Welcome to Grimethorpe

Grimethorpe is a small village located in the South Yorkshire region of England. The village is known for its rich history and culture, which dates back to the early 19th century. Grimethorpe was once a thriving mining community, with several coal mines operating in the area. However, the decline of the mining industry in the 1980s had a significant impact on the village's economy, leading to high levels of unemployment and poverty.

Despite the challenges faced by the community, Grimethorpe has managed to maintain its unique character and charm. The village is home to several historic buildings, including the St. Luke's Church, which dates back to the 19th century. The church is a popular tourist attraction and is known for its stunning stained glass windows and intricate architecture. Grimethorpe is also home to several parks and green spaces, providing residents with ample opportunities to enjoy the outdoors.

Today, Grimethorpe is a vibrant and diverse community, with a strong sense of community spirit. The village is home to several community groups and organizations, which work tirelessly to improve the lives of local residents. Despite the challenges faced by the community, Grimethorpe remains a proud and resilient village, with a rich history and a bright future ahead.

Local Schools

School	Details
Ladywood Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Clare Louise Grainger-Roystone	Nancy Road Grimethorpe Barnsley South Yorkshire S72 7JX 01226711488 School Website
Milefield Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Karen Trickett	Milefield Lane Grimethorpe Barnsley South Yorkshire S72 7BH 1226710329 School Website
Outwood Academy Shafton Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Alison Mcqueen	Engine Lane Shafton Barnsley South Yorkshire S72 8RE 01226717730 School Website
Brierley Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Samantha Benson	Beech Close Brierley Barnsley South Yorkshire S72 9EJ 01226711332 School Website
Birkwood Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Daniel Wood	Darfield Road Cudworth Barnsley South Yorkshire S72 8HG 01226710447 School Website
Churchfield Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Jonathan Bean	Snydale Road Cudworth Barnsley South Yorkshire S72 8JR 1226710523 School Website
Cherry Dale Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Karen Brown	Royston Road Cudworth Barnsley South Yorkshire S72 8AA 01226719700 School Website
Shafton Primary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jo-Anne Charalambous	High Street Shafton Barnsley South Yorkshire S72 8QA 01226710386 School Website
South Kirkby Common Road Infant And Nursery School Community School Ages:2-7 Head Teacher Mrs Danielle Edwards	Common Road South Kirkby Pontefract West Yorkshire WF9 3EA 01977651918 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
Moorthorpe Barnsley Road, Moorthorpe, West Yorkshire, WF9 3AT 3.19 Miles

Thurnscoe Station Road, Thurnscoe, South Yorkshire, S63 0JR 3.52 Miles

Fitzwilliam Railway Terrace, Fitzwilliam, West Yorkshire, WF9 5DA 3.94 Miles

Goldthorpe Off Barnsley Road, Goldthorpe, South Yorkshire, S63 9BS 3.96 Miles

South Elmsall Station Road, South Elmsall, West Yorkshire, WF9 2HP 3.96 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Banners Private Hire 01226 714153 91 High Street, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S72 7BD 0.32 Miles
Daz's Taxis 07772 475111 13 Mallory Way, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S72 8BT 1.39 Miles
Barnsley Taxicall 01226 699699 24 Cherry Close, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S72 8TW 1.62 Miles
Daz's Airport Transfers 4U 01226 716727 Saint John's Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S72 8BY 1.68 Miles
Joes Travel 01977 658882 Common Rd, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF9 3EA 1.97 Miles
Am-Pm Day And Night Airport Travel 01924 256250 11 Millside, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S72 8NX 2.02 Miles
Classic Limouseines 01977 608403 22 Mayfields Way, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF9 3SH 2.32 Miles
Baz's Private Hire 01977 640898 14 Grove Drive, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF9 3PZ 2.36 Miles
Tingeystaxis 01977 611111 27 Market Street, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF9 4LB 2.62 Miles
Kirkby Cars 01977 609999 72 Church Drive, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF9 3QW 2.68 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
11 Cemetery Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Grimethorpe Post Office Box Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
20A Michaels Estate Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Engine Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
2 Park Avenue Brieley S729eq Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Darfield Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Clifton Gardens Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Brierley Post Office Box Collection Today available until:16:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Crown Avenue Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Snydale Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Shafton Two Gates Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Pontefract Road Albert Street Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sidcop Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lunn Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cudworth Post Office Box Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Grimethorpe Surgery 01226 716809	The Grimethorpe Centre Acorn Way, Grimethorpe Barnsley South Yorkshire S72 7NZ
Bhf Highgate Surgery 01226 707414	The Grimethopre Centre Acorn Way, Grimethorpe Barnsley South Yorkshire S72 7NZ
Brierley Medical Centre 01226 711278	Church Drive Brierley Barnsley South Yorkshire S72 9HZ
Ahmed N ( Cudworth ) 01226 781690	Cudworth Health Centre Rose Tree Avenue Cudworth Barnsley South Yorkshire S72 8UA
Grimethorpe Surgery (Cudworth Branch) 01226 717035	The Cudworth Centre Carlton Street Barnsley S72 8SU

Local Stores

Cudworth
Barnsley Road
Cudworth
Barnsley
South Yorkshire
S72 8JJ
01226 715846
Store Website
1.65 miles

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

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Abbey Veterinary Group
212 Barnsley Road Cudworth Barnsley South Yorkshire S72 8UJ 01226 716802 info@abbeyvetsgroup.co.uk Website 1.72 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 2.11 miles
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Hemsworth Vets4pets Ltd
Wakefield Road Hemsworth Pontefract West Yorkshire WF9 4AB hemsworth@vets4pets.com Website 2.91 miles

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Abbey Veterinary Group
123 Midland Road Royston Barnsley South Yorkshire S71 4PX 01226 722773 info@abbeyvetsgroup.co.uk Website 3.35 miles


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Medivet South Elmsall
28A Minsthorpe Lane South Elmsall Pontefract West Yorkshire WF9 2NY 01977 643146 south.elmsall@medivet.co.uk Website 3.51 miles
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Abbey Veterinary Group
15-17 Station Road Wombwell Barnsley South Yorkshire S73 0AH 01226 340029 Website 3.78 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 2.65 miles

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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 3.99 miles Parking Off Doncaster Road

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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 5.25 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 5.73 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 6.14 miles Free Parking Is Available Wf2 6Nb

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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 6.61 miles

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