Welcome to West Ardsley

West Ardsley is a small village located in the metropolitan borough of Leeds, West Yorkshire. The village is situated on the A650 road, which connects Wakefield and Bradford. The village has a population of around 4,000 people and is surrounded by green fields and countryside. The village has a rich history, with evidence of human settlement dating back to the Bronze Age.

The village has a range of amenities, including a primary school, a post office, a convenience store, and a pub. The village also has a community centre, which hosts a range of events and activities throughout the year. The village is well-connected, with regular bus services to Wakefield and Leeds, and easy access to the M1 motorway.

West Ardsley is a popular destination for walkers and cyclists, with a range of footpaths and cycle routes in the surrounding countryside. The village is also home to a number of sports clubs, including a football club and a cricket club. The village has a strong sense of community, with a range of local groups and organisations working to improve the village and support its residents.

Local Weather

Patchy rain nearby

Temp: 10.1°C

Feels Like: 6.8°C

Wind: 18.1 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Blackgates Primary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Julie Coulson	Smithy Lane Tingley Wakefield WF3 1QQ 1138878155 School Website
Westerton Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs David Livie	Hesketh Lane Tingley Wakefield West Yorkshire WF3 1AR 01132533504 School Website
Hill Top Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Joanne Lancaster	Batley Road West Ardsley Wakefield West Yorkshire WF3 1HD 01133074750 School Website
Woodkirk Academy Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Timothy Jones	Rein Road Tingley Wakefield West Yorkshire WF3 1JQ 01138873600 School Website
East Ardsley Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Ms Sarah Talbot	Main Street East Ardsley Wakefield West Yorkshire WF3 2BA 01133862510 School Website
Middleton Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Ms Samantha Williams	Middleton Park Avenue Leeds West Yorkshire LS10 4HU 1132717969 School Website
Westwood Primary School Foundation School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Hayley Dibnah	Bodmin Garth Leeds West Yorkshire LS10 4NU 01132712420 School Website
Morley Newlands Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Matthew Fitzpatrick	Wide Lane Morley Leeds West Yorkshire LS27 8PG 01133231890 School Website
Queenswood School Other Independent School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs J A Tanner	Queen Street Morley Leeds West Yorkshire LS27 9EB 01132534033 School Website
The Ruth Gorse Academy Free Schools Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Mrs Ben Mallinson	Fountain Street Leeds West Yorkshire LS27 0PD 01132531600 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Morley Station Road, Morley, West Yorkshire, LS27 8JR 2.06 Miles

Batley Upper Station Road, Batley, West Yorkshire, WF17 5TA 2.50 Miles

Outwood Lingwell Court, Outwood, West Yorkshire, WF1 2NX 2.56 Miles

Cottingley Cottingley Drive, Cottingley, West Yorkshire, LS11 0JT 2.98 Miles

Dewsbury Wellington Road, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF13 1HF 3.46 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Chrissie's Airport Services 0113 252 7676 1 Heatherdale Fold, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF3 1NH 0.33 Miles
Fly Away Private Hire 0113 252 6364 18 Topcliffe Court, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS27 8UG 1.36 Miles
Morley Cars 0113 252 2222 Unit 8/High Mill Business Park/Mill St, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS27 0WJ 1.59 Miles
Leeds Airport Taxi 0113 252 3523 48 High Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS27 9AU 1.63 Miles
Leedstaxis 0113 252 3523 48 High Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS27 9AU 1.63 Miles
Central Cars Leeds 0113 253 2532 48 High Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS27 9AU 1.63 Miles
Central Cars (Morley) 0800 328 8294 48A High Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS27 9AU 1.63 Miles
Central Cabs 0800 328 8294 48C High Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS27 9AU 1.63 Miles
Morley Local Cars Ltd 0113 252 8528 51B Commercial Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS27 8AG 1.74 Miles
Morley Budget Cars 0113 238 3444 Hunger Hill, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS27 9AD 1.74 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Constable Rd Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Haigh Moor Road Post Office Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Garden House Estate Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lowry Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tingley Po Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Westerton Rd Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
New Scarborough Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Leeds Road Po Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Haigh Moor Avenue Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
1 Common Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
West Ardsley Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rein Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Station Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
East Ardsley Po Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Woodkirk Po Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Leigh View Medical Practice 0113 2537629	Leigh View Medical Centre Bradford Road, Tingley Wakefield West Yorkshire WF3 1RQ
Middleton Park Surgery	Middleton Park Avenue Leeds LS10 4HT
Dr Jj Mcpeakes Practice 0113 2534863	South Queen St Med Ctre South Queen Street,Morley Leeds LS27 9EW
The Dekeyser Group Practice 0113 2951600	Fountain Medical Centre Little Fountain St,Morley Leeds West Yorkshire LS27 9EN
Dr N Saddiq's Practice 0113 2954060	Morley Health Centre Corporation Street Morley Leeds LS27 9NB

Local Stores

Outwood
Meadow Vale
Outwood
Wakefield
West Yorkshire
WF1 3TR
01924 872950
Store Website
3.05 miles

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SPAR East Ardsley
Bradford Road
East Ardsley Wakefield
WF3 2HE
01924 822944
Store Website
1.2 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Yorkshire Vets Morley Surgery
Topcliffe Lane Morley Leeds West Yorkshire LS27 0HL 0113 2383823 morleyadmin@yorkshirevets.co.uk Website 1.03 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Abbey House Veterinary Clinic
378 Soothill Lane Batley West Yorkshire WF17 6EU 01924 474300 info@crofthousevets.co.uk 1.67 miles

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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Abbey House Veterinary Hospital
52 Commercial Street Morley Leeds West Yorkshire LS27 8AG 0113 2525818 vets@abbeyvetspets.co.uk Website 1.75 miles
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Chantry Vets
22 Middleton Park Road Leeds Yorkshire LS10 3ST 0113 271 7799 reception@chantryvets.co.uk Website 1.98 miles
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Chantry Vets
Unit 3 Brindley Way Wakefield West Yorkshire WF2 0XQ 01924 363464 reception@chantryvets.co.uk Website 2.35 miles
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Beechwood Veterinary Group
430 Dewsbury Road Leeds West Yorkshire LS11 7LJ 01132 700325 info@beechwoodvets.com Website 2.71 miles
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Local Dog Walks

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 1.98 miles Middleton Park, Town Street, Middleton, Leeds, Ls10 3Sh

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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 2.38 miles

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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 3.24 miles

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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 3.91 miles Oakwell Country Park

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

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Pugneys Country Park
Asdale Rd 5.30 miles

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Weather Forecast

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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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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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