Welcome to Great Preston

Great Preston is a small village located in the metropolitan borough of Leeds, West Yorkshire. The village is situated approximately 8 miles east of Leeds city centre and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. Great Preston 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 rich history, with evidence of human activity dating back to the Bronze Age. The village was once a thriving mining community, with coal mining being the main industry in the area. Today, the village is home to a number of small businesses and farms. The village also has a primary school, a church, and a village hall, which is used for a variety of community events.

Great Preston is surrounded by beautiful countryside, making it an ideal location for those who enjoy outdoor activities. The village is located close to a number of walking and cycling routes, including the Trans Pennine Trail and the Leeds Country Way. The village is also located close to a number of nature reserves, including St Aidan's Nature Park and Fairburn Ings. These reserves are home to a variety of wildlife, including birds, mammals, and insects, making them a popular destination for nature lovers.

Local Weather

Overcast

Temp: 10.4°C

Feels Like: 7.2°C

Wind: 18.1 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Great Preston Vc C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Val Law	Preston Lane Great Preston Leeds West Yorkshire LS26 8AR 01132320034 School Website
Brigshaw High School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Duncan Roberts	Brigshaw Lane Allerton Bywater Castleford West Yorkshire WF10 2HR 1132878900 School Website
Allerton Bywater Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Scotland	Leeds Road Allerton Bywater Castleford West Yorkshire WF10 2DR 1977522620 School Website
Methley Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sallie Elliott	Savile Road Methley Leeds West Yorkshire LS26 9HT 1133206207 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
Lady E Hastings C Of E Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Alexandra Vignes	Green Lane Ledston Castleford West Yorkshire WF10 2BD 01977557758 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
Swillington Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Mark Cahill	Church Lane Swillington Leeds West Yorkshire LS26 8DX 1132863220 School Website
Castleford Three Lane Ends Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Delyth Roberts	Methley Road Castleford West Yorkshire WF10 1PN 01977524483 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Castleford Beancroft Road, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 5DN 2.38 Miles

Woodlesford Station Lane, Woodlesford, West Yorkshire, LS26 8RA 2.55 Miles

East Garforth Woodlands Drive, East Garforth, West Yorkshire, LS25 2JW 2.73 Miles

Garforth Station Road, Garforth, West Yorkshire, LS25 1PY 3.01 Miles

Glasshoughton Colorado Way, Glasshoughton, West Yorkshire, WF10 4TA 3.41 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Kippax Cars 0113 287 1777 Sherburns Yard/High St, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS25 7AF 1.08 Miles
Garforth Carsss 0113 287 2866 54 Goodwood Avenue, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS25 7HR 1.33 Miles
Oulton Cars 0113 287 5777 9 Wakefield Rd, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS26 8DT 1.81 Miles
Premier Cars 01977 556080 Unit 7, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 1NE 1.95 Miles
Advance Cars 01977 551666 Church Street, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 1ES 2.15 Miles
Arrow Cars 01977 553333 17 Church Street, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 1ES 2.15 Miles
Eagle Cars 01977 558811 67 Church Street, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 1ES 2.15 Miles
Tiger Cars 01977 558899 82A Carlton Street, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 1EE 2.24 Miles
A A A Taxis 01977 550690 1 Sagar Street, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 1AG 2.25 Miles
T And T Travel 0113 286 7111 35 Wakefield Rd, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS26 9DT 2.66 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Wood End Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Allerton Bywater Po Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Brigeshaw Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Main Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wilson Row D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tatefield Grove D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Mickletown Po Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Barnsdale Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Leeds Road D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Kippax Po Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Pinfold Lane D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Nova Scotia Medical Cntr 01977 552193	Nova Scotia Medical Cntr 22A Leeds Road Allerton Bywater Castleford WF10 2DP
Kippax Hall Surgery 0113 3854558	Kippax Hall Surgery 54 High Street, Kippax Leeds LS25 7AB
Health Care First Partnership 01977 664141	Pinfold Surgery Pinfold Lane,Methley Leeds West Yorkshire LS26 9AA
Gibson Lane Practice 0113 2870870	Gibson Lane Practice Gibson Lane, Kippax Leeds West Yorkshire LS25 7JN
Kippax Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Gibson Lane Kippax Leeds LS25 7JN

Local Stores

Kippax - 60 High Street
60 High Street
Kippax
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS25 7AB
01132 873030
Store Website
1.13 miles

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SPAR Castleford
Saville Road Service Station
Saville road
Castleford
WF10 1PD
01977603908
Store Website
2.1 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

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 1.14 miles
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Ledston Equine Clinic
Hall Lane Ledston Castleford West Yorkshire WF10 2BB 01977 668777 Neheq@icloud.com 1.80 miles
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Chantry Vets
Church Street Castleford West Yorkshire WF10 1ES 01977 553 131 reception@chantryvets.co.uk Website 2.16 miles
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Greenwood &Amp; Brown Veterinary Clinics Ltd
Greenwood &Amp; Brown Veterinary Clinics Ltd St Francis House, Bradley Street Castleford West Yorkshire WF10 1HR 01977 554191 enquiries.greenwood-brown@zen.co.uk 2.19 miles
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Castleford Vets4pets
Unit 3, Willowbridge Court Willowbridge Lane Castleford West Yorkshire WF10 5NN 01977 551 070 castleford@vets4pets.com Website 2.41 miles
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Beechwood Veterinary Group
28 Springmead Drive Garforth Leeds West Yorkshire LS25 1JW 01132 320030 info@beechwoodvets.com Website 2.52 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 5.61 miles

Location what3words hang.shot.sprint

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 6.90 miles Middleton Park, Town Street, Middleton, Leeds, Ls10 3Sh

Location what3words rushed.kicked.brave

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 7.47 miles

Location what3words bought.order.motor

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 7.67 miles Roundhay Park Is Three Miles North Of Leeds City Centre.

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 7.96 miles Free Parking Is Available Wf2 6Nb

Location what3words banks.tightrope.segregate

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 8.10 miles Free Parking Outside The Waterton Park Golf Club.

Location what3words mothering.reveal.intrigued

Weather Forecast

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	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-13.3°C	-14.2°C	-14.9°C	-15.4°C	-15.5°C	-14°C	-9.4°C	-9.5°C	-8°C	-7.2°C	-8.2°C	-9.5°C
Feels Like	-22°C	-22.9°C	-23.5°C	-23.1°C	-23°C	-21.9°C	-17.6°C	-14.3°C	-11.1°C	-10.1°C	-12.2°C	-14.8°C

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	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Overcast
Temp	-9.5°C	-8.4°C	-7.4°C	-6.6°C	-5.2°C	-2.6°C	0.9°C	3.6°C	4.1°C	2.6°C	0.6°C	-4.8°C
Feels Like	-15.3°C	-14.7°C	-14°C	-13.5°C	-12.3°C	-9.3°C	-4.8°C	-1.1°C	-0.1°C	-1.2°C	-3.2°C	-9.5°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

	Overcast	Overcast	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Cloudy	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Clear
Temp	-1.6°C	-1.5°C	-2°C	-2.3°C	-1.2°C	1°C	3.5°C	5.1°C	4.9°C	3.5°C	5.8°C	2.9°C
Feels Like	-5.8°C	-5.8°C	-6.2°C	-6.3°C	-5°C	-2.8°C	-0.1°C	1.8°C	2.1°C	1.1°C	2.9°C	-0.7°C

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