Welcome to Foulby

Foulby is a small village located in the metropolitan borough of Wakefield, West Yorkshire, England. The village is situated approximately 5 miles east of the city of Wakefield and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. Foulby is a peaceful and quiet village that is perfect for those who want to escape the hustle and bustle of city life.

One of the main attractions of Foulby is the Foulby Reservoir, which is located just outside the village. The reservoir is a popular spot for fishing and bird watching, and it is also a great place for a leisurely walk. The reservoir is surrounded by beautiful countryside, and there are plenty of footpaths and bridleways that lead through the surrounding fields and woods.

Foulby is also home to a number of historic buildings, including the Foulby Hall, which dates back to the 17th century. The hall is a Grade II listed building and is a fine example of Jacobean architecture. The hall is surrounded by beautiful gardens and is open to the public on certain days of the year. Overall, Foulby is a charming village that is perfect for those who want to enjoy the peace and tranquility of the countryside.

Local Weather

Light drizzle

Temp: 9.2°C

Feels Like: 6.8°C

Wind: 10.1 MPH

Wind Dir: S

Local Schools

School	Details
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
Crofton Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr Paul Birdsall	Slack Lane Crofton Wakefield West Yorkshire WF4 1HJ 01924863981 School Website
Crofton Infant School Academy Converter Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Clare Holloway	High Street Crofton Wakefield West Yorkshire WF4 1NG 1924864711 School Website
Sharlston Community School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Julie Dunderdale	Hammer Lane Sharlston Common Wakefield West Yorkshire WF4 1DH 1924863044 School Website
Crofton Academy Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Peter Walker	High Street Crofton Wakefield West Yorkshire WF4 1NF 01924862985 School Website
Streethouse Junior Infant And Nursery Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Nikkie Wright	Whinney Lane Streethouse Pontefract West Yorkshire WF7 6DJ 01977798616 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
Shay Lane Primary J And I School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Michelle Melgram	Shay Lane Crofton Wakefield West Yorkshire WF4 1NN 01924862600 School Website
Featherstone Girnhill Infant School Academy Converter Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mrs Jane Littlewood	Hardwick Road Featherstone Pontefract West Yorkshire WF7 5JB 1977702261 School Website
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

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Fitzwilliam Railway Terrace, Fitzwilliam, West Yorkshire, WF9 5DA 1.89 Miles

Featherstone Featherstone, Featherstone, West Yorkshire, WF7 7HJ 3.17 Miles

Normanton Lower Station Road, Normanton, West Yorkshire, WF6 2BG 3.23 Miles

Sandal And Agbrigg Agbrigg Road, Sandal, West Yorkshire, WF2 6AB 3.51 Miles

Wakefield Kirkgate Monk Street, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 4EL 4.04 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Crofton Cars 01924 860100 733 Doncaster Rd, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 1PX 0.45 Miles
Clems Cars 01924 863864 High St, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 1BD 1.58 Miles
Power Cars 01924 860555 75 Crossley St, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 1BQ 1.84 Miles
Travel R Us 01977 600234 Unit 6/7/Acton Hall Enterprise Pk/Station La, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF7 6EQ 2.30 Miles
5 Star Taxis 01924 891111 Queen Elizabeth Drive, Normanton, West Yorkshire, WF6 1DT 2.50 Miles
Nigels Cars 01924 898329 66 Henderson Av, Normanton, West Yorkshire, WF6 1DQ 2.50 Miles
Ackworth Kiddicare 07907 710234 7 New Street, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF7 7JF 2.58 Miles
Daves Travel Airport Services 01924 259242 57 Elmwood Drive, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF2 6LW 2.59 Miles
0700 Cars 01924 229645 Chevet Terrace, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 5RY 2.75 Miles
Nigel Cars 01924 891910 Queen Street, Normanton, West Yorkshire, WF6 2DQ 3.07 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
West Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Nostell No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
New Crofton Po Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Wragby No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sharlstone Common Collection Today available until:16:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Weeland Cres No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Churchway No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hammer Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Crofton Po Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Wakefield Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ashdene Drive No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Streethouse Po Collection Today available until:16:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Shay Lane Estate No More Collections Today 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:
Huntwick Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Sharlston Medical Centre	Clifton Road Sharlston Common Wakefield West Yorkshire WF4 1AF
Crofton And Sharlston Med Prac 01924 862621	Crofton/Sharlston M/Pract Slack Lane, Crofton Wakefield West Yorkshire WF4 1HJ
Kinsley Health Centre	Wakefield Road Fitzwilliam West Yorkshire WF9 5BP
Rycroft Primary Care Centre	Madeley Road Havercroft Wakefield West Yorkshire WF4 2QG
St Thomas Road Surgery 01977 801363	St Thomas Road Surgery St.Thomas Rd,Featherstone Pontefract West Yorkshire WF7 5HE

Local Stores

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

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SPAR Ackworth
Ackworth Service Station
Barnsley Road
Ackworth
Ponterfract
WF7 7HY
01977 611 832
Store Website
2.7 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Chantry Vets
104 Castleford Road Normanton Yorkshire WF6 2EE 01924 899988 reception@chantryvets.co.uk Website 3.16 miles
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Hemsworth Vets4pets Ltd
Wakefield Road Hemsworth Pontefract West Yorkshire WF9 4AB hemsworth@vets4pets.com Website 3.35 miles

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Ashfield Veterinary Group - Wakefield
Belle Isle Health Park Portobello Road Wakefield West Yorkshire WF1 5PN 01924 374 111 nurseswakefield@ashfieldvets.com Website 3.84 miles
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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Calder Vets Ltd
45 Standbridge Lane Sandal Wakefield West Yorkshire WF2 7EE 01924 258833 sandal@caldervets.co.uk Website 4.03 miles

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Jollyes
Jollyes Petfood Superstores, Wakefield 4B Beck Retail Park Wakefield Yorkshire WF1 1RN Website 4.26 miles

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Abbey Veterinary Group
123 Midland Road Royston Barnsley South Yorkshire S71 4PX 01226 722773 info@abbeyvetsgroup.co.uk Website 4.29 miles


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Local Dog Walks

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 2.51 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 2.73 miles Free Parking Is Available Wf2 6Nb

Location what3words banks.tightrope.segregate

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 4.06 miles

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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 4.49 miles

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Pugneys Country Park
Asdale Rd 4.59 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 6.30 miles Parking Is Available Under The Railway Line. Forge Lane, Horbury, Wf4

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Weather Forecast

Monday	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	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-11.6°C	-11.3°C	-10.9°C	-10.5°C	-9.5°C	-4.9°C	0.7°C	4.9°C	6.3°C	2.9°C	0.5°C	-0.7°C
Feels Like	-17.3°C	-18.1°C	-18.3°C	-18.4°C	-17.6°C	-12.5°C	-5.5°C	0°C	2.8°C	-0.5°C	-3.2°C	-4.8°C

Tuesday	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	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Overcast
Temp	-1.8°C	-2.3°C	-2.7°C	-2.9°C	-1.4°C	1.4°C	4.8°C	6.9°C	7.1°C	5.6°C	3.4°C	0.4°C
Feels Like	-6.2°C	-6.8°C	-7.1°C	-7.1°C	-5.7°C	-2.8°C	1.2°C	3.9°C	4.5°C	3.4°C	0.5°C	-3.4°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

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Temp	0.6°C	0.4°C	-0.1°C	-0.9°C	-1.4°C	-0.8°C	0.6°C	1.9°C	2.6°C	2.7°C	5.1°C	3.5°C
Feels Like	-3.5°C	-3.8°C	-3.9°C	-4°C	-3.9°C	-3°C	-1.4°C	0°C	0.6°C	0.8°C	1.8°C	-0.2°C

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