Welcome to Darfield

Darfield is a small village located in the metropolitan borough of Barnsley, South Yorkshire. The village is situated on the River Dearne and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. Darfield has a rich history dating back to the Roman times, and there are many historical landmarks and buildings in the area. One of the most notable landmarks is the All Saints Church, which dates back to the 12th century and is a Grade I listed building. The village also has a strong mining heritage, and the Darfield Main Colliery was once one of the largest coal mines in the area.

Despite its small size, Darfield has a thriving community with a range of amenities and facilities. The village has several shops, pubs, and restaurants, as well as a post office and a library. There are also several parks and green spaces in the area, including the Darfield Park and the Dearne Valley Country Park, which offer opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, cycling, and fishing. The village is well-connected to the surrounding areas, with good transport links to Barnsley, Sheffield, and Doncaster.

Overall, Darfield is a charming village with a rich history and a strong sense of community. Its beautiful countryside, historical landmarks, and range of amenities make it a popular destination for visitors and a great place to live for residents. Whether you're interested in history, outdoor activities, or simply enjoying the local hospitality, Darfield has something to offer everyone.

Local Weather

Sunny

Temp: 17.2°C

Feels Like: 17.2°C

Wind: 7.2 MPH

Wind Dir: NNE

Local Schools

School	Details
All Saints Academy Darfield Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Catherine Green	School Street Darfield Barnsley South Yorkshire S73 9EU 01226752293 School Website
Outwood Primary Academy Darfield Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Karen Wakefield	Snape Hill Road Darfield Barnsley South Yorkshire S73 9LT 1226753048
Upperwood Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Alistair Budd	Dartree Walk Darfield Barnsley South Yorkshire S73 9NL 01226754336 School Website
St Michael And All Angels Catholic Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Mary Jane Holcroft	Stonyford Road Wombwell Barnsley South Yorkshire S73 8AF 01226752120 School Website
Netherwood Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Jonny Mitchell	Dove Valley Way Wombwell Barnsley South Yorkshire S73 8FE 1226272000 School Website
Wombwell Park Street Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Chloe Lawson	Park Street Wombwell Barnsley South Yorkshire S73 0HS 01226752029 School Website
Brampton Cortonwood Infant School Academy Converter Ages:2-7 Head Teacher Mrs Alison Benbow	Chapel Avenue Brampton Bierlow Barnsley South Yorkshire S73 0XH 1226340044 School Website
Kings Oak Primary Learning Centre Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Alison Wilks	Bondfield Close Wombwell Barnsley South Yorkshire S73 8TX 01226272740 School Website
High View Primary Learning Centre Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Theresa Smith	Newsome Avenue Wombwell Barnsley South Yorkshire S73 8QS 01226273220 School Website
Sandhill Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs James Haywood	Dearne Street Great Houghton Barnsley South Yorkshire S72 0EQ 01226345030 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Wombwell Hough Lane, Wombwell, South Yorkshire, S73 0LU 2.04 Miles

Goldthorpe Off Barnsley Road, Goldthorpe, South Yorkshire, S63 9BS 2.58 Miles

Elsecar Hill Street, Elsecar, South Yorkshire, S74 8BD 2.70 Miles

Bolton-Upon-Dearne Station Road, Bolton-Upon-Dearne, South Yorkshire, S63 8NY 2.79 Miles

Thurnscoe Station Road, Thurnscoe, South Yorkshire, S63 0JR 2.81 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
J And M Travel 01226 751414 58 Park Street, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S73 0HF 1.24 Miles
Street Cars 01709 877953 110 Barnsley Road, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S63 6DQ 1.90 Miles
Bond Cars 01226 759007 340 Hough Lane, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S73 0LR 1.93 Miles
Ardsley Travel 01226 212733 9 Winchester Way, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S71 5DE 2.29 Miles
Venture Taxis 01709 760000 Station Rd, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S63 7DQ 2.37 Miles
Sure Travel 01709 895354 18 Crofton Drive, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S63 8AN 2.39 Miles
Airport Shuttle 07940 403007 11 Meadowgates, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S63 8HX 2.41 Miles
White Horse Travel 4 To 16 Seaters 01226 299988 64 Harthill Hemingfield, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S73 0QX 2.43 Miles
Scotts Airport Transfers 01709 894193 114 Barnsley Road, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S63 9AW 2.60 Miles
A-Class Travel 01709 898214 3 Probert Avenue, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S63 9AG 2.60 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Darfield Post Office Box No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
38 North Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Park Hill Darfield No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cliff Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Saltersbrook Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Upperwood Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
124 Doncaster Road Darfield No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
65 George Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stonyford Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Upperwood Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Broomhill Ex Po No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
165 Middlecliffe Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Middlecliff Post Office Box No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wombwell Post Office Box No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Lundhill Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Dr Mellor & Partners 01226 759622	Garland House 1 Church Street, Darfield Barnsley South Yorkshire S73 9JX
Wombwell Gms Practice 01226 752361	Chapelfield Medical Ctr Mayflower Way, Wombwell Barnsley South Yorkshire S73 0AJ
Wombwell Medical Centre Practice 01226 752470	Wombwell Medical Centre George Street, Wombwell Barnsley South Yorkshire S73 0DD
Brampton Health Centre Practice	The Health Centre Cliffe Road Brampton Barnsley South Yorkshire S73 0XP
Great Houghton Medical Centre	Oak Haven Avenue Great Houghton Barnsley South Yorkshire S72 0EJ

Local Stores

Cathill
Doncaster Road
Barnsley
South Yorkshire
S73 9JG
01226 270577
Store Website
0.82 miles

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SPAR Wath On Dearne
SPAR
Unit 7 Onyx Retail Park
Manvers Way
Wath on Dearne
S63 7DQ
01709 874479
Store Website
2.4 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Abbey Veterinary Group
15-17 Station Road Wombwell Barnsley South Yorkshire S73 0AH 01226 340029 Website 1.20 miles
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Companion Care (Barnsley Cortonwood) Ltd T/A Vets4pets
Inside Pets At Home Cortonwood Retail Park Brampton Barnsley South Yorkshire S73 0UF 01226 757104 cortonwood.v4p@vets4pets.com Website 1.67 miles
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The Veterinary Surgery
22/24 Rotherham Road Great Houghton Barnsley South Yorkshire S72 0DE 01226 756688 info@theveterinarysurgery.com Website 1.68 miles
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Medivet Watharncliffe Veterinary Centre
6 Doncaster Road Wath-Upon-Dearne Rotherham South Yorkshire S63 7AL 01709 760301 wath@medivet.co.uk Website 2.72 miles
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Medivet Goldthorpearncliffe Veterinary Centre
24 High Street Goldthorpe Rotherham South Yorkshire S63 9LR 01709 893647 goldthorpe@medivet.co.uk 2.90 miles

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Medivet 24 Hour Dearne Valley
Thurnscoe Business Park Barrowfield Road Rotherham Yorkshire S63 0BH 01709 897 354 24hour.dearne.valley@medivet.co.uk Website 3.11 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 4.03 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 5.06 miles

Location what3words scribble.committee.negotiators

Frickley Country Park
Lots Of Different Routes, Mainly Pathed Out To Follow. Great Walk For The Dogs, Can Get Muddy When It’S Been Raining. Pontefract Lancashire 5.19 miles Parking Off Doncaster Road

Location what3words brochure.responses.milder

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 8.34 miles Free Parking Outside The Waterton Park Golf Club.

Location what3words mothering.reveal.intrigued

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 8.73 miles Free Parking Is Available Wf2 6Nb

Location what3words banks.tightrope.segregate

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 8.80 miles

Location what3words twisty.wiggling.tiptoes

Weather Forecast

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Temp	18.8°C	19.7°C	20.5°C	20.9°C	23°C	24.7°C	25.5°C	24.1°C	22.1°C	20.3°C	17.1°C	17.8°C
Feels Like	18.8°C	19.7°C	20.5°C	20.9°C	25.4°C	26.8°C	27.5°C	26.2°C	23.8°C	20.3°C	17.1°C	17.5°C

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	Patchy rain nearby	Patchy rain nearby	Patchy rain nearby	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Clear
Temp	15.3°C	13.6°C	12.4°C	11°C	11°C	12.6°C	14.2°C	15.4°C	15.8°C	15°C	11.9°C	10.2°C
Feels Like	14°C	11.7°C	10.3°C	8.6°C	8.5°C	10.5°C	12.5°C	14.9°C	15.7°C	14.5°C	11°C	9.1°C

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