Welcome to Birdwell

Birdwell is a small village located in the metropolitan borough of Barnsley, South Yorkshire. The village is situated on the A61 road, which connects Sheffield and Barnsley. Birdwell is a quiet and peaceful village, with a population of around 3,000 people. The village has a rich history, dating back to the 12th century when it was known as Byrdewelle.

One of the most notable landmarks in Birdwell is the St. Peter's Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is a Grade II listed building and is known for its beautiful architecture and stained glass windows. Another popular attraction in Birdwell is the Birdwell Wheelers Cycling Club, which was established in 1926. The club is one of the oldest cycling clubs in the country and has a rich history of promoting cycling in the local community.

Birdwell is also home to a number of local businesses, including shops, pubs, and restaurants. The village has a strong sense of community, with many events and activities taking place throughout the year. The Birdwell Gala is a popular event, which takes place every year and features a range of activities, including a parade, live music, and a funfair. Overall, Birdwell is a charming village with a rich history and a strong sense of community.

Local Schools

School	Details
Birdwell Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Steven Honeyman	Sheffield Road Birdwell Barnsley South Yorkshire S70 5XB 1226742957 School Website
Tankersley St Peters C Of E Aided Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Vicky Harrison	Westwood New Road Tankersley Barnsley South Yorkshire S75 3DA 01226742357 School Website
Hoyland Common Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Rebecca Paddock	Sheffield Road Hoyland Common Barnsley South Yorkshire S74 0DJ 01226369640 School Website
West Meadows Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rebecca Marsh	West Street Hoyland Barnsley South Yorkshire S74 9ET 01226749164 School Website
Kirk Balk Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Ms Dean Buckley	West Street Hoyland Barnsley South Yorkshire S74 9HX 01226742286 School Website
Park House School Other Independent Special School Ages:7-17 Head Teacher Mrs Jennie Allport	Wentworth Way Tankersley Barnsley South Yorkshire South Yorkshire S75 3DH 1226744870 School Website
The Mill Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Ms Rachel Chambers	Lobwood Worsbrough Bridge Barnsley South Yorkshire S70 5EP 01226289096 School Website
Ward Green Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Michelle Binns	Vernon Road Worsbrough Bridge Barnsley South Yorkshire S70 5HJ 1226286510 School Website
St Helens Catholic Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Joanne Wray	West Street Hoyland Barnsley South Yorkshire S74 9DL 01226742172 School Website
Hoyland Springwood Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jennifer Hunt	Cloughfields Road Hoyland Barnsley South Yorkshire S74 0ER 01226743815 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Elsecar Hill Street, Elsecar, South Yorkshire, S74 8BD 2.56 Miles

Wombwell Hough Lane, Wombwell, South Yorkshire, S73 0LU 2.63 Miles

Barnsley Schwabisch Gmund Way, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S71 1BP 2.97 Miles

Dodworth Station Road, Dodworth, South Yorkshire, S75 3JX 2.98 Miles

Chapeltown Market Place, Chapeltown, South Yorkshire, S35 2UU 3.49 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Advance Private Hire 01226 240871 7 Herons Way, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S70 5SF 0.14 Miles
Bin Bizzy Taxis Barnsley 01226 745346 22 Worsborough View, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S75 3AH 0.98 Miles
Ohland Elite Private Hire 01226 740666 40 Sheffield Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S74 0DQ 1.08 Miles
Croft Private Hire 01226 360500 108 Hawshaw La, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S74 9ES 1.12 Miles
Deejays Taxis 01226 748523 9 Meadow View Close, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S74 0DD 1.68 Miles
A A Taxis 01226 203203 Unit 22 Maple Estates Business Units, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S75 3DP 1.81 Miles
Local Taxis Ltd 01226 350510 37 Lilac Crescent, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S74 9PW 1.82 Miles
Arrow Private Hire 01226 234455 9 Upper Sheffield Rd, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S70 4PW 2.04 Miles
Bullet Taxis 01226 361631 29 Arundel View, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S74 0JJ 2.10 Miles
John's Travel 01226 239578 2 California Gdns, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S70 1YW 2.32 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Rockley Avenue Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Worsbrough Village Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
268 Sheffield Road Birdwell Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tankersley Post Office Box Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
71 Westwood New Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hoyland Common Post Office Box Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Pilley Green Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
5A Vernon Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
1 Fearnley Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
63 Stead Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hawshaw Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
19 West Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Blacker Hill Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wors Bridge Post Office Box Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Wentworth Way Weekday Last Collection:19:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Singh D (Birdwell) 01226 748412	113 - 115 Sheffield Road Birdwell Barnsley South Yorkshire S70 5TA
The Dove Valley Pms Practice 01226 648150	Worsbrough Health Centre Powell Street, Worsbrough Barnsley South Yorkshire S70 5NZ
Potentially Violent Scheme 0845 1209989	The Worsbrough Centre Mount Pleasant, West St Worsbrough, Barnsley S70 5NT
Kakoty Pc ( Worsbrough Dale ) 01226 204404	Worsbrough Health Centre Oakdale Worsbrough Barnsley South Yorkshire S70 5EG
Walderslade Surgery 01226 743221	High Croft Hoyland Barnsley S74 9AF

Local Stores

Hoyland Road
Hoyland Road
Hoyland
Barnsley
South Yorkshire
S74 0NE
01226 742747
Store Website
1.14 miles

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SPAR - Harvest - Hoyland
Brobot Petroleum
Market Street
Hoyland
South Yorkshire
S74 0ET
01226 747 861
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Abbey Veterinary Group Ltd (Hoyland Branch)
1 West Street Hoyland Barnsley South Yorkshire S74 9AG 01226 747450 info@abbeyvetsgroup.co.uk Website 1.74 miles

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Petrepair Vets
94 Park Grove Barnsley South Yorkshire S70 1QE 01226 664826 info@petrepairvets.com Website 2.48 miles
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Abbey Veterinary Clinic
90 Wortley Road High Green Sheffield South Yorkshire S35 4LU 0114 284 8481 Website 2.58 miles
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Animal Trust Vets Cic Barnsley
Beever Court Pontefract Road Barnsley South Yorkshire S71 1HG Barnsley@animaltrust.org.uk Website 2.81 miles

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Abbey Veterinary Group
89 Dodworth Road Barnsley South Yorkshire S70 6ED 01226 242 217 tony.duffy@abbeyvetsgroup.co.uk Website 2.85 miles
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Medivet High Green - Beech House
106 Greengate Lane High Green Sheffield South Yorkshire S35 3GT 0114 284 4855 High.green@medivet.co.uk Website 2.95 miles
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Local Dog Walks

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 0.96 miles Worsbrough Mill Is Located Off The A61. From The M1 Follow The Brown Road Signs From Junction 36 Of The M1.

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 6.46 miles

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Langsett Reservoir
A Nice Forest To Go And Walk Your Dog, Me And My Family Have All Enjoyed Walking At This Location, Hopefully You Can Go The White House Langsett Stocksbridge Sheffield S36 4GY 8.32 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 8.65 miles

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Rivelin Valley Nature Trail
The Rivelin Valley Nature Trail Is A Flat Route Which Includes Some Lovely Woodland And Rivers That Are Great For A Little Dog Paddle. Situated Between Sheffield And The Peak District There Are Plenty Of Places To Let Your Dog Roam Free And Enjoy The Countryside. S6 5QA 8.73 miles Car Park Entrance On The A6101 Rivelin Valley Road, The Car Park Is 500M From The End Of Rivelin Valley Road / 650M From The Malin Bridge Tram Stop.

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 9.22 miles Free Parking Outside The Waterton Park Golf Club.

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