Welcome to Clayton

Clayton is a small village located in West Yorkshire, England. It is situated approximately 6 miles to the east of Huddersfield and 10 miles to the west of Wakefield. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is home to a number of historic buildings and landmarks. One of the most notable landmarks in Clayton is the Clayton West Windmill, which dates back to the 18th century and is now a popular tourist attraction.

The village of Clayton has a rich history, with evidence of human habitation dating back to the Bronze Age. The village was once a thriving centre for the textile industry, with many mills and factories operating in the area. Today, Clayton is a quiet and peaceful village, with a strong sense of community. The village is home to a number of local amenities, including a post office, a primary school, and several shops and pubs.

Despite its small size, Clayton is a popular destination for visitors to West Yorkshire. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside, with plenty of opportunities for walking, cycling, and other outdoor activities. The village is also home to a number of events and festivals throughout the year, including the Clayton West Scarecrow Festival and the Clayton West Beer Festival. Whether you are looking for a peaceful retreat or an active holiday, Clayton is the perfect destination.

Local Schools

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Clayton Village Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Heidi Rahim	John Street Clayton Bradford West Yorkshire BD14 6AD 1274414115 School Website
Clayton St John Cofe Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Gemma Emsley	Bradford Road Clayton Bradford West Yorkshire BD14 6DD 1274815862 School Website
Jaamiatul Imaam Muhammad Zakaria Other Independent School Ages:11-23 Head Teacher Mrs Zebunnisa Hajee	Thornton View Road Clayton Bradford West Yorkshire BD14 6JX 01274882007
Beckfoot Thornton Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Sally Trusselle	Leaventhorpe Lane Thornton Bradford West Yorkshire BD13 3BH 1274881082 School Website
St Anthony's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Kenyon	Bradford Road Clayton Bradford West Yorkshire BD14 6HW 1274414761 School Website
Stocks Lane Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lucy Neal	Stocks Lane Clayton Heights Queensbury Bradford West Yorkshire BD13 2RH 01274880569 School Website
Hollingwood Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Jonathan Duke	Hollingwood Lane Bradford West Yorkshire BD7 4BE 1274575353 School Website
The Academy At St. James Academy Sponsor Led Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr Chris Tolson	Chelwood Drive Allerton Bradford West Yorkshire BD15 7YD 1274777095 School Website
St Matthews Catholic Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Paul Whitehead	Saffron Drive Allerton Bradford West Yorkshire BD15 7NE 01274541737 School Website
St John The Evangelist Catholic Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Ben Lavin	Beacon Road Bradford West Yorkshire BD6 3DQ 1274679030 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Bradford Forster Square Forster Square, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD1 4HY 3.02 Miles

Bradford Interchange Bridge Street, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD1 1TU 3.03 Miles

Frizinghall Frizinghall Road, Frizinghall, West Yorkshire, BD9 4LD 3.17 Miles

Low Moor New Works Road, Low Moor, West Yorkshire, BD12 7BD 3.70 Miles

Saltaire Victoria Road, Saltaire, West Yorkshire, BD18 3LQ 3.98 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Mac's Travel 01274 882700 14 Cranbrook St, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD14 6NX 0.15 Miles
Excell Executive Chauffeurs 07773 475608 56 Pentland Avenue, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD14 6JF 0.35 Miles
A B C Taxis 01274 884444 1111 Thornton Rd, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD8 0PA 0.94 Miles
Bank Top Taxis 01274 522833 1 Beacon Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD6 3NB 0.95 Miles
Tong And Euro Taxis 01274 000000 Hillend Grove, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD7 4RP 0.97 Miles
Ace Budget Taxis 01274 481818 1001 Thornton Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD8 0JD 1.06 Miles
Alpha Private Hire 01274 541111 1001 Thornton Rd, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD8 0JD 1.06 Miles
Cue Cars 01274 884000 Black Dyke Mills, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD13 1QA 1.34 Miles
Queens Car Private Hire 01274 818999 50 Brighouse Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD13 1QE 1.40 Miles
Everywhere Taxis 01274 521852 Great Horton Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD7 4ED 1.42 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Hollyns Health & Wellbeing - Clayton 01274 880650	Mayfield Medical Centre 4 Glenholme Park Pasture Lane Clayton BD14 6NF
Horton Bank Practice 01274 410666	Horton Bank Practice 1220 Great Horton Road Bradford West Yorkshire BD7 4PL
Dr Ve Wilson 01274 881646	Lower Grange Medical Centre 33 Barnby Avenue Bradford West Yorkshire BD8 0QN
Phoenix Medical Practice 08444 773615	Allerton Health Centre Bell Dean Road Allerton Bradford West Yorkshire BD15 7WA
Hollins Health & Wellbeing - Allerton	Allerton Health Centre Bell Dean Road Allerton Bradford West Yorkshire BD15 7WA

Local Stores

Thornton Road
514 Thornton Road
Thornton
Bradford
West Yorkshire
BD13 3JD
01274 832569
Store Website
1.40 miles

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SPAR Manchester Road
Manchester Road
Bradford
BD5 7JX
Store Website
2.7 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Clayton Veterinary Centre
1 Reva Syke Road Clayton Bradford West Yorkshire BD14 6QN 01274 884800 0.10 miles

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Companion Care (Bradford) Ltd T/A Vets4pets
Unit 1 Crossley Hall Retail Centre Thornton Rd Bradford West Yorkshire BD8 0HH 1.24 miles


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Shearbridge Veterinary Centre
Queensbury Veterinary Centre 10 Osbourne Drive Queensbury Bradford West Yorkshire BD13 2GD 01274 884065 info@shearbridgevets.co.uk Website 1.46 miles
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Gatehouse Veterinary Hospital
232 Allerton Road Allerton Bradford West Yorkshire BD15 7AA 01274 480031 enquiries@gatehousevets.com Website 1.49 miles
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Hird And Partners
Lower Giles Hill Farm South Lane Halifax West Yorkshire HX3 7TW 01274 601 534 shelfequineclinic@hotmail.co.uk Website 1.50 miles
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Ashfield Veterinary Group - Wibsey
213 High Street Wibsey Bradford West Yorkshire BD6 1JU 01274 691318 nurseswibsey@ashfieldvets.com Website 2.29 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Chellow Dene Reservoir
Chellow Dene Is A Local Beauty Spot On The Western Outskirts Of Bradford City Which Can Be Reached By Public Transport.Although Within The City Boundaries Chellow Dene Reservoirs Lie Within A Quiet Wooded Valley And Are A Haven For Wildlife Including Herons And Owls. Chellow Dean Reservoirs 1.81 miles

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Ogden Water
Ogden Ln Halifax Lancashire HX2 8XZ 3.28 miles Between Halifax &Amp; Keighley

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Northcliffe Woods Shipley
Woods Next To Northcliffe Park In Shipley 2 Cliffe Gardens Shipley BD18 3DB 3.46 miles Park Outside The Gate And You Can Either Walk Along The Flat Bit Past The Little Train And Continue On, Going Up The Steps At The End And Looping Back On Yourself To Return Through The Upper Section Of The Woods. Or You Can Go Forward Towards The Park Itself And Return The Way You Came. You Can'T Get Lost.

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Judy Woods
The Woods Are Popular For Dog Walkers, They Offer Shelter In The Rain And Shade In The Summer. The Woods Walk Can Be As Short Or As Long As You Like. It’S Pretty Much Flat With Some Shallow Climbs. Once Into The Woods There Are No Roads Nearby And So A Great Place For Off Lead Where Sydney Loves To Explore The The Woods, Chase The Squirrels And Play In The Beck That Runs Through The Woods. It Her Favourite Daily Walk. Station Rdwyke Halifax Bradford BD12 8LA 3.60 miles The Most Popular Entrance Is Along Station Road Which Is Easy To Get To. If You Google Judy Woods It Can Take You To Other Entrances.

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Hirst Wood Bingley
Hirst Wood Is A Decent Sized Forest That Runs Along The Canal Between Bingley And Saltaire. There Is Enough Room For Off-Lead Exercise, One Entrance Has It's Own Car Park, And There Are Plenty Of Places Where Thirsty Dogs Can Grab A Drink. One Path Does Take You Close To A Train Track, So Exploration Is Needed First To Make Sure It's Safe For Your Dog And You Know Where You're Going! 47 Lime Tree Square Shipley BD18 4BR 3.97 miles

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Goit Stock Cullingworth
A Woodland Walk That Takes You Past Several Smaller Waterfalls And The Well-Known Larger Waterfall. There Are A Few Different Paths, The Main One Takes You Alongside The River And Can Be Very Muddy In Winter / Autumn! Dogs Can Be Off-Lead, There Are Farm Animals On Parts Of The Walk, Especially Cows In Summer, So Care Must Be Taken To Have Dogs On Lead At Certain Points. 4 Goit Stock Ln Harden Bingley BD16 1JH 4.13 miles You Can Get To Goit Stock From Harden, Cullingworth Or Wilsden

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