Welcome to Sandal

Sandal is a small town located in West Yorkshire, England. It is situated on the outskirts of Wakefield and is known for its affluent residential areas and historic landmarks. The town has a rich history dating back to the 11th century when it was first mentioned in the Domesday Book. Today, Sandal is a popular destination for tourists and locals alike, offering a range of attractions and amenities.

One of the most notable landmarks in Sandal is Sandal Castle, a medieval fortress that dates back to the 12th century. The castle was built by the de Warenne family and played a significant role in the Wars of the Roses. Today, the castle ruins are a popular tourist attraction and offer stunning views of the surrounding countryside. Sandal also has a number of other historic buildings, including St Helen's Church, which dates back to the 12th century.

Sandal is also known for its beautiful parks and green spaces. Pugneys Country Park is a popular destination for families, offering a range of activities such as boating, fishing, and cycling. The park also has a children's play area and a café. Newmillerdam Country Park is another popular destination, offering scenic walks and a picturesque lake. Sandal also has a number of local shops, restaurants, and pubs, making it a great place to visit for a day out or a weekend away.

Local Weather

Light rain

Temp: 4.4°C

Feels Like: -0.4°C

Wind: 16.6 MPH

Wind Dir: S

Local Schools

School	Details
Sandal Castle Va Community Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Moira Hunt	Barnsley Road Sandal Wakefield West Yorkshire WF2 6AS 01924303525 School Website
St Thomas À Becket Catholic Secondary School A Voluntary Academy Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Patrick Caldwell	Barnsley Road Sandal Wakefield West Yorkshire WF2 6EQ 01924303545 School Website
The Castle Nursery School La Nursery School Ages:2-5 Head Teacher Mrs Kirsty Quinn	255A Barnsley Road Wakefield West Yorkshire WF1 5NU 01924664787 School Website
Sandal Magna Community Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Craig Elliott	Belle Vue Road Wakefield West Yorkshire WF1 5NF 01924767080 School Website
Kettlethorpe High School A Specialist Maths And Computing College Community School Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Tudor Griffiths	Kettlethorpe Hall Drive Standbridge Lane Sandal Wakefield West Yorkshire WF2 7EL 01924251605 School Website
Methodist Voluntary Controlled Junior Infant And Nursery School: With Communication Resource Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Donna Clark	Field Lane Thornes Wakefield West Yorkshire WF2 7RU 01924204940 School Website
Hendal Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kelly Ashton	Hendal Lane Kettlethorpe Wakefield West Yorkshire WF2 7QW 01924259465 School Website
Trinity Academy Cathedral Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Miss Anna Gillinder	Thornes Road Wakefield WF2 8QF 1924330640 School Website
Wakefield The Mount Junior And Infant School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kate Eastwood	The Mount Thornes Road Wakefield West Yorkshire WF2 8QW 01924371738 School Website
Walton Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Tony Harpham	The Grove Walton Wakefield West Yorkshire WF2 6LD 01924255960 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Sandal And Agbrigg Agbrigg Road, Sandal, West Yorkshire, WF2 6AB 0.44 Miles

Wakefield Kirkgate Monk Street, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 4EL 1.46 Miles

Wakefield Westgate Mulberry Way, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 2QN 1.87 Miles

Outwood Lingwell Court, Outwood, West Yorkshire, WF1 2NX 3.95 Miles

Normanton Lower Station Road, Normanton, West Yorkshire, WF6 2BG 4.11 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Sami S Cars 01924 365000 Hemingway House, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF2 8PG 1.03 Miles
0700 Cars 01924 229645 Chevet Terrace, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 5RY 1.07 Miles
P And C Luxury Travel Ltd 0845 070 3828 33 Kenton Drive, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 3PN 1.09 Miles
5 Star Local Cars Ltd 01924 254444 3A Hendal La, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF2 7QR 1.16 Miles
Daves Travel Airport Services 01924 259242 57 Elmwood Drive, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF2 6LW 1.36 Miles
Local Cars 01924 365901 152 Kirkgate, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 1TU 1.54 Miles
Apex Cars 01924 380380 201D Horbury Road, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF2 8RB 1.63 Miles
Leeds Car Rentals 01924 299599 11 Market Street, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 1DD 1.64 Miles
Central Cars 01924 365999 65 Westgate End, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF2 9RL 1.70 Miles
Westgate Taxis 01924 377993 Milton St, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF2 8TL 1.70 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Three Houses Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Castle Lodge Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sandal Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sandal Po Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Portobello Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stillwell Drive Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Milnthorpe Po Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sandal Castle Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Walton Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Station Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Asda Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Calder Island Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Chevet Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Haddingley Hill Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Woodland Drive Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Sandal Rufc - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Milnthorpe Green Standbridge Lane Wakefield WF2 7DY
Sandal Rufc - Covid Local Vaccination Service 3	Milnthorpe Green Standbridge Lane Wakefield WF2 7DY
Sandal Rufc - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Milnthorpe Green Standbridge Lane Wakefield WF2 7DY
Sandal Castle Medical Centre	Asdale Road Sandal Wakefield West Yorkshire WF2 7JE
Trinity Health Group Pcn Hub 01924 334451	Maybush Medical Centre Belle Isle Health Park Portobello Road,Wakefield WF1 5PN

Local Stores

Petrol Lupset
323 Horbury Road
Wakefield
West Yorkshire
WF2 8JN
01924 375548
Store Website
1.88 miles

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SPAR Doncaster Road Wakefield
31 Doncaster Road
Wakefield
WF1 5DX
01924900600
Store Website
1.1 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Calder Vets Ltd
45 Standbridge Lane Sandal Wakefield West Yorkshire WF2 7EE 01924 258833 sandal@caldervets.co.uk Website 0.66 miles

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Ashfield Veterinary Group - Wakefield
Belle Isle Health Park Portobello Road Wakefield West Yorkshire WF1 5PN 01924 374 111 nurseswakefield@ashfieldvets.com Website 0.88 miles
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Jollyes
Jollyes Petfood Superstores, Wakefield 4B Beck Retail Park Wakefield Yorkshire WF1 1RN Website 1.37 miles

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Companion Care (Wakefield) Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Unit 3 Westgate Retail And Leisure Park Ings Road Wakefield West Yorkshire WF2 9SD 01924 566 766 wakefield-westgate@vets4pets.com Website 1.56 miles
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Wakefield Vets4pets Ltd
106-116 Horbury Road Wakefield West Yorkshire WF2 8UB 01924 290555 wakefield@vets4pets.com Website 1.69 miles
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Chantry Vets
71C Northgate Wakefield West Yorkshire WF1 3BX 01924 376858 reception@chantryvets.co.uk Website 1.94 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Pugneys Country Park
Asdale Rd 0.78 miles

Location what3words laces.bloodshot.negotiators

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 1.31 miles Free Parking Is Available Wf2 6Nb

Location what3words banks.tightrope.segregate

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 1.59 miles

Location what3words twisty.wiggling.tiptoes

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 1.72 miles Free Parking Outside The Waterton Park Golf Club.

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

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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 4.33 miles Netherton

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Weather Forecast

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	Clear	Clear	Clear	Overcast	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-1.5°C	-2.8°C	-3.5°C	-3.6°C	-4.3°C	-2.7°C	0°C	2.4°C	3.6°C	1.5°C	0°C	-0.8°C
Feels Like	-7.5°C	-8.9°C	-9.9°C	-10.1°C	-9.9°C	-8.2°C	-4.6°C	-1.3°C	0.1°C	-1.7°C	-3.6°C	-4.9°C

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	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Partly Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast	Clear	Clear
Temp	-0.8°C	-0.8°C	-0.9°C	-1°C	-0.2°C	2.2°C	5.8°C	7.2°C	7°C	5.9°C	4.4°C	1.5°C
Feels Like	-5.4°C	-5.8°C	-6.3°C	-6.6°C	-5.4°C	-2.2°C	2.5°C	4.7°C	4.8°C	3.7°C	2.1°C	-1.9°C

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