Welcome to Went

Went South Yorkshire is a metropolitan county in the north of England. It is home to several major cities, including Sheffield, Rotherham, and Barnsley. The county is known for its rich industrial heritage, with a history of coal mining, steel production, and engineering. Today, South Yorkshire is a diverse and vibrant region, with a thriving arts and culture scene, excellent transport links, and a strong economy.

One of the most popular attractions in South Yorkshire is the Peak District National Park. This stunning area of natural beauty covers over 500 square miles and is home to some of the most breathtaking landscapes in the UK. Visitors can explore the park on foot, by bike, or on horseback, taking in the rolling hills, rugged moorland, and picturesque villages along the way. The Peak District is also home to a wide range of wildlife, including rare birds, mammals, and insects.

Another must-see destination in South Yorkshire is the city of Sheffield. Known as the 'Steel City', Sheffield has a proud industrial heritage and is home to some of the UK's most iconic landmarks, including the Crucible Theatre, the Winter Garden, and the Sheffield Cathedral. The city is also renowned for its vibrant nightlife, with a wide range of bars, clubs, and restaurants to suit all tastes and budgets. Whether you're looking for a cultural experience, a night out on the town, or a peaceful retreat in the countryside, South Yorkshire has something to offer everyone.

Local Schools

School	Details
Pollington Balne Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs K Rawes	Balne Moor Road Goole DN14 0DZ 01405861916 School Website
Askern Moss Road Infant Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Carol Ann Turner	Moss Road Askern Doncaster South Yorkshire DN6 0NE 1302700287 School Website
Norton Junior School Academy Converter Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Miss Andrea Tunney	Campsall Balk Norton Doncaster South Yorkshire DN6 9DG 1302700303 School Website
Norton Infant School Academy Converter Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Miss Andrea Tunney	Campsall Balk Norton Doncaster South Yorkshire DN6 9DG 1302700743 School Website
Askern Littlemoor Infant Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Carol-Ann Turner	Alfred Road Askern Doncaster South Yorkshire DN6 0PZ 1302701353 School Website
Spa Academy Askern Academy Sponsor Led Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Emma Anderson	Sutton Road Askern Doncaster South Yorkshire DN6 0AQ 1302700332 School Website
Campsmount A Co Operative Academy Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Ian Midgley	Ryecroft Road Norton Doncaster South Yorkshire DN6 9AS 01302700002 School Website
Hensall Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Marie Clayton	Church Lane Hensall Goole DN14 0QQ 01977661340 School Website
Whitley And Eggborough Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Jackson	Learning Lane Whitley Goole DN14 0WE 01977661247 School Website
Kirk Smeaton Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Hannah Cuddy	Main Street Kirk Smeaton Pontefract North Yorkshire WF8 3JY 01977620497 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Hensall Station Road, Hensall, East Riding Of Yorkshire, DN14 0QN 3.65 Miles

Whitley Bridge The Maltings Industrial Estate, Doncaster Road, Whitley Bridge, East Riding Of Yorkshire, DN14 0HH 4.09 Miles

Snaith Selby Road, Snaith, East Riding Of Yorkshire, DN14 9HX 4.79 Miles

Adwick Church Lane, Adwick-Le-Street, South Yorkshire, DN6 7AJ 5.41 Miles

Hatfield And Stainforth Station Road, Hatfield, South Yorkshire, DN7 4EQ 5.49 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Green Travel 01302 702005 Castle Dene, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN6 0NJ 2.38 Miles
Dream Cars 01302 709525 Gordon Villas, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN6 0JY 2.54 Miles
Ashleigh Private Hire 01302 702857 31 Arundel Road, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN6 9ET 2.58 Miles
Am Pm Cabs 01302 708180 14 Manor Way, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN6 0AJ 3.16 Miles
Romantic Classic Cars 01757 270379 The Cottage, Selby, North Yorkshire, YO8 8QT 4.90 Miles
Carcroft Private Hire 01302 721146 Rydal Rd, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN6 8QH 4.98 Miles
Ashy's Mini Cabs 01302 728913 28 Beech Road, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN6 8HT 5.29 Miles
Hol-Dan Cabs 07903 981117 2 Hawthorne Crescent, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN6 8HU 5.33 Miles
Ajs Private Hire 01302 771000 42 Doncaster Road, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN7 4EW 5.80 Miles
Aa Transfers 07890 108092 41 Sutton Road, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN3 1NY 5.99 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Fenwick No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Balne Uso No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Selby Road D3 No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Trumfleet Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Coniston Road D3 No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stibbs Walden D3 No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
East Endnorton D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Pollington No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Moss Road D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Norbreck Road D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Main Street Great Heck Uso No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Askern Post Office Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
East End Pollington Uso No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sykehouse Post Office Uso No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Norton Po Box No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
The White Wings Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	The White Wings Centre Spa Pool Road Askern Doncaster DN6 0HZ
The White Wings Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 3	The White Wings Centre Spa Pool Road Askern Doncaster DN6 0HZ
The White Wings Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	The White Wings Centre Spa Pool Road Askern Doncaster DN6 0HZ
The Lakeside Practice 01302 700212	The Lakeside Practice Spa Pool Road, Askern Doncaster South Yorkshire DN6 0HZ
Askern Medical Practice 01302 700378	The Askern Medical Centre The White Wings Centre Askern, Doncaster South Yorkshire DN6 0HZ

Local Stores

Askern
Selby Road
Askern
Doncaster
South Yorkshire
DN6 0EP
01302 707858
shop.4589@coop.co.uk
Store Website
2.57 miles

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SPAR Askern
Selby Road
Askern
Doncaster
DN6 0EP
01302700197
Store Website
2.3 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Arundell Veterinary Care
Hall Villa Veterinary Surgery 16 Hall Villa Lane Tollbar Doncaster South Yorkshire DN5 0LH 01302 822083 clinic@arundellvetcare.com 5.66 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 5.85 miles
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Vets Now Doncaster
Unit 2 Station Retail Park Doncaster Road Kirk Sandall Doncaster South Yorkshire DN3 1SE 01302 215652 doncasterclinic@vets-now.com Website 5.90 miles
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Arundell Veterinary Care
Unit 2-4 Station Retail Park Kirk Sandall Doncaster South Yorkshire DN3 1HE 0130 636177 surgery@arundellvetcar.com Website 6.01 miles

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Rase Veterinary Centre
Unit 6 Abbey Retail Park Dunscroft Doncaster South Yorkshire DN7 4JS 01302 897409 rasevets@btconnect.com Website 6.09 miles
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Evolution Animal Care
2 White Lane Thorne Doncaster South Yorkshire DN8 5UJ 01405 812142 Website 6.31 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 8.11 miles Parking Off Doncaster Road

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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 13.29 miles

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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 14.06 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 14.37 miles Free Parking Is Available Wf2 6Nb

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Eastrington Ponds Nature Reserve
Walk Around Ponds With A Meadow, Wooded Area And Disused Railway Line. Takes About 30-40 Mins To Stroll Around With The Dog, And Meadow Area Is Enclosed, So Is Good For Letting Dog Off Lead. Mostly Flat But Not Wheelchair Friendly. 6 Howden Rd Eastrington Goole DN14 7PN 14.82 miles

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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 15.98 miles

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