Welcome to Highfields

Highfields is a small village located in South Yorkshire, England. It is situated approximately 5 miles east of the city of Sheffield and is part of the Metropolitan Borough of Rotherham. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is a popular destination for walkers and cyclists. Highfields has a population of around 2,000 people and is a close-knit community with a strong sense of pride in their village.

The village has a range of amenities including a primary school, a post office, a convenience store, and a pub. The primary school, Highfields Academy, is a popular choice for parents in the area and has a good reputation for providing high-quality education. The village also has a community centre which hosts a range of events and activities throughout the year, including a weekly coffee morning and a monthly farmers' market.

Highfields is well-connected to the surrounding areas with good transport links to Sheffield, Rotherham, and Doncaster. The village is located close to the M1 motorway which provides easy access to other parts of the country. There are also regular bus services to nearby towns and cities. Overall, Highfields is a charming village with a strong community spirit and plenty of amenities for residents and visitors alike.

Local Weather

Overcast

Temp: 12.4°C

Feels Like: 11.9°C

Wind: 4.7 MPH

Wind Dir: E

Local Schools

School Details
Highfields Primary Academy
Academy Converter
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Head Teacher
Mr Benjamin Williams
Coppice Road
Highfields
Doncaster
South Yorkshire
DN6 7JE
01302651037
School Website
St Joseph And St Teresas Catholic Primary School
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mr Diane Collins
Doncaster Lane
Woodlands
Doncaster
South Yorkshire
DN6 7QN
01302723320
School Website
Adwick Primary School
Community School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Sharon Hutchinson
Stafford Road
Woodlands
Doncaster
South Yorkshire
DN6 7LW
01302722762
School Website
Outwood Primary Academy Woodlands
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Gemma Kilner
The Crescent
Woodlands
Doncaster
South Yorkshire
DN6 7RG
1302722367
School Website
Outwood Academy Adwick
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages:11-18
Head Teacher
Mrs Andrew Scruby
Windmill Balk Lane
Woodlands
Doncaster
South Yorkshire
DN6 7SF
01302722237
School Website
Don Valley Academy And Performing Arts College
Academy Converter
Ages:11-18
Head Teacher
Mrs Hannah Thornton
Jossey Lane
Scawthorpe
Doncaster
South Yorkshire
DN5 9DD
01302651035
School Website
Rosedale Primary School
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mr Jack Wardle
Emley Drive
Scawsby
Doncaster
South Yorkshire
DN5 8RL
1302782744
School Website
North Ridge Community School
Academy Special Converter
Ages:3-19
Head Teacher
Mrs L Suter
Tenter Balk Lane
Adwick-Le-Street
Woodlands
Doncaster
South Yorkshire
DN6 7EF
1302720790
School Website
Ridgewood School
Academy Converter
Ages:11-19
Head Teacher
Miss Andrew Peirson
Barnsley Road
Scawsby
Doncaster
South Yorkshire
DN5 7UB
01302783939
School Website
Stone Hill School
Community Special School
Ages:5-16
Head Teacher
Mr Paul Scotting
Barnsley Road
Scawsby
Doncaster
South Yorkshire
DN5 7UB
01302800090
School Website
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Adwick
Church Lane, Adwick-Le-Street, South Yorkshire, DN6 7AJ
1.59 Miles
Bentley (South Yorkshire)
Church Street, Bentley, South Yorkshire, DN5 0BE
1.64 Miles
Doncaster
Station Court, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN1 1PE
3.01 Miles
Kirk Sandall
Sandall Lane, Kirk Sandall, South Yorkshire, DN3 1LL
4.41 Miles
South Elmsall
Station Road, South Elmsall, West Yorkshire, WF9 2HP
4.93 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
Tyson Limousines
01302 787878
Sherwood House/Green Lane, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN5 7UY
0.51 Miles
Ex-Zec Executive Chauffeur Travel
01302 820137
25.Limbreck Court, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN5 0HR
1.55 Miles
Williamson Cars Ltd
01302 788566
13 Saint Martin's Avenue, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN5 8HZ
1.76 Miles
Micks Mini Cabs
01302 820282
29 High Street, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN5 0AA
1.78 Miles
Ashy's Mini Cabs
01302 728913
28 Beech Road, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN6 8HT
2.20 Miles
Hol-Dan Cabs
07903 981117
2 Hawthorne Crescent, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN6 8HU
2.21 Miles
Carcroft Private Hire
01302 721146
Rydal Rd, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN6 8QH
2.24 Miles
Doncaster Station Taxis Ltd
01302 368636
Doncaster Railway Station, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN1 1PE
3.02 Miles
Lockwood Travel
01302 711223
29 Rockingham Rd, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN2 4BN
3.06 Miles
Adams Cars
01302 343999
9 Sunny Bar, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN1 1LY
3.10 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
New Highfields Post Office
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New Highfields Po D
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Forth Avenue D
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Green Lane D
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Woodlands Post Office
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Special Mailbox:
York Road D
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Stafford Road D3
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Ballam Avenue D
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Central Avenue D
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Tenter Balk Lane D3
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Emly Drive D
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Jossey Lane D3
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Scawthorpe
Collection Today available until:11:30
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Special Mailbox:
Bosworth Road D
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Sunnyfields Post Office
Collection Today available until:12:00
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
Woodlands Site
Princess Street
Woodlands
Doncaster
South Yorkshire
DN6 7LX
Scawthorpe Clinic
01302 781132
Amersall Road
Scawthorpe
Doncaster
South Yorkshire
DN5 9PQ
Petersgate Medical Centre
01302 390490
Petersgate Medical Centre
99 Amersall Rd,Scawthorpe
Doncaster
DN5 9PQ
Scawsby Health Centre Practice
01302 782208
Scawsby Health Centre
Barnsley Road
Scawsby
Doncaster
DN5 8QE
The Ransome Practice
01302 874416
Bentley Health Centre
Askern Rd, Bentley
Doncaster
South Yorkshire
DN5 0JX
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Local Stores

Woodlands
Great North Road
Woodlands
Doncaster
South Yorkshire
DN6 7RD
01302 338116
Store Website
0.73 miles
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SPAR Scawthorpe
151
Petersgate
Scawthorpe
Doncaster
DN5 9JW
01302 780661
Store Website
1.2 miles
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Rase Vets
Amersall Road
Scawthorpe
Doncaster
DN5 9PQ
01302 499559
info@rasevets.com
Website
1.19 miles
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Petmedic
Pet Medic
3 Mill Lane
Adwick-Le-Street
Doncaster
South Yorkshire
DN6 7AG
01302 337 838
gillian@petmedic.biz
1.26 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Small Mammals

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Arundell Veterinary Care
Hall Villa Veterinary Surgery
16 Hall Villa Lane
Tollbar
Doncaster
South Yorkshire
DN5 0LH
01302 822083
clinic@arundellvetcare.com
1.69 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Aquatics

Birds

Camelids

Cats

Dogs

Exotic/Wild

Poultry

Sheep/Goats

Small Mammals

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Bentley Road Veterinary Practice Ltd
63/65 Bentley Road
Bentley
Doncaster
South Yorkshire
DN5 9SD
01302 785549
bentleyvets@hotmail.co.uk
Website
2.40 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Poultry

Small Mammals

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Hutton Equine Ltd
Tall Pines
92 Cadeby Road
Sprotbrough
Doncaster
South Yorkshire
DN5 7SD
07496 101 131
simonhutton@live.co.uk
Website
3.09 miles
Amenities
Mobile services only

Animals Treated
Equines

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Doncaster Vets4pets Ltd
Unit 2A
Wentworth Road
Wheatley
Doncaster
South Yorkshire
DN2 4DB
01302 556868
doncaster@vets4pets.com
Website
3.09 miles
Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Exotic/Wild

Small Mammals

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Local Dog Walks

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
4.40 miles

Parking Off Doncaster Road
Location
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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
10.39 miles

Location
what3words
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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
11.92 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
12.70 miles

Free Parking Outside The Waterton Park Golf Club.
Location
what3words
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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
13.10 miles

Free Parking Is Available Wf2 6Nb
Location
what3words
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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
14.15 miles

Location
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Weather Forecast

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