 0.93 Miles
Bob's Taxis Highfield Avenue 01226 770268 59 Highfield Avenue, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S71 3RX 1.07 Miles
Response Taxis 01226 722677 Unit 93/Carlton Ind Est/Albion Rd, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S71 3HW 1.22 Miles
Liberty Travel 01226 709995 12 Cherry Close, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S71 4LZ 1.26 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
32 Sheerien Close No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
154 Lindhurst Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
134 New Lodge Crescent No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
New Lodge Post Office Box Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
92 Bar Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
61 Lindhurst Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
2 New Lodge Crescent No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
107 Laithes Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Shaw Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Blacker Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
1 New Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
27 Derwent Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
34 Spark Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
134 Rotherham Rd No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
98 Doles Crescent No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
St George's Medical Centre Pms Practice 01226 720207	Roundhouse Medical Centre Langsett Court, New Lodge Barnsley S71 1RY
The Roundhouse Medical Centre 01226 292187	Medical Centre Wakefield Road Barnsley South Yorkshire S71 1TH
Ali A 01226 296475	Roundhouse Medical Centre Wakefield Road Barnsley South Yorkshire S71 1TH
Rotherham Road Med Centre Pms	100 Rotherham Road Barnsley South Yorkshire S71 1UT
Hill Brow Surgery Pms Practice 01226 383131	Hill Brow Surgery Long Croft, Staincross Barnsley South Yorkshire S75 6FH

Local Stores

New Lodge
Wakefield Road
New Lodge
Barnsley
South Yorkshire
S71 3TY
01226 205854
Store Website
0.41 miles

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SPAR Royston Lane
Royston Lane
Royston
Barnsley
S71 4NJ
01226 722636
Store Website
1.5 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Greenside Veterinary Surgery
14-16 Greenside Staincross Barnsley South Yorkshire S75 6GU 01226 382700 simon@forensicvet.co.uk 0.79 miles
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The Pet Vet
Wakefield Road Barnsley South Yorkshire S71 1NN 01226 297125 barnsley@thepetvet.co.uk Website 1.16 miles
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open 9 - 3 bank holidays
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Barnsley Vets4pets Ltd
161 Wilthorpe Road Barnsley South Yorkshire S75 1JQ 01226 289000 barnsley@vets4pets.com Website 1.54 miles
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Farmvet Ltd
Unit 3 Zenith Park Whaley Road Barnsley South Yorkshire S75 1HT 1.73 miles


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Abbey Veterinary Group
123 Midland Road Royston Barnsley South Yorkshire S71 4PX 01226 722773 info@abbeyvetsgroup.co.uk Website 1.83 miles


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Abbey Veterinary Group Ltd
23 Church Street Darton Barnsley South Yorkshire S75 5HF 01226 383 161 kim.bray@abbeyvetsgroup.co.uk Website 2.03 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Rabbit Ings
Rabbit Ings Is A Country Park Located On The Former Colliery Yard And Spoil Heap Of The Monkton Colliery And Then The Royston Drift Mine, Which Closed In 1989. The 64-Hectare Site, Situated Near Royston In South Yorkshire, Is Home To An Array Of Wildlife – Including Newts, Snakes And Herons. Rabbit Ings Country Park Shafton 2.47 miles

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Newmillerdam
Newmillerdam Is A Dam Surrounded By Woods. It’S A Get Walk To Let Your Four Legged Friend Run Free After Squirrels Off Their Lead. It Does Have Parking But There Is A Cost, However It Is Not Expensive. The Dam Itself It Surrounded By A Flat Gravel Path And There’S Plenty Of Shallow Parts To The Water Where Your Dog Can Go Swimming Or Get A Drink. The Dam Is Surrounded By A Wood Where You’Ll Find Loads Of Sticks To Throw. There Are Plenty Of Different Routes To Take, You Can Do A Short Walk Just Around The Dam Or A 2 Hour Long Walk Through The Woods. Fox &Amp; Hounds 672 Barnsley Rd Newmillerdam Wakefield WF2 6QQ 3.64 miles

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Worsbrough Mill Country Park
Worsbrough Mill Country Park Covers Over 240 Acres, And Is A Haven For Wildlife. This Easy, Gentle Walk Features The Reservoir And Woodland. The Mill Itself Is A 17 S70 5LL 4.17 miles Worsbrough Mill Is Located Off The A61. From The M1 Follow The Brown Road Signs From Junction 36 Of The M1.

Haw Park Wood
A Beautiful Forest Walk. Starts Along A Canal, Then Opens Up Into Multiple Pathways That Can Make Either A Quick Loop Or Multiple Loops For A Longer Walk.Both Our Dogs Love It Here For The Smells, Plus Wide Pathways! La Terrazza The Balk Walton Wakefield WF2 6QL 4.25 miles Free Parking Outside The Waterton Park Golf Club.

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Walton Colliery Nature Park
This Is A Great Place To Walk Dogs In All Weather! There Are A Number Of Different Routes You Can Take Around The Park, There Are A Couple Of Lakes/Ponds Which Do Have Ducks/Geese But There Are Still Plenty Of Spots Where The Dogs Can Get In For A Swim. Sunday Is A Popular Day For Horse Riders So Something To Watch Out For. The Train Track Is Fenced But Best Use Caution When Walking Past To Ensure Your Dog Doesn’T Get Past. 9 The Balk Walton Wakefield WF2 6JZ 4.47 miles Free Parking Is Available Wf2 6Nb

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Pugneys Country Park
Asdale Rd 5.18 miles

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Weather Forecast

Friday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Clear	Cloudy	Mist	Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Partly Cloudy	Clear
Temp	17.2°C	15.1°C	13.9°C	13.4°C	17.2°C	21.3°C	24.5°C	25.4°C	25.7°C	24.4°C	21.5°C	19.3°C
Feels Like	17.2°C	14.8°C	13.4°C	12.7°C	17°C	21.3°C	25.8°C	26.5°C	26.6°C	25.8°C	21.5°C	19.3°C

Saturday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Cloudy	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Cloudy	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy
Temp	17°C	14.8°C	13.9°C	13.7°C	17.5°C	21.1°C	23.2°C	23.9°C	23.6°C	22.5°C	19.5°C	17.2°C
Feels Like	16.8°C	14.4°C	13.5°C	13.4°C	17.3°C	21°C	24.8°C	25.3°C	25.2°C	24.8°C	19.5°C	17.2°C

Sunday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Mist	Sunny	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy	Overcast
Temp	15.5°C	14.2°C	13.2°C	12.7°C	17.4°C	21.6°C	23.8°C	25.1°C	25.3°C	24.5°C	23°C	19.1°C
Feels Like	15.6°C	14.2°C	13.1°C	12.4°C	17.2°C	21.6°C	25.2°C	26.2°C	26.4°C	25.9°C	25.1°C	19.1°C

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