Welcome to Havercroft

Havercroft is a small village located in the metropolitan borough of Wakefield, West Yorkshire, England. The village is situated on the A638 road, which connects Wakefield to Doncaster. Havercroft is a former mining village, and the coal mining industry was the main source of employment for the local people until the closure of the mines in the 1980s. Today, the village has a population of around 2,000 people and is a quiet and peaceful place to live.

Havercroft has a range of amenities for its residents, including a primary school, a post office, a convenience store, and a pub. The village also has a community centre, which hosts a variety of events and activities throughout the year, such as fitness classes, craft fairs, and coffee mornings. Havercroft is surrounded by beautiful countryside, and there are plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities, such as walking, cycling, and fishing.

Despite its small size, Havercroft has a strong sense of community, and the residents are proud of their village. The local people are friendly and welcoming, and there is a real sense of belonging in the village. Havercroft may not have the hustle and bustle of a big city, but it has a charm and character all of its own, and it is a great place to call home.

Local Weather

Sunny

Temp: 19.3°C

Feels Like: 19.3°C

Wind: 11.2 MPH

Wind Dir: ENE

Local Schools

School	Details
South Hiendley Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sally Henshall	George Street South Hiendley Barnsley South Yorkshire S72 9BY 1226711485 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
Ryhill Junior Infant And Nursery School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Emma Jones	Chapel Street Ryhill Wakefield West Yorkshire WF4 2AD 01226722530 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
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
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
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
Brierley Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Samantha Benson	Beech Close Brierley Barnsley South Yorkshire S72 9EJ 01226711332 School Website
Shafton Primary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jo-Anne Charalambous	High Street Shafton Barnsley South Yorkshire S72 8QA 01226710386 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 1.48 Miles

Featherstone Featherstone, Featherstone, West Yorkshire, WF7 7HJ 3.87 Miles

Moorthorpe Barnsley Road, Moorthorpe, West Yorkshire, WF9 3AT 4.13 Miles

Sandal And Agbrigg Agbrigg Road, Sandal, West Yorkshire, WF2 6AB 4.64 Miles

South Elmsall Station Road, South Elmsall, West Yorkshire, WF9 2HP 4.89 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Am-Pm Day And Night Airport Travel 01924 256250 11 Millside, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S72 8NX 1.53 Miles
Premier Private Hire 01977 615151 27 Mount Avenue, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF9 4QE 1.72 Miles
Hcl Taxis Ltd 01977 625625 12 Cross Hill, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF9 4LQ 1.86 Miles
Hcl Chauffeurs 01977 618888 12 Cross Hill, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF9 4LQ 1.86 Miles
Hemsworth Cars 24 Hours 01977 618888 12 Cross Hill, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF9 4LQ 1.86 Miles
001 Cars And Minibuses 01977 611001 9 Cross Hill, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF9 4LD 1.86 Miles
Tingeystaxis 01977 611111 27 Market Street, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF9 4LB 1.95 Miles
Barnsley Taxicall 01226 699699 24 Cherry Close, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S72 8TW 2.52 Miles
Daz's Taxis 07772 475111 13 Mallory Way, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S72 8BT 2.66 Miles
Crofton Cars 01924 860100 733 Doncaster Rd, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 1PX 2.77 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Tun Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Havercroft Po Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
44 Main Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Briar Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Mulberry Place No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Brooklands Estate No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
South Hiendley Post Office Box Collection Today available until:16:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Ryhill Po No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Brunswick No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Station Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Archbishop Holgates Hospital No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Briar Bank No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wakefield Road Box No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sandybridge Lane 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:

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Rycroft Primary Care Centre	Madeley Road Havercroft Wakefield West Yorkshire WF4 2QG
South Hiendley Surgery	Main Street South Hiendley Barnsley South Yorkshire S72 9AB
Kinsley Health Centre	Wakefield Road Fitzwilliam West Yorkshire WF9 5BP
Brierley Medical Centre 01226 711278	Church Drive Brierley Barnsley South Yorkshire S72 9HZ
Shafton Surgery	Units 5&6 Two Gates Way Shafton Barnsley South Yorkshire S72 8WL

Local Stores

Royston - Yorks
High Street
Royston
Barnsley
South Yorkshire
S71 4RF
01226 722514
Store Website
2.68 miles

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SPAR Royston Lane
Royston Lane
Royston
Barnsley
S71 4NJ
01226 722636
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Hemsworth Vets4pets Ltd
Wakefield Road Hemsworth Pontefract West Yorkshire WF9 4AB hemsworth@vets4pets.com Website 1.88 miles

Animals Treated
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Abbey Veterinary Group
123 Midland Road Royston Barnsley South Yorkshire S71 4PX 01226 722773 info@abbeyvetsgroup.co.uk Website 2.29 miles


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Abbey Veterinary Group
212 Barnsley Road Cudworth Barnsley South Yorkshire S72 8UJ 01226 716802 info@abbeyvetsgroup.co.uk Website 2.99 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 4.27 miles
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The Pet Vet
Wakefield Road Barnsley South Yorkshire S71 1NN 01226 297125 barnsley@thepetvet.co.uk Website 4.54 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 4.54 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 1.71 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 3.00 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 3.42 miles Free Parking Is Available Wf2 6Nb

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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 4.45 miles

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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 5.34 miles Parking Off Doncaster Road

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Pugneys Country Park
Asdale Rd 5.36 miles

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Weather Forecast

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

	Partly Cloudy	Fog	Fog	Fog	Fog	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear
Temp	17.6°C	16.9°C	16.6°C	16.1°C	17.8°C	19°C	21.8°C	23.6°C	26.2°C	25.5°C	22.6°C	21.2°C
Feels Like	17.6°C	16.9°C	16.6°C	16.4°C	17.8°C	19°C	21.8°C	25.2°C	28°C	27.2°C	25.2°C	21.2°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

	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Partly Cloudy	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Cloudy
Temp	20.1°C	19.2°C	18.5°C	18°C	20.7°C	24.4°C	28.3°C	28.7°C	28°C	27.2°C	25.6°C	22.3°C
Feels Like	20.1°C	19.2°C	18.5°C	18°C	20.7°C	26.7°C	31.8°C	31.7°C	30.3°C	29.4°C	27.6°C	23.2°C

Thursday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Sunny	Sunny	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy	Cloudy	Cloudy	Overcast
Temp	21.9°C	20.7°C	20.1°C	20.3°C	22.6°C	25.8°C	29.4°C	28.9°C	28°C	27.8°C	24.7°C	23.1°C
Feels Like	21.9°C	20.7°C	20.1°C	20.3°C	23.7°C	27.5°C	31°C	29.7°C	28.3°C	28.3°C	26.4°C	25.3°C

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