Welcome to Bowling

Bowling is a small village located in the metropolitan borough of Bradford in West Yorkshire. The village is situated on the banks of the River Calder and is known for its rich history and beautiful scenery. The village is home to several historic buildings, including the Bowling Iron Works, which was once a major industrial site in the area. Today, the village is a popular destination for tourists who come to explore its many attractions and enjoy its peaceful atmosphere.

One of the most popular attractions in Bowling is the Bowling Park, which is a large public park that offers stunning views of the surrounding countryside. The park is home to several walking trails, picnic areas, and playgrounds, making it a great place for families to spend a day out. The park is also home to several historic buildings, including the Bowling Hall, which was once the home of the Bowling family. Today, the hall is open to the public and is a popular venue for weddings and other events.

Another popular attraction in Bowling is the Bowling Old Lane Cricket Club, which is one of the oldest cricket clubs in the country. The club was founded in 1816 and has a rich history that is closely tied to the village. Today, the club is still active and hosts regular matches throughout the summer months. Visitors to the village can watch a game of cricket at the club and learn more about the history of the sport in the area.

Local Schools

School	Details
Bradford Forster Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Ms Cath Proud	Fenby Avenue Bradford BD4 8RG 01274302400 School Website
Lower Fields Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Rebecca Stansfield	Fenby Avenue Bradford West Yorkshire BD4 8RG 1274422043 School Website
Bradford Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:2-18 Head Teacher Mr Melanie Saville	Teasdale Street Bradford West Yorkshire BD4 7QJ 01274256789 School Website
Oastlers School Academy Special Converter Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Mrs Lyndsey Brown	Flockton Road Bradford West Yorkshire BD4 7RH 1274307456 School Website
Darul Uloom Dawatul Imaan Other Independent School Ages:11-25 Head Teacher Mr Abdurrahman Kayat	Harry Street Off Wakefield Road Bradford West Yorkshire BD4 9PH 1274402233 School Website
Bronte Girls' Academy Free Schools Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Rehana Shafquat	Bolling Road East Bowling Bradford BD4 7EB 1274044055 School Website
Knowleswood Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Noreen Dunn	Knowles Lane Holme Wood Bradford West Yorkshire BD4 9AE 01274778177 School Website
Fearnville Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Richard Ballantine	Fearnville Drive Off Sticker Lane Bradford BD4 8DX 1274664661 School Website
Primary Pupil Referral Unit Pupil Referral Unit Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Kirsty Ratcliffe	Avenue Road West Bowling Bradford West Yorkshire BD5 8DB 01274735298 School Website
St Marys Andst Peters Catholic Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Michelle Khambhaita	Upper Nidd Street Leeds Road Bradford West Yorkshire BD3 9ND 01274773977 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Bradford Interchange Bridge Street, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD1 1TU 1.09 Miles

Bradford Forster Square Forster Square, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD1 4HY 1.41 Miles

Low Moor New Works Road, Low Moor, West Yorkshire, BD12 7BD 2.31 Miles

New Pudsey Owlcotes Lane, New Pudsey, West Yorkshire, LS28 6QG 2.59 Miles

Frizinghall Frizinghall Road, Frizinghall, West Yorkshire, BD9 4LD 2.94 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Jubilee Taxis 01274 306304 83 Barnard Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD4 7DX 0.51 Miles
Tyersal Radio Cars 01274 661717 61 Sticker Lane, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD4 8QA 0.60 Miles
Garnett Private Hire 01274 393930 19 Richard Street, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD3 9HT 0.98 Miles
Douglas Radio Cars 01274 735871 121-123 Bowling Old Lane, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD5 7ER 0.98 Miles
Luxury Minibus Travel 07811 155610 202 Saint Stephen's Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD5 7EX 0.99 Miles
Broadway Taxis 01274 668582 29 Bradford Lane, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD3 8LP 1.06 Miles
Broadway Taxis 01274 952005 29 Bradford La, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD3 8LP 1.06 Miles
Express Taxis 01274 395272 186 Barkerend Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD3 9BH 1.09 Miles
Express Private Hire 01274 720666 186 Barkerend Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD3 9BH 1.09 Miles
Express Radio Cars 01274 724241 186 Barkerend Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD3 9BH 1.09 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Lister Avenue D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
St Johns Po Box D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Paley Road Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Sticker Lane D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Parry Lane D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bowling Hall Road D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Brompton Avenue D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Broad Lane Business Box Collection Today available until:17:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:15
Challenge Way D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Pitts Street D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Asda Stores Ltd Collection Today available until:17:45 Weekday Last Collection:17:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Sticker Lane Po Box Collection Today available until:17:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Mill Lane Business Box Collection Today available until:17:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:15
Knowles Lane D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
New Cross Street D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
New Hay Surgery 01274 723953	New Hey Surgery 2 Brompton Road Bradford West Yorkshire BD4 7JD
Bowling Hall Med Practice 01274 224888	Bowling Hall Med Practice Rooley Lane,Farsley Bradford West Yorkshire BD4 7SS
Rooley Lane Med. Centre 01274 223118	Rooley Lane Medical Ctr Rooley Lane Bradford West Yorkshire BD4 7SS
Holmewood Health Centre 01274 683331	Holme Wood Road Bradford West Yorkshire BD4 9EJ
Dr Hutchings & Partners	Highfield Health Centre 2 Procter Street Bradford West Yorkshire BD4 9QA

Local Stores

Wibsey
5-7 Fair Road
Wibsey
Bradford
West Yorkshire
BD6 1TP
01274 676032
Store Website
2.13 miles

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SPAR Euro Garage Ring Road
ROOLEY LANE
BRADFORD
BD4 7SJ
01274688332
Store Website
0.7 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Bradford Pdsa Pet Hospital, The Jeanne Marchig Centre
1 Lorne Street East Bowling Bradford West Yorkshire BD4 7PS 01274 740070 Website 0.13 miles

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Northcote Veterinary Surgery
358 Otley Road Bradford West Yorkshire BD2 4QR 01274 632222 northcote.vets@zen.co.uk Website 1.85 miles
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Vets Now Bradford
C/O Yorkshire Vets Thornbury Hospital 515 Bradford Road Thornbury Bradford West Yorkshire BD3 7BA bradfordclinic@vets-now.com Website 1.88 miles

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Yorkshire Vets
515 Bradford Road Thornbury Bradford West Yorkshire BD3 7BA 01274 663301 postmaster@yorkshirevets.co.uk Website 1.88 miles
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My Home Vet
Titan Business Centre Euroway House Roydsdale Way Bradford West Yorkshire BD4 6SE 07759 260886 enquiries@myhomevet.co.uk Website 1.92 miles

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Ashfield Veterinary Group - Wibsey
213 High Street Wibsey Bradford West Yorkshire BD6 1JU 01274 691318 nurseswibsey@ashfieldvets.com Website 2.02 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Judy Woods
The Woods Are Popular For Dog Walkers, They Offer Shelter In The Rain And Shade In The Summer. The Woods Walk Can Be As Short Or As Long As You Like. It’S Pretty Much Flat With Some Shallow Climbs. Once Into The Woods There Are No Roads Nearby And So A Great Place For Off Lead Where Sydney Loves To Explore The The Woods, Chase The Squirrels And Play In The Beck That Runs Through The Woods. It Her Favourite Daily Walk. Station Rdwyke Halifax Bradford BD12 8LA 3.63 miles The Most Popular Entrance Is Along Station Road Which Is Easy To Get To. If You Google Judy Woods It Can Take You To Other Entrances.

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Northcliffe Woods Shipley
Woods Next To Northcliffe Park In Shipley 2 Cliffe Gardens Shipley BD18 3DB 3.73 miles Park Outside The Gate And You Can Either Walk Along The Flat Bit Past The Little Train And Continue On, Going Up The Steps At The End And Looping Back On Yourself To Return Through The Upper Section Of The Woods. Or You Can Go Forward Towards The Park Itself And Return The Way You Came. You Can'T Get Lost.

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Chellow Dene Reservoir
Chellow Dene Is A Local Beauty Spot On The Western Outskirts Of Bradford City Which Can Be Reached By Public Transport.Although Within The City Boundaries Chellow Dene Reservoirs Lie Within A Quiet Wooded Valley And Are A Haven For Wildlife Including Herons And Owls. Chellow Dean Reservoirs 4.15 miles

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Oakwell Hall And Country Park
Something For All Ages And Abilities. Plenty Of Space, Pathed Walks, A Tudor Hall To Explore, Gift Shop, Dog Poo Bins, Children's Play Areas, Ramblers' Centre, Cafe, Tourist Information, Stream And Ponds, Gardens, Toilets, Function Room. 18 Raikes Ln Birstall Batley WF17 9QU 4.22 miles Oakwell Country Park

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Roberts Park Saltaire
A Park In Saltaire With A Large Field Where Dogs Can Enjoy Chasing A Ball And Exploring. There's The River Nearby Where Tired Dogs Can Quench Their Thirst, And You Can Always Wander Up To Saltaire Which Is Nearby Or, If You Fancy More Of A Walk, Shipley Glen Is Also Very Close, And Takes You Past The Tramway Too. Roberts Park Lodge Higher Coach Rd Baildon Shipley BD17 7LU 4.85 miles

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Wilton Park
Also Has A Childrens Play Area, Crazy Golf, Tennis Courts And 5-A-Side Footy Pitches. 783 Bradford Rd Batley Lancashire WF17 8NB 5.08 miles

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