Welcome to West Hardwick

West Hardwick is a small village located in the county of West Yorkshire, England. The village is situated near the River Went and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a rich history, with evidence of human settlement dating back to the Bronze Age. The village is home to several historic buildings, including the St. Mary's Church, which dates back to the 12th century.

The village of West Hardwick is a peaceful and quiet place to live. The village has a strong sense of community, with many local events and activities taking place throughout the year. The village has a primary school, a post office, and a village hall, which is used for a variety of events and activities. The village is also home to several local businesses, including a pub, a farm shop, and a garden center.

West Hardwick is surrounded by beautiful countryside, making it an ideal location for outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and fishing. The village is located near several nature reserves, including the RSPB Fairburn Ings, which is home to a variety of bird species. The village is also located near several historic sites, including the Pontefract Castle and the Nostell Priory. Overall, West Hardwick is a charming village with a rich history and a strong sense of community.

Local Weather

Overcast

Temp: -1.9°C

Feels Like: -4.8°C

Wind: 4.7 MPH

Wind Dir: WSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Featherstone Girnhill Infant School Academy Converter Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mrs Jane Littlewood	Hardwick Road Featherstone Pontefract West Yorkshire WF7 5JB 1977702261 School Website
Featherstone Purston Infant School Community School Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mrs Phil Barnett	Nunns Lane Featherstone Pontefract West Yorkshire WF7 5HF 01977704344 School Website
Featherstone Purston St Thomas Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Cathryn Hampshire	George Street Featherstone Pontefract West Yorkshire WF7 5BG 01977706063 School Website
Wakefield Independent School Other Independent School Ages:2-17 Head Teacher Mrs K E Caryl	Nostell Centre Doncaster Road Nostell Wakefield West Yorkshire WF4 1QG 01924865757 School Website
The Featherstone Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Diana Townshend	Pontefract Road Purston Featherstone Pontefract West Yorkshire WF7 5AJ 01977722805 School Website
Ackworth School Other Independent School Ages:4-19 Head Teacher Mr Anton Maree	Ackworth Pontefract West Yorkshire WF7 7LT 01977233600 School Website
Fitzwilliam Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Laura Kay	Second Avenue Fitzwilliam Second Avenue Wakefield West Yorkshire WF9 5BA 1977624490 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
Featherstone North Featherstone Junior And Infant School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Michelle Cunnington	Gordon Street Featherstone Pontefract West Yorkshire WF7 6LW 01977799888 School Website
Streethouse Junior Infant And Nursery Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Nikkie Wright	Whinney Lane Streethouse Pontefract West Yorkshire WF7 6DJ 01977798616 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Fitzwilliam Railway Terrace, Fitzwilliam, West Yorkshire, WF9 5DA 1.96 Miles

Featherstone Featherstone, Featherstone, West Yorkshire, WF7 7HJ 2.03 Miles

Pontefract Tanshelf Park Road, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 4QA 3.10 Miles

Pontefract Baghill Station Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 1RB 3.39 Miles

Normanton Lower Station Road, Normanton, West Yorkshire, WF6 2BG 3.51 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Travel R Us 01977 600234 Unit 6/7/Acton Hall Enterprise Pk/Station La, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF7 6EQ 1.35 Miles
Crofton Cars 01924 860100 733 Doncaster Rd, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 1PX 1.73 Miles
Ackworth Kiddicare 07907 710234 7 New Street, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF7 7JF 1.73 Miles
Action Cars 01977 703333 Duchy Farm/Halfpenny La, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 4BG 2.29 Miles
Clems Cars 01924 863864 High St, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 1BD 2.37 Miles
Power Cars 01924 860555 75 Crossley St, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 1BQ 2.62 Miles
Hempsworth Cars 01977 618888 Torvaly Cross Hill, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 4LB 2.72 Miles
Nigels Cars 01924 898329 66 Henderson Av, Normanton, West Yorkshire, WF6 1DQ 2.84 Miles
5 Star Taxis 01924 891111 Queen Elizabeth Drive, Normanton, West Yorkshire, WF6 1DT 2.99 Miles
Data Cars 01977 600680 24 Cornmarket, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 1BJ 3.07 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Huntwick Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wentworth Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wragby Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Precinct Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Purston Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Featherstone Po Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Little Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wakefield Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Green Lane Ind Est Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ackworth War Memorial Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Nostell Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Green Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Brackenhill Edge Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Houndhill Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Brackenhill Po Collection Today available until:16:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
St Thomas Road Surgery 01977 801363	St Thomas Road Surgery St.Thomas Rd,Featherstone Pontefract West Yorkshire WF7 5HE
Station Lane 01977 600381	Station Lane Medical Ctre Station Lane Featherstone,Pontefract West Yorkshire WF7 6JL
College Lane Surgery 01977 611023	College Lane Surgery Barnsley Rd,Ackworth Pontefract West Yorkshire WF7 7HZ
Sharlston Medical Centre	Clifton Road Sharlston Common Wakefield West Yorkshire WF4 1AF
Kinsley Health Centre	Wakefield Road Fitzwilliam West Yorkshire WF9 5BP

Local Stores

Ackworth
Barnsley Road
Moortop Ackworth
Pontefract
West Yorkshire
WF7 7NB
01977 619437
shop.4556@coop.co.uk
Store Website
1.84 miles

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

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Hemsworth Vets4pets Ltd
Wakefield Road Hemsworth Pontefract West Yorkshire WF9 4AB hemsworth@vets4pets.com Website 3.21 miles

Animals Treated
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Chantry Vets
26 Horsefair Pontefract West Yorkshire WF8 1PD 01977 796 666 reception@chantryvets.co.uk Website 3.26 miles
Amenities
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Chantry Vets
104 Castleford Road Normanton Yorkshire WF6 2EE 01924 899988 reception@chantryvets.co.uk Website 3.29 miles
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Medivet Pontefract
58 Northgate Pontefract West Yorkshire WF8 1HJ 01977 600588 pontefract@medivet.co.uk Website 3.39 miles
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Castleford Vets4pets
Unit 3, Willowbridge Court Willowbridge Lane Castleford West Yorkshire WF10 5NN 01977 551 070 castleford@vets4pets.com Website 3.97 miles
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Chantry Vets
Church Street Castleford West Yorkshire WF10 1ES 01977 553 131 reception@chantryvets.co.uk Website 4.55 miles
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Local Dog Walks

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 3.82 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 4.04 miles Free Parking Is Available Wf2 6Nb

Location what3words banks.tightrope.segregate

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 4.91 miles

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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 5.81 miles

Location what3words twisty.wiggling.tiptoes

Pugneys Country Park
Asdale Rd 5.86 miles

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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 6.39 miles Parking Off Doncaster Road

Location what3words brochure.responses.milder

Weather Forecast

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Temp	4.8°C	4.3°C	3.1°C	2.2°C	1.6°C	6.3°C	12.9°C	17.2°C	18.1°C	14.7°C	10.8°C	9.1°C
Feels Like	2.4°C	1.8°C	0.4°C	-0.7°C	-1.3°C	4.2°C	12.1°C	17°C	18°C	13.9°C	9°C	6.7°C

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	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Overcast	Light rain	Overcast	Overcast	Light rain shower	Overcast	Light rain shower	Light rain
Temp	8.2°C	8.1°C	8.2°C	8.7°C	8.4°C	9.1°C	11.7°C	12.9°C	14.3°C	15°C	15.3°C	15.6°C
Feels Like	5.6°C	5.6°C	6°C	6.4°C	6°C	6.9°C	9.8°C	10.8°C	12.3°C	14.5°C	15.2°C	15.6°C

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Temp	14.7°C	10.8°C	7.6°C	6.3°C	5.7°C	5.8°C	6.5°C	7°C	6.9°C	6.3°C	5.4°C	10°C
Feels Like	13.8°C	8.3°C	4.4°C	3.2°C	3°C	3.5°C	4.6°C	5.2°C	4.9°C	4.1°C	3°C	8.3°C

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