Welcome to East Ardsley

East Ardsley is a small village located in the metropolitan borough of Leeds, West Yorkshire. The village is situated on the A650 road, which connects Wakefield and Bradford. The village has a rich history, dating back to the 11th century when it was mentioned in the Domesday Book. The village was once a mining community, and evidence of this can still be seen in the form of old mine buildings and shafts.

East Ardsley has a population of around 4,000 people and is a close-knit community. The village has a range of amenities, including a primary school, a post office, a convenience store, and a pub. The village also has a community centre, which hosts a range of events and activities throughout the year. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside, and there are plenty of walking and cycling routes to explore.

East Ardsley is well-connected to the surrounding areas, with good transport links to Leeds, Wakefield, and Bradford. The village is served by several bus routes, and the M1 motorway is just a short drive away. The village is also close to several major shopping centres, including the White Rose Shopping Centre and the Trinity Leeds shopping centre. Overall, East Ardsley is a charming village with a rich history and a strong sense of community.

Local Weather

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Temp: -2.6°C

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Wind: 4.7 MPH

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Local Schools

School	Details
East Ardsley Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Ms Sarah Talbot	Main Street East Ardsley Wakefield West Yorkshire WF3 2BA 01133862510 School Website
Thorpe Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Alexandra Wilks	Dolphin Lane Thorpe Wakefield West Yorkshire WF3 3DG 01133368760
Blackgates Primary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Julie Coulson	Smithy Lane Tingley Wakefield WF3 1QQ 1138878155 School Website
Outwood Primary Academy Kirkhamgate Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Lisa Cooke	Brandy Carr Road Kirkhamgate Wakefield WF2 0RS 01924907436 School Website
Outwood Grange Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Sir Andrew Downing	Potovens Lane Outwood Wakefield West Yorkshire WF1 2PF 01924204350 School Website
Jerry Clay Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Tracy Swinburne	Jerry Clay Lane Wrenthorpe Wakefield West Yorkshire WF2 0NP 01924303665 School Website
Pinderfields Hospital Pru Pupil Referral Unit Ages:2-19 Head Teacher Mrs Helen Mumby	The Wrenthorpe Centre Imperial Avenue Wrenthorpe Wakefield WF2 0LW 01924298351 School Website
Wrenthorpe Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Linsey Cavell	Imperial Avenue Wrenthorpe Wakefield West Yorkshire WF2 0LW 1924378001 School Website
Middleton Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Ms Samantha Williams	Middleton Park Avenue Leeds West Yorkshire LS10 4HU 1132717969 School Website
Outwood Primary Academy Ledger Lane Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rachael Skirrow	Ledger Lane Outwood Wakefield West Yorkshire WF1 2PH 01924907430 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Outwood Lingwell Court, Outwood, West Yorkshire, WF1 2NX 1.31 Miles

Wakefield Westgate Mulberry Way, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 2QN 2.95 Miles

Morley Station Road, Morley, West Yorkshire, LS27 8JR 3.16 Miles

Batley Upper Station Road, Batley, West Yorkshire, WF17 5TA 3.56 Miles

Wakefield Kirkgate Monk Street, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 4EL 3.58 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Chrissie's Airport Services 0113 252 7676 1 Heatherdale Fold, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF3 1NH 1.58 Miles
City Cars 01924 371777 9 George Street, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 2LR 1.61 Miles
Outwards Cars 01924 820044 530 Leeds Road, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 2DX 1.69 Miles
Chauffeur Driven Mercedes 01924 370485 Bradford Road, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 2AS 1.99 Miles
Asquiths Executive Private Hire 07766 741747 27 Lanshaw Crescent, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS10 3NN 2.11 Miles
All Aboard Travel 0113 270 0424 33 Cranmore Dr, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS10 4AW 2.18 Miles
Fly Away Private Hire 0113 252 6364 18 Topcliffe Court, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS27 8UG 2.26 Miles
A P M Chauffeur Services 01924 374777 8 Lombardy Garth, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF2 0UB 2.32 Miles
Roadcraft Freelance Chauffeur Services 07855 000638 Chidswell, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF12 7HT 2.65 Miles
Mayfair Taxis 01924 270445 18 Swithenbank Street, Ossett, West Yorkshire, WF5 9RW 2.71 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
East Ardsley Po No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
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Lingwell Gate No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Brandy Carr No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Thorpe Po No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Garden House Estate No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wakefield 41 Business Park No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:45
Quarries No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Leigh View Medical Practice 0113 2537629	Leigh View Medical Centre Bradford Road, Tingley Wakefield West Yorkshire WF3 1RQ
West Yorkshire Nhs Direct 0345 6050410	Springhill 1, Wakefield 41 Bp, Brindley Way Wakefield WF2 0XQ
Outwood Park Medical Centre 01924 822626	Outwood Park Medical Ctre Potovens Lane, Outwood Wakefield West Yorkshire WF1 2PE
Middleton Park Surgery	Middleton Park Avenue Leeds LS10 4HT
Lofthouse Surgery 01924 822273	2 Church Farm Close Leeds Road, Lofthouse Wakefield West Yorkshire WF3 3SA

Local Stores

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

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SPAR East Ardsley
Bradford Road
East Ardsley Wakefield
WF3 2HE
01924 822944
Store Website
0.1 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Chantry Vets
Unit 3 Brindley Way Wakefield West Yorkshire WF2 0XQ 01924 363464 reception@chantryvets.co.uk Website 1.17 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 1.88 miles

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Chantry Vets
22 Middleton Park Road Leeds Yorkshire LS10 3ST 0113 271 7799 reception@chantryvets.co.uk Website 1.92 miles
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Chantry Vets
180 Batley Road Alverthorpe Wakefield West Yorkshire WF2 0AJ 01924 36 24 64 reception@chantryvets.co.uk Website 2.22 miles
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Yorkshire Vets Morley Surgery
Topcliffe Lane Morley Leeds West Yorkshire LS27 0HL 0113 2383823 morleyadmin@yorkshirevets.co.uk Website 2.25 miles
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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Abbey House Veterinary Clinic
378 Soothill Lane Batley West Yorkshire WF17 6EU 01924 474300 info@crofthousevets.co.uk 2.74 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 1.17 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 2.23 miles Middleton Park, Town Street, Middleton, Leeds, Ls10 3Sh

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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 4.19 miles Parking Is Available Under The Railway Line. Forge Lane, Horbury, Wf4

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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 4.48 miles

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Pugneys Country Park
Asdale Rd 4.56 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 5.17 miles Oakwell Country Park

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Weather Forecast

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