Welcome to Rothwell

Rothwell is a small town located in the metropolitan borough of Leeds, West Yorkshire. The town has a rich history dating back to the Roman times, and it is home to several historical landmarks such as the Rothwell Cross and the Holy Trinity Church. The town has a population of approximately 10,000 people, and it is known for its friendly community and vibrant local economy.

Rothwell is a popular destination for tourists and visitors due to its beautiful countryside and scenic landscapes. The town is surrounded by rolling hills and lush green fields, making it an ideal location for outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and horse riding. The town is also home to several parks and nature reserves, including the Rothwell Country Park and the St. Aidan's Nature Reserve, which offer visitors a chance to explore the local flora and fauna.

Rothwell is a thriving town with a strong local economy. The town is home to several small businesses and independent shops, as well as larger retail chains and supermarkets. The town also has a bustling market, which takes place every Monday and attracts visitors from all over the region. In addition to its commercial success, Rothwell is also home to several community groups and organizations, which work to promote social cohesion and support local residents.

Local Schools

School	Details
Rothwell Church Of England Primary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Georgina Marsland	Queensway Rothwell Leeds West Yorkshire LS26 0NB 01138591842 School Website
Cockburn Haigh Road Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mrs Jacquie Padgett	Haigh Road Rothwell Leeds LS26 0NQ 1135128746 School Website
Victoria Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Amanda Burrow	Cornwall Crescent Wood Lane Rothwell Leeds West Yorkshire LS26 0RA 01133932926 School Website
Oulton Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Richard Horton	Green Lea Oulton Leeds West Yorkshire LS26 8NT 01132821344 School Website
Rothwell St Marys Rc Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Siobhan Leonard	Royds Lane Rothwell Leeds West Yorkshire LS26 0BJ 01132828182 School Website
Rothwell Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Leila Rothenburg	Carlton Lane Rothwell Leeds West Yorkshire LS26 0DJ 01133862570 School Website
Woodlesford Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Linda Collier	Church Street Woodlesford Leeds West Yorkshire LS26 8RD 01133934416 School Website
Carlton Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Hannah Roe	New Road Carlton Wakefield West Yorkshire WF3 3RE 01133783040 School Website
Oulton Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr John Higgins	Pennington Lane Oulton Leeds West Yorkshire LS26 8EX 1132059559 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

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Woodlesford Station Lane, Woodlesford, West Yorkshire, LS26 8RA 1.17 Miles

Outwood Lingwell Court, Outwood, West Yorkshire, WF1 2NX 3.29 Miles

Cross Gates Station View, Cross Gates, West Yorkshire, LS15 8BX 3.50 Miles

Leeds New Station Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 4DY 4.03 Miles

Normanton Lower Station Road, Normanton, West Yorkshire, WF6 2BG 4.40 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Oulton Cars 0113 282 4477 Brook House John O Gaunts Trading Estate, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS26 0JB 0.31 Miles
Rothwell Line Private Hire 0113 282 9670 34 Commercial Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS26 0AW 0.59 Miles
G M Cars 0113 372 0002 Rothwell, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS26 0AG 0.71 Miles
C And D Executive Travel 07702 022863 2 Parkways Garth, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS26 8TZ 0.78 Miles
Oulton Cars 0113 282 4477 82-84 Aberford Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS26 8HP 1.06 Miles
Airport Express Travel 0113 282 9905 43 Wordsworth Drive, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS26 8EP 1.49 Miles
All Aboard Travel 0113 270 0424 33 Cranmore Dr, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS10 4AW 2.02 Miles
Oulton Cars 0113 287 5777 9 Wakefield Rd, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS26 8DT 2.22 Miles
Asquiths Executive Private Hire 07766 741747 27 Lanshaw Crescent, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS10 3NN 2.33 Miles
T And T Travel 0113 286 7111 35 Wakefield Rd, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS26 9DT 2.55 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Churchfield Lane D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Park Lane D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Haigh Road Box Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Holmsley Lane D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Pasture View Road D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Spibey Lane D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Morrisons Supermarket Rothwell Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Manor Road D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Elmroyd/Royds Lane D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Windmill Lane D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stone Brig Green D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
North Lane Woodlesford D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Calverley Road D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Church Street Po Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Leadwell Lane D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Marsh Street Surgery	25A Marsh Street Rothwell Leeds LS26 0AG
The Manse Surgery 0113 2823390	4 Marsh Street Rothwell Leeds West Yorkshire LS26 0AE
Rothwell Health Centre	Stone Brig Lane Rothwell Leeds LS26 0UE
Dr L Freeman & Partners 0113 2822138	Oulton Medical Centre Quarry Hill, Oulton Leeds LS26 8SZ
Lofthouse Surgery 01924 822273	2 Church Farm Close Leeds Road, Lofthouse Wakefield West Yorkshire WF3 3SA

Local Stores

Woodlesford
103-107 Aberford Road
Woodlesford
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS26 8LQ
01132 880900
Store Website
1.16 miles

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SPAR Richardson Skelton
Skelton Lake Services Petrol Station
Skelton Lake Services, Lake Side Way
Skelton Lake
Leeds
LS15 0AE
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Abbey House Veterinary Clinic
1 Oulton Lane Rothwell Leeds West Yorkshire LS26 0EA 0113 2827117 rothwell@abbeyvetspets.co.uk Website 0.51 miles
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Purple Vet
26 Commercial Street Rothwell West Yorkshire LS26 0AW 0113 2887788 Website 0.54 miles
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Beehive Vets
103 Commercial Street Rothwell Leeds West Yorkshire LS26 0QD 0113 8242700 hello@beehivevets.co.uk 0.59 miles

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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Abbey House Veterinary Clinic
239 Selby Road Halton Leeds West Yorkshire LS15 7HW 0113 487 4208 halton@caldervets.co.uk Website 2.76 miles

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Chantry Vets
22 Middleton Park Road Leeds Yorkshire LS10 3ST 0113 271 7799 reception@chantryvets.co.uk Website 2.79 miles
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Community Pet Clinic
Unit 9, Tulip South Retail Park Tulip Street Hunslet Leeds West Yorkshire LS10 2BB 0113 271 2745 leeds@jollyes.co.uk Website 2.82 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 2.72 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 3.22 miles Middleton Park, Town Street, Middleton, Leeds, Ls10 3Sh

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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 5.75 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 5.88 miles Roundhay Park Is Three Miles North Of Leeds City Centre.

Pugneys Country Park
Asdale Rd 6.99 miles

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

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