Welcome to West Bretton

West Bretton is a small village located in the metropolitan borough of Wakefield, West Yorkshire. The village is situated on the eastern edge of the Pennines and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village is home to the Yorkshire Sculpture Park, which is an open-air gallery that showcases contemporary art. The park is spread over 500 acres and features sculptures by renowned artists such as Henry Moore, Barbara Hepworth, and Ai Weiwei.

The village of West Bretton has a rich history that dates back to the 12th century. The village was originally known as Bretton and was owned by the Bretton family. In the 16th century, the village was sold to the Wentworth family, who built the impressive Wentworth Castle. The castle is now a Grade I listed building and is open to the public. The village also has a beautiful church, St. James' Church, which dates back to the 14th century.

West Bretton is a popular destination for tourists who are looking to explore the beautiful countryside of West Yorkshire. The village is surrounded by rolling hills and picturesque landscapes, making it the perfect place for hiking and cycling. The Yorkshire Sculpture Park is also a major attraction, drawing visitors from all over the world. The park hosts a range of events throughout the year, including exhibitions, workshops, and talks. Overall, West Bretton is a charming village that offers a unique blend of history, art, and natural beauty.

Local Weather

Light rain

Temp: 3.3°C

Feels Like: -1.5°C

Wind: 14.8 MPH

Wind Dir: NNE

Local Schools

School	Details
West Bretton Junior And Infant School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Jill Womersley	Bretton Lane West Bretton Wakefield West Yorkshire WF4 4LB 01924830204 School Website
Denby Grange School Other Independent Special School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Jennie Allport	Off Stocksmoor Rd Midgley Wakefield West Yorkshire WF4 4JG 1924830096 School Website
Crigglestone Dane Royd Junior And Infant School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Clare Kelly	Stoney Lane Hall Green Wakefield West Yorkshire WF4 3LZ 01924242917 School Website
Crigglestone Mackie Hill Junior And Infant School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jayne Elliott	Painthorpe Lane Crigglestone Wakefield West Yorkshire WF4 3HW 01924303520 School Website
Sitlington Netherton Junior And Infant School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Georgina Haley	Netherton Lane Netherton Wakefield West Yorkshire WF4 4HQ 01924274873 School Website
Crigglestone Nursery School La Nursery School Ages:3-5 Head Teacher Mrs Kirsty Quinn	High Street Crigglestone Wakefield West Yorkshire WF4 3EB 01924251151 School Website
Middlestown Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Hannah Young	Cross Road Middlestown Wakefield West Yorkshire WF4 4QE 1924278290 School Website
Kaye's Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-10 Head Teacher Mrs Jeanette Dearnley	Holmfield Clayton West Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD8 9LZ 1484222918 School Website
Camphill Wakefield (Pennine Camphill Community Ltd) Special Post 16 Institution Ages:16-25 Head Teacher Mr James Heaton-Jennings	Wood Lane Chapelthorpe Wakefield West Yorkshire WF4 3JL 1924255281 School Website
Crigglestone St James C Of E Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Beverley Minor	St James Way Crigglestone Wakefield West Yorkshire WF4 3HY 01924251048 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Darton Station Road, Darton, South Yorkshire, S75 5HX 2.56 Miles

Sandal And Agbrigg Agbrigg Road, Sandal, West Yorkshire, WF2 6AB 4.54 Miles

Denby Dale Off Wakefield Road, Denby Dale, West Yorkshire, HD8 8RX 4.72 Miles

Wakefield Westgate Mulberry Way, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 2QN 5.12 Miles

Wakefield Kirkgate Monk Street, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 4EL 5.24 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Groupclass Executive Cars 0800 023 2546 The Old Vicarage, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 2JG 2.12 Miles
Hall Green Cars 01924 249900 High St, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 3HT 2.25 Miles
Sams Travel 01226 380149 6 Falcon Knowle Ing, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S75 5RB 2.54 Miles
Travel A B 01226 388396 1 Station Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S75 5HT 2.74 Miles
M And S Taxis 01226 384729 113 Kingsway, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S75 6EU 2.88 Miles
5 Star Local Cars Ltd 01924 254444 3A Hendal La, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF2 7QR 2.98 Miles
P And C Luxury Travel Ltd 0845 070 3828 33 Kenton Drive, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 3PN 3.13 Miles
Skelmanthorpe Cars 01484 865010 Nortonthorpe Mill, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 9LA 3.43 Miles
Al's Taxis 01226 388550 22A Towngate, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S75 6AT 3.46 Miles
Cawthorne Executive Taxis 07508 930671 5 Church Lane, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S75 4DW 3.59 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Barnsley Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bretton Po Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Bridle Lane 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
Middlestown 01924 237100	Middlestown Med Centre New Road, Middlestown Wakefield West Yorkshire WF4 4PA
Emley Clinic	The Crofts Emley Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD8 9RU
Darton Health Centre Practice 01226 219123	The Health Centre Church St, Darton Barnsley South Yorkshire S75 5HQ
Orchard Croft 01924 271016	Orchard Croft Medical Ctr Cluntergate, Horbury Wakefield West Yorkshire WF4 5BY
Chapelthorpe 01924 669080	Chapelthorpe Medical Ctr Standbridge Lane Wakefield West Yorkshire WF2 7GP

Local Stores

Stoney Lane
59 Stoney Lane
Wakefield
West Yorkshire
WF4 3JR
01924 254559
Store Website
2.17 miles

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SPAR Kexborough
117
Churchfield Lane
Kexborough
Barnsley
S75 5DN
01226 384826
Store Website
2.7 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Abbey Veterinary Group Ltd
23 Church Street Darton Barnsley South Yorkshire S75 5HF 01226 383 161 kim.bray@abbeyvetsgroup.co.uk Website 2.71 miles
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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Calder Vets Ltd
50 High Street Horbury Wakefield West Yorkshire WF4 5LE 01924 281401 horbury@caldervets.co.uk Website 2.88 miles

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Greenside Veterinary Surgery
14-16 Greenside Staincross Barnsley South Yorkshire S75 6GU 01226 382700 simon@forensicvet.co.uk 3.47 miles
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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Calder Vets Ltd
45 Standbridge Lane Sandal Wakefield West Yorkshire WF2 7EE 01924 258833 sandal@caldervets.co.uk Website 3.57 miles

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Churchfield Veterinary Centre
13 Huddersfield Road Skelmanthorpe Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD8 9AE admin@churchfieldvets.co.uk 4.08 miles

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Farmvet Ltd
Unit 3 Zenith Park Whaley Road Barnsley South Yorkshire S75 1HT 4.13 miles


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Local Dog Walks

Stoneycliffe Wood And Coxley Woods
Nature Reserve With Stream For Dogs To Play In And Other Routes Through Fields And Woods Stoneycliffe Wood Nature Reserve Upper Lane 1.40 miles Netherton

Location what3words dreading.closes.notifying

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 2.89 miles

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

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Pugneys Country Park
Asdale Rd 3.54 miles

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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 4.70 miles Free Parking Is Available Wf2 6Nb

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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 4.87 miles Free Parking Outside The Waterton Park Golf Club.

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Weather Forecast

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Temp	9.6°C	9.5°C	9.5°C	9.7°C	10.4°C	13.6°C	15.4°C	15.2°C	15.8°C	16.7°C	16.7°C	13.9°C
Feels Like	7.1°C	7.2°C	7.2°C	7.4°C	8°C	12.5°C	15.1°C	14.7°C	15.7°C	16.7°C	13.6°C	11.9°C

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Temp	11.9°C	8.6°C	6.5°C	5.3°C	4.8°C	4.6°C	4.7°C	5.7°C	6.4°C	5.8°C	4.9°C	4.4°C
Feels Like	9.1°C	4.8°C	2.2°C	0.9°C	1°C	1.2°C	1.8°C	3.6°C	5°C	5°C	3.4°C	2.9°C

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Temp	3.9°C	3.9°C	3.4°C	2.5°C	1.6°C	2.2°C	4.3°C	5.9°C	6.1°C	5.3°C	3.5°C	3.3°C
Feels Like	2.8°C	2.2°C	0.7°C	-1.5°C	-3.2°C	-2.7°C	-0.3°C	1.8°C	2.4°C	1.6°C	-1°C	0.1°C

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