Welcome to Kexbrough

Kexbrough is a small village located in the metropolitan borough of Barnsley, South Yorkshire. The village is situated on the A635 road, which connects Barnsley to Doncaster. Kexbrough is a quiet and peaceful village, with a population of around 500 people. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside, making it an ideal location for those who enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking and cycling.

Kexbrough has a rich history, with evidence of human settlement dating back to the Bronze Age. The village was once a thriving mining community, with several coal mines operating in the area. However, the last mine in Kexbrough closed in the 1980s, and the village has since become a predominantly residential area. Despite this, the village still retains its industrial heritage, with several former mine buildings still standing.

Today, Kexbrough is a close-knit community, with a range of local amenities including a village hall, a primary school, and a pub. The village is also home to several small businesses, including a garage and a convenience store. Kexbrough is well-connected to the surrounding area, with regular bus services to Barnsley and Doncaster. Overall, Kexbrough is a charming village with a rich history and a strong sense of community.

Local Schools

School	Details
Kexborough Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Jane Mackay	Ballfield Lane Kexborough Barnsley South Yorkshire S75 5EF 1226382288 School Website
Darton Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Joseph Spencer	Ballfield Lane Darton Barnsley S75 5EF 1226232306 School Website
Darton Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rebecca Nettleship	Station Road Darton Barnsley South South Yorkshire S75 5AD 1226394050 School Website
Barugh Green Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Joe Woffinden	Higham Common Road Barugh Green Barnsley South Yorkshire S75 1LD 01226383800 School Website
Cawthorne Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Miss Adam Bramall	Taylor Hill Cawthorne Barnsley South Yorkshire S75 4HB 01226790447 School Website
Wellgate Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Cathryn Helen Egginton	George Street Mapplewell Barnsley South Yorkshire S75 6HR 1226383739 School Website
Mapplewell Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Gail Padfield	Greenside Avenue Staincross Barnsley South Yorkshire S75 6BB 1226381273 School Website
Gawber Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Ms Dawn Bradshaw	Church Street Gawber Barnsley South Yorkshire S75 2RJ 01226289728 School Website
Wilthorpe Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Dean Tombling	Greenfoot Lane Barnsley South Yorkshire S75 1EG 01226288676 School Website
Athersley North Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kirsty Wordsworth	Lindhurst Road Athersley North Barnsley South Yorkshire S71 3NB 01226288674 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Darton Station Road, Darton, South Yorkshire, S75 5HX 0.71 Miles

Dodworth Station Road, Dodworth, South Yorkshire, S75 3JX 2.61 Miles

Barnsley Schwabisch Gmund Way, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S71 1BP 3.37 Miles

Silkstone Common Knabbs Lane, Silkstone Common, South Yorkshire, S75 4RS 3.92 Miles

Denby Dale Off Wakefield Road, Denby Dale, West Yorkshire, HD8 8RX 4.49 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Sams Travel 01226 380149 6 Falcon Knowle Ing, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S75 5RB 0.31 Miles
Travel A B 01226 388396 1 Station Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S75 5HT 0.74 Miles
M And S Taxis 01226 384729 113 Kingsway, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S75 6EU 1.22 Miles
Cawthorne Executive Taxis 07508 930671 5 Church Lane, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S75 4DW 1.50 Miles
Red Hot Limos 07940 119958 Whaley Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S75 1HQ 1.57 Miles
Al's Taxis 01226 388550 22A Towngate, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S75 6AT 1.68 Miles
Steve's Travel 01226 792214 7 Highfield Cottages, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S75 4JY 2.35 Miles
Groupclass Executive Cars 0800 023 2546 The Old Vicarage, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 2JG 2.53 Miles
About Town Private Hire 01226 733337 8 South Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S75 3LG 2.71 Miles
All Occasions Travel 01226 287166 38 South Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S75 3LG 2.71 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Churchfield Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Kexborough Post Office Box Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
34 Allendale Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Falcon Knowle Ing Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
56 Bence Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Darton Post Office Box Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bence Lane/Barnsley Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
325 Barnsley Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Barugh Green Post Office Box Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Woolley Colliery Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Medina Way Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
198 Higham Common Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
2 Pye Avenue Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cawthorne Post Office Box Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
New Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Darton Health Centre Practice 01226 219123	The Health Centre Church St, Darton Barnsley South Yorkshire S75 5HQ
Mcdonald Kw ( Barugh Green ) 01226 382885	44 Cawthorne Road Barugh Green Barnsley South Yorkshire S75 1LQ
Hill Brow Surgery Pms Practice 01226 383131	Hill Brow Surgery Long Croft, Staincross Barnsley South Yorkshire S75 6FH
Icb Non-Medical Prescribers 01226 433798	Hillder House 49-51 Gawber Road Barnsley South Yorkshire S75 2PY
St George's Medical Centre Pms Practice 01226 720207	Roundhouse Medical Centre Langsett Court, New Lodge Barnsley S71 1RY

Local Stores

Darton
Church Street
Darton
Barnsley
South Yorkshire
S75 5HF
01226 388100
Store Website
0.70 miles

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SPAR Kexborough
117
Churchfield Lane
Kexborough
Barnsley
S75 5DN
01226 384826
Store Website
0.1 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Abbey Veterinary Group Ltd
23 Church Street Darton Barnsley South Yorkshire S75 5HF 01226 383 161 kim.bray@abbeyvetsgroup.co.uk Website 0.60 miles
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Farmvet Ltd
Unit 3 Zenith Park Whaley Road Barnsley South Yorkshire S75 1HT 1.59 miles


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Greenside Veterinary Surgery
14-16 Greenside Staincross Barnsley South Yorkshire S75 6GU 01226 382700 simon@forensicvet.co.uk 1.85 miles
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Barnsley Vets4pets Ltd
161 Wilthorpe Road Barnsley South Yorkshire S75 1JQ 01226 289000 barnsley@vets4pets.com Website 2.04 miles
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Churchfield Veterinary Centre
29 Sackville Street Barnsley South Yorkshire S70 2DB 01226 733333 reception@churchfieldvets.co.uk Website 3.02 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 3.04 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Stoneycliffe Wood And Coxley Woods
Nature Reserve With Stream For Dogs To Play In And Other Routes Through Fields And Woods Stoneycliffe Wood Nature Reserve Upper Lane 4.05 miles Netherton

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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 4.10 miles

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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 4.97 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 4.99 miles Worsbrough Mill Is Located Off The A61. From The M1 Follow The Brown Road Signs From Junction 36 Of The M1.

Pugneys Country Park
Asdale Rd 5.41 miles

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Horbury Lagoon
Great Walk Especially In Summer There Is Pathway Around The Lagoons Along Side The Calder River, With Plenty Of Safe Areas For Dogs To Get Into Lagoon For A Swim. There Is Also A Grass Area Next To The Lagoon, Ideal For The Dog Run To Around &Amp; Dry Off After A Swim. If You Continue Walking Along The Calder River (Keeping It On Your Left) You’Ll Come Across A Small Dog Friendly Cafe, Which Is An Added Bonus After A Walk. Horbury 5.48 miles Parking Is Available Under The Railway Line. Forge Lane, Horbury, Wf4

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