Welcome to Midgley

Midgley is a small village located in the Calderdale district of West Yorkshire, England. The village is situated on the southern slopes of the Pennines, and it is surrounded by beautiful countryside. Midgley is a peaceful and quiet place, and it is an ideal location for those who want to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. The village has a rich history, and it is home to several historic buildings and landmarks.

One of the most notable landmarks in Midgley is St. Mary's Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is a Grade II listed building, and it is known for its beautiful stained glass windows and impressive architecture. Another historic building in the village is Midgley Hall, which was built in the 17th century. The hall is now a private residence, but it is still an important part of the village's history.

Midgley is also known for its beautiful countryside, which is popular with walkers and hikers. The village is located on the Pennine Way, which is a long-distance footpath that runs from Derbyshire to Scotland. The surrounding hills and moors offer stunning views of the surrounding countryside, and there are several walking routes that take in the best of the local scenery. Overall, Midgley is a charming and picturesque village that is well worth a visit for anyone who loves history, nature, and the great outdoors.

Local Schools

School	Details
Denby Grange School Other Independent Special School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Jennie Allport	Off Stocksmoor Rd Midgley Wakefield West Yorkshire WF4 4JG 1924830096 School Website
West Bretton Junior And Infant School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Jill Womersley	Bretton Lane West Bretton Wakefield West Yorkshire WF4 4LB 01924830204 School Website
Sitlington Netherton Junior And Infant School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Georgina Haley	Netherton Lane Netherton Wakefield West Yorkshire WF4 4HQ 01924274873 School Website
Middlestown Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Hannah Young	Cross Road Middlestown Wakefield West Yorkshire WF4 4QE 1924278290 School Website
Emley First School Community School Ages:4-10 Head Teacher Miss Helen Cameron	School Lane Emley Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD8 9RT 01924326802 School Website
Flockton Church Of England Voluntary Controlled First School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-10 Head Teacher Mr Emmaline Bulmer	Barnsley Road Flockton Wakefield West Yorkshire WF4 4DH 01924326800 School Website
Horbury Bridge Church Of England Junior And Infant Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Richard Tuddenham	Bridge Road Horbury Bridge Wakefield West Yorkshire WF4 5PS 01924302800 School Website
Thornhill Community Academy, A Share Academy Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Matthew Burton	Valley Drive Dewsbury WF12 0HE
Crigglestone Mackie Hill Junior And Infant School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jayne Elliott	Painthorpe Lane Crigglestone Wakefield West Yorkshire WF4 3HW 01924303520 School Website
Horbury St Peters And Clifton C Of E Vc Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Alison Halley	Shepstye Road Horbury Wakefield West Yorkshire WF4 5BE 01924302965 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Darton Station Road, Darton, South Yorkshire, S75 5HX 3.67 Miles

Ravensthorpe Ravensthorpe, Ravensthorpe, West Yorkshire, WF12 9ED 4.27 Miles

Denby Dale Off Wakefield Road, Denby Dale, West Yorkshire, HD8 8RX 4.56 Miles

Dewsbury Wellington Road, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF13 1HF 4.74 Miles

Sandal And Agbrigg Agbrigg Road, Sandal, West Yorkshire, WF2 6AB 4.98 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Hall Green Cars 01924 249900 High St, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 3HT 2.77 Miles
Thorn Hill Cars 01924 464222 67 The Town, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF12 0QX 2.80 Miles
Groupclass Executive Cars 0800 023 2546 The Old Vicarage, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 2JG 3.21 Miles
Skelmanthorpe Cars 01484 865010 Nortonthorpe Mill, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 9LA 3.33 Miles
Kashmir Radio Cars 01924 263773 57 Bank Street, Ossett, West Yorkshire, WF5 8PR 3.43 Miles
Town Cars 01924 362222 Bank Street, Ossett, West Yorkshire, WF5 8PR 3.43 Miles
Village Cars 01924 451500 Lock St, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF12 9BZ 3.44 Miles
P And C Luxury Travel Ltd 0845 070 3828 33 Kenton Drive, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 3PN 3.47 Miles
Skelmanthorpe Cars 01484 865010 63 Commercial Road, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 9DX 3.47 Miles
S H A T Travels 01484 860111 49 Commercial Road, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 9DA 3.55 Miles

Local Post Boxes

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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Middlestown 01924 237100	Middlestown Med Centre New Road, Middlestown Wakefield West Yorkshire WF4 4PA
Emley Clinic	The Crofts Emley Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD8 9RU
Orchard Croft 01924 271016	Orchard Croft Medical Ctr Cluntergate, Horbury Wakefield West Yorkshire WF4 5BY
The Paddock Surgery 01924 465343	The Paddock Surgery Chapel Lane, Thornhill Dewsbury West Yorkshire WF12 0DH
Mountain Road Surgery 01924 522101	111 Mountain Road Thornhill Dewsbury West Yorkshire WF12 0BS

Local Stores

Horbury
High Street
Horbury
Wakefield
West Yorkshire
WF4 5LN
01924 275251
Store Website
2.60 miles

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SPAR Calder Park
Calder Park Services
Peel Avenue
Wakefield
WF2 7UA
01924255684
Store Website
3.3 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Calder Vets Ltd
50 High Street Horbury Wakefield West Yorkshire WF4 5LE 01924 281401 horbury@caldervets.co.uk Website 2.62 miles

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Churchfield Veterinary Centre
13 Huddersfield Road Skelmanthorpe Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD8 9AE admin@churchfieldvets.co.uk 3.67 miles

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Abbey Veterinary Group Ltd
23 Church Street Darton Barnsley South Yorkshire S75 5HF 01226 383 161 kim.bray@abbeyvetsgroup.co.uk Website 3.80 miles
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Palmer And Duncan Veterinary Surgeons
Sandbed House 2 Wakefield Road Ossett West Yorkshire WF5 9JB 01924 786688 info@pdvets.co.uk 3.93 miles
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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Calder Vets Ltd
Willow Park 260 Wakefield Road Ossett Wakefield West Yorkshire WF5 9AB 01924 372017 wakefield@caldervets.co.uk Website 4.04 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 4.12 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Stoneycliffe Wood And Coxley Woods
Nature Reserve With Stream For Dogs To Play In And Other Routes Through Fields And Woods Stoneycliffe Wood Nature Reserve Upper Lane 0.42 miles Netherton

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

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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 3.64 miles

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Pugneys Country Park
Asdale Rd 3.86 miles

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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 5.38 miles Free Parking Is Available Wf2 6Nb

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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 5.61 miles Free Parking Outside The Waterton Park Golf Club.

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