Welcome to Highfields

Highfields is a small village located in South Yorkshire, England. It is situated approximately 5 miles east of the city of Sheffield and is part of the Metropolitan Borough of Rotherham. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is a popular destination for walkers and cyclists. Highfields has a population of around 2,000 people and is a close-knit community with a strong sense of pride in their village.

The village has a range of amenities including a primary school, a post office, a convenience store, and a pub. The primary school, Highfields Academy, is a popular choice for parents in the area and has a good reputation for providing high-quality education. The village also has a community centre which hosts a range of events and activities throughout the year, including a weekly coffee morning and a monthly farmers' market.

Highfields is well-connected to the surrounding areas with good transport links to Sheffield, Rotherham, and Doncaster. The village is located close to the M1 motorway which provides easy access to other parts of the country. There are also regular bus services to nearby towns and cities. Overall, Highfields is a charming village with a strong community spirit and plenty of amenities for residents and visitors alike.

Local Weather

Sunny

Temp: 10.3°C

Feels Like: 8.1°C

Wind: 10.3 MPH

Wind Dir: SW

Local Schools

School	Details
Highfields Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Benjamin Williams	Coppice Road Highfields Doncaster South Yorkshire DN6 7JE 01302651037 School Website
St Joseph And St Teresas Catholic Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Diane Collins	Doncaster Lane Woodlands Doncaster South Yorkshire DN6 7QN 01302723320 School Website
Adwick Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sharon Hutchinson	Stafford Road Woodlands Doncaster South Yorkshire DN6 7LW 01302722762 School Website
Outwood Primary Academy Woodlands Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Gemma Kilner	The Crescent Woodlands Doncaster South Yorkshire DN6 7RG 1302722367 School Website
Outwood Academy Adwick Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Andrew Scruby	Windmill Balk Lane Woodlands Doncaster South Yorkshire DN6 7SF 01302722237 School Website
Don Valley Academy And Performing Arts College Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Hannah Thornton	Jossey Lane Scawthorpe Doncaster South Yorkshire DN5 9DD 01302651035 School Website
Rosedale Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Jack Wardle	Emley Drive Scawsby Doncaster South Yorkshire DN5 8RL 1302782744 School Website
North Ridge Community School Academy Special Converter Ages:3-19 Head Teacher Mrs L Suter	Tenter Balk Lane Adwick-Le-Street Woodlands Doncaster South Yorkshire DN6 7EF 1302720790 School Website
Ridgewood School Academy Converter Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Miss Andrew Peirson	Barnsley Road Scawsby Doncaster South Yorkshire DN5 7UB 01302783939 School Website
Stone Hill School Community Special School Ages:5-16 Head Teacher Mr Paul Scotting	Barnsley Road Scawsby Doncaster South Yorkshire DN5 7UB 01302800090 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Adwick Church Lane, Adwick-Le-Street, South Yorkshire, DN6 7AJ 1.59 Miles

Bentley (South Yorkshire) Church Street, Bentley, South Yorkshire, DN5 0BE 1.64 Miles

Doncaster Station Court, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN1 1PE 3.01 Miles

Kirk Sandall Sandall Lane, Kirk Sandall, South Yorkshire, DN3 1LL 4.41 Miles

South Elmsall Station Road, South Elmsall, West Yorkshire, WF9 2HP 4.93 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Tyson Limousines 01302 787878 Sherwood House/Green Lane, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN5 7UY 0.51 Miles
Ex-Zec Executive Chauffeur Travel 01302 820137 25.Limbreck Court, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN5 0HR 1.55 Miles
Williamson Cars Ltd 01302 788566 13 Saint Martin's Avenue, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN5 8HZ 1.76 Miles
Micks Mini Cabs 01302 820282 29 High Street, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN5 0AA 1.78 Miles
Ashy's Mini Cabs 01302 728913 28 Beech Road, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN6 8HT 2.20 Miles
Hol-Dan Cabs 07903 981117 2 Hawthorne Crescent, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN6 8HU 2.21 Miles
Carcroft Private Hire 01302 721146 Rydal Rd, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN6 8QH 2.24 Miles
Doncaster Station Taxis Ltd 01302 368636 Doncaster Railway Station, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN1 1PE 3.02 Miles
Lockwood Travel 01302 711223 29 Rockingham Rd, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN2 4BN 3.06 Miles
Adams Cars 01302 343999 9 Sunny Bar, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN1 1LY 3.10 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
New Highfields Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Woodlands Site	Princess Street Woodlands Doncaster South Yorkshire DN6 7LX
Scawthorpe Clinic 01302 781132	Amersall Road Scawthorpe Doncaster South Yorkshire DN5 9PQ
Petersgate Medical Centre 01302 390490	Petersgate Medical Centre 99 Amersall Rd,Scawthorpe Doncaster DN5 9PQ
Scawsby Health Centre Practice 01302 782208	Scawsby Health Centre Barnsley Road Scawsby Doncaster DN5 8QE
The Ransome Practice 01302 874416	Bentley Health Centre Askern Rd, Bentley Doncaster South Yorkshire DN5 0JX

Local Stores

Woodlands
Great North Road
Woodlands
Doncaster
South Yorkshire
DN6 7RD
01302 338116
Store Website
0.73 miles

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SPAR Scawthorpe
151
Petersgate
Scawthorpe
Doncaster
DN5 9JW
01302 780661
Store Website
1.2 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Rase Vets
Amersall Road Scawthorpe Doncaster DN5 9PQ 01302 499559 info@rasevets.com Website 1.19 miles


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Petmedic
Pet Medic 3 Mill Lane Adwick-Le-Street Doncaster South Yorkshire DN6 7AG 01302 337 838 gillian@petmedic.biz 1.26 miles
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Arundell Veterinary Care
Hall Villa Veterinary Surgery 16 Hall Villa Lane Tollbar Doncaster South Yorkshire DN5 0LH 01302 822083 clinic@arundellvetcare.com 1.69 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 2.40 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 3.09 miles
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Doncaster Vets4pets Ltd
Unit 2A Wentworth Road Wheatley Doncaster South Yorkshire DN2 4DB 01302 556868 doncaster@vets4pets.com Website 3.09 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 4.40 miles Parking Off Doncaster Road

Location what3words brochure.responses.milder

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 10.39 miles

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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 11.92 miles Worsbrough Mill Is Located Off The A61. From The M1 Follow The Brown Road Signs From Junction 36 Of The M1.

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 12.70 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 13.10 miles Free Parking Is Available Wf2 6Nb

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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 14.15 miles

Location what3words twisty.wiggling.tiptoes

Weather Forecast

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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

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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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