Welcome to Worsbrough Common

Worsbrough Common 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. Worsbrough Common is a popular destination for walkers and cyclists, with many scenic routes to explore. The village is also home to a number of local amenities, including shops, pubs, and restaurants.

One of the main attractions in Worsbrough Common is the reservoir, which is a popular spot for fishing and water sports. The reservoir is surrounded by beautiful woodland and is home to a variety of wildlife, including ducks, swans, and herons. There are also a number of walking trails around the reservoir, which offer stunning views of the surrounding countryside.

Worsbrough Common is also home to a number of historic buildings, including the 17th-century Worsbrough Mill. The mill is now a museum and is open to the public, offering a fascinating insight into the history of the area. Visitors can see the mill in action and learn about the traditional methods used to grind flour. Overall, Worsbrough Common is a charming village with plenty to offer visitors, from its beautiful countryside to its rich history and local amenities.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 5.4°C

Feels Like: 1.2°C

Wind: 14.5 MPH

Wind Dir: W

Local Schools

School	Details
Birdwell Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Steven Honeyman	Sheffield Road Birdwell Barnsley South Yorkshire S70 5XB 1226742957 School Website
Tankersley St Peters C Of E Aided Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Vicky Harrison	Westwood New Road Tankersley Barnsley South Yorkshire S75 3DA 01226742357 School Website
Park House School Other Independent Special School Ages:7-17 Head Teacher Mrs Jennie Allport	Wentworth Way Tankersley Barnsley South Yorkshire South Yorkshire S75 3DH 1226744870 School Website
Hoyland Common Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Rebecca Paddock	Sheffield Road Hoyland Common Barnsley South Yorkshire S74 0DJ 01226369640 School Website
West Meadows Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rebecca Marsh	West Street Hoyland Barnsley South Yorkshire S74 9ET 01226749164 School Website
Kirk Balk Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Ms Dean Buckley	West Street Hoyland Barnsley South Yorkshire S74 9HX 01226742286 School Website
St Helens Catholic Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Joanne Wray	West Street Hoyland Barnsley South Yorkshire S74 9DL 01226742172 School Website
Northern College For Residential Adult Education Limited Further Education Ages:19-99 Head Teacher Principal Yultan Mellor	Wentworth Castle Stainborough Barnsley South Yorkshire S75 3ET 1226776000 School Website
Hoyland Springwood Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jennifer Hunt	Cloughfields Road Hoyland Barnsley South Yorkshire S74 0ER 01226743815 School Website
Ward Green Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Michelle Binns	Vernon Road Worsbrough Bridge Barnsley South Yorkshire S70 5HJ 1226286510 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Elsecar Hill Street, Elsecar, South Yorkshire, S74 8BD 2.85 Miles

Wombwell Hough Lane, Wombwell, South Yorkshire, S73 0LU 3.04 Miles

Chapeltown Market Place, Chapeltown, South Yorkshire, S35 2UU 3.17 Miles

Dodworth Station Road, Dodworth, South Yorkshire, S75 3JX 3.18 Miles

Barnsley Schwabisch Gmund Way, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S71 1BP 3.39 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Bin Bizzy Taxis Barnsley 01226 745346 22 Worsborough View, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S75 3AH 0.46 Miles
Advance Private Hire 01226 240871 7 Herons Way, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S70 5SF 0.52 Miles
Ohland Elite Private Hire 01226 740666 40 Sheffield Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S74 0DQ 0.98 Miles
Croft Private Hire 01226 360500 108 Hawshaw La, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S74 9ES 1.26 Miles
A A Taxis 01226 203203 Unit 22 Maple Estates Business Units, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S75 3DP 1.32 Miles
Deejays Taxis 01226 748523 9 Meadow View Close, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S74 0DD 1.75 Miles
Local Taxis Ltd 01226 350510 37 Lilac Crescent, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S74 9PW 2.10 Miles
Bullet Taxis 01226 361631 29 Arundel View, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S74 0JJ 2.42 Miles
K J Travel 01226 745416 40 Occupation Road, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S62 7UF 2.42 Miles
Arrow Private Hire 01226 234455 9 Upper Sheffield Rd, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S70 4PW 2.50 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
268 Sheffield Road Birdwell Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tankersley Post Office Box Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Rockley Avenue Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
71 Westwood New Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Pilley Green Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wentworth Way Collection Today available until:19:00 Weekday Last Collection:19:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Wentworth Way Meter Box Collection Today available until:18:00 Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Worsbrough Village Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hoyland Common Post Office Box Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
63 Stead Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
1 Fearnley Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hawshaw Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
One Stop West Street Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
79 Clough Fields Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
5A Vernon Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Singh D (Birdwell) 01226 748412	113 - 115 Sheffield Road Birdwell Barnsley South Yorkshire S70 5TA
The Dove Valley Pms Practice 01226 648150	Worsbrough Health Centre Powell Street, Worsbrough Barnsley South Yorkshire S70 5NZ
Potentially Violent Scheme 0845 1209989	The Worsbrough Centre Mount Pleasant, West St Worsbrough, Barnsley S70 5NT
Walderslade Surgery 01226 743221	High Croft Hoyland Barnsley S74 9AF
Hoyland Medical Practice 01226 355800	The Hoyland Centre High Croft, Hoyland Barnsley South Yorkshire S74 9AF

Local Stores

Hoyland Road
Hoyland Road
Hoyland
Barnsley
South Yorkshire
S74 0NE
01226 742747
Store Website
1.10 miles

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SPAR - Harvest - Hoyland
Brobot Petroleum
Market Street
Hoyland
South Yorkshire
S74 0ET
01226 747 861
Store Website
1.9 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Abbey Veterinary Group Ltd (Hoyland Branch)
1 West Street Hoyland Barnsley South Yorkshire S74 9AG 01226 747450 info@abbeyvetsgroup.co.uk Website 1.94 miles

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Abbey Veterinary Clinic
90 Wortley Road High Green Sheffield South Yorkshire S35 4LU 0114 284 8481 Website 2.15 miles
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Medivet High Green - Beech House
106 Greengate Lane High Green Sheffield South Yorkshire S35 3GT 0114 284 4855 High.green@medivet.co.uk Website 2.53 miles
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Petrepair Vets
94 Park Grove Barnsley South Yorkshire S70 1QE 01226 664826 info@petrepairvets.com Website 2.86 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 3.21 miles
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Animal Trust Vets Cic Barnsley
Beever Court Pontefract Road Barnsley South Yorkshire S71 1HG Barnsley@animaltrust.org.uk Website 3.28 miles

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Local Dog Walks

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

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 6.94 miles

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Langsett Reservoir
A Nice Forest To Go And Walk Your Dog, Me And My Family Have All Enjoyed Walking At This Location, Hopefully You Can Go The White House Langsett Stocksbridge Sheffield S36 4GY 7.96 miles

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Rivelin Valley Nature Trail
The Rivelin Valley Nature Trail Is A Flat Route Which Includes Some Lovely Woodland And Rivers That Are Great For A Little Dog Paddle. Situated Between Sheffield And The Peak District There Are Plenty Of Places To Let Your Dog Roam Free And Enjoy The Countryside. S6 5QA 8.26 miles Car Park Entrance On The A6101 Rivelin Valley Road, The Car Park Is 500M From The End Of Rivelin Valley Road / 650M From The Malin Bridge Tram Stop.

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 9.02 miles

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Rivelin Valley
Lovely Walk By The Water, Long Track And Plenty Of Areas For The Dogs To Play In The Water Rivelin Valley Conservation Group Parking Lot Rails Rd Sheffield S6 6GF 9.15 miles There Are Several Parking Spaces And Entrances Around The Valley

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Weather Forecast

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	Clear	Clear	Clear	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	9.2°C	8.1°C	7.3°C	6.5°C	5.4°C	5.8°C	7.9°C	13.5°C	14.5°C	11.7°C	7.4°C	5.2°C
Feels Like	6.9°C	6.1°C	4.7°C	3.4°C	2.4°C	2.7°C	5°C	12.8°C	13.6°C	10.2°C	5.5°C	3°C

Wednesday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Partly Cloudy
Temp	3.8°C	2.7°C	1.5°C	1.1°C	1.4°C	4.3°C	9.3°C	12.4°C	12.8°C	11.3°C	9.6°C	9.2°C
Feels Like	1.3°C	0.3°C	-1.3°C	-2.1°C	-1.1°C	2.2°C	7.6°C	11.1°C	11.8°C	10°C	7.7°C	7°C

Thursday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast	Heavy rain at times	Moderate rain	Moderate rain	Heavy rain at times	Moderate or heavy rain in area with thunder	Moderate or heavy rain in area with thunder	Overcast	Overcast
Temp	7.8°C	7.4°C	7.2°C	6.9°C	7.2°C	8.1°C	9.7°C	12.3°C	14.1°C	14.8°C	15°C	11.4°C
Feels Like	5.2°C	4.5°C	4.2°C	3.8°C	4.5°C	5.7°C	7.1°C	10°C	12.1°C	12.9°C	14.1°C	9.9°C

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