Welcome to Woodkirk

Woodkirk is a small village located in West Yorkshire, England. It is situated approximately 8 miles south-west of Leeds city centre and is part of the Metropolitan Borough of Kirklees. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is home to a number of historic buildings and landmarks, including the Grade II listed St Mary's Church, which dates back to the 12th century.

Despite its small size, Woodkirk has a strong sense of community and is home to a number of local amenities, including a primary school, a post office, and a village hall. The village also has a number of local shops and businesses, including a convenience store, a hair salon, and a pub. In addition, Woodkirk is well-connected to the surrounding area, with regular bus services running to nearby towns and cities.

Overall, Woodkirk is a charming village with a rich history and a strong sense of community. Its beautiful countryside setting and range of local amenities make it an attractive place to live, while its proximity to Leeds and other nearby towns and cities make it a convenient location for commuters. Whether you're looking for a peaceful rural retreat or a bustling urban hub, Woodkirk has something to offer everyone.

Local Schools

School	Details
Westerton Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs David Livie	Hesketh Lane Tingley Wakefield West Yorkshire WF3 1AR 01132533504 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
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
Blackgates Primary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Julie Coulson	Smithy Lane Tingley Wakefield WF3 1QQ 1138878155 School Website
Lydgate Junior And Infant School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Anita Kishore	Lydgate Road Soothill Batley West Yorkshire WF17 6EY 01924476218 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
The Morley Academy Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Adam Ryder	Fountain Street Morley Leeds West Yorkshire LS27 0PD 01132532952 School Website
Fountain Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Emma Walker	Fountain Street Morley Leeds West Yorkshire LS27 0AW 01138878235 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
Shaw Cross Infant And Nursery School Community School Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mrs Amanda Pickup	Leeds Road Shaw Cross Dewsbury West Yorkshire WF12 7HP 01924325319 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Morley Station Road, Morley, West Yorkshire, LS27 8JR 1.87 Miles

Batley Upper Station Road, Batley, West Yorkshire, WF17 5TA 1.91 Miles

Dewsbury Wellington Road, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF13 1HF 2.95 Miles

Cottingley Cottingley Drive, Cottingley, West Yorkshire, LS11 0JT 3.03 Miles

Outwood Lingwell Court, Outwood, West Yorkshire, WF1 2NX 3.10 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Chrissie's Airport Services 0113 252 7676 1 Heatherdale Fold, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF3 1NH 0.47 Miles
Morley Cars 0113 252 2222 Unit 8/High Mill Business Park/Mill St, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS27 0WJ 1.25 Miles
Roadcraft Freelance Chauffeur Services 07855 000638 Chidswell, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF12 7HT 1.28 Miles
Central Cars Leeds 0113 253 2532 48 High Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS27 9AU 1.30 Miles
Leedstaxis 0113 252 3523 48 High Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS27 9AU 1.30 Miles
Leeds Airport Taxi 0113 252 3523 48 High Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS27 9AU 1.30 Miles
Central Cabs 0800 328 8294 48C High Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS27 9AU 1.30 Miles
Central Cars (Morley) 0800 328 8294 48A High Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS27 9AU 1.30 Miles
Morley Budget Cars 0113 238 3444 Hunger Hill, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS27 9AD 1.46 Miles
Fly Away Private Hire 0113 252 6364 18 Topcliffe Court, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS27 8UG 1.47 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Leeds Road Po Collection Today available until:16:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Westerton Rd Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lowry Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rein Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
New Scarborough Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
West Ardsley Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Constable Rd Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tingley Po Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Haigh Moor Road Post Office Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Woodkirk Po Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Haigh Moor Avenue Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Garden House Estate Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Britannia Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Howley Park Collection Today available until:17:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Glen Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Leigh View Medical Practice 0113 2537629	Leigh View Medical Centre Bradford Road, Tingley Wakefield West Yorkshire WF3 1RQ
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
Windsor House Group Practice 0113 2525223	Windsor House Surgery 2 Corporation St, Morley Leeds West Yorkshire LS27 9NB

Local Stores

Gildersome
Gildersome
Morley
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS27 7DX
01132 539015
Store Website
2.94 miles

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SPAR East Ardsley
Bradford Road
East Ardsley Wakefield
WF3 2HE
01924 822944
Store Website
1.7 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 0.79 miles
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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 1.09 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 1.53 miles
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Chantry Vets
22 Middleton Park Road Leeds Yorkshire LS10 3ST 0113 271 7799 reception@chantryvets.co.uk Website 2.47 miles
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Palmer And Duncan Veterinary Surgeons
Sandbed House 2 Wakefield Road Ossett West Yorkshire WF5 9JB 01924 786688 info@pdvets.co.uk 2.76 miles
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Chantry Vets
Unit 3 Brindley Way Wakefield West Yorkshire WF2 0XQ 01924 363464 reception@chantryvets.co.uk Website 2.84 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 2.36 miles Middleton Park, Town Street, Middleton, Leeds, Ls10 3Sh

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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 2.65 miles

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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 2.97 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 3.35 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 4.54 miles Parking Is Available Under The Railway Line. Forge Lane, Horbury, Wf4

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Pugneys Country Park
Asdale Rd 5.49 miles

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