Welcome to Thornes

Thornes is a small village located in the metropolitan borough of Wakefield, West Yorkshire. The village is situated on the outskirts of Wakefield and is known for its beautiful countryside and scenic views. Thornes is a popular destination for tourists who are looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life and enjoy a peaceful and relaxing break.

One of the main attractions in Thornes is the Thornes Park. The park is a large green space that covers over 60 acres of land and is home to a variety of wildlife. The park is a popular destination for families who come to enjoy the playgrounds, picnic areas, and sports facilities. The park also has a large lake where visitors can go fishing or take a boat ride. The park is a great place to spend a day out with family and friends.

Thornes is also home to a number of historic buildings and landmarks. One of the most notable landmarks in the village is the Thornes House. The house was built in the 18th century and is a fine example of Georgian architecture. The house is now used as a conference center and is a popular venue for weddings and other events. Other historic buildings in the village include the Thornes Church and the Thornes Hall. The village is a great place to explore the history and heritage of West Yorkshire.

Local Weather

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Temp: 3.4°C

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Wind: 2.2 MPH

Wind Dir: WSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Trinity Academy Cathedral Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Miss Anna Gillinder	Thornes Road Wakefield WF2 8QF 1924330640 School Website
Wakefield Lawefield Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Joanne Beetham	Lawefield Lane Wakefield West Yorkshire WF2 8ST 01924291973 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
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
Capa College Free Schools 16 To 19 Ages:16-19 Head Teacher Ms Claire Nicholson	Mulberry Way Wakefield West Yorkshire WF1 2QN 1924583737 School Website
St Michaels C Of E Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr Faz Islam	Flanshaw Lane Wakefield West Yorkshire WF2 9JA 01924207340 School Website
Heart Of Yorkshire Education Group Further Education Ages:16-99 Head Teacher Ms Samantha Wright	Margaret Street Wakefield West Yorkshire WF1 2DH 1924789789 School Website
English Martyrs Catholic Primary School A Voluntary Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Spencer	Dewsbury Road Wakefield West Yorkshire WF2 9DD 01924299244 School Website
Wakefield Girls High School Other Independent School Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Mrs Heidi-Jayne Boyes	Wentworth Street Wakefield West Yorkshire WF1 2QS 01924372490 School Website
Wakefield Grammar Pre-Preparatory School Other Independent School Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mrs Emma Gill	Margaret Street Wakefield Wakefield West Yorkshire WF1 2DG 1924231618

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Wakefield Westgate Mulberry Way, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 2QN 0.70 Miles

Wakefield Kirkgate Monk Street, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 4EL 0.93 Miles

Sandal And Agbrigg Agbrigg Road, Sandal, West Yorkshire, WF2 6AB 1.35 Miles

Outwood Lingwell Court, Outwood, West Yorkshire, WF1 2NX 2.79 Miles

Normanton Lower Station Road, Normanton, West Yorkshire, WF6 2BG 4.07 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Westgate Taxis 01924 377993 Milton St, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF2 8TL 0.40 Miles
Central Cars 01924 365999 65 Westgate End, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF2 9RL 0.40 Miles
Sami S Cars 01924 365000 Hemingway House, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF2 8PG 0.42 Miles
Fleet Cars 01924 217777 Back Lane, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 1XP 0.60 Miles
Apex Cars 01924 380380 201D Horbury Road, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF2 8RB 0.62 Miles
Leeds Car Rentals 01924 299599 11 Market Street, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 1DD 0.65 Miles
Wakefield Cars 01924 380000 Carter Street, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 1XJ 0.67 Miles
Ace Taxis Wakefield 01924 299999 4A Cheapside, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 2SD 0.70 Miles
Fleet Taxis 01924 379615 Cliff Parade, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 2TA 0.75 Miles
Local Cars 01924 365901 152 Kirkgate, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 1TU 0.79 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
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Jessop St Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
St Michael's Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ossett Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Whinney Moor Po Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Monckton Collection Today available until:17:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:45
Thornes Moor Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Waterhouse Grove Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wakefield Delivery Office Collection Today available until:18:45 Weekday Last Collection:18:45 Saturday Last Collection:13:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Wakefield Do Collection Today available until:18:45 Weekday Last Collection:18:45 Saturday Last Collection:13:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Royal Mail Wakefield Collection Today available until:17:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:30
Westgate Station Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Lupset Health Centre 01924 731099	Lupset Health Centre George-A-Green Court Wakefield West Yorkshire WF2 8FE
Angel Lodge 0788 4493506	Love Lane Wakefield WF2 9AF
Homestead 01924 384498	Homestead Medical Centre Homestead Drive Wakefield WF2 9PE
Wakefield Covid 19 Assessment Units 01924 224290	White Rose House West Parade Wakefield WF1 1LT
Trinity Medical Centre 01924 784101	Trinity Medical Centre Thornhill Street Wakefield West Yorkshire WF1 1PG

Local Stores

Petrol Lupset
323 Horbury Road
Wakefield
West Yorkshire
WF2 8JN
01924 375548
Store Website
1.03 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

Wakefield Vets4pets Ltd
106-116 Horbury Road Wakefield West Yorkshire WF2 8UB 01924 290555 wakefield@vets4pets.com Website 0.38 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 0.41 miles
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Jollyes
Jollyes Petfood Superstores, Wakefield 4B Beck Retail Park Wakefield Yorkshire WF1 1RN Website 0.63 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 0.89 miles
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Chantry Vets
71C Northgate Wakefield West Yorkshire WF1 3BX 01924 376858 reception@chantryvets.co.uk Website 0.91 miles

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Chantry Vets
180 Batley Road Alverthorpe Wakefield West Yorkshire WF2 0AJ 01924 36 24 64 reception@chantryvets.co.uk Website 1.39 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Pugneys Country Park
Asdale Rd 1.10 miles

Location what3words laces.bloodshot.negotiators

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

Location what3words trains.fastening.credible

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 2.57 miles Free Parking Is Available Wf2 6Nb

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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 2.63 miles

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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 2.99 miles Free Parking Outside The Waterton Park Golf Club.

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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 3.48 miles

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Weather Forecast

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