Welcome to Smithies

Smithies is a small village located in the metropolitan borough of Barnsley, South Yorkshire. The village is situated on the outskirts of Barnsley and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. Smithies is a peaceful and quiet village, making it an ideal place for those who want to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. The village has a rich history and is home to many historic buildings and landmarks.

One of the most notable landmarks in Smithies is the Smithies Moor Colliery. The colliery was once a thriving coal mine that employed many people from the local area. Today, the colliery is no longer in operation, but it remains an important part of the village's history. The colliery is now a popular tourist attraction and is open to the public for guided tours.

Smithies is also home to many local businesses, including shops, pubs, and restaurants. The village has a strong sense of community, and many of the businesses are family-owned and operated. The local pubs are a popular spot for residents and visitors alike, and they often host live music and other events. Overall, Smithies is a charming village that offers a peaceful and relaxing way of life.

Local Schools

School	Details
Springwell Special Academy Academy Special Converter Ages:5-16 Head Teacher Mr Lydia Harrison	St Helen's Boulevard Carlton Road Barnsley South Yorkshire S71 2AY 01226291133 School Website
Springwell Alternative Academy Academy Alternative Provision Converter Ages:4-16 Head Teacher Mr Lydia Harrison	St Helen's Boulevard Carlton Road Barnsley South Yorkshire S71 2AY 01226291133 School Website
Holy Trinity Catholic And Church Of England School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-16 Head Teacher Mrs Lissa Oldcorn	Carlton Road Barnsley South Yorkshire S71 2LF 1226704550
Athersley South Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Emma Sanderson	Wakefield Road Smithies Barnsley South Yorkshire S71 3TP 1226284223 School Website
Laithes Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Georgina Fletcher	Laithes Lane Smithies Barnsley South Yorkshire S71 3AF 01226281255 School Website
St Helens Primary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Victoria Gorton	St Helen's Way Monk Bretton Barnsley South Yorkshire S71 2PS 01226295210
Carlton Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Alex Steadman	Fish Dam Lane Carlton Barnsley South Yorkshire S71 3HF 01226722166 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
Outwood Academy Carlton Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Principal Paul Haynes	Royston Lane Carlton Barnsley South Yorkshire S71 3EW 01226728494 School Website
Burton Road Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr M Harris	Burton Road Barnsley South Yorkshire S71 2AA 01226288679 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Barnsley Schwabisch Gmund Way, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S71 1BP 1.63 Miles

Darton Station Road, Darton, South Yorkshire, S75 5HX 2.95 Miles

Dodworth Station Road, Dodworth, South Yorkshire, S75 3JX 2.97 Miles

Wombwell Hough Lane, Wombwell, South Yorkshire, S73 0LU 4.55 Miles

Elsecar Hill Street, Elsecar, South Yorkshire, S74 8BD 5.31 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Bob's Taxis Highfield Avenue 01226 770268 59 Highfield Avenue, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S71 3RX 0.26 Miles
Taxi Firm 01226 321666 Carlton Ind Est/Shawfield Rd, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S71 3HS 0.42 Miles
Street Cars Barnsley 01226 321666 Unit E8 Carlton Industrial Estate, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S71 3HS 0.42 Miles
Airport Hopper Ltd 01226 249000 33 Wingfield Rd, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S71 3PR 0.43 Miles
Response Taxis 01226 722677 Unit 93/Carlton Ind Est/Albion Rd, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S71 3HW 0.55 Miles
Direct Taxis 01226 299000 Unit 1/Wakefield Ind Est/Wakefield Rd, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S71 1NU 0.56 Miles
Oakwell Travel 01226 240649 The Old Depot/Rear Of 15 Mansfield Rd, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S71 3AR 0.57 Miles
Response Taxis 01226 321133 Rear Of/15 Mansfield Rd, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S71 3AR 0.57 Miles
Melann Travel - Airport Taxis 01226 200360 221 Wakefield Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S71 3TP 0.59 Miles
Barnsley Self Drive Hire Ltd 01226 297700 Central Garage, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S71 1NX 0.61 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
27 Derwent Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
134 Rotherham Rd Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
94 Carlton Road Kellys Bakery Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
107 Laithes Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Industry Road Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Smithies Post Office Box Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
61 Lindhurst Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
2 New Lodge Crescent Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
92 Wakefield Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
9 St Annes Drive Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
New Lodge Post Office Box Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Monk Bretton Post Office Box Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
242-244 Fish Dam Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
154 Lindhurst Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
13 King Edward Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Rotherham Road Med Centre Pms	100 Rotherham Road Barnsley South Yorkshire S71 1UT
The Roundhouse Medical Centre 01226 292187	Medical Centre Wakefield Road Barnsley South Yorkshire S71 1TH
Ali A 01226 296475	Roundhouse Medical Centre Wakefield Road Barnsley South Yorkshire S71 1TH
Mian Rs ( Monk Bretton ) 01226 707937	The Health Centre High Street Monk Bretton Barnsley South Yorkshire S71 2EQ
Ahmed N ( Monk Bretton ) 01226 201750	The Health Centre High Street Monk Bretton Barnsley South Yorkshire S71 2EQ

Local Stores

Petrol Carlton Road
Carlton Road
Carlton
Barnsley
South Yorkshire
S71 3HX
01226 701737
Store Website
0.64 miles

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

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

The Pet Vet
Wakefield Road Barnsley South Yorkshire S71 1NN 01226 297125 barnsley@thepetvet.co.uk Website 0.66 miles
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Animal Trust Vets Cic Barnsley
Beever Court Pontefract Road Barnsley South Yorkshire S71 1HG Barnsley@animaltrust.org.uk Website 1.73 miles

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Greenside Veterinary Surgery
14-16 Greenside Staincross Barnsley South Yorkshire S75 6GU 01226 382700 simon@forensicvet.co.uk 1.75 miles
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Abbey Veterinary Group
212 Barnsley Road Cudworth Barnsley South Yorkshire S72 8UJ 01226 716802 info@abbeyvetsgroup.co.uk Website 1.79 miles


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Churchfield Veterinary Centre
29 Sackville Street Barnsley South Yorkshire S70 2DB 01226 733333 reception@churchfieldvets.co.uk Website 1.80 miles
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Barnsley Vets4pets Ltd
161 Wilthorpe Road Barnsley South Yorkshire S75 1JQ 01226 289000 barnsley@vets4pets.com Website 1.81 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 2.16 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 3.60 miles Worsbrough Mill Is Located Off The A61. From The M1 Follow The Brown Road Signs From Junction 36 Of The M1.

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 4.43 miles

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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 4.70 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 4.98 miles Free Parking Is Available Wf2 6Nb

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Pugneys Country Park
Asdale Rd 5.95 miles

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