Welcome to Thackley

Thackley is a small village located in the metropolitan borough of Bradford, West Yorkshire. It is situated on the A657 road, which connects it to the nearby towns of Shipley and Guiseley. Thackley has a population of around 6,000 people and is known for its beautiful countryside, historic buildings, and friendly community.

One of the most notable landmarks in Thackley is the St. Mary's Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is a Grade II listed building and features a beautiful stained glass window, intricate carvings, and a peaceful churchyard. Another historic building in Thackley is the Thackley Old Hall, which was built in the 16th century and is now a private residence. The village also has several parks and green spaces, including Thackley Woods and the Thackley Nature Reserve, which are popular with walkers and nature enthusiasts.

Thackley has a strong sense of community, with several local groups and organizations working to improve the village and support its residents. The Thackley Community Centre hosts a range of events and activities, including fitness classes, craft fairs, and community meetings. The village also has a number of shops, pubs, and restaurants, providing residents with easy access to essential services and amenities. Overall, Thackley is a charming and welcoming village that offers a peaceful and picturesque place to live.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 10.3°C

Feels Like: 6.7°C

Wind: 20.8 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Thackley Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Annette Patterson	Town Lane Thackley Bradford West Yorkshire BD10 8PJ 01274414437 School Website
Idle C Of E Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Anne Mason	Boothroyd Drive Idle Bradford West Yorkshire BD10 8LU 01274410111 School Website
Immanuel College Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Ms Stephen Mulligan	Leeds Road Idle Bradford West Yorkshire BD10 9AQ 01274425900 School Website
Thorpe Primary Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Paul Mennell	Albion Road Idle Bradford West Yorkshire BD10 9PY 1274414126 School Website
St Anthony's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Ashley Wilkinson	High Busy Lane Shipley West Yorkshire BD18 1HD 1274592738 School Website
Hoyle Court Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Claire Thirkill	Fyfe Grove Baildon Shipley West Yorkshire BD17 6DN 01274581898 School Website
Baildon Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Katie Savage	Coverdale Way Baildon Shipley West Yorkshire BD17 6TE 1274598540 School Website
Blakehill Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Lisa Keighley	Highfield Road Idle Bradford West Yorkshire BD10 8QN 01274414355 School Website
Co-Op Academy Parkland Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Charlotte Wierzbianski	Old Park Road Thorpe Edge Bradford West Yorkshire BD10 9BG 1274611512 School Website
Greengates Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Seetle Kaur	31 Stockhill Road Greengates Bradford West Yorkshire BD10 9AX 1274422042 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Baildon Station Road, Baildon, West Yorkshire, BD17 6HS 1.00 Miles

Apperley Bridge Station Approach, Apperley Bridge, West Yorkshire, BD10 0FD 1.14 Miles

Shipley Station Approach, Shipley, West Yorkshire, BD18 2JL 1.81 Miles

Saltaire Victoria Road, Saltaire, West Yorkshire, BD18 3LQ 2.33 Miles

Guiseley Station Road, Guiseley, West Yorkshire, LS20 8BX 2.36 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Idle Way Private Hire 01274 613556 11B Albion Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD10 9PY 0.69 Miles
Michael's Private Hire 01274 717955 Kirklands Court, Shipley, West Yorkshire, BD17 6HE 0.97 Miles
Greengates Private Hire 01274 620422 9 Leeds Rd, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD10 9TD 0.97 Miles
Greengate Private Hire 01274 612810 The Sporting Lodge Inn, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD10 8QH 1.23 Miles
Power Carz 01274 633416 919 Harrogate Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD10 0QY 1.23 Miles
Arrivals Private Hire 01274 589898 2A/Walker Place/Thackley Old Rd, Shipley, West Yorkshire, BD18 1DD 1.27 Miles
Minibus Hire Bradford 01274 952003 New Line, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD10 0BN 1.41 Miles
Charlestown Private Hire 01274 582233 8 Queen Street, Shipley, West Yorkshire, BD17 6AA 1.42 Miles
Access Taxis Shipley 01274 809444 12 Otley Road, Shipley, West Yorkshire, BD17 7HB 1.43 Miles
Access Private Hire 01274 809444 12 Otley Road, Shipley, West Yorkshire, BD17 7HB 1.43 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Idle Po Box Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
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Tong Park Mills D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Busy Lane Po Box Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Albion Rd (2Nd Aperture) Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Albion Road Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Langley Lane D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Esholt Po Box Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Low Baildon D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Idlethorp Way D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Sandholme Drive D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Idle Medical Centre 01274 771999	Idle Medical Centre 440 Highfield Road, Idle Bradford West Yorkshire BD10 8RU
Haigh Hall Medical Practice 01274 613326	Haigh Hall Medical Centre Haigh Hall Road Greengates Bradford BD10 9AZ
Dr Winn	Rockwell Medical Centre 2 Summerfield Road Thorpe Edge Bradford West Yorkshire BD10 8DP
Windhill Green Emerald Suite - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	2 Thackley Old Road Shipley BD18 1QB
Windhill Green Emerald Suite - Covid Local Vaccination Service	2 Thackley Old Road Shipley BD18 1QB

Local Stores

Thorp Garth
55 Bradford Road
Idle
Bradford
West Yorkshire
BD10 9PB
01274 611674
Store Website
0.73 miles

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SPAR Otley Road
79 Otley Road
Shipley
Bradford
BD18 2BJ
01274020042
Store Website
1.9 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Idle Veterinary Centre
48 High Street Idle Bradford West Yorkshire BD10 8NN 01274 618075 admin@shipleyvets.co.uk Website 0.51 miles

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Towerwood Vets Ltd.
76 New Line Greengates Bradford West Yorkshire BD10 9AP 01274 610627 info@towerwood.co.uk 1.21 miles

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Bradford Idle Vets4pets
Inside Pets At Home Enterprise Retail Park Bradford West Yorkshire BD10 8EG 01274 400500 eccleshill@vets4pets.com Website 1.30 miles

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Baildon Veterinary Centre
77-81 Browgate Baildon Shipley West Yorkshire BD17 6BY 01274 580785 info@baildonvets.co.uk Website 1.45 miles
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Shipley Vets
91-93 Manor Lane Shipley West Yorkshire BD18 3BS 01274 531010 reception@shipleyvets.co.uk Website 2.04 miles
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White Cross Vets Bradford - Eccleshill
266 Harrogate Road Eccleshill Bradford Yorkshire BD2 3RH 01274 065222 ecc@whitecrossvets.co.uk Website 2.06 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Northcliffe Woods Shipley
Woods Next To Northcliffe Park In Shipley 2 Cliffe Gardens Shipley BD18 3DB 2.26 miles Park Outside The Gate And You Can Either Walk Along The Flat Bit Past The Little Train And Continue On, Going Up The Steps At The End And Looping Back On Yourself To Return Through The Upper Section Of The Woods. Or You Can Go Forward Towards The Park Itself And Return The Way You Came. You Can'T Get Lost.

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Roberts Park Saltaire
A Park In Saltaire With A Large Field Where Dogs Can Enjoy Chasing A Ball And Exploring. There's The River Nearby Where Tired Dogs Can Quench Their Thirst, And You Can Always Wander Up To Saltaire Which Is Nearby Or, If You Fancy More Of A Walk, Shipley Glen Is Also Very Close, And Takes You Past The Tramway Too. Roberts Park Lodge Higher Coach Rd Baildon Shipley BD17 7LU 2.34 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 2.59 miles

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Hirst Wood Bingley
Hirst Wood Is A Decent Sized Forest That Runs Along The Canal Between Bingley And Saltaire. There Is Enough Room For Off-Lead Exercise, One Entrance Has It's Own Car Park, And There Are Plenty Of Places Where Thirsty Dogs Can Grab A Drink. One Path Does Take You Close To A Train Track, So Exploration Is Needed First To Make Sure It's Safe For Your Dog And You Know Where You're Going! 47 Lime Tree Square Shipley BD18 4BR 3.03 miles

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Delph Wood Bingley
A Small Forest That You Can Use Tot Ake You To Saltaire, The Canal Or Shipley Glen. Primrose Ln Bingley Lancashire BD16 4QR 3.18 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 3.66 miles

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Weather Forecast

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Temp	-13.3°C	-14.2°C	-14.9°C	-15.4°C	-15.5°C	-14°C	-11.6°C	-9.5°C	-8°C	-7.2°C	-8.2°C	-9.5°C
Feels Like	-22°C	-22.9°C	-23.5°C	-23.1°C	-23°C	-21.9°C	-17.6°C	-14.3°C	-11.1°C	-10.1°C	-12.2°C	-14.8°C

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	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Overcast
Temp	-9.5°C	-8.4°C	-7.4°C	-6.6°C	-5.2°C	-2.6°C	0.9°C	3.6°C	4.1°C	2.6°C	0.6°C	-4.8°C
Feels Like	-15.3°C	-14.7°C	-14°C	-13.5°C	-12.3°C	-9.3°C	-4.8°C	-1.1°C	-0.1°C	-1.2°C	-3.2°C	-9.5°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

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Temp	-1.6°C	-1.5°C	-2°C	-2.3°C	-1.2°C	1°C	3.5°C	5.1°C	4.9°C	3.5°C	5.8°C	2.9°C
Feels Like	-5.8°C	-5.8°C	-6.2°C	-6.3°C	-5°C	-2.8°C	-0.1°C	1.8°C	2.1°C	1.1°C	2.9°C	-0.7°C

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