Welcome to Altofts

Altofts is a small village located in the metropolitan borough of Wakefield, West Yorkshire. The village is situated on the banks of the River Calder and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a rich history dating back to the 11th century when it was known as Alneford. The village was once a thriving mining community, and evidence of this can still be seen in the form of the old pit buildings that still stand today.

Altofts is a close-knit community with a population of around 4,000 people. The village has a range of amenities including a primary school, a post office, a convenience store, and a pub. The village also has a community centre which hosts a range of events and activities throughout the year. The village is well connected to the surrounding areas with good transport links to Wakefield, Leeds, and beyond.

One of the main attractions of Altofts is its beautiful countryside. The village is surrounded by rolling hills and fields, making it the perfect place for outdoor activities such as walking, cycling, and fishing. The River Calder runs through the village, providing a picturesque backdrop for a leisurely stroll. The village also has a number of parks and green spaces, including the popular Altofts Jubilee Park which has a children's play area, a skate park, and a football pitch. Overall, Altofts is a charming village with a strong sense of community and plenty to offer both residents and visitors alike.

Local Weather

Cloudy

Temp: 10°C

Feels Like: 6.8°C

Wind: 16.8 MPH

Wind Dir: SW

Local Schools

School	Details
Martin Frobisher Infant School Community School Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mrs Lyndsey Carter	Church Road Altofts Normanton West Yorkshire WF6 2NU 01924897814 School Website
Lee Brigg Infant And Nursery School Academy Converter Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mrs Clare Holloway	Lee Brigg Altofts Normanton West Yorkshire WF6 2LN 01924893829 School Website
Normanton Altofts Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Joanne Vickers	Ash Tree Gardens Altofts Normanton West Yorkshire WF6 2NF 01924899449 School Website
Normanton Junior Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Luke Welsh	Church Lane Normanton West Yorkshire WF6 1EY 01924891546 School Website
Normanton All Saints C Of E Infant School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mrs Amy Stone	High Street Normanton West Yorkshire WF6 1NR 01924894309 School Website
Newlands Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Tammie Prince	Wakefield Road Normanton West Yorkshire WF6 1BB 01924302585 School Website
Kingsland Primary School Community Special School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Miss Paula Trow	Aberford Road Stanley Wakefield West Yorkshire WF3 4BA 01924828990
Tlg Wakefield Other Independent School Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Gavin Budby	Parish Rooms Snydale Road Normanton West Yorkshire WF6 1HY 1924895375
St John The Baptist Catholic Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Katie Hartley	Beckbridge Lane Normanton West Yorkshire WF6 2HZ 01924891685 School Website
Outwood Academy Freeston Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Principal Lisa Allott	Favell Avenue Normanton WF6 1HZ 1924302560 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Normanton Lower Station Road, Normanton, West Yorkshire, WF6 2BG 0.78 Miles

Wakefield Kirkgate Monk Street, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 4EL 2.89 Miles

Outwood Lingwell Court, Outwood, West Yorkshire, WF1 2NX 3.01 Miles

Castleford Beancroft Road, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 5DN 3.19 Miles

Wakefield Westgate Mulberry Way, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 2QN 3.26 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Al Chauffeur Solutions 01924 223300 34 The Cr, Normanton, West Yorkshire, WF6 2QE 0.30 Miles
Hilife Limousines 01924 223722 27 Calverley Green Road, Normanton, West Yorkshire, WF6 2JS 0.41 Miles
Clm Airport Express 01924 220843 187 Church Rd, Normanton, West Yorkshire, WF6 2QR 0.70 Miles
Pas Cars 01924 223259 27 Sovereign Gdns, Normanton, West Yorkshire, WF6 2BN 0.80 Miles
Nigel Cars 01924 891910 Queen Street, Normanton, West Yorkshire, WF6 2DQ 0.94 Miles
Hummer Limo Wakefield 01924 820080 511 Aberford Road, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF3 4AH 1.37 Miles
5 Star Taxis 01924 891111 Queen Elizabeth Drive, Normanton, West Yorkshire, WF6 1DT 1.38 Miles
Nigels Cars 01924 898329 66 Henderson Av, Normanton, West Yorkshire, WF6 1DQ 1.43 Miles
T And T Travel 0113 286 7111 35 Wakefield Rd, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS26 9DT 1.48 Miles
Power Cars 01924 860555 75 Crossley St, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 1BQ 2.13 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Garforth Drive Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Upper Altofts Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Church Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Silstone Court Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Altofts Po Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Normanton Po Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
High St Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Park Green Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ashgap Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Snydale Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bottomboat Box Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Woodhouse Mount Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bridge Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dalefield Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Newmarket Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Patience Lane Surgery 01924 890729	Patience Lane Surgery Patience Lane, Altofts Normanton West Yorkshire WF6 2JZ
King's Medical Practice 01924 223909	Kings Medical Centre King Edward Street Normanton West Yorkshire WF6 2AZ
Park View Surgery 01977 644141	The Surgery 60 Queen Street Normanton West Yorkshire WF6 2BU
Queen Street Surgery 01924 893277	Queen Street Surgery 60 Queen Street Normanton WF6 2BU
Queen Street Surgery	60 Queen Street Normanton West Yorkshire WF6 2BU

Local Stores

Lake Lock Road
62-66 Lake Lock Road
Stanley
Wakefield
West Yorkshire
WF3 4HS
01924 829463
Store Website
1.64 miles

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SPAR Euro Garage Stanley
Aberford Road
Stanley
WF3 4NF
01924374555
Store Website
1.8 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Chantry Vets
104 Castleford Road Normanton Yorkshire WF6 2EE 01924 899988 reception@chantryvets.co.uk Website 1.13 miles
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Castleford Vets4pets
Unit 3, Willowbridge Court Willowbridge Lane Castleford West Yorkshire WF10 5NN 01977 551 070 castleford@vets4pets.com Website 2.55 miles
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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Paragon Veterinary Referrals
1 Red Hall Crescent Paragon Business Village Wakefield West Yorkshire WF1 2DF 01924 908333 info@paragonreferrals.co.uk Website 2.92 miles

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Chantry Vets
71C Northgate Wakefield West Yorkshire WF1 3BX 01924 376858 reception@chantryvets.co.uk Website 2.98 miles

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Jollyes
Jollyes Petfood Superstores, Wakefield 4B Beck Retail Park Wakefield Yorkshire WF1 1RN Website 3.16 miles

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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Abbey House Veterinary Clinic
1 Oulton Lane Rothwell Leeds West Yorkshire LS26 0EA 0113 2827117 rothwell@abbeyvetspets.co.uk Website 3.25 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Lofthouse Colliery Nature Park
Disused Colliery Now A Nature Park Which Consists Of Woodland, Heathland, Playing Fields And A Pond. Most Of The Paths Around The Site Are Named After The Various Coal Seams That Were Worked At Lofthouse Colliery. 106 Lingwell Nook Ln Lofthouse Wakefield WF3 3JA 3.24 miles

Location what3words hang.shot.sprint

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 4.20 miles Free Parking Is Available Wf2 6Nb

Location what3words banks.tightrope.segregate

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 4.42 miles Free Parking Outside The Waterton Park Golf Club.

Location what3words mothering.reveal.intrigued

Pugneys Country Park
Asdale Rd 4.56 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 5.61 miles

Location what3words twisty.wiggling.tiptoes

Middleton Park
Almost In The Heart Of The City Of Leeds Is A Huge 190 Hectare Park With Woodlands, Open Grassland, A Cafe, A Little Lake, A Bike Track And Much, Much More. Known Affectionately As Miggy Woods By Locals. It’S So Big I’M Still Exploring It And Finding New Areas. Middleton Park Town Street Middleton 5.65 miles Middleton Park, Town Street, Middleton, Leeds, Ls10 3Sh

Location what3words rushed.kicked.brave

Weather Forecast

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Feels Like	-22°C	-22°C	-22.1°C	-22.2°C	-21.2°C	-18.9°C	-15.1°C	-11.8°C	-9.6°C	-10°C	-12.7°C	-14.8°C

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