Welcome to Tong

Tong is a small village located in the metropolitan borough of Bradford, West Yorkshire. The village is situated on the A650 road, which connects Bradford to Wakefield. Tong is known for its beautiful countryside, which attracts many visitors throughout the year. The village is surrounded by green fields and rolling hills, making it an ideal location for hiking and cycling enthusiasts.

Tong has a rich history that dates back to the 11th century. The village was mentioned in the Domesday Book, which was a survey of England conducted by William the Conqueror in 1086. The village was originally owned by the de Tonge family, who were lords of the manor. The village was later sold to the Tempest family, who built Tong Hall, a large country house that still stands today. Tong Hall is now a popular wedding venue and is open to the public for tours.

Tong is a close-knit community that is proud of its heritage. The village has a number of local amenities, including a primary school, a post office, and a village hall. The village also has a number of local businesses, including a farm shop and a pub. The pub, called the Travellers Inn, is a popular spot for locals and visitors alike. The pub serves traditional pub food and has a wide selection of beers and ales. Overall, Tong is a charming village that offers visitors a glimpse into the history and culture of West Yorkshire.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 9°C

Feels Like: 5.5°C

Wind: 16.8 MPH

Wind Dir: SW

Local Schools

School	Details
Fulneck School Other Independent School Ages:3-19 Head Teacher Mrs Francine Smith	Fulneck Pudsey Leeds West Yorkshire LS28 8DS 01132570235 School Website
Southroyd Primary And Nursery School Foundation School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Miss Kate Prior	Littlemoor Crescent Pudsey West Yorkshire LS28 8AT 01133783020 School Website
Drighlington Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Helen Addinall	Moorland Road Drighlington Bradford West Yorkshire BD11 1JY 01132853000 School Website
Greenside Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Fuller	Chapeltown Pudsey West Yorkshire LS28 8NZ 01132574509 School Website
Crawshaw Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Adam Daly	Robin Lane Pudsey West Yorkshire LS28 9HU 01135323810 School Website
Tong Leadership Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Mr Daniel Styles	Westgate Hill Street Bradford West Yorkshire BD4 6NR 1274681455
Birkenshaw Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rebecca Martin	Station Lane Birkenshaw Bradford West Yorkshire BD11 2JE 01274651232 School Website
Ryecroft Primary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Ms Helen Wrightson	Kesteven Close Holmewood Bradford West Yorkshire BD4 0LS 01274422044 School Website
East Bierley Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Lysa Hammond	South View Road East Bierley Bradford West Yorkshire BD4 6PH 01274681235 School Website
Birchfield Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Samantha Hirst	Birchfield Avenue Gildersome Leeds West Yorkshire LS27 7HU 01132533009 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
New Pudsey Owlcotes Lane, New Pudsey, West Yorkshire, LS28 6QG 2.32 Miles

Bramley (West Yorkshire) Swinnow Road, Bramley, West Yorkshire, LS13 4DU 2.42 Miles

Morley Station Road, Morley, West Yorkshire, LS27 8JR 3.12 Miles

Cottingley Cottingley Drive, Cottingley, West Yorkshire, LS11 0JT 3.28 Miles

Bradford Interchange Bridge Street, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD1 1TU 3.71 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Local Cars 0113 253 5535 Manor Works, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD11 1LH 1.14 Miles
Hanson Carriage Hire 01274 684722 Raikes Hall Farm/Raikes Lane, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD4 0RL 1.25 Miles
Air Travel 0113 285 2200 27 Kingsway, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD11 1HA 1.32 Miles
Executive Chauffeur Services 0113 252 3679 51 Moorfield, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS27 7BW 1.47 Miles
West Yorkshire Limousines 0800 689 9112 Forge Row New Farnley, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS12 5DN 1.76 Miles
Gb 1 Chauffeurs 0113 218 9186 Croft House /Town End, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS27 7HF 1.80 Miles
The Dudley Hill Private Hire 01274 683444 387 Tong Street, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD4 9RU 1.90 Miles
Tong And Euro Private Hire 01274 689999 387 Tong Street, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD4 9RU 1.90 Miles
Geo Cars Pudsey 0113 255 6565 110 Richardshaw Lane, Pudsey, West Yorkshire, LS28 6BN 2.12 Miles
Ports Airports Theatre Services 01274 865075 6 Swincliffe Crescent, Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire, BD19 4BD 2.28 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Tong Village D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tong Lane D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Union Bridge Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Drighlington Po Box D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Littlemoor Po Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Birkenshaw Station D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Smalewell Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Valley Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Moor Top Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Dr F Gupta's Practice 0113 2956888	Drighlington Medical Ctr Station Road,Drighlington Bradford BD11 1JU
Adwalton House Surgery 0113 2853222	1-3 Wakefield Road Drighlington Bradford West Yorkshire BD11 1DH
Mulberry Street Medical Practice 0113 2570711	Pudsey Health Centre 18 Mulberry St, Pudsey Leeds LS28 7XP
Robin Lane Health And Wellbeing Centre 0113 2576787	Robin Lane Pudsey Leeds West Yorkshire LS28 7DE
Birkenshaw Health Centre 01274 682374	Town Street Birkenshaw Bradford West Yorkshire BD11 2HX

Local Stores

Drighlington
164 Whitehall Road
Drighlinton
Bradford
West Yorkshire
BD11 1AU
01132 852211
Store Website
1.09 miles

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SPAR Plantation Service Station
Plantation Service Station
Unit 2, Plantation Way
Gildersome, Morley
Leeds
LS27 7FP
01132533848
Store Website
2.1 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Companion Care (Pudsey) Ltd T/A Vets4pets
Crawshaw Hill Pudsey Leeds West Yorkshire LS28 7BW 0113 255 9992 pudsey@companioncare.co.uk Website 1.65 miles
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Tweed House Veterinary Surgery
78A Lowtown Pudsey West Leeds Yorkshire LS28 7AA 0113 2573744 1.76 miles

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Yorkshire Vets
744 Bradford Road Birkenshaw Bradford West Yorkshire BD11 2AE 01274 651115 postmaster@yorkshirevets.co.uk Website 1.80 miles
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Vets4pets Leeds Birstall
Inside Pets At Home Spring Ram Retail Park Birstall Leeds West Yorkshire WF17 9AD 01924 441 144 leeds.birstall@vets4pets.com Website 2.12 miles
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Vets Now Bradford
C/O Yorkshire Vets Thornbury Hospital 515 Bradford Road Thornbury Bradford West Yorkshire BD3 7BA bradfordclinic@vets-now.com Website 2.54 miles

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Yorkshire Vets
515 Bradford Road Thornbury Bradford West Yorkshire BD3 7BA 01274 663301 postmaster@yorkshirevets.co.uk Website 2.54 miles
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24 hour emergency service, please call before travelling.
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Local Dog Walks

Oakwell Hall And Country Park
Something For All Ages And Abilities. Plenty Of Space, Pathed Walks, A Tudor Hall To Explore, Gift Shop, Dog Poo Bins, Children's Play Areas, Ramblers' Centre, Cafe, Tourist Information, Stream And Ponds, Gardens, Toilets, Function Room. 18 Raikes Ln Birstall Batley WF17 9QU 2.57 miles Oakwell Country Park

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Wilton Park
Also Has A Childrens Play Area, Crazy Golf, Tennis Courts And 5-A-Side Footy Pitches. 783 Bradford Rd Batley Lancashire WF17 8NB 3.25 miles

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Middleton Park
Almost In The Heart Of The City Of Leeds Is A Huge 190 Hectare Park With Woodlands, Open Grassland, A Cafe, A Little Lake, A Bike Track And Much, Much More. Known Affectionately As Miggy Woods By Locals. It’S So Big I’M Still Exploring It And Finding New Areas. Middleton Park Town Street Middleton 4.86 miles Middleton Park, Town Street, Middleton, Leeds, Ls10 3Sh

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Judy Woods
The Woods Are Popular For Dog Walkers, They Offer Shelter In The Rain And Shade In The Summer. The Woods Walk Can Be As Short Or As Long As You Like. It’S Pretty Much Flat With Some Shallow Climbs. Once Into The Woods There Are No Roads Nearby And So A Great Place For Off Lead Where Sydney Loves To Explore The The Woods, Chase The Squirrels And Play In The Beck That Runs Through The Woods. It Her Favourite Daily Walk. Station Rdwyke Halifax Bradford BD12 8LA 5.23 miles The Most Popular Entrance Is Along Station Road Which Is Easy To Get To. If You Google Judy Woods It Can Take You To Other Entrances.

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Northcliffe Woods Shipley
Woods Next To Northcliffe Park In Shipley 2 Cliffe Gardens Shipley BD18 3DB 6.00 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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Chellow Dene Reservoir
Chellow Dene Is A Local Beauty Spot On The Western Outskirts Of Bradford City Which Can Be Reached By Public Transport.Although Within The City Boundaries Chellow Dene Reservoirs Lie Within A Quiet Wooded Valley And Are A Haven For Wildlife Including Herons And Owls. Chellow Dean Reservoirs 6.81 miles

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Weather Forecast

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Temp	-9.7°C	-8.7°C	-8°C	-8°C	-6.6°C	-3.5°C	0.8°C	3.9°C	4.4°C	2.7°C	0.5°C	-5.1°C
Feels Like	-15.6°C	-15.1°C	-14.9°C	-15.3°C	-14°C	-10.4°C	-5.1°C	-0.9°C	0.5°C	-0.7°C	-3°C	-9.8°C

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