Welcome to Garforth

Garforth is a small town located in the metropolitan borough of Leeds, West Yorkshire. It is situated approximately 9 miles east of Leeds city centre and has a population of around 15,000 people. The town has a rich history dating back to the 11th century when it was mentioned in the Domesday Book. Garforth has a strong sense of community and is known for its friendly locals and welcoming atmosphere.

One of the main attractions in Garforth is the historic St Mary's Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is a Grade I listed building and is known for its beautiful stained glass windows and impressive architecture. Another popular attraction in the town is the Garforth Golf Club, which is located on the outskirts of the town. The club has an 18-hole course and is known for its challenging layout and stunning views of the surrounding countryside.

Garforth is also home to a number of local shops, restaurants, and pubs. The town has a thriving high street with a range of independent retailers, as well as larger chain stores. There are also a number of cafes and restaurants in the town, offering a range of cuisines to suit all tastes. The town's pubs are also popular with locals and visitors alike, with many offering live music and entertainment throughout the week.

Local Schools

School	Details
Strawberry Fields Primary School Foundation School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Susan Mumby	Lidgett Lane Garforth Leeds West Yorkshire LS25 1LL 01132320796 School Website
Garforth Academy Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Anna Young	Lidgett Lane Garforth Leeds West Yorkshire LS25 1LJ 01132127127 School Website
St Benedicts Catholic Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr John Woolley	Station Fields Garforth Leeds West Yorkshire LS25 1PS 01132869819 School Website
Ninelands Primary School Foundation School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Katie Pashley	Ninelands Lane Garforth Leeds West Yorkshire LS25 1NT 01132878370 School Website
Green Lane Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Joanne Sercombe	Ribblesdale Avenue Garforth Leeds West Yorkshire LS25 2JX 01132127107 School Website
East Garforth Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Stuart Cooke	Aberford Road East Garforth Leeds West Yorkshire LS25 2HF 01132127100 School Website
Kippax North Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Richard Howitt	Brexdale Avenue Kippax Leeds West Yorkshire LS25 7EJ 1132869427 School Website
Kippax Greenfield Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Beth Hartshorne	Ebor Mount Kippax Leeds West Yorkshire LS25 7PA 1132876195 School Website
Kippax Ash Tree Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Amanda Campbell	Gibson Lane Kippax Leeds West Yorkshire LS25 7JL 1133850680 School Website
Colton Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Caroline Johnson	School Lane Colton Leeds West Yorkshire LS15 9AL 1132647514 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Garforth Station Road, Garforth, West Yorkshire, LS25 1PY 0.36 Miles

East Garforth Woodlands Drive, East Garforth, West Yorkshire, LS25 2JW 0.85 Miles

Micklefield Great North Road, Micklefield, West Yorkshire, LS25 4AQ 2.35 Miles

Cross Gates Station View, Cross Gates, West Yorkshire, LS15 8BX 2.70 Miles

Woodlesford Station Lane, Woodlesford, West Yorkshire, LS26 8RA 3.35 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
A B Cars 0113 287 2222 Station House, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS25 1PY 0.34 Miles
Garforth Carsss 0113 287 2866 54 Goodwood Avenue, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS25 7HR 1.44 Miles
Kippax Cars 0113 287 1777 Sherburns Yard/High St, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS25 7AF 1.92 Miles
Oulton Cars 0113 287 5777 9 Wakefield Rd, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS26 8DT 2.28 Miles
Collect A Car Leeds 0113 350 8991 20 Victoria Court, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS15 8SJ 2.74 Miles
Oulton Cars 0113 282 4477 82-84 Aberford Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS26 8HP 3.81 Miles
C And D Executive Travel 07702 022863 2 Parkways Garth, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS26 8TZ 4.02 Miles
Airport Express Travel 0113 282 9905 43 Wordsworth Drive, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS26 8EP 4.40 Miles
Oulton Cars 0113 282 4477 Brook House John O Gaunts Trading Estate, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS26 0JB 4.55 Miles
Premier Cars 01977 556080 Unit 7, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 1NE 4.61 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Garforth Po Box Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Garforth Po (2Nd Apperture) Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Lidgett Lane D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Church Lane D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Springmead Drive D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Oak Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Tescos Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Cotswold Drive D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ninelands Po Box No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
East Garforth D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Fairburn Drive D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Garforth Do Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Braemar Drive D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Garforth Medical Centre	Church Lane Garforth Leeds West Yorkshire LS25 1HB
Ls25/Ls26 Pcn Hub (Livi) 0113 2877321	Garforth Medical Centre Church Lane Leeds West Yorkshire LS25 1HB
Garforth Medical Centre 0113 2877321	Garforth Medical Centre Church Lane, Garforth Leeds West Yorkshire LS25 1HB
Moorfield House Surgery 0113 2862214	Moorfield House Surgery 11 Wakefield Rd,Garforth Leeds West Yorkshire LS25 1AN
3-5 Hazelwood Avenue 0113 2872563	3-5 Hazelwood Avenue Garforth Leeds West Yorkshire LS25 2AW

Local Stores

Garforth
20 Main Street
Garforth
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS25 1AA
01132 876201
Store Website
0.14 miles

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SPAR Richardson Skelton
Skelton Lake Services Petrol Station
Skelton Lake Services, Lake Side Way
Skelton Lake
Leeds
LS15 0AE
Store Website
3.6 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Beechwood Veterinary Group
28 Springmead Drive Garforth Leeds West Yorkshire LS25 1JW 01132 320030 info@beechwoodvets.com Website 0.28 miles
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Westwood Veterinary Practice
Unit 6 East Side Retail Park Aberford Road Garforth Leeds West Yorkshire LS25 2EB 01132 320085 garforth@westwoodvets.co.uk Website 0.57 miles

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Leeds Colton Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Unit 5A Colton Retail Centre Selby Road Leeds West Yorkshire LS15 9JB 0113 390 9093 colton@vets4pets.com Website 1.87 miles
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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Abbey House Veterinary Clinic
11 High Street Kippax Leeds Yorkshire LS25 7AF 0113 286 7108 kippax@abbeyvetspets.co.uk Website 1.91 miles
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Beechwood Veterinary Group Ltd
132 Austhorpe Road Leeds West Yorkshire LS15 8EJ 01132 645422 info@beechwoodvets.com Website 2.53 miles
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Leeds Veterinary Centre
133 - 137 Green Lane Crossgates Leeds West Yorkshire LS15 7DR 0113 531 6600 info@leedsvets.com Website 2.76 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Roundhay Park
Nice Walk Around The Lake Or In The Woods. Lakeside Cafe And Childrens Play Area. Most Paths Are Tarmac Except Around The Lake And In The Woods. Upper Lake Path Leeds LS8 2HH 5.42 miles

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Roundhay Park
A Walk Around Roundhay Park, In Leeds, West Yorkshire. Roundhay Park Is One Of The Biggest Parks In Europe, Covering More Than 700 Acres Of Parkland, Lakes, Woodland And Gardens. LS8 2HH 5.63 miles Roundhay Park Is Three Miles North Of Leeds City Centre.

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 6.91 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 7.24 miles Middleton Park, Town Street, Middleton, Leeds, Ls10 3Sh

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Harewood
A Lovely Dog Walk, Lots Of Open Spaces For The Dogs To Run. A Easy Route, With A Couple Of Hills But Nothing Too Strenuous. As You Walk Down There Is A River For The Dogs To Cool Off In &Amp; Have A Swim. Then Follow The Path Up The Estate Road, You Will Reach The Deer Park. Parking Is Available In A Lay By Off Wike Lane. Harrogate Rd Wike Lane 7.92 miles

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Harland Way
Walk From Wetherby (Free Car Park) To The Medieval Village Of Spofforth And The Castle (Where The Rebel Barons Drew Up The Magna Carta). Pub In Village. Harland Way Trail To Spofforth 5Km Round Trip. Or You Can Walk Towards York.Car Park At The Old Station, Wetherby Ls22 6Sd Free No Toilets Unless Walk Into Wetherby. Linton Road Wetherby Lancashire LS22 6SD 9.47 miles

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