Welcome to Hemsworth

Hemsworth is a small town located in the metropolitan borough of Wakefield, West Yorkshire, England. The town is situated in the heart of the South Yorkshire coalfield and has a rich history of coal mining. Hemsworth Colliery was one of the largest coal mines in the area and employed thousands of people until its closure in 1969. Today, the town is home to a population of around 10,000 people and is known for its beautiful countryside, historic landmarks, and friendly community.

One of the most notable landmarks in Hemsworth is the Hemsworth Water Park and Playworld. The park covers over 250 acres and features a large lake, picnic areas, walking trails, and a children's play area. The park is a popular destination for families and outdoor enthusiasts and offers a range of activities such as fishing, boating, and bird watching. The park is also home to a variety of wildlife, including ducks, swans, and herons.

Another popular attraction in Hemsworth is the Hemsworth Arts and Community Academy. The academy is a state-of-the-art facility that offers a range of educational and cultural programs for the local community. The academy features a 400-seat theatre, a dance studio, a music room, and a range of classrooms and workshops. The academy hosts a variety of events throughout the year, including concerts, plays, and art exhibitions, and is a hub for creativity and learning in the town.

Local Weather

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Local Schools

School	Details
Valley Park Community School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lauren Johnstone	Norton Avenue Sheffield South Yorkshire S14 1SL 01142396464 School Website
Norton Free Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Hazel Bell	Matthews Lane Norton Sheffield South Yorkshire S8 8JS 01142745873 School Website
Talbot Specialist School Community Special School Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Tricia Bennett	Lees Hall Road Sheffield South Yorkshire S8 9JP 01142507394 School Website
Newfield Secondary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Emma Anderson	Lees Hall Road Sheffield South Yorkshire S8 9JP 01142557331 School Website
Bankwood Community Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Reynolds	Bankwood Close Sheffield South Yorkshire S14 1LW 1142396711
Mundella Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr William Smith	Mundella Place Sheffield South Yorkshire S8 8SJ 01142551348 School Website
Mossbrook School Community Special School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Jo Harrison	Bochum Parkway Sheffield South Yorkshire S8 8JR 01142372768 School Website
Carfield Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Hannan Mohammed	Argyle Close Sheffield South Yorkshire S8 9HJ 01142557534 School Website
Arbourthorne Community Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Ms Vanessa Langley	Eastern Avenue Sheffield South Yorkshire S2 2GQ 01142398163 School Website
Charnock Hall Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Headteacher Paul Burgess	Carter Hall Road Sheffield South Yorkshire S12 3HS 1142396083 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Sheffield Sheaf Street, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S1 2BP 2.49 Miles

Dore & Totley Abbeydale Road South, Dore, South Yorkshire, S17 3LB 2.96 Miles

Dronfield Dronfield, Dronfield, Derbyshire, S18 2WZ 3.00 Miles

Darnall Station Road, Darnall, South Yorkshire, S9 4JU 3.27 Miles

Woodhouse Station Road, Woodhouse, South Yorkshire, S13 7RF 4.00 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
J And M Cars 0114 258 5297 161 Warminster Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S8 8PP 0.93 Miles
David Martin/Chauffeur 07719 138484 36 Hollythorpe Rise, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S8 9ND 0.95 Miles
Sheffield City Taxis 0114 239 3939 912 City Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S2 1GQ 1.39 Miles
C C Executive 0114 274 5021 14 Birch Farm Av, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S8 8GH 1.43 Miles
Ace Executive Travel 0845 838 0607 750 City Rd, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S2 1GN 1.45 Miles
Abbey Cards 0114 274 6490 12A Abbey La, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S8 0BL 1.51 Miles
Network Cars 0114 274 7474 298A Meadowhead, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S8 7UH 1.53 Miles
Network Taxis 01246 417417 298A Meadowhead, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S8 7UH 1.53 Miles
Fleet Taxis 0114 258 5858 527 Abbeydale Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S7 1FU 1.77 Miles
Airport Express Uk 0114 255 5656 151 Alderson Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S2 4UE 1.92 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Gaunt Road Blackstock Road Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Constable Road Post Office Collection Today available until:12:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Landseer Drive Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
191 Hemsworth Road Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Plowright Way Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Gleadless Post Office Collection Today available until:11:45 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
300A Hollinsend Road Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Blackstock Road Surgery 0114 2585077	29 Blackstock Road Sheffield South Yorkshire S14 1AB
The Mathews Practice White Lane 0114 2398125	203 White Lane Sheffield South Yorkshire S12 3GG
Stonecroft Medical Centre 0114 2398575	Stonecroft Medical Centre 871 Gleadless Road Sheffield South Yorkshire S12 2LJ
Gleadless Medical Centre 0114 2396687	Gleadless Medical Centre 636 Gleadless Road Sheffield South Yorkshire S14 1PQ
Charnock Health Primary Care Centre 0114 2399202	Charnock Hth Prim Cre Ctr White Lane Sheffield South Yorkshire S12 3GH

Local Stores

Constable Road
38 Constable Road
Gleadless
Sheffield
South Yorkshire
S14 1BA
01142 396394
Store Website
0.21 miles

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SPAR - Abbey Lane
5,7 & 9 Abbey Lane
Sheffield
S8 0BJ
01142 745260
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Green Veterinary Practice
Lightwood Barn Lightwood Lane Sheffield South Yorkshire S8 8BG 01142 645454 office@greenvets.co.uk Website 0.86 miles

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Springfield Veterinary Group
177 White Lane Gleadless Sheffield South Yorkshire S12 3GF 0114 264 6260 gleadless@springfieldvetgroup.co.uk Website 0.97 miles
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Sheffield Pdsa Pet Clinic
141 Northern Avenue Sheffield South Yorkshire S2 2EJ Website 1.18 miles


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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Peak Veterinary Practice
36 Olivet Road Woodseats Sheffield South Yorkshire S8 8QS 0114 250 7733 enquiries@peakvets.co.uk Website 1.20 miles
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Abbeymoor Veterinary Centres Ltd
11 Abbey Lane Sheffield South Yorkshire S8 0BJ 0114 274 7605 abbeymoor@btconnect.com Website 1.51 miles

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Sheffield (Birley Moor) Vets4pets
Unit 1 Birley Moor Park Birley Moor Road Sheffield South Yorkshire S12 4WG 0114 253 1313 sheffield@vets4pets.com Website 2.02 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Graves Park
The Largest Park In Sheffield, Graves Park Is A Brilliant Mix Of Open Parkland, Natural And Semi-Natural Woodlands. This Is A Great Walk For All The Family, Taking In The Animal Farm, Lakes, Wooded Areas. Graves Park Also Includes A Lovely Café, The Rose Garden Café, Which Welcomes Dog Walkers And Families With Both Outdoor And Indoor Seating That’S Perfect For Having A Quick Stop Off At. S8 8QA 1.27 miles From Sheffield City Centre (And The North) Follow The A61 Towards Chesterfield. At The Traffic Lights Just After Homebase, Turn Left Onto Scarsdale Road. Follow Scarsdale Road Into Derbyshire Lane And Continue For About Three Quarters Of A Mile. The Park Will Now Be On Your Right. Continue Along Hemsworth Road Until You Reach Some Traffic Lights. The Entrance To The Park Is On The Right Just Before Bunting Nook.

Rivelin Valley Nature Trail
The Rivelin Valley Nature Trail Is A Flat Route Which Includes Some Lovely Woodland And Rivers That Are Great For A Little Dog Paddle. Situated Between Sheffield And The Peak District There Are Plenty Of Places To Let Your Dog Roam Free And Enjoy The Countryside. S6 5QA 4.77 miles Car Park Entrance On The A6101 Rivelin Valley Road, The Car Park Is 500M From The End Of Rivelin Valley Road / 650M From The Malin Bridge Tram Stop.

Houndkirk Road
Huge Views Of Sheffield, Chesterfield And Beyond Houndkirk Rd Sheffield S11 7TU 4.90 miles

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Rivelin Valley
Lovely Walk By The Water, Long Track And Plenty Of Areas For The Dogs To Play In The Water Rivelin Valley Conservation Group Parking Lot Rails Rd Sheffield S6 6GF 5.50 miles There Are Several Parking Spaces And Entrances Around The Valley

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Padley Gorge
This Is An Excellent Circular Walk Through The Ancient Woodland Of Padley Gorge Starting In The Longshaw Estate Before Crossing The B6521 To Follow Beside The Burbage Brook. The Walk Travels South On The Western Bank Of The River Before Crossing And Returning Along The Eastern Bank. The Thick Tree Canopy And Running Water Ensures That This Walk Remains Cool Throughout The Summer. Whilst The Moss Covered Boulders And Many Ferns Help To Make This Feel Like A Truely Magical Place. Dogs Must Be Kept On Their Lead Whilst Passing Through The Longshaw Estate. S11 7TY 6.60 miles From Hathersage Continue Towards Sheffield On The A6187. Turn Right Following Signs Of The National Trust Longshaw Estate, The Turn Right Following The Signs For The Car Park And Estate Visitor Centre.

Linacre Reservoirs
Severn Trent Managed Site (Old Fresh Water Reserve For Chesterfield). Parking Is Pay And Display Or There Is An Annual Permit You Can Get From Severn Trent. You Can Walk Your Dog Off Lead Around Two Of The Three Reservoirs. The Top Reservoir Is A Nature Reserve And Dogs Must Be On Lead. Linacre Reservoirs Woodnook Lane Cutthorpe 6.76 miles

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Weather Forecast

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