Welcome to Wombwell

Wombwell is a small town located in the metropolitan borough of Barnsley, South Yorkshire. The town has a rich history dating back to the 12th century when it was known as Wambewelle. The town was once a thriving mining community, and evidence of this can still be seen in the form of the Wombwell Main Colliery, which was in operation until 1983. Today, the town is home to a diverse community and offers a range of amenities, including shops, restaurants, and pubs.

One of the most notable landmarks in Wombwell is the Wombwell Hall Park, which is a popular destination for locals and visitors alike. The park covers an area of 26 acres and features a lake, a children's play area, and a skate park. The park is also home to a number of events throughout the year, including the Wombwell Festival, which takes place in July and features live music, food stalls, and a funfair.

Another popular attraction in Wombwell is the Trans Pennine Trail, which is a 215-mile long trail that runs from Southport to Hornsea. The trail passes through Wombwell and offers visitors the opportunity to explore the surrounding countryside on foot or by bike. The trail is also home to a number of wildlife species, including birds, butterflies, and mammals, making it a great destination for nature lovers. Overall, Wombwell is a charming town with a rich history and plenty of attractions to keep visitors entertained.

Local Weather

Sunny

Temp: 8.1°C

Feels Like: 6°C

Wind: 7.4 MPH

Wind Dir: SW

Local Schools

School	Details
Kings Oak Primary Learning Centre Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Alison Wilks	Bondfield Close Wombwell Barnsley South Yorkshire S73 8TX 01226272740 School Website
Wombwell Park Street Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Chloe Lawson	Park Street Wombwell Barnsley South Yorkshire S73 0HS 01226752029 School Website
High View Primary Learning Centre Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Theresa Smith	Newsome Avenue Wombwell Barnsley South Yorkshire S73 8QS 01226273220 School Website
St Michael And All Angels Catholic Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Mary Jane Holcroft	Stonyford Road Wombwell Barnsley South Yorkshire S73 8AF 01226752120 School Website
Netherwood Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Jonny Mitchell	Dove Valley Way Wombwell Barnsley South Yorkshire S73 8FE 1226272000 School Website
Outwood Primary Academy Darfield Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Karen Wakefield	Snape Hill Road Darfield Barnsley South Yorkshire S73 9LT 1226753048
The Ellis Church Of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Emily Edwards	School Street Hemingfield Barnsley South Yorkshire S73 0PS 01226753383 School Website
Brampton Cortonwood Infant School Academy Converter Ages:2-7 Head Teacher Mrs Alison Benbow	Chapel Avenue Brampton Bierlow Barnsley South Yorkshire S73 0XH 1226340044 School Website
Upperwood Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Alistair Budd	Dartree Walk Darfield Barnsley South Yorkshire S73 9NL 01226754336 School Website
All Saints Academy Darfield Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Catherine Green	School Street Darfield Barnsley South Yorkshire S73 9EU 01226752293 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Wombwell Hough Lane, Wombwell, South Yorkshire, S73 0LU 0.81 Miles

Elsecar Hill Street, Elsecar, South Yorkshire, S74 8BD 1.49 Miles

Bolton-Upon-Dearne Station Road, Bolton-Upon-Dearne, South Yorkshire, S63 8NY 3.55 Miles

Goldthorpe Off Barnsley Road, Goldthorpe, South Yorkshire, S63 9BS 3.63 Miles

Barnsley Schwabisch Gmund Way, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S71 1BP 3.95 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
J And M Travel 01226 751414 58 Park Street, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S73 0HF 0.18 Miles
Bond Cars 01226 759007 340 Hough Lane, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S73 0LR 0.70 Miles
White Horse Travel 4 To 16 Seaters 01226 299988 64 Harthill Hemingfield, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S73 0QX 1.21 Miles
Bullet Taxis 01226 361631 29 Arundel View, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S74 0JJ 1.64 Miles
Oldfields Heritage Travel 01226 744443 93 Cobcar La, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S74 8BW 1.83 Miles
Street Cars 01709 877953 110 Barnsley Road, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S63 6DQ 1.85 Miles
Ardsley Travel 01226 212733 9 Winchester Way, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S71 5DE 1.94 Miles
Local Taxis Ltd 01226 350510 37 Lilac Crescent, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S74 9PW 1.96 Miles
Venture Taxis 01709 760000 Station Rd, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S63 7DQ 2.68 Miles
Deejays Taxis 01226 748523 9 Meadow View Close, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S74 0DD 2.78 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Wombwell Post Office Box Collection Today available until:12:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
57 Hough Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hall Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
43 Mellor Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
80 Barnsley Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lundhill Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stonyford Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
St Georges Arms No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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84 Wilson Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
1 Wood Walk No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Beech House Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Wombwell Medical Centre Practice 01226 752470	Wombwell Medical Centre George Street, Wombwell Barnsley South Yorkshire S73 0DD
Wombwell Gms Practice 01226 752361	Chapelfield Medical Ctr Mayflower Way, Wombwell Barnsley South Yorkshire S73 0AJ
Brampton Health Centre Practice	The Health Centre Cliffe Road Brampton Barnsley South Yorkshire S73 0XP
Dr Mellor & Partners 01226 759622	Garland House 1 Church Street, Darfield Barnsley South Yorkshire S73 9JX
Walderslade Surgery 01226 743221	High Croft Hoyland Barnsley S74 9AF

Local Stores

Cathill
Doncaster Road
Barnsley
South Yorkshire
S73 9JG
01226 270577
Store Website
1.94 miles

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SPAR - Harvest - Hoyland
Brobot Petroleum
Market Street
Hoyland
South Yorkshire
S74 0ET
01226 747 861
Store Website
2.2 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Abbey Veterinary Group
15-17 Station Road Wombwell Barnsley South Yorkshire S73 0AH 01226 340029 Website 0.05 miles
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Companion Care (Barnsley Cortonwood) Ltd T/A Vets4pets
Inside Pets At Home Cortonwood Retail Park Brampton Barnsley South Yorkshire S73 0UF 01226 757104 cortonwood.v4p@vets4pets.com Website 0.96 miles
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Abbey Veterinary Group Ltd (Hoyland Branch)
1 West Street Hoyland Barnsley South Yorkshire S74 9AG 01226 747450 info@abbeyvetsgroup.co.uk Website 2.32 miles

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The Veterinary Surgery
22/24 Rotherham Road Great Houghton Barnsley South Yorkshire S72 0DE 01226 756688 info@theveterinarysurgery.com Website 2.92 miles
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Medivet Watharncliffe Veterinary Centre
6 Doncaster Road Wath-Upon-Dearne Rotherham South Yorkshire S63 7AL 01709 760301 wath@medivet.co.uk Website 2.93 miles
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Animal Trust Vets Cic Barnsley
Beever Court Pontefract Road Barnsley South Yorkshire S71 1HG Barnsley@animaltrust.org.uk Website 3.45 miles

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Local Dog Walks

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 3.03 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 5.50 miles

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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 6.44 miles Parking Off Doncaster Road

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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 8.77 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 8.96 miles

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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 9.14 miles Free Parking Is Available Wf2 6Nb

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Weather Forecast

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