Welcome to Thorpe Audlin

Thorpe Audlin is a small village located in the district of West Yorkshire, England. The village is situated approximately 5 miles east of Pontefract and 10 miles south of Castleford. Thorpe Audlin is a rural village with a population of around 500 people. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is a popular destination for walkers and cyclists.

The village of Thorpe Audlin has a rich history dating back to the 11th century. The village was originally known as "Torpe" and was mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086. The village was later renamed "Thorpe Audlin" after the Audlin family who owned the land in the 14th century. The village has a number of historic buildings including St. James' Church which dates back to the 12th century.

Thorpe Audlin is a close-knit community with a number of local amenities including a village hall, a primary school, and a pub. The village is also home to a number of small businesses including a post office and a convenience store. The village has a strong sense of community spirit and hosts a number of events throughout the year including a summer fete and a Christmas fair. Overall, Thorpe Audlin is a charming village with a rich history and a strong sense of community.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 3.1°C

Feels Like: 2.6°C

Wind: 2.2 MPH

Wind Dir: SSE

Local Schools

School	Details
Badsworth Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Junior And Infant School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jenny Griffiths	Main Street Badsworth Pontefract West Yorkshire WF9 1AJ 01977649157 School Website
Upton Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lynne Williamson	Waggon Lane Upton Pontefract West Yorkshire WF9 1JS 01977650820 School Website
Ackworth Howard Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Junior And Infant School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Michael Walker	Station Road Low Ackworth Pontefract West Yorkshire WF7 7HH 01977612124 School Website
Ackworth Mill Dam School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Lauren Norton	Mill Gate Ackworth Pontefract West Yorkshire WF7 7PH 1977610062 School Website
Oakfield Park School Ackworth Community Special School Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Mr Stephanie Nagy	Barnsley Road Ackworth Pontefract West Yorkshire WF7 7DT 01977613423 School Website
Ackworth School Other Independent School Ages:4-19 Head Teacher Mr Anton Maree	Ackworth Pontefract West Yorkshire WF7 7LT 01977233600 School Website
Outwood Primary Academy Bell Lane Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rebecca Barley	Bell Lane Ackworth Pontefract West Yorkshire WF7 7JH 1977613304 School Website
Minsthorpe Community College A Specialist Science College Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Mark Gilmore/ Rachael Merritt	Minsthorpe Lane South Elmsall Pontefract West Yorkshire WF9 2UJ 01977657600 School Website
Carleton Community High School A Specialist Science With Mathematics School Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Miss Shaheen Shariff	Green Lane Carleton Pontefract West Yorkshire WF8 3NW 01977781555 School Website
Ash Grove Primary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Victoria Williams	Ash Grove South Elmsall Ash Grove Primary Academy, Ash Grove, South Elmsall Pontefract West Yorkshire WF9 2TF 1977640625 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Featherstone Featherstone, Featherstone, West Yorkshire, WF7 7HJ 1.82 Miles

South Elmsall Station Road, South Elmsall, West Yorkshire, WF9 2HP 3.06 Miles

Moorthorpe Barnsley Road, Moorthorpe, West Yorkshire, WF9 3AT 3.22 Miles

Pontefract Baghill Station Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 1RB 3.77 Miles

Fitzwilliam Railway Terrace, Fitzwilliam, West Yorkshire, WF9 5DA 3.78 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Lizzie's Cars 01977 658524 1 New La Cr, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF9 1HH 1.83 Miles
Ladies Only Luxury Travel 01977 651693 3 Buttercup Close, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF9 1ND 1.84 Miles
Ackworth Kiddicare 07907 710234 7 New Street, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF7 7JF 2.39 Miles
Delta Cars 01977 649744 13 Barnsley Road, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF9 2RJ 3.14 Miles
Style Cars 01977 650500 2 Chequers Yard, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF9 2HX 3.14 Miles
Terry's Cars 01977 642360 154 Harrow Street, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF9 2BQ 3.15 Miles
Stevesfonecar 01977 643000 12 Beacon View, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF9 3BY 3.20 Miles
Shazs Cars 01977 608053 27 Beacon View, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF9 3BW 3.26 Miles
Recreation Cars 01977 648888 Langthwaite Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF9 2AG 3.26 Miles
Hcl Taxis Ltd 01977 625625 12 Cross Hill, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF9 4LQ 3.43 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Thorpe Audlin Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Thorpegate Estate Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Kennels Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Badsworth Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wentbridge Po Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Harewood Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Townend Avenue Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
West Avenue Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
North Leigh Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
East Hardwick Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Upton Po Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Low Ackworth Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Smeaton Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
West Park Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Harewood Estate Po Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Thorpe Lane Surgery	Thorpe Lane Thorpe Audlin Pontefract West Yorkshire WF9 1NW
Greenview Medical Centre	Waggon Lane Upton Pontefract West Yorkshire WF9 1JS
College Lane Surgery 01977 611023	College Lane Surgery Barnsley Rd,Ackworth Pontefract West Yorkshire WF7 7HZ
White Rose Surgery 01977 642412	White Rose Surgery Exchange St,South Elmsall Pontefract West Yorkshire WF9 2RD
Phoenix Health Solutions Ltd 01977 655607	The White Rose Surgery Exchange St, Sth Elmsall Pontefract West Yorkshire WF9 2RD

Local Stores

New Upton
Waggon Lane
Upton
Pontefract
West Yorkshire
WF9 1JT
01977 643923
Store Website
1.46 miles

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SPAR Ackworth
Ackworth Service Station
Barnsley Road
Ackworth
Ponterfract
WF7 7HY
01977 611 832
Store Website
2.2 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Medivet South Elmsall
28A Minsthorpe Lane South Elmsall Pontefract West Yorkshire WF9 2NY 01977 643146 south.elmsall@medivet.co.uk Website 2.93 miles
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Hemsworth Vets4pets Ltd
Wakefield Road Hemsworth Pontefract West Yorkshire WF9 4AB hemsworth@vets4pets.com Website 3.33 miles

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Equine Veterinary Centre
Gap Farm Moorhouse Doncaster South Yorkshire DN6 7HA 01977 652280 equinevetcentre@hotmail.com Website 3.68 miles
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Chantry Vets
26 Horsefair Pontefract West Yorkshire WF8 1PD 01977 796 666 reception@chantryvets.co.uk Website 3.86 miles
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Medivet Pontefract
58 Northgate Pontefract West Yorkshire WF8 1HJ 01977 600588 pontefract@medivet.co.uk Website 4.00 miles
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Petmedic
Pet Medic 3 Mill Lane Adwick-Le-Street Doncaster South Yorkshire DN6 7AG 01302 337 838 gillian@petmedic.biz 6.02 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Frickley Country Park
Lots Of Different Routes, Mainly Pathed Out To Follow. Great Walk For The Dogs, Can Get Muddy When It’S Been Raining. Pontefract Lancashire 3.76 miles Parking Off Doncaster Road

Location what3words brochure.responses.milder

Rabbit Ings
Rabbit Ings Is A Country Park Located On The Former Colliery Yard And Spoil Heap Of The Monkton Colliery And Then The Royston Drift Mine, Which Closed In 1989. The 64-Hectare Site, Situated Near Royston In South Yorkshire, Is Home To An Array Of Wildlife – Including Newts, Snakes And Herons. Rabbit Ings Country Park Shafton 6.56 miles

Location what3words scribble.committee.negotiators

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 7.17 miles Free Parking Outside The Waterton Park Golf Club.

Location what3words mothering.reveal.intrigued

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 7.49 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 9.06 miles

Location what3words twisty.wiggling.tiptoes

Pugneys Country Park
Asdale Rd 9.47 miles

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Weather Forecast

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Feels Like	-21.9°C	-23°C	-25.8°C	-28°C	-29.4°C	-28.1°C	-24.9°C	-21.8°C	-19.8°C	-19°C	-21.2°C	-21.9°C

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Feels Like	-21.2°C	-20.5°C	-20°C	-19.3°C	-18.4°C	-15.5°C	-11.4°C	-8.2°C	-6.4°C	-7.3°C	-8.9°C	-9.4°C

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