Welcome to Greenland

Greenland is a small village located in the metropolitan borough of Barnsley, South Yorkshire. The village is situated on the outskirts of the town of Thurnscoe and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a population of around 1,000 people and is a close-knit community. The village has a primary school, a post office, a pub, and a few small shops.

Greenland is a great place to live if you enjoy the outdoors. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and there are plenty of walking and cycling routes to explore. The nearby Dearne Valley Country Park is a popular destination for locals and visitors alike. The park covers over 500 acres and has a range of activities including fishing, bird watching, and nature trails. The park is also home to a number of rare species of birds and animals.

Despite its small size, Greenland has a strong sense of community. The village has a number of community events throughout the year including a summer fete, a Christmas fair, and a fireworks display. The village also has a number of sports teams including a football team and a cricket team. The local pub, The Greenlanders, is a popular meeting place for locals and visitors alike and serves a range of food and drinks.

Local Schools

School	Details
Phillimore Community Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Gillian Briggs	Phillimore Road Darnall Sheffield South Yorkshire S9 5EF 1142494036 School Website
Al-Mahad Al-Islami Other Independent School Ages:11-17 Head Teacher Mrs Juwairiah Khan	1 Industry Road Darnall Sheffield South Yorkshire S9 5FP 1142431224
Seraphic Academy Other Independent School Ages:4-16 Head Teacher Mr Sulaiman Ahmed	Tinsley Park Road Sheffield Sheffield South Yorkshire S9 5DL 1142217010 School Website
High Hazels Nursery Infant School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mrs Marie Elliott	Fisher Lane Sheffield South Yorkshire S9 4RP 01142442189 School Website
High Hazels Junior School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Marie Elliott	Fisher Lane Darnall Sheffield South Yorkshire S9 4RP 01142442189 School Website
Utc Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park University Technical College Ages:13-19 Head Teacher Mrs Jessica Stevenson	2 Old Hall Road Sheffield South Yorkshire S9 3TU 1143084000 School Website
Oasis Academy Don Valley Academy Sponsor Led Ages:2-16 Head Teacher Mr James Pape	Leeds Road Sheffield South Yorkshire S9 3TY 01142200400
Acres Hill Community Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Christopher Howlett	Mather Road Littledale Sheffield South Yorkshire S9 4GQ 1142441512 School Website
Brightside Nursery And Infant School Community School Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mrs Lindsey Mercer	Jenkin Road Sheffield South Yorkshire S9 1AS 01142441826 School Website
Tinsley Meadows Primary School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Tania Macpherson	Bawtry Road Sheffield South Yorkshire S9 1WB 01142441842 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Darnall Station Road, Darnall, South Yorkshire, S9 4JU 0.62 Miles

Meadowhall Meadowhall Road, Meadowhall, South Yorkshire, S9 1JQ 1.64 Miles

Sheffield Sheaf Street, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S1 2BP 2.34 Miles

Woodhouse Station Road, Woodhouse, South Yorkshire, S13 7RF 3.09 Miles

Rotherham Central Central Road, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S60 1QH 3.41 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Central Travel 0114 276 9869 313 Coleford Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S9 5NF 0.38 Miles
Express Taxis 0114 243 0430 33 Attercliffe Common, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S9 2AE 0.69 Miles
Express Cars 0114 244 0440 33 Attercliffe Common, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S9 2AE 0.69 Miles
The Car And Van Shop 0845 225 0129 759-761 Attercliffe Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S9 3RF 0.76 Miles
Northroute Cars 0114 249 4960 Cricket Inn Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S2 5AT 1.64 Miles
R D S Cars 0114 270 1226 1 Sutherland Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S4 7SG 1.69 Miles
About Minibus 01709 835038 38 Olivers Way, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S60 5UD 1.79 Miles
Crystal Carriages 07990 647431 5 Medlock Close, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S13 9BA 1.88 Miles
Sheffield Minibus Hire 0114 331 0100 Victoria Quays/2 Furnival Rd, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S4 7YA 1.93 Miles
Berry Cab 0845 122 8555 1 Genesis Park, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S60 1DX 1.98 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Clipstone Gardens Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Coleford Road Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Coleford Road Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Greenland View Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Darnall Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Industry Road Darnall Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Shepcote Lane Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Shepcote Lane Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Darnall Ex Post Office Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:00
Catley Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Staniforth Road Ex Post Office Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Darnall Road Tso Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Parkway Markets Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Shortridge Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Logan Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Clover North Darnall Health Centre 0114 2449525	Darnall Health Centre 2 York Road, Darnall Sheffield South Yorkshire S9 5DH
Clover Group Practice 0114 2260000	Darnall Primary Care Ctr 290 Main Road, Darnall Sheffield South Yorkshire S9 4QH
Darnall Pcc - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Darnall Primary Care Centre 290 Main Road Sheffield S9 4QH
Darnall Hall Surgery	290 Main Road Sheffield S9 4QH
Darnall Pcc - Covid Local Vaccination Service 3	Darnall Primary Care Centre 290 Main Road Sheffield S9 4QH

Local Stores

Manor Park
40 Manor Park Centre
Sheffield
South Yorkshire
S2 1WE
01142 398813
Store Website
1.48 miles

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SPAR - Owler Lane
Owler Lane Service Station
Owler Lane
Sheffield
S4 8GF
0114 242 3944
Store Website
1.4 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Community Pet Clinic
Inside Jollyes Pet Store Meadowhall Retail Park Attercliffe Common Sheffield South Yorkshire S9 2YZ 01142 425421 sheffield@jollyes.co.uk 0.75 miles
Amenities Vaccination clinic only
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Sheffield Pdsa Pet Hospital
14 Newhall Road Sheffield South Yorkshire S9 2QL 0114 243 3232 Website 0.83 miles

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Vets Now (Sheffield)
14 Newhall Road Attercliffe Sheffield Yorkshire S9 2QL 0114 242 1929 sheffieldclinic@vets-now.com Website 0.83 miles
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Rspca Sheffield Branch Welfare Clinic
2 Stadium Way Attercliffe Sheffield South Yorkshire S9 3HN 0114 2898050 reception@rspcasheffield.org Website 0.94 miles
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White Cross Vets Sheffield
Unit 2 155 - 159 Retford Road Handsworth Sheffield South Yorkshire S13 9LD 01144 786999 she@whitecrossvets.co.uk Website 2.37 miles

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Sheffield Pdsa Pet Clinic
141 Northern Avenue Sheffield South Yorkshire S2 2EJ Website 2.63 miles


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Local Dog Walks

Graves Park
The Largest Park In Sheffield, Graves Park Is A Brilliant Mix Of Open Parkland, Natural And Semi-Natural Woodlands. This Is A Great Walk For All The Family, Taking In The Animal Farm, Lakes, Wooded Areas. Graves Park Also Includes A Lovely Café, The Rose Garden Café, Which Welcomes Dog Walkers And Families With Both Outdoor And Indoor Seating That’S Perfect For Having A Quick Stop Off At. S8 8QA 4.59 miles From Sheffield City Centre (And The North) Follow The A61 Towards Chesterfield. At The Traffic Lights Just After Homebase, Turn Left Onto Scarsdale Road. Follow Scarsdale Road Into Derbyshire Lane And Continue For About Three Quarters Of A Mile. The Park Will Now Be On Your Right. Continue Along Hemsworth Road Until You Reach Some Traffic Lights. The Entrance To The Park Is On The Right Just Before Bunting Nook.

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 4.96 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.

Rivelin Valley
Lovely Walk By The Water, Long Track And Plenty Of Areas For The Dogs To Play In The Water Rivelin Valley Conservation Group Parking Lot Rails Rd Sheffield S6 6GF 6.28 miles There Are Several Parking Spaces And Entrances Around The Valley

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Houndkirk Road
Huge Views Of Sheffield, Chesterfield And Beyond Houndkirk Rd Sheffield S11 7TU 7.08 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 9.33 miles Worsbrough Mill Is Located Off The A61. From The M1 Follow The Brown Road Signs From Junction 36 Of The M1.

Padley Gorge
This Is An Excellent Circular Walk Through The Ancient Woodland Of Padley Gorge Starting In The Longshaw Estate Before Crossing The B6521 To Follow Beside The Burbage Brook. The Walk Travels South On The Western Bank Of The River Before Crossing And Returning Along The Eastern Bank. The Thick Tree Canopy And Running Water Ensures That This Walk Remains Cool Throughout The Summer. Whilst The Moss Covered Boulders And Many Ferns Help To Make This Feel Like A Truely Magical Place. Dogs Must Be Kept On Their Lead Whilst Passing Through The Longshaw Estate. S11 7TY 9.39 miles From Hathersage Continue Towards Sheffield On The A6187. Turn Right Following Signs Of The National Trust Longshaw Estate, The Turn Right Following The Signs For The Car Park And Estate Visitor Centre.

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