Welcome to Felkirk

Felkirk is a small village located in the metropolitan borough of Barnsley, South Yorkshire. The village is situated on the A637 road, which connects the nearby towns of Barnsley and Wakefield. Felkirk is known for its historic church, St. Peter's Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is a Grade I listed building and is considered to be one of the finest examples of Norman architecture in the region.

The village of Felkirk has a rich history, with evidence of human settlement dating back to the Bronze Age. The village was once a thriving mining community, with several coal mines operating in the area during the 19th and early 20th centuries. Today, Felkirk is a quiet residential village, with a population of around 500 people. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside, with several walking and cycling routes in the area.

Felkirk is a close-knit community, with several local events and activities taking place throughout the year. The village has a primary school, a village hall, and a pub, The Strafford Arms, which is a popular meeting place for locals. The village is also home to several sports clubs, including a cricket club and a football club. Overall, Felkirk is a charming village with a rich history and a strong sense of community.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 9.1°C

Feels Like: 8°C

Wind: 4.9 MPH

Wind Dir: SE

Local Schools

School Details
Summerfields Primary Academy
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Mrs Lisa Tabbner
Haigh Croft Summer Lane
Royston
Barnsley
South Yorkshire
S71 4SF
01226722480
School Website
Parkside Primary Academy
Academy Converter
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Rachel Ward
Midland Road
Royston
Barnsley
South Yorkshire
S71 4QP
01226722416
School Website
Meadstead Primary Academy
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Nichola Smith
Meadstead Drive
Royston
Barnsley
South Yorkshire
S71 4JS
01226722153
School Website
Royston St John Baptist Ce Primary
Academy Converter
Ages:5-11
Head Teacher
Lee Spencer
Vicarage Lane
Royston
Barnsley
South Yorkshire
S71 4QY
01226722011
School Website
Outwood Academy Carlton
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages:11-16
Head Teacher
Principal Paul Haynes
Royston Lane
Carlton
Barnsley
South Yorkshire
S71 3EW
01226728494
School Website
Carlton Primary Academy
Academy Converter
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Alex Steadman
Fish Dam Lane
Carlton
Barnsley
South Yorkshire
S71 3HF
01226722166
School Website
Ryhill Junior Infant And Nursery School
Community School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Emma Jones
Chapel Street
Ryhill
Wakefield
West Yorkshire
WF4 2AD
01226722530
School Website
Athersley North Primary School
Community School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Kirsty Wordsworth
Lindhurst Road
Athersley North
Barnsley
South Yorkshire
S71 3NB
01226288674
School Website
Holy Trinity Catholic And Church Of England School
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages:3-16
Head Teacher
Mrs Lissa Oldcorn
Carlton Road
Barnsley
South Yorkshire
S71 2LF
1226704550
Outwood Primary Academy Newstead Green
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mrs L Corbett
Cow Lane
Havercroft
Wakefield
West Yorkshire
WF4 2BE
1226722484
School Website
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Darton
Station Road, Darton, South Yorkshire, S75 5HX
3.36 Miles
Fitzwilliam
Railway Terrace, Fitzwilliam, West Yorkshire, WF9 5DA
3.81 Miles
Barnsley
Schwabisch Gmund Way, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S71 1BP
3.83 Miles
Sandal And Agbrigg
Agbrigg Road, Sandal, West Yorkshire, WF2 6AB
3.86 Miles
Dodworth
Station Road, Dodworth, South Yorkshire, S75 3JX
4.86 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
Liberty Travel
01226 709995
12 Cherry Close, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S71 4LZ
0.70 Miles
Response Taxis
01226 722677
Unit 93/Carlton Ind Est/Albion Rd, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S71 3HW
1.85 Miles
Am-Pm Day And Night Airport Travel
01924 256250
11 Millside, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S72 8NX
2.01 Miles
Oakwell Travel
01226 240649
The Old Depot/Rear Of 15 Mansfield Rd, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S71 3AR
2.03 Miles
Response Taxis
01226 321133
Rear Of/15 Mansfield Rd, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S71 3AR
2.03 Miles
Airport Hopper Ltd
01226 249000
33 Wingfield Rd, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S71 3PR
2.19 Miles
Melann Travel - Airport Taxis
01226 200360
221 Wakefield Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S71 3TP
2.36 Miles
Jackos Mini Buse Hire
01226 217199
22 Fylde Close, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S71 2SN
2.38 Miles
Taxi Firm
01226 321666
Carlton Ind Est/Shawfield Rd, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S71 3HS
2.47 Miles
Street Cars Barnsley
01226 321666
Unit E8 Carlton Industrial Estate, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S71 3HS
2.47 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Bleakley Lane
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120 Station Road
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72 Applehaigh View
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Notton Po
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Priority Mailbox:
Special Mailbox:
The Wells Post Office
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Special Mailbox:
235 Midland Road
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177 High Street
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71 Park View
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98 Doles Crescent
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Ellis Laithe
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98 Church Hill
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44 Royston Lane
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101 Cross Lane
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Cold Hiendley
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Wood Lane Carlton
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
Royston Group Practice
01226 700400
Royston Group Practice
65D Midland Road, Royston
Barnsley
South Yorkshire
S71 4QW
High Street Practice
01226 722314
48 High Street
Royston
Barnsley
S71 4RF
The Roundhouse Medical Centre
01226 292187
Medical Centre
Wakefield Road
Barnsley
South Yorkshire
S71 1TH
Ali A
01226 296475
Roundhouse Medical Centre
Wakefield Road
Barnsley
South Yorkshire
S71 1TH
St George's Medical Centre Pms Practice
01226 720207
Roundhouse Medical Centre
Langsett Court, New Lodge
Barnsley
S71 1RY
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Local Stores

Royston - Yorks
High Street
Royston
Barnsley
South Yorkshire
S71 4RF
01226 722514
Store Website
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SPAR Royston Lane
Royston Lane
Royston
Barnsley
S71 4NJ
01226 722636
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Abbey Veterinary Group
123 Midland Road
Royston
Barnsley
South Yorkshire
S71 4PX
01226 722773
info@abbeyvetsgroup.co.uk
Website
0.66 miles
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Greenside Veterinary Surgery
14-16 Greenside
Staincross
Barnsley
South Yorkshire
S75 6GU
01226 382700
simon@forensicvet.co.uk
2.30 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

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Abbey Veterinary Group
212 Barnsley Road
Cudworth
Barnsley
South Yorkshire
S72 8UJ
01226 716802
info@abbeyvetsgroup.co.uk
Website
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The Pet Vet
Wakefield Road
Barnsley
South Yorkshire
S71 1NN
01226 297125
barnsley@thepetvet.co.uk
Website
2.82 miles
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Open at weekends

Client car park

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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
3.22 miles
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Cats

Dogs

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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
3.45 miles
Amenities
Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

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Local Dog Walks

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
1.34 miles

Location
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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
2.47 miles

Free Parking Outside The Waterton Park Golf Club.
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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
2.67 miles

Location
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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
2.78 miles

Free Parking Is Available Wf2 6Nb
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Pugneys Country Park
Asdale Rd
4.05 miles

Location
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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
5.34 miles

Parking Is Available Under The Railway Line. Forge Lane, Horbury, Wf4
Location
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Weather Forecast

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