Welcome to Balby

Balby is a suburb of Doncaster, South Yorkshire, located approximately 2 miles southeast of the town centre. The area has a rich history, with evidence of human settlement dating back to the Bronze Age. In the 19th century, Balby became a centre for coal mining and brickmaking, with many of the local residents employed in these industries. Today, Balby is a diverse community with a mix of residential and commercial areas.

One of the most notable landmarks in Balby is St Catherine's Hospital, a former psychiatric hospital that was in operation from 1878 until 2018. The hospital was known for its innovative treatments and was one of the first in the country to use electroconvulsive therapy. Today, the site is being redeveloped into a mix of residential and commercial properties, with plans for a new community centre and green spaces.

Balby is also home to a number of schools, including Balby Central Primary School and Balby Carr Community Academy. The area has a strong sense of community, with local events such as the Balby Big Lunch bringing residents together. Balby is well-connected to the rest of Doncaster, with regular bus services and easy access to the A1(M) motorway.

Local Weather

Sunny

Temp: 11.1°C

Feels Like: 8.7°C

Wind: 12.8 MPH

Wind Dir: SW

Local Schools

School	Details
Warmsworth Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rachel Train	Mill Lane Warmsworth Doncaster South Yorkshire DN4 9RG 01302852200 School Website
Edlington Victoria Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Emily Clark	Victoria Road Edlington Doncaster South Yorkshire DN12 1BN 1709862175 School Website
Waverley Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Louise Jean Stanton	Douglas Road Doncaster DN4 0UB 1302853326 School Website
Mallard Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kate Atkin	Cedar Road Balby Doncaster South Yorkshire DN4 9HU 01302859116 School Website
St Marys Catholic Primary School Edlington Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Bernadette Nesbit	Bungalow Road Edlington Doncaster South Yorkshire DN12 1DL 01709863280 School Website
Maple Medical Pru Pupil Referral Unit Ages:5-16 Head Teacher Mrs Kath Formby	Cedar Road Balby Doncaster South Yorkshire DN4 9HT 01302572796 School Website
Sprotbrough Orchard Infant School Community School Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mrs Elaine Martin	Field House Road Sprotbrough Doncaster South Yorkshire DN5 7RN 01302853655 School Website
Copley Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Abby Blades- Baker	Cadeby Road Sprotbrough Doncaster South Yorkshire DN5 7SD 01302856445 School Website
Sycamore Hall Preparatory School Other Independent School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Miss J Spencer	1 Hall Flat Lane Balby Doncaster South Yorkshire DN4 8PT 01302856800
Hill Top Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Sally Burgen	Edlington Lane Edlington Doncaster South Yorkshire DN12 1PL 1709863273 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Conisbrough Station Road, Conisbrough, South Yorkshire, DN12 3DX 1.81 Miles

Doncaster Station Court, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN1 1PE 2.62 Miles

Bentley (South Yorkshire) Church Street, Bentley, South Yorkshire, DN5 0BE 3.73 Miles

Mexborough Station Road, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, S64 9AQ 4.34 Miles

Swinton (South Yorkshire) Lime Grove, Swinton, South Yorkshire, S64 8SP 5.33 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Swift Airport Travel 01709 770870 29 Lords Close, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN12 1SE 0.43 Miles
Central Cabs 01709 861818 Central Terrace, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN12 1DJ 0.96 Miles
Tony's Travel 01709 866568 46 Baines Avenue, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN12 1PQ 1.15 Miles
B Line Travel 07944 984885 8 Woodfield Rd, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN4 8EW 1.32 Miles
Privilege Travel 01302 859802 2 Greenfield Court, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN4 0PB 1.53 Miles
Woodfield Taxis 07519 291314 23 Lambeth Rd, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN4 8HY 1.65 Miles
Prestige Private Hire Doncaster 01302 850121 163 Balby Road, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN4 0RH 1.71 Miles
Phoenix Travel 01302 570720 141 Shadyside, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN4 0HB 1.80 Miles
Leger Cabs 01302 363636 Unit 8/Cherry Tree Rd, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN4 0BJ 2.14 Miles
Leger Cabs 01302 369379 8 Cherry Tree Road, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN4 0BJ 2.14 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Edlington Lane D3 No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ashdale Road D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Warmsworth Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Stapleton Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tenter Road D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Guest Lane D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Edlington Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Wallace Road D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sherwood Drive D3 No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Waverley Avenue D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hazel Road D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Arden Gate D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Springwell Lane D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Carr Road D3 No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Warmsworth Rd Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Edlington Health Centre Practice 01709 444001	The Martinwells Centre Thompson Ave, Edlington Doncaster South Yorkshire DN12 1JD
The Nayar Practice 01709 915780	The Martinwells Centre Thompson Ave, Edlington Doncaster South Yorkshire DN12 1JD
The Scott Practice 01302 853376	Village Surgery Main Street Sprotbrough Doncaster South Yorkshire DN5 7RH
Pcd Tpp Enhanced Access 07342 385488	Oak Tree Lodge St Caths Site, Balby Doncaster DN4 8QN
Doncaster East Pcn 07342 385488	Oak Tree Lodge St Caths Site, Balby Doncaster DN4 8QN

Local Stores

Bessacarr
37 Nostell Place
Doncaster
South Yorkshire
DN4 7JA
01302 536611
shop.8515@coop.co.uk
Store Website
3.96 miles

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SPAR - Edlington
33 Violet Avenue
Doncaster
DN12 1NP
01709 864186
Store Website
1.3 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

White Cross Vets - Doncaster
83 Springwell Lane Doncaster South Yorkshire DN4 9AD 01302 852323 balbyvets@onlinevets.co.uk Website 1.12 miles
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Hutton Equine Ltd
Tall Pines 92 Cadeby Road Sprotbrough Doncaster South Yorkshire DN5 7SD 07496 101 131 simonhutton@live.co.uk Website 1.22 miles
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The Pet Vet
25-29 Balby Road Doncaster South Yorkshire DN4 0RD 01302 325 608 doncaster@thepetvet.co.uk Website 2.05 miles
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Calmpawz Ltd
The Ripple Off Doncaster Road High Melton Doncaster South Yorkshire DN5 7TD 07809 676299 Raldren2019@icloud.com 2.72 miles
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Bentley Road Veterinary Practice Ltd
63/65 Bentley Road Bentley Doncaster South Yorkshire DN5 9SD 01302 785549 bentleyvets@hotmail.co.uk Website 3.00 miles
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Arundell Vet Care
3 Albion Place Bennetthorpe Doncaster South Yorkshire DN1 2EG 01302 822083 clinic@arundellvetcare.com 3.08 miles


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Local Dog Walks

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 7.40 miles Parking Off Doncaster Road

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Worsbrough Mill Country Park
Worsbrough Mill Country Park Covers Over 240 Acres, And Is A Haven For Wildlife. This Easy, Gentle Walk Features The Reservoir And Woodland. The Mill Itself Is A 17 S70 5LL 12.05 miles Worsbrough Mill Is Located Off The A61. From The M1 Follow The Brown Road Signs From Junction 36 Of The M1.

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 12.41 miles

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Whitwell Wood
Amazing Walk For You And Your Furry Babies. 3 Sign Posted Walks, Red, Yellow And Blue Ranging From.75 Miles To 2 Miles. We Walk The Edge Of The Wood Which Is Around 4 Miles That Leads To A Lovely Brook. Quiet, Beautiful Walk With Plenty Of Picnic Table Stops For A Well Earned Cup Of Tea. If You Dont Fancy A Picnic, There Is A Mobile Cafe In The Layby That Does Food And Drinks Mondays -Saturdays. Also 1/2 Mile From The Wood Towards Worksop Is The Half Moon Pub Which Offers Lovely Food And A Pint. Enjoy!! Clinthill Ln Worksop Lancashire S80 3EE 14.12 miles Pass The Turning For Whitwell On The Right And Follow The Road For 1/2 Mile, Park In Layby On The Left And The Entrance To The Wood Is 20Yards Down On The Left

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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 15.27 miles Free Parking Outside The Waterton Park Golf Club.

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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 15.69 miles Free Parking Is Available Wf2 6Nb

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Weather Forecast

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	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Light snow	Overcast	Overcast	Clear
Temp	-0.3°C	-0.5°C	-0.7°C	-1.4°C	-2.4°C	-3.9°C	-5.7°C	-7.2°C	-8.4°C	-6.9°C	-7.6°C	-9.5°C
Feels Like	-4.2°C	-4.3°C	-4.6°C	-5.5°C	-7.4°C	-9.7°C	-11.8°C	-13.9°C	-15.9°C	-13.7°C	-14.9°C	-17.2°C

Sunday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-10.1°C	-11°C	-11.9°C	-12.5°C	-12.6°C	-11.6°C	-9.6°C	-7.9°C	-7.3°C	-7.6°C	-9°C	-9.6°C
Feels Like	-18.1°C	-19.2°C	-20°C	-20.6°C	-20.6°C	-19.1°C	-16°C	-13.1°C	-11.4°C	-10.9°C	-12.9°C	-15.8°C

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	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy	Cloudy	Overcast	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-10.4°C	-10.2°C	-9.3°C	-8.1°C	-6.5°C	-3.7°C	0°C	2.5°C	3°C	2°C	0.4°C	-5.3°C
Feels Like	-16.1°C	-16.1°C	-15.6°C	-14.7°C	-13.3°C	-10.3°C	-5.7°C	-2.5°C	-1.4°C	-1.9°C	-3.7°C	-10°C

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