Welcome to Fitzwilliam

Fitzwilliam is a small village located in the metropolitan borough of Wakefield, West Yorkshire. The village is situated on the A645 road, which connects Pontefract to Doncaster. The village has a population of around 4,000 people and is known for its rich history and beautiful countryside. The village is surrounded by fields and farmland, making it an ideal location for those who enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking and cycling.

One of the most notable landmarks in Fitzwilliam is the St. Mary's Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is a Grade II listed building and is known for its beautiful stained glass windows and intricate architecture. The church is still in use today and is a popular destination for tourists and locals alike. Another notable landmark in the village is the Fitzwilliam Hall, which was built in 1903 and is now used as a community center.

Fitzwilliam is also home to a number of local businesses, including shops, pubs, and restaurants. The village has a strong sense of community, and there are a number of events and activities held throughout the year, including a summer fair and a Christmas market. Overall, Fitzwilliam is a charming village with a rich history and a strong sense of community. It is an ideal location for those who enjoy the countryside and a slower pace of life.

Local Schools

School	Details
King's Meadow Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Robert Cochrane	Wakefield Road Fitzwilliam Pontefract West Yorkshire WF9 5BP 1977617470 School Website
Fitzwilliam Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Laura Kay	Second Avenue Fitzwilliam Second Avenue Wakefield West Yorkshire WF9 5BA 1977624490 School Website
Wakefield Independent School Other Independent School Ages:2-17 Head Teacher Mrs K E Caryl	Nostell Centre Doncaster Road Nostell Wakefield West Yorkshire WF4 1QG 01924865757 School Website
West End Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Chris Johnson	Regent Street Hemsworth Pontefract West Yorkshire WF9 4QJ 01977616732 School Website
Outwood Academy Hemsworth Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Suzie Day	Wakefield Road Pontefract West Yorkshire WF9 4AB 1977624220 School Website
Outwood Primary Academy Bell Lane Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rebecca Barley	Bell Lane Ackworth Pontefract West Yorkshire WF7 7JH 1977613304 School Website
Outwood Primary Academy Newstead Green Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs L Corbett	Cow Lane Havercroft Wakefield West Yorkshire WF4 2BE 1226722484 School Website
Oakfield Park School Ackworth Community Special School Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Mr Stephanie Nagy	Barnsley Road Ackworth Pontefract West Yorkshire WF7 7DT 01977613423 School Website
St Helens Ce Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Louise Sennett	Highfield Road Hemsworth Pontefract West Yorkshire WF9 4EG 01977617955 School Website
Compass Community School Hemsworth Other Independent Special School Ages:11-17 Head Teacher Mr Chris Hughes	58 Highfield Road Hemsworth Pontefract WF9 4EA 7738724903

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Fitzwilliam Railway Terrace, Fitzwilliam, West Yorkshire, WF9 5DA 0.10 Miles

Featherstone Featherstone, Featherstone, West Yorkshire, WF7 7HJ 2.53 Miles

Moorthorpe Barnsley Road, Moorthorpe, West Yorkshire, WF9 3AT 3.88 Miles

South Elmsall Station Road, South Elmsall, West Yorkshire, WF9 2HP 4.51 Miles

Sandal And Agbrigg Agbrigg Road, Sandal, West Yorkshire, WF2 6AB 4.87 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Premier Private Hire 01977 615151 27 Mount Avenue, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF9 4QE 1.45 Miles
Hemsworth Cars 24 Hours 01977 618888 12 Cross Hill, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF9 4LQ 1.57 Miles
Hcl Chauffeurs 01977 618888 12 Cross Hill, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF9 4LQ 1.57 Miles
Hcl Taxis Ltd 01977 625625 12 Cross Hill, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF9 4LQ 1.57 Miles
001 Cars And Minibuses 01977 611001 9 Cross Hill, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF9 4LD 1.62 Miles
Ackworth Kiddicare 07907 710234 7 New Street, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF7 7JF 1.63 Miles
Tingeystaxis 01977 611111 27 Market Street, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF9 4LB 1.76 Miles
Crofton Cars 01924 860100 733 Doncaster Rd, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 1PX 2.20 Miles
Am-Pm Day And Night Airport Travel 01924 256250 11 Millside, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S72 8NX 2.86 Miles
Travel R Us 01977 600234 Unit 6/7/Acton Hall Enterprise Pk/Station La, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF7 6EQ 3.37 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Wakefield Road Box Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Fitzwilliam Po Collection Today available until:16:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Briar Bank Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Brooklands Estate Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wragby Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Nostell Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Brackenhill Edge Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Brackenhill Po Collection Today available until:16:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Havercroft Po Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Holly Bank Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Barnsley Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wortley Place Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Station Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Mulberry Place Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hemsworth Po Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Kinsley Health Centre	Wakefield Road Fitzwilliam West Yorkshire WF9 5BP
Rycroft Primary Care Centre	Madeley Road Havercroft Wakefield West Yorkshire WF4 2QG
The Grange - Secondary Care 01977 610009	Highfield Road Hemsworth Pontefract West Yorkshire WF9 4DP
The Grange Medical Centre 01977 610009	The Grange Medical Centre Highfield Road, Hemsworth Pontefract West Yorkshire WF9 4DP
Southmoor Surgery	Southmoor Road Hemsworth Pontefract West Yorkshire WF9 4LU

Local Stores

Ackworth
Barnsley Road
Moortop Ackworth
Pontefract
West Yorkshire
WF7 7NB
01977 619437
shop.4556@coop.co.uk
Store Website
1.71 miles

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SPAR Ackworth
Ackworth Service Station
Barnsley Road
Ackworth
Ponterfract
WF7 7HY
01977 611 832
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Hemsworth Vets4pets Ltd
Wakefield Road Hemsworth Pontefract West Yorkshire WF9 4AB hemsworth@vets4pets.com Website 1.48 miles

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Abbey Veterinary Group
123 Midland Road Royston Barnsley South Yorkshire S71 4PX 01226 722773 info@abbeyvetsgroup.co.uk Website 3.64 miles


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Medivet South Elmsall
28A Minsthorpe Lane South Elmsall Pontefract West Yorkshire WF9 2NY 01977 643146 south.elmsall@medivet.co.uk Website 3.92 miles
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Abbey Veterinary Group
212 Barnsley Road Cudworth Barnsley South Yorkshire S72 8UJ 01226 716802 info@abbeyvetsgroup.co.uk Website 4.28 miles


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Chantry Vets
104 Castleford Road Normanton Yorkshire WF6 2EE 01924 899988 reception@chantryvets.co.uk Website 4.97 miles
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Chantry Vets
26 Horsefair Pontefract West Yorkshire WF8 1PD 01977 796 666 reception@chantryvets.co.uk Website 4.99 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 3.10 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 3.41 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 3.78 miles Free Parking Is Available Wf2 6Nb

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Frickley Country Park
Lots Of Different Routes, Mainly Pathed Out To Follow. Great Walk For The Dogs, Can Get Muddy When It’S Been Raining. Pontefract Lancashire 5.10 miles Parking Off Doncaster Road

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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 5.22 miles

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Pugneys Country Park
Asdale Rd 5.80 miles

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