Welcome to West Garforth

West Garforth is a small town located in the metropolitan borough of Leeds, West Yorkshire. The town is situated approximately 9 miles east of Leeds city centre and is bordered by the towns of Garforth, Kippax, and Swillington. West Garforth is a relatively quiet town with a population of around 5,000 people. The town has a range of amenities including a primary school, a community centre, a library, and a number of local shops and businesses.

One of the main attractions in West Garforth is the St Mary's Church. The church is a Grade II listed building and dates back to the 12th century. The church is known for its beautiful stained glass windows and its impressive tower. The church is still in use today and holds regular services and events throughout the year. Another popular attraction in West Garforth is the Garforth Golf Club. The golf club is located on the outskirts of the town and offers a challenging 18-hole course for golf enthusiasts.

West Garforth is well connected to the rest of West Yorkshire and beyond. The town is located close to the M1 and M62 motorways, providing easy access to Leeds, Wakefield, and Manchester. The town also has a railway station which provides regular services to Leeds, York, and Hull. West Garforth is a great place to live for those who want to enjoy the peace and quiet of a small town while still being within easy reach of the city.

Local Weather

Heavy rain

Temp: 11.2°C

Feels Like: 8.2°C

Wind: 18.6 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
East Garforth Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Stuart Cooke	Aberford Road East Garforth Leeds West Yorkshire LS25 2HF 01132127100 School Website
Ninelands Primary School Foundation School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Katie Pashley	Ninelands Lane Garforth Leeds West Yorkshire LS25 1NT 01132878370 School Website
St Benedicts Catholic Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr John Woolley	Station Fields Garforth Leeds West Yorkshire LS25 1PS 01132869819 School Website
Green Lane Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Joanne Sercombe	Ribblesdale Avenue Garforth Leeds West Yorkshire LS25 2JX 01132127107 School Website
Strawberry Fields Primary School Foundation School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Susan Mumby	Lidgett Lane Garforth Leeds West Yorkshire LS25 1LL 01132320796 School Website
Garforth Academy Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Anna Young	Lidgett Lane Garforth Leeds West Yorkshire LS25 1LJ 01132127127 School Website
Micklefield Church Of England Primary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Emma Cook	Great North Road Micklefield Leeds West Yorkshire LS25 4AQ 1132869232 School Website
Kippax North Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Richard Howitt	Brexdale Avenue Kippax Leeds West Yorkshire LS25 7EJ 1132869427 School Website
Kippax Greenfield Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Beth Hartshorne	Ebor Mount Kippax Leeds West Yorkshire LS25 7PA 1132876195 School Website
Kippax Ash Tree Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Amanda Campbell	Gibson Lane Kippax Leeds West Yorkshire LS25 7JL 1133850680 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
East Garforth Woodlands Drive, East Garforth, West Yorkshire, LS25 2JW 0.54 Miles

Garforth Station Road, Garforth, West Yorkshire, LS25 1PY 0.70 Miles

Micklefield Great North Road, Micklefield, West Yorkshire, LS25 4AQ 1.47 Miles

Cross Gates Station View, Cross Gates, West Yorkshire, LS15 8BX 3.45 Miles

Woodlesford Station Lane, Woodlesford, West Yorkshire, LS26 8RA 4.32 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
A B Cars 0113 287 2222 Station House, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS25 1PY 0.71 Miles
Garforth Carsss 0113 287 2866 54 Goodwood Avenue, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS25 7HR 1.95 Miles
Kippax Cars 0113 287 1777 Sherburns Yard/High St, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS25 7AF 2.26 Miles
Oulton Cars 0113 287 5777 9 Wakefield Rd, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS26 8DT 3.22 Miles
Collect A Car Leeds 0113 350 8991 20 Victoria Court, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS15 8SJ 3.30 Miles
J L Travel 01977 680600 12 Low Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS25 6BG 4.73 Miles
Rumfords Private Hire 01977 689040 12 Low Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS25 6BG 4.73 Miles
Mc Chauffeurs 07717 792232 14 Bramham Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS14 3EJ 4.74 Miles
Oulton Cars 0113 282 4477 82-84 Aberford Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS26 8HP 4.76 Miles
Elmet Private Hire 07743 498420 Westfield Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS25 5AP 4.94 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
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Springmead Drive D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Garforth Po Box Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Garforth Po (2Nd Apperture) Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Ninelands Po Box Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lidgett Lane D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cotswold Drive D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Garforth Cliff D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Barleyhill Road D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Garforth Medical Centre	Church Lane Garforth Leeds West Yorkshire LS25 1HB
Ls25/Ls26 Pcn Hub (Livi) 0113 2877321	Garforth Medical Centre Church Lane Leeds West Yorkshire LS25 1HB
Garforth Medical Centre 0113 2877321	Garforth Medical Centre Church Lane, Garforth Leeds West Yorkshire LS25 1HB
Moorfield House Surgery 0113 2862214	Moorfield House Surgery 11 Wakefield Rd,Garforth Leeds West Yorkshire LS25 1AN
3-5 Hazelwood Avenue 0113 2872563	3-5 Hazelwood Avenue Garforth Leeds West Yorkshire LS25 2AW

Local Stores

Garforth
20 Main Street
Garforth
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS25 1AA
01132 876201
Store Website
0.94 miles

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SPAR Richardson Skelton
Skelton Lake Services Petrol Station
Skelton Lake Services, Lake Side Way
Skelton Lake
Leeds
LS15 0AE
Store Website
4.6 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Westwood Veterinary Practice
Unit 6 East Side Retail Park Aberford Road Garforth Leeds West Yorkshire LS25 2EB 01132 320085 garforth@westwoodvets.co.uk Website 0.45 miles

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Beechwood Veterinary Group
28 Springmead Drive Garforth Leeds West Yorkshire LS25 1JW 01132 320030 info@beechwoodvets.com Website 0.95 miles
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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Abbey House Veterinary Clinic
11 High Street Kippax Leeds Yorkshire LS25 7AF 0113 286 7108 kippax@abbeyvetspets.co.uk Website 2.22 miles
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Leeds Colton Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Unit 5A Colton Retail Centre Selby Road Leeds West Yorkshire LS15 9JB 0113 390 9093 colton@vets4pets.com Website 2.78 miles
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Beechwood Veterinary Group Ltd
132 Austhorpe Road Leeds West Yorkshire LS15 8EJ 01132 645422 info@beechwoodvets.com Website 3.23 miles
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Ledston Equine Clinic
Hall Lane Ledston Castleford West Yorkshire WF10 2BB 01977 668777 Neheq@icloud.com 3.26 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Roundhay Park
Nice Walk Around The Lake Or In The Woods. Lakeside Cafe And Childrens Play Area. Most Paths Are Tarmac Except Around The Lake And In The Woods. Upper Lake Path Leeds LS8 2HH 5.92 miles

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Roundhay Park
A Walk Around Roundhay Park, In Leeds, West Yorkshire. Roundhay Park Is One Of The Biggest Parks In Europe, Covering More Than 700 Acres Of Parkland, Lakes, Woodland And Gardens. LS8 2HH 6.13 miles Roundhay Park Is Three Miles North Of Leeds City Centre.

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 7.89 miles

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Harewood
A Lovely Dog Walk, Lots Of Open Spaces For The Dogs To Run. A Easy Route, With A Couple Of Hills But Nothing Too Strenuous. As You Walk Down There Is A River For The Dogs To Cool Off In &Amp; Have A Swim. Then Follow The Path Up The Estate Road, You Will Reach The Deer Park. Parking Is Available In A Lay By Off Wike Lane. Harrogate Rd Wike Lane 8.12 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 8.24 miles Middleton Park, Town Street, Middleton, Leeds, Ls10 3Sh

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Harland Way
Walk From Wetherby (Free Car Park) To The Medieval Village Of Spofforth And The Castle (Where The Rebel Barons Drew Up The Magna Carta). Pub In Village. Harland Way Trail To Spofforth 5Km Round Trip. Or You Can Walk Towards York.Car Park At The Old Station, Wetherby Ls22 6Sd Free No Toilets Unless Walk Into Wetherby. Linton Road Wetherby Lancashire LS22 6SD 9.06 miles

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Weather Forecast

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Temp	-13.3°C	-14.2°C	-14.9°C	-15.4°C	-15.5°C	-14°C	-11.6°C	-9.6°C	-8.8°C	-8.8°C	-11.1°C	-12°C
Feels Like	-22°C	-22.9°C	-23.5°C	-23.1°C	-23°C	-21.9°C	-17.6°C	-15.4°C	-11.3°C	-11.1°C	-15°C	-16.6°C

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Temp	-12.1°C	-11.9°C	-11.5°C	-11°C	-7.8°C	-4.2°C	0.2°C	3.6°C	4.4°C	2.5°C	0.4°C	-0.4°C
Feels Like	-17.8°C	-18.4°C	-18.8°C	-18.8°C	-15.3°C	-11.1°C	-5.8°C	-1.5°C	0°C	-1.3°C	-3.5°C	-4.8°C

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Temp	-1.3°C	-1.8°C	-1.6°C	-0.8°C	0.4°C	2.5°C	5.5°C	6.7°C	6.1°C	4.2°C	2.9°C	0.6°C
Feels Like	-5.8°C	-6.3°C	-6.2°C	-5.5°C	-4.3°C	-1.9°C	1.4°C	3°C	2.6°C	0.6°C	-0.9°C	-3.5°C

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