Welcome to Carlton

Carlton is a small village located in the metropolitan borough of Leeds, West Yorkshire. The village is situated on the outskirts of Leeds and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. Carlton 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 population of around 1,000 people and is known for its friendly community.

One of the main attractions of Carlton is its beautiful countryside. The village is surrounded by rolling hills and green fields, making it an ideal place for walking and hiking. There are several footpaths and bridleways that lead through the countryside, offering stunning views of the surrounding landscape. Carlton is also home to several nature reserves, including the Carlton Marsh Nature Reserve, which is home to a variety of wildlife.

Despite its small size, Carlton has a strong community spirit. The village has several community groups and organizations, including a local history group, a gardening club, and a women's institute. There are also several events and activities that take place throughout the year, including a summer fete, a Christmas fair, and a scarecrow festival. The village also has a primary school, a post office, and a pub, making it a self-sufficient community.

Local Schools

School	Details
Carlton Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Hannah Roe	New Road Carlton Wakefield West Yorkshire WF3 3RE 01133783040 School Website
Rothwell Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Leila Rothenburg	Carlton Lane Rothwell Leeds West Yorkshire LS26 0DJ 01133862570 School Website
Robin Hood Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sara Harris	Leeds Road Robin Hood Wakefield West Yorkshire WF3 3BG 01132823444 School Website
Rothwell St Marys Rc Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Siobhan Leonard	Royds Lane Rothwell Leeds West Yorkshire LS26 0BJ 01132828182 School Website
Rodillian Academy Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Lorraine Bradley	Longthorpe Lane Lofthouse Wakefield West Yorkshire WF3 3PS 01924872252 School Website
Victoria Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Amanda Burrow	Cornwall Crescent Wood Lane Rothwell Leeds West Yorkshire LS26 0RA 01133932926 School Website
Rothwell Church Of England Primary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Georgina Marsland	Queensway Rothwell Leeds West Yorkshire LS26 0NB 01138591842 School Website
Cockburn Haigh Road Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mrs Jacquie Padgett	Haigh Road Rothwell Leeds LS26 0NQ 1135128746 School Website
Oulton Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr John Higgins	Pennington Lane Oulton Leeds West Yorkshire LS26 8EX 1132059559 School Website
Clapgate Primary School Foundation School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Natasha Singleton	Cranmore Drive Leeds West Yorkshire LS10 4AW 01132716700 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Outwood Lingwell Court, Outwood, West Yorkshire, WF1 2NX 2.05 Miles

Woodlesford Station Lane, Woodlesford, West Yorkshire, LS26 8RA 2.15 Miles

Normanton Lower Station Road, Normanton, West Yorkshire, WF6 2BG 3.92 Miles

Wakefield Westgate Mulberry Way, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 2QN 4.03 Miles

Wakefield Kirkgate Monk Street, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 4EL 4.29 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
G M Cars 0113 372 0002 Rothwell, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS26 0AG 0.60 Miles
Rothwell Line Private Hire 0113 282 9670 34 Commercial Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS26 0AW 0.69 Miles
Oulton Cars 0113 282 4477 Brook House John O Gaunts Trading Estate, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS26 0JB 1.13 Miles
C And D Executive Travel 07702 022863 2 Parkways Garth, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS26 8TZ 1.50 Miles
All Aboard Travel 0113 270 0424 33 Cranmore Dr, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS10 4AW 1.52 Miles
Airport Express Travel 0113 282 9905 43 Wordsworth Drive, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS26 8EP 1.64 Miles
Oulton Cars 0113 282 4477 82-84 Aberford Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS26 8HP 1.78 Miles
Asquiths Executive Private Hire 07766 741747 27 Lanshaw Crescent, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS10 3NN 1.80 Miles
Hummer Limo Wakefield 01924 820080 511 Aberford Road, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF3 4AH 1.82 Miles
City Cars 01924 371777 9 George Street, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 2LR 2.04 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Carlton Po Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Leadwell Lane D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stone Brig Green D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Windmill Lane D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Northfield Place D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ouzlewell Green Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Morrisons Supermarket Rothwell Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
New Lofthouse Po Green La Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Robin Hood Po Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Main Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Elmroyd/Royds Lane D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Half Way House Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Pasture View Road D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Manor Road D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Longthorpe Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Rothwell Health Centre	Stone Brig Lane Rothwell Leeds LS26 0UE
The Manse Surgery 0113 2823390	4 Marsh Street Rothwell Leeds West Yorkshire LS26 0AE
Marsh Street Surgery	25A Marsh Street Rothwell Leeds LS26 0AG
Lofthouse Surgery 01924 822273	2 Church Farm Close Leeds Road, Lofthouse Wakefield West Yorkshire WF3 3SA
Dr L Freeman & Partners 0113 2822138	Oulton Medical Centre Quarry Hill, Oulton Leeds LS26 8SZ

Local Stores

Outwood
Meadow Vale
Outwood
Wakefield
West Yorkshire
WF1 3TR
01924 872950
Store Website
1.82 miles

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SPAR Outwood
SPAR
Potovens Lane
Outwood
Wakefield
WF1 2LE
01924 822641
Store Website
2.1 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Beehive Vets
103 Commercial Street Rothwell Leeds West Yorkshire LS26 0QD 0113 8242700 hello@beehivevets.co.uk 0.66 miles

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Purple Vet
26 Commercial Street Rothwell West Yorkshire LS26 0AW 0113 2887788 Website 0.75 miles
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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Abbey House Veterinary Clinic
1 Oulton Lane Rothwell Leeds West Yorkshire LS26 0EA 0113 2827117 rothwell@abbeyvetspets.co.uk Website 0.86 miles
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Chantry Vets
22 Middleton Park Road Leeds Yorkshire LS10 3ST 0113 271 7799 reception@chantryvets.co.uk Website 2.17 miles
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Chantry Vets
Unit 3 Brindley Way Wakefield West Yorkshire WF2 0XQ 01924 363464 reception@chantryvets.co.uk Website 2.47 miles
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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Paragon Veterinary Referrals
1 Red Hall Crescent Paragon Business Village Wakefield West Yorkshire WF1 2DF 01924 908333 info@paragonreferrals.co.uk Website 2.84 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Lofthouse Colliery Nature Park
Disused Colliery Now A Nature Park Which Consists Of Woodland, Heathland, Playing Fields And A Pond. Most Of The Paths Around The Site Are Named After The Various Coal Seams That Were Worked At Lofthouse Colliery. 106 Lingwell Nook Ln Lofthouse Wakefield WF3 3JA 1.48 miles

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Middleton Park
Almost In The Heart Of The City Of Leeds Is A Huge 190 Hectare Park With Woodlands, Open Grassland, A Cafe, A Little Lake, A Bike Track And Much, Much More. Known Affectionately As Miggy Woods By Locals. It’S So Big I’M Still Exploring It And Finding New Areas. Middleton Park Town Street Middleton 2.69 miles Middleton Park, Town Street, Middleton, Leeds, Ls10 3Sh

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Pugneys Country Park
Asdale Rd 5.82 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 6.08 miles Parking Is Available Under The Railway Line. Forge Lane, Horbury, Wf4

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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 6.48 miles Free Parking Is Available Wf2 6Nb

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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 6.58 miles

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