Welcome to Woolley

Woolley is a small village located in West Yorkshire, England. It is situated approximately 6 miles south-east of Wakefield and 10 miles north-west of Barnsley. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is home to a number of historic buildings, including the Grade II listed Woolley Hall. The hall was built in the 17th century and is now a hotel and conference centre.

The village of Woolley has a rich history dating back to the 12th century. It was originally a farming community and was mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086. Over the years, the village has grown and developed, but it has managed to maintain its rural charm and character. Today, Woolley is a popular destination for tourists who come to enjoy the beautiful countryside and explore the historic buildings and landmarks.

One of the most popular attractions in Woolley is the St. Peter's Church. The church dates back to the 12th century and is a Grade II listed building. It is known for its beautiful stained glass windows and impressive architecture. The church is still in use today and is a popular destination for visitors who come to admire its beauty and learn about its history. Overall, Woolley is a charming village with a rich history and plenty of attractions to explore.

Local Weather

Sunny

Temp: 3.1°C

Feels Like: 2.2°C

Wind: 2.7 MPH

Wind Dir: WSW

Local Schools

School	Details
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
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
Wellgate Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Cathryn Helen Egginton	George Street Mapplewell Barnsley South Yorkshire S75 6HR 1226383739 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
Mapplewell Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Gail Padfield	Greenside Avenue Staincross Barnsley South Yorkshire S75 6BB 1226381273 School Website
Hendal Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kelly Ashton	Hendal Lane Kettlethorpe Wakefield West Yorkshire WF2 7QW 01924259465 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
Darton Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rebecca Nettleship	Station Road Darton Barnsley South South Yorkshire S75 5AD 1226394050 School Website
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
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 1.88 Miles

Sandal And Agbrigg Agbrigg Road, Sandal, West Yorkshire, WF2 6AB 3.58 Miles

Barnsley Schwabisch Gmund Way, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S71 1BP 4.42 Miles

Dodworth Station Road, Dodworth, South Yorkshire, S75 3JX 4.56 Miles

Wakefield Kirkgate Monk Street, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 4EL 4.61 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Groupclass Executive Cars 0800 023 2546 The Old Vicarage, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 2JG 0.03 Miles
M And S Taxis 01226 384729 113 Kingsway, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S75 6EU 1.72 Miles
Hall Green Cars 01924 249900 High St, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 3HT 1.88 Miles
Travel A B 01226 388396 1 Station Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S75 5HT 1.96 Miles
Al's Taxis 01226 388550 22A Towngate, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S75 6AT 2.03 Miles
5 Star Local Cars Ltd 01924 254444 3A Hendal La, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF2 7QR 2.10 Miles
Liberty Travel 01226 709995 12 Cherry Close, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S71 4LZ 2.19 Miles
Sams Travel 01226 380149 6 Falcon Knowle Ing, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S75 5RB 2.20 Miles
P And C Luxury Travel Ltd 0845 070 3828 33 Kenton Drive, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 3PN 2.70 Miles
Response Taxis 01226 321133 Rear Of/15 Mansfield Rd, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S71 3AR 2.87 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Woolley Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Seckar Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stoney Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Haigh Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
13 Windhill Drive Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hall Green Po Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Wooley Service Station (S) Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Windhill Post Office Box Collection Today available until:16:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Woolley Colliery Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Woolley Service Station (N) Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Chapelthorpe Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
New Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Woodmoor Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Daw Green Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
36 Kingsway Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Hill Brow Surgery Pms Practice 01226 383131	Hill Brow Surgery Long Croft, Staincross Barnsley South Yorkshire S75 6FH
Darton Health Centre Practice 01226 219123	The Health Centre Church St, Darton Barnsley South Yorkshire S75 5HQ
Chapelthorpe 01924 669080	Chapelthorpe Medical Ctr Standbridge Lane Wakefield West Yorkshire WF2 7GP
Sandal Castle Medical Centre	Asdale Road Sandal Wakefield West Yorkshire WF2 7JE
Sandal Rufc - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Milnthorpe Green Standbridge Lane Wakefield WF2 7DY

Local Stores

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

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

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Greenside Veterinary Surgery
14-16 Greenside Staincross Barnsley South Yorkshire S75 6GU 01226 382700 simon@forensicvet.co.uk 1.92 miles
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Abbey Veterinary Group Ltd
23 Church Street Darton Barnsley South Yorkshire S75 5HF 01226 383 161 kim.bray@abbeyvetsgroup.co.uk Website 2.05 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 2.53 miles

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Abbey Veterinary Group
123 Midland Road Royston Barnsley South Yorkshire S71 4PX 01226 722773 info@abbeyvetsgroup.co.uk Website 2.98 miles


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Farmvet Ltd
Unit 3 Zenith Park Whaley Road Barnsley South Yorkshire S75 1HT 3.18 miles


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Barnsley Vets4pets Ltd
161 Wilthorpe Road Barnsley South Yorkshire S75 1JQ 01226 289000 barnsley@vets4pets.com Website 3.35 miles
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Local Dog Walks

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 1.60 miles

Location what3words twisty.wiggling.tiptoes

Pugneys Country Park
Asdale Rd 3.02 miles

Location what3words laces.bloodshot.negotiators

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 3.20 miles Free Parking Is Available Wf2 6Nb

Location what3words banks.tightrope.segregate

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 3.22 miles Free Parking Outside The Waterton Park Golf Club.

Location what3words mothering.reveal.intrigued

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 3.31 miles Netherton

Location what3words dreading.closes.notifying

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

Location what3words trains.fastening.credible

Weather Forecast

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	Clear	Clear	Overcast	Clear	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Sunny	Moderate or heavy rain shower	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Clear	Clear
Temp	14°C	11.5°C	10°C	8.9°C	10.6°C	11.5°C	15.2°C	16.8°C	16.1°C	16.4°C	14.2°C	12.4°C
Feels Like	13.4°C	11.1°C	9.6°C	8.2°C	10.3°C	10.2°C	14.7°C	16.6°C	16°C	16.4°C	13°C	11°C

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	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy	Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Cloudy	Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast
Temp	10.4°C	8.9°C	8.3°C	8.3°C	8.5°C	9.3°C	10.4°C	11.8°C	12.2°C	11.5°C	10.4°C	7.7°C
Feels Like	8.9°C	7.3°C	6.8°C	7.2°C	7.3°C	7.7°C	8.6°C	10.3°C	10.8°C	10.2°C	9.5°C	6.6°C

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	Overcast	Clear	Clear	Cloudy	Overcast	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear
Temp	7.5°C	6.5°C	5.9°C	5.7°C	8.2°C	11.5°C	14.7°C	16.3°C	16.6°C	16.1°C	14.4°C	11°C
Feels Like	7°C	6.1°C	5.3°C	5°C	7.1°C	10.5°C	14.4°C	16.2°C	16.6°C	16.1°C	13.7°C	10.3°C

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