Welcome to Stead

Stead is a small village located in West Yorkshire, England. It is situated in the metropolitan borough of Leeds and is approximately 8 miles away from the city centre. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is a popular destination for walkers and hikers. Stead has a rich history and is home to several historic buildings, including the Grade II listed Stead Hall.

Stead is a close-knit community with a population of around 500 people. The village has a primary school, a church, and a village hall which hosts a range of events throughout the year. The local pub, The White Swan, is a popular spot for locals and visitors alike. Stead is also home to several small businesses, including a farm shop and a garden centre.

Despite its small size, Stead has a lot to offer. The village is surrounded by stunning countryside and is a great place to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. Whether you're looking for a peaceful walk or a cosy pub lunch, Stead has something for everyone. With its friendly community and rich history, it's no wonder that Stead is such a popular destination for visitors to West Yorkshire.

Local Weather

Partly Cloudy

Temp: 20°C

Feels Like: 18.7°C

Wind: 2.2 MPH

Wind Dir: SSE

Local Schools

School	Details
Ben Rhydding Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Headteacher Glen Hartford	Bolling Road Ben Rhydding Ilkley West Yorkshire LS29 8QH 01943431133 School Website
Moorfield School Other Independent School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Tina Herbert	Wharfedale Lodge Ben Rhydding Road Ilkley West Yorkshire LS29 8RL 01943607285
Ghyll Royd School And Pre School Other Independent School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr David Martin	Greystone Manor Ilkley Road Burley-In-Wharfdale Ilkley West Yorkshire LS29 7HW 01943865575 School Website
The Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Amanda Rhodes	Valley Drive Ben Rhydding Ilkley West Yorkshire LS29 8NL 01943609578 School Website
Ilkley Grammar School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Ms Carly Purnell	Cowpasture Road Ilkley West Yorkshire LS29 8TR 01943608424 School Website
Burley And Woodhead C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Joanne Siddall	Sandholme Drive Burley-In-Wharfedale Ilkley West Yorkshire LS29 7RQ 01943862739 School Website
Burley Oaks Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Claire Lee	Langford Lane Burley-In-Wharfedale Ilkley West Yorkshire LS29 7EJ 01943862642 School Website
Ashlands Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Dr Donna Russell	Leeds Road Ilkley West Yorkshire LS29 8JY 01943609050 School Website
Askwith Community Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Elaine Nayler	Askwith Otley North Yorkshire LS21 2HX 01943462896 School Website
Westville House School Other Independent School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Sarah White	Carter's Lane Middleton Ilkley North Yorkshire LS29 0DQ 01943608053 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Ben Rhydding Station Approach, Ben Rhydding, West Yorkshire, LS29 8ET 1.13 Miles

Burley-In-Wharfedale Station Approach, Burley-In-Wharfedale, West Yorkshire, LS29 7PS 1.26 Miles

Ilkley Station Plaza, Ilkley, West Yorkshire, LS29 8HF 1.82 Miles

Menston Station Road, Menston, West Yorkshire, LS29 6JH 2.43 Miles

Guiseley Station Road, Guiseley, West Yorkshire, LS20 8BX 3.69 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Xpress Private Hire 01943 865220 Greenholme Mills, Ilkley, West Yorkshire, LS29 7DB 1.60 Miles
Ilkley Taxis 01943 601110 Unit 14/Drill Hall Business Centre/East Pde, Ilkley, West Yorkshire, LS29 8EZ 1.75 Miles
Ilkley Private Hire 01943 603330 Unit 14 East Parade, Ilkley, West Yorkshire, LS29 8EZ 1.75 Miles
Ride Away Taxis 01943 884444 15 Main Street, Ilkley, West Yorkshire, LS29 6EY 2.00 Miles
Raynor P Private Hire 01943 430584 King House, Ilkley, West Yorkshire, LS29 9AN 2.23 Miles
Chevin Cars 07939 668036 75 West Busk Lane, Otley, West Yorkshire, LS21 3LY 2.85 Miles
Liberty Campers - Classic Vw Campervan Hire 07904 190830 22 Fawkes Drive, Otley, West Yorkshire, LS21 3NY 2.85 Miles
Otley Private Hire 01943 463874 13 Wesley Street, Otley, West Yorkshire, LS21 1AZ 3.76 Miles
We Buy Any Scrap Cars Leeds 0844 330 8724 41 Otley Rd, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS20 8AH 3.99 Miles
Baildon Private Hire 01274 580159 28 Northgate, Shipley, West Yorkshire, BD17 6JX 4.00 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Ben Rhydding Drive D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Burley Woodhead Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Manor Park D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stirling Road D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ben Rhydding Po Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Wheatley Lane D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Burley Station D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bolling Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wyvil Cresent D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wheatley Road D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Burley In Wharfedale Po Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Springs Lane D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Colbert Avenue D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Mayfield Avenue Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lawn Avenue Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Grange Park Surgery 01943 862108	Grange Park Surgery Grange Road Burley-In-Wharfedale Ilkley LS29 7HG
Ilkley & Wharfedale Medical Practice 01943 604455	Ilkley & Wharfedale Med Springs M.C, Springs Lane Ilkley LS29 8TQ
I G Medical 01943 604999	Ilkley Moor Medical Pract Springs Lane Ilkley West Yorkshire LS29 8TH
Ilkley Moor Medical Practice - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Springs Medical Centre Springs Lane Ilkley West Yorkshire LS29 8TH
Waca Extended Access 01943 604999	Springs Medical Centre Springs Lane Ilkley West Yorkshire LS29 8TH

Local Stores

Burley in Wharfedale - Main Street
44 Main Street
Burley In Wharfedale
Ilkley
West Yorkshire
LS29 7DN
01943 862677
shop.4067@coop.co.uk
Store Website
1.64 miles

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SPAR Guisley
Bradford Road
Guisley
Leeds
LS20 8LZ
01943 873666
Store Website
3.4 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Ashlands Veterinary Centre
119 Leeds Road Ilkley West Yorkshire LS29 8JS 01943 817000 Ilkley@ashlandsvets.co.uk Website 1.73 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Holly House Veterinary Clinic
6 Regent Road Ilkley West Yorkshire LS29 9EA 01943 609 285 2.03 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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White Cross Vets Guiseley
8 Bradford Road Guiseley Leeds West Yorkshire LS20 8NH 01943 873147 gui@whitecrossvets.co.uk Website 3.44 miles
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Animals Treated
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The Dales Veterinary Centre
9 Courthouse Street Otley West Yorkshire LS21 3AN 01943 463447 vets@vets4pets.co.uk Website 3.72 miles
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Animals Treated
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Cross Green Veterinary Centre
71 Cross Green Otley West Yorkshire LS21 1HE 01943 462546 crossgreenvets@gmail.com 4.01 miles

Animals Treated
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Baildon Veterinary Centre
77-81 Browgate Baildon Shipley West Yorkshire BD17 6BY 01274 580785 info@baildonvets.co.uk Website 4.24 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Sun	closed	closed

Local Dog Walks

Baffles Dog Field
A One Acre Secure Dog Field In A Lovely Setting Ideal For Letting Your Dogs Run Free And Play, Recall Lessons Or Training. Booking Slots Can Be Made From 30 Mins Upwards On The Website. There Is Parking, A Doggy Wash Off And Undercover Seating. A Few Natural Agility Obstacles To Play On - The Dogs Love It! A65 Menston Ilkley LS29 6NP 2.03 miles Time Slots From £6 For 30 Mins. See The Website For Details.

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Dick Hudsons To Cow And Calf
Across Ilkley Moor To Cow &Amp; Calf. Dogs Are Allowed Inside Cow &Amp; Calf However Aren't At Dick Hudsons. Graincliffe House Otley Rd Bingley Lancashire BD16 3BA 2.77 miles

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Otley Chevin
The Historic Market Town Of Otley In The Wharfe Valley Features The Chevin, A Popular Dog-Walking Spot. The Chevin Has Some Spectacular Views With Plenty Of Luscious Woodland And Heathland. The Highest Point Of The Chevin, And This Walks Start Point, Is Surprise View Which Reaches 282 Metres And Has Some Incredible Views Of Otley And Wharfedale. LS21 3JL 3.92 miles Chevin Forest Park Is In The Wharfe Valley, On Either Side Of East Chevin Road, Otley. It Is 10 Miles North-West Of Leeds City Centre.

Prince Of Wales Park Bingley
A Small Woodland Forest With Beautifully Paved Paths To Follow. The Walks Is Quite Hilly But You Can Enjoy A Relaxing Stroll Around The Trees, Flowers And Grassland Area. It Feels Quite Easy To Get Lost, But Because It's So Small All You Have To Do Is Walk In One Direction And You Soon Stumble Across A Path! Parkside Lancashire 4.13 miles

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Gilstead Moor Bingley
Although Hard To Find This Is A Nice, If Not Particularly Big, Walk. 43 Agincourt Dr Bingley Lancashire BD16 3JZ 4.42 miles

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Shipley Glen Shipley
A Really Beautiful Walk Along Shipley Glen, A Long Stretch Of Moorland. With Long Reaching Views And A Forest You Can Descend Into If You Don't Mind Having To Climb The Hill Back Up, This Is A Great Walk For Dogs. You Are Likely To Meet Plenty Of Other Off-Lead Dogs There Too, Especially If The Weather Is Nice! 22 Prod Ln Baildon Shipley BD17 5BN 4.56 miles

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Weather Forecast

Sunday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear
Temp	19.1°C	18.3°C	17.9°C	17.4°C	19.5°C	22.9°C	27.6°C	29°C	29.4°C	27.4°C	22.4°C	19.1°C
Feels Like	17.1°C	16.8°C	16.4°C	15.7°C	17.5°C	21.2°C	29.1°C	30.2°C	30°C	27.9°C	22.8°C	19.3°C

Monday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Mist	Mist	Mist	Mist	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Patchy rain nearby	Sunny	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Clear
Temp	17.8°C	17.3°C	16.9°C	16.6°C	19.4°C	23.6°C	26.7°C	28.9°C	29.7°C	29.1°C	24.2°C	20.7°C
Feels Like	18.3°C	17.9°C	17.8°C	17.5°C	21°C	24.9°C	27.5°C	29.3°C	29.8°C	29.3°C	24.4°C	20.9°C

Tuesday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Clear	Mist	Mist	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear
Temp	19.1°C	18.1°C	17.6°C	17.2°C	20.3°C	25.1°C	28.5°C	30.6°C	31.3°C	30.4°C	24.5°C	21.7°C
Feels Like	19.3°C	18.5°C	18°C	17.4°C	21.2°C	26.6°C	29.3°C	30.7°C	31.2°C	30.3°C	24.2°C	21.2°C

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