Welcome to Lofthouse

Lofthouse is a small village located in West Yorkshire, England. It is situated between the cities of Leeds and Wakefield and is part of the metropolitan borough of Wakefield. The village has a rich history dating back to the 12th century when it was first mentioned in historical records. Today, Lofthouse is a thriving community with a population of around 5,000 people.

One of the most notable landmarks in Lofthouse is St. James' Church, which dates back to the 13th century. The church is a Grade II listed building and is known for its beautiful stained glass windows and impressive architecture. Another popular attraction in the village is Lofthouse Colliery, which was once a major coal mining site in the area. Today, the colliery has been transformed into a nature reserve and is a popular spot for birdwatching and hiking.

Lofthouse is also home to a number of local businesses, including shops, restaurants, and pubs. The village has a strong sense of community, with many events and activities taking place throughout the year. These include the Lofthouse Gala, which is held every summer and features a parade, live music, and a funfair. Overall, Lofthouse is a charming village with a rich history and a strong sense of community spirit.

Local Schools

School	Details
East Ardsley Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Ms Sarah Talbot	Main Street East Ardsley Wakefield West Yorkshire WF3 2BA 01133862510 School Website
Thorpe Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Alexandra Wilks	Dolphin Lane Thorpe Wakefield West Yorkshire WF3 3DG 01133368760
Rodillian Academy Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Lorraine Bradley	Longthorpe Lane Lofthouse Wakefield West Yorkshire WF3 3PS 01924872252 School Website
Outwood Grange Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Sir Andrew Downing	Potovens Lane Outwood Wakefield West Yorkshire WF1 2PF 01924204350 School Website
Robin Hood Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sara Harris	Leeds Road Robin Hood Wakefield West Yorkshire WF3 3BG 01132823444 School Website
Outwood Primary Academy Ledger Lane Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rachael Skirrow	Ledger Lane Outwood Wakefield West Yorkshire WF1 2PH 01924907430 School Website
Pinderfields Hospital Pru Pupil Referral Unit Ages:2-19 Head Teacher Mrs Helen Mumby	The Wrenthorpe Centre Imperial Avenue Wrenthorpe Wakefield WF2 0LW 01924298351 School Website
Wrenthorpe Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Linsey Cavell	Imperial Avenue Wrenthorpe Wakefield West Yorkshire WF2 0LW 1924378001 School Website
Rooks Nest Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Kimberley Dawson	Rooks Nest Road Outwood Wakefield West Yorkshire WF1 3DX 01924870700 School Website
Elements Primary School Free Schools Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Carrie Green	Acre Mount Middleton Leeds LS10 4WR 1135327089 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Outwood Lingwell Court, Outwood, West Yorkshire, WF1 2NX 0.93 Miles

Wakefield Westgate Mulberry Way, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 2QN 2.90 Miles

Wakefield Kirkgate Monk Street, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 4EL 3.44 Miles

Morley Station Road, Morley, West Yorkshire, LS27 8JR 3.54 Miles

Cottingley Cottingley Drive, Cottingley, West Yorkshire, LS11 0JT 3.94 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
City Cars 01924 371777 9 George Street, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 2LR 1.21 Miles
Outwards Cars 01924 820044 530 Leeds Road, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 2DX 1.34 Miles
All Aboard Travel 0113 270 0424 33 Cranmore Dr, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS10 4AW 1.90 Miles
Asquiths Executive Private Hire 07766 741747 27 Lanshaw Crescent, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS10 3NN 1.91 Miles
Chauffeur Driven Mercedes 01924 370485 Bradford Road, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 2AS 1.94 Miles
Chrissie's Airport Services 0113 252 7676 1 Heatherdale Fold, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF3 1NH 2.09 Miles
A P M Chauffeur Services 01924 374777 8 Lombardy Garth, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF2 0UB 2.31 Miles
G M Cars 0113 372 0002 Rothwell, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS26 0AG 2.49 Miles
Hummer Limo Wakefield 01924 820080 511 Aberford Road, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF3 4AH 2.56 Miles
Rothwell Line Private Hire 0113 282 9670 34 Commercial Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS26 0AW 2.57 Miles

Local Post Boxes

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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
West Yorkshire Nhs Direct 0345 6050410	Springhill 1, Wakefield 41 Bp, Brindley Way Wakefield WF2 0XQ
Outwood Park Medical Centre 01924 822626	Outwood Park Medical Ctre Potovens Lane, Outwood Wakefield West Yorkshire WF1 2PE
Lofthouse Surgery 01924 822273	2 Church Farm Close Leeds Road, Lofthouse Wakefield West Yorkshire WF3 3SA
Leigh View Medical Practice 0113 2537629	Leigh View Medical Centre Bradford Road, Tingley Wakefield West Yorkshire WF3 1RQ
Middleton Park Surgery	Middleton Park Avenue Leeds LS10 4HT

Local Stores

Outwood
Meadow Vale
Outwood
Wakefield
West Yorkshire
WF1 3TR
01924 872950
Store Website
1.31 miles

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SPAR East Ardsley
Bradford Road
East Ardsley Wakefield
WF3 2HE
01924 822944
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Chantry Vets
Unit 3 Brindley Way Wakefield West Yorkshire WF2 0XQ 01924 363464 reception@chantryvets.co.uk Website 1.02 miles
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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Paragon Veterinary Referrals
1 Red Hall Crescent Paragon Business Village Wakefield West Yorkshire WF1 2DF 01924 908333 info@paragonreferrals.co.uk Website 1.71 miles

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Chantry Vets
22 Middleton Park Road Leeds Yorkshire LS10 3ST 0113 271 7799 reception@chantryvets.co.uk Website 1.86 miles
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Chantry Vets
180 Batley Road Alverthorpe Wakefield West Yorkshire WF2 0AJ 01924 36 24 64 reception@chantryvets.co.uk Website 2.37 miles
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Beehive Vets
103 Commercial Street Rothwell Leeds West Yorkshire LS26 0QD 0113 8242700 hello@beehivevets.co.uk 2.54 miles

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Purple Vet
26 Commercial Street Rothwell West Yorkshire LS26 0AW 0113 2887788 Website 2.64 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 0.58 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 2.28 miles Middleton Park, Town Street, Middleton, Leeds, Ls10 3Sh

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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 4.46 miles Parking Is Available Under The Railway Line. Forge Lane, Horbury, Wf4

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Pugneys Country Park
Asdale Rd 4.62 miles

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Wilton Park
Also Has A Childrens Play Area, Crazy Golf, Tennis Courts And 5-A-Side Footy Pitches. 783 Bradford Rd Batley Lancashire WF17 8NB 5.04 miles

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Oakwell Hall And Country Park
Something For All Ages And Abilities. Plenty Of Space, Pathed Walks, A Tudor Hall To Explore, Gift Shop, Dog Poo Bins, Children's Play Areas, Ramblers' Centre, Cafe, Tourist Information, Stream And Ponds, Gardens, Toilets, Function Room. 18 Raikes Ln Birstall Batley WF17 9QU 5.70 miles Oakwell Country Park

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