Welcome to Pickburn

Pickburn is a small village located in the South Yorkshire region of England. It is situated near the town of Doncaster and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a population of around 200 people and is known for its peaceful and quiet atmosphere. The village is home to a number of historic buildings, including the Pickburn Arms pub, which dates back to the 18th century.

One of the main attractions of Pickburn is its proximity to the Yorkshire Wildlife Park. This popular attraction is home to a wide range of animals, including lions, tigers, and polar bears. Visitors can also see meerkats, lemurs, and other smaller animals. The park is a great place to spend a day with the family and is a must-visit for animal lovers.

Another popular attraction in Pickburn is the nearby Brodsworth Hall and Gardens. This historic house and gardens are open to the public and offer a fascinating insight into the lives of the Victorian gentry. Visitors can explore the house and gardens, which have been beautifully restored to their former glory. The gardens are particularly impressive, with a wide range of plants and flowers on display throughout the year.

Local Schools

School	Details
The Ridge Employability College Special Post 16 Institution Ages:16-25 Head Teacher Ms Melanie Atkin	10 Ebor Court Malton Way Adwick-Le-Street Doncaster South Yorkshire DN6 7FE 1302897445 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
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
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
Highfields Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Benjamin Williams	Coppice Road Highfields Doncaster South Yorkshire DN6 7JE 01302651037 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
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
Hooton Pagnell All Saints Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Helen Thorpe	Hooton Pagnell Doncaster South Yorkshire DN5 7BT 1977642054 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
Ridgewood School Academy Converter Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Miss Andrew Peirson	Barnsley Road Scawsby Doncaster South Yorkshire DN5 7UB 01302783939 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Adwick Church Lane, Adwick-Le-Street, South Yorkshire, DN6 7AJ 2.34 Miles

Bentley (South Yorkshire) Church Street, Bentley, South Yorkshire, DN5 0BE 3.25 Miles

South Elmsall Station Road, South Elmsall, West Yorkshire, WF9 2HP 3.44 Miles

Thurnscoe Station Road, Thurnscoe, South Yorkshire, S63 0JR 3.64 Miles

Goldthorpe Off Barnsley Road, Goldthorpe, South Yorkshire, S63 9BS 4.05 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Tyson Limousines 01302 787878 Sherwood House/Green Lane, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN5 7UY 1.45 Miles
Hol-Dan Cabs 07903 981117 2 Hawthorne Crescent, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN6 8HU 2.13 Miles
Ashy's Mini Cabs 01302 728913 28 Beech Road, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN6 8HT 2.17 Miles
Carcroft Private Hire 01302 721146 Rydal Rd, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN6 8QH 2.49 Miles
Williamson Cars Ltd 01302 788566 13 Saint Martin's Avenue, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN5 8HZ 3.17 Miles
Ex-Zec Executive Chauffeur Travel 01302 820137 25.Limbreck Court, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN5 0HR 3.17 Miles
Micks Mini Cabs 01302 820282 29 High Street, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN5 0AA 3.39 Miles
Delta Cars 01977 649744 13 Barnsley Road, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF9 2RJ 3.44 Miles
Style Cars 01977 650500 2 Chequers Yard, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF9 2HX 3.44 Miles
Recreation Cars 01977 648888 Langthwaite Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF9 2AG 3.75 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Brodsworth Post Office D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Church Hill No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Central Avenue D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Circuit D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Woodlands Post Office Collection Today available until:11:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Tenter Balk Lane D3 No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Marr Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bosworth Road D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
New Highfields Post Office Collection Today available until:11:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Green Lane D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stafford Road D3 No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Forth Avenue D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hooton Pagnall Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hampole No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
New Highfields Po D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Woodlands Site	Princess Street Woodlands Doncaster South Yorkshire DN6 7LX
Great North Medical Group 01302 723510	The Health Centre Chestnut Avenue, Carcroft Doncaster South Yorkshire DN6 8AG
Petersgate Medical Centre 01302 390490	Petersgate Medical Centre 99 Amersall Rd,Scawthorpe Doncaster DN5 9PQ
Scawthorpe Clinic 01302 781132	Amersall Road Scawthorpe Doncaster South Yorkshire DN5 9PQ
Scawsby Health Centre Practice 01302 782208	Scawsby Health Centre Barnsley Road Scawsby Doncaster DN5 8QE

Local Stores

Woodlands
Great North Road
Woodlands
Doncaster
South Yorkshire
DN6 7RD
01302 338116
Store Website
1.22 miles

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SPAR Scawthorpe
151
Petersgate
Scawthorpe
Doncaster
DN5 9JW
01302 780661
Store Website
2.8 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Petmedic
Pet Medic 3 Mill Lane Adwick-Le-Street Doncaster South Yorkshire DN6 7AG 01302 337 838 gillian@petmedic.biz 1.81 miles
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Equine Veterinary Centre
Gap Farm Moorhouse Doncaster South Yorkshire DN6 7HA 01977 652280 equinevetcentre@hotmail.com Website 2.43 miles
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Rase Vets
Amersall Road Scawthorpe Doncaster DN5 9PQ 01302 499559 info@rasevets.com Website 2.74 miles


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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 3.06 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 3.37 miles
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Calmpawz Ltd
The Ripple Off Doncaster Road High Melton Doncaster South Yorkshire DN5 7TD 07809 676299 Raldren2019@icloud.com 3.52 miles
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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 2.84 miles Parking Off Doncaster Road

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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 8.77 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 10.46 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 11.13 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 11.54 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 12.55 miles

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