Welcome to Potterton

Potterton is a small village located in the metropolitan borough of Leeds, West Yorkshire. The village is situated on the outskirts of Leeds and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. Potterton 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 population of around 500 people and is known for its friendly community.

Potterton has a rich history dating back to the 12th century. The village was originally a farming community and was known for its wool production. Today, Potterton is a popular tourist destination, with many visitors coming to explore the village's historic buildings and beautiful countryside. The village is home to several historic landmarks, including the 12th-century St. Leonard's Church and the 17th-century Potterton Hall.

Potterton is a great place to live for those who enjoy outdoor activities. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside, making it an ideal location for hiking, cycling, and horse riding. The village is also home to several parks and green spaces, including the Potterton Park and the Potterton Nature Reserve. The village has a strong sense of community, with many local events and activities taking place throughout the year. Overall, Potterton is a charming village with a rich history and a strong sense of community.

Local Schools

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Barwick In Elmet Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Daggett	Chapel Lane Barwick-In-Elmet Leeds West Yorkshire LS15 4HL 01132812132 School Website
Aberford Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Nicola Crossley	School Lane Aberford Leeds West Yorkshire LS25 3BU 01132813302 School Website
Thorner Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Gemma Whawell	Kirkhills Thorner Leeds West Yorkshire LS14 3JD 1132892541 School Website
Scholes Elmet Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr David Roundtree	Station Road Scholes Leeds West Yorkshire LS15 4BJ 01132649149 School Website
Grimes Dyke Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Louise Hill	Stanks Drive Leeds West Yorkshire LS14 5BY 01132941066 School Website
John Smeaton Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Pascoe Gill	Barwick Road Leeds LS15 8TA School Website
White Laith Primary School Foundation School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Nicola Sheerin	Naburn Drive Leeds West Yorkshire LS14 2BL 01132930280 School Website
Fieldhead Carr Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Emma Wraighte	Naburn Approach Leeds West Yorkshire LS14 2EG 01132930226 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
Swarcliffe Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Debra Hill	Swarcliffe Drive Leeds West Yorkshire LS14 5JW 01132930275 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Garforth Station Road, Garforth, West Yorkshire, LS25 1PY 3.32 Miles

East Garforth Woodlands Drive, East Garforth, West Yorkshire, LS25 2JW 3.72 Miles

Micklefield Great North Road, Micklefield, West Yorkshire, LS25 4AQ 3.88 Miles

Cross Gates Station View, Cross Gates, West Yorkshire, LS15 8BX 3.95 Miles

Church Fenton Station Road, Church Fenton, North Yorkshire, LS24 9RA 6.55 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Mc Chauffeurs 07717 792232 14 Bramham Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS14 3EJ 1.91 Miles
Bramham Private Hire 01937 541727 27 Lyndon Avenue, Wetherby, West Yorkshire, LS23 6RG 2.87 Miles
Collect A Car Leeds 0113 350 8991 20 Victoria Court, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS15 8SJ 3.22 Miles
A B Cars 0113 287 2222 Station House, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS25 1PY 3.33 Miles
The Sovereign Chauffeur Co 01937 541881 23 Burns Way, Wetherby, West Yorkshire, LS23 6TA 3.68 Miles
Minster Chauffeurs Ltd 01937 541081 23 Burns Way, Wetherby, West Yorkshire, LS23 6TA 3.68 Miles
Benchmark Cars 07774 608860 52 Church Street, Wetherby, West Yorkshire, LS23 6DN 4.29 Miles
Chauffeured Travel Services Ltd 0113 266 5554 8 Shadwell Pk Dr, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS17 8TT 4.84 Miles
Garforth Carsss 0113 287 2866 54 Goodwood Avenue, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS25 7HR 5.01 Miles
Calcaria Taxi And Mini Buses 01937 835205 19 West Mount, Tadcaster, North Yorkshire, LS24 9LB 5.09 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Ls15 Potterton 43 Potterton Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Fieldhead Drive No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Barwick In Elmet Po Collection Today available until:12:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
New Inn Barwick No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Richmondfield Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Gascoigne Estate No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
St Johns No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Taylor Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Aberford No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Church Hill No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Bog Lane/Coronation Tree No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Elmwood Surgery 0113 2812216	Elmwood Surgery Elmwood Lane Barwick In Elmet Leeds West Yorkshire LS15 4JX
Jessamine Cottage 0113 2813265	Jessamine Cottage Main Street Aberford Leeds West Yorkshire LS25 3AA
The Surgery 0113 2862214	The Surgery 1 Church Terrace Leeds West Yorkshire LS25 3BR
The Surgery 0113 2892407	Main Street Thorner Leeds West Yorkshire LS14 3DX
Dr Swaby & Partners	96 Main Street Scholes Leeds West Yorkshire LS15 4DR

Local Stores

Leeds Swarcliffe Avenue
Unit 1 Swarcliffe Avenue
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS14 5EY
01132 602197
Store Website
3.41 miles

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SPAR Euro Garage Wetherby Road
WETHERBY ROAD
LEEDS
LEEDS
LS17 8ND
01132734196
Store Website
3.7 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Westwood Veterinary Practice
Unit 6 East Side Retail Park Aberford Road Garforth Leeds West Yorkshire LS25 2EB 01132 320085 garforth@westwoodvets.co.uk Website 3.26 miles

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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Parkhill Vets Ltd
Bramham Croft Farm Clifford Wetherby West Yorkshire LS23 6JQ 01937 582025 Website 3.39 miles

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Beechwood Veterinary Group Ltd
Temple House Limewood Approach Leeds West Yorkshire LS14 1NH 01132645422 templehouse@beechwoodvets.com Website 3.45 miles
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Beechwood Veterinary Group Ltd
132 Austhorpe Road Leeds West Yorkshire LS15 8EJ 01132 645422 info@beechwoodvets.com Website 3.67 miles
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Beechwood Veterinary Group
28 Springmead Drive Garforth Leeds West Yorkshire LS25 1JW 01132 320030 info@beechwoodvets.com Website 3.81 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 4.08 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 4.70 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 4.88 miles Roundhay Park Is Three Miles North Of Leeds City Centre.

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 5.75 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 5.88 miles

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Golden Acre Park
Pleasant Walking On Well Maintained Paths, Plenty Of Routes To Choose From, A Lake, And Fields For Dogs To Run In. The Bungalow Otley Rd Bramhope Leeds LS16 8BQ 8.77 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 9.46 miles Middleton Park, Town Street, Middleton, Leeds, Ls10 3Sh

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