Welcome to Crofton

Crofton is a small village located in the metropolitan borough of Wakefield, West Yorkshire. The village is situated on the outskirts of Wakefield and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. Crofton is a peaceful and quiet village, making it an ideal place to live for those who want to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. The village has a strong sense of community, with many local events and activities taking place throughout the year.

One of the main attractions in Crofton is the Crofton Beam Engines. The engines were built in 1872 and were used to pump water from the nearby mines. The engines are now a museum and are open to the public. Visitors can see the engines in action and learn about the history of the local mining industry. The museum also has a café and gift shop, making it a great place to spend a day out with the family.

Crofton is also home to a number of local shops and businesses. The village has a post office, convenience store, and a number of small independent shops. There are also several pubs and restaurants in the village, offering a range of food and drink options. Crofton is well connected to the surrounding areas, with good transport links to Wakefield and Leeds.

Local Schools

School	Details
Crofton Academy Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Peter Walker	High Street Crofton Wakefield West Yorkshire WF4 1NF 01924862985 School Website
Crofton Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr Paul Birdsall	Slack Lane Crofton Wakefield West Yorkshire WF4 1HJ 01924863981 School Website
Crofton Infant School Academy Converter Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Clare Holloway	High Street Crofton Wakefield West Yorkshire WF4 1NG 1924864711 School Website
Shay Lane Primary J And I School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Michelle Melgram	Shay Lane Crofton Wakefield West Yorkshire WF4 1NN 01924862600 School Website
Sharlston Community School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Julie Dunderdale	Hammer Lane Sharlston Common Wakefield West Yorkshire WF4 1DH 1924863044 School Website
Walton Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Tony Harpham	The Grove Walton Wakefield West Yorkshire WF2 6LD 01924255960 School Website
Streethouse Junior Infant And Nursery Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Nikkie Wright	Whinney Lane Streethouse Pontefract West Yorkshire WF7 6DJ 01977798616 School Website
Wakefield Independent School Other Independent School Ages:2-17 Head Teacher Mrs K E Caryl	Nostell Centre Doncaster Road Nostell Wakefield West Yorkshire WF4 1QG 01924865757 School Website
St Thomas À Becket Catholic Secondary School A Voluntary Academy Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Patrick Caldwell	Barnsley Road Sandal Wakefield West Yorkshire WF2 6EQ 01924303545 School Website
Sandal Magna Community Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Craig Elliott	Belle Vue Road Wakefield West Yorkshire WF1 5NF 01924767080 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Sandal And Agbrigg Agbrigg Road, Sandal, West Yorkshire, WF2 6AB 2.25 Miles

Fitzwilliam Railway Terrace, Fitzwilliam, West Yorkshire, WF9 5DA 2.84 Miles

Wakefield Kirkgate Monk Street, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 4EL 2.87 Miles

Normanton Lower Station Road, Normanton, West Yorkshire, WF6 2BG 3.00 Miles

Wakefield Westgate Mulberry Way, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 2QN 3.63 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Crofton Cars 01924 860100 733 Doncaster Rd, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 1PX 0.81 Miles
Clems Cars 01924 863864 High St, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 1BD 1.22 Miles
Power Cars 01924 860555 75 Crossley St, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 1BQ 1.37 Miles
Daves Travel Airport Services 01924 259242 57 Elmwood Drive, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF2 6LW 1.40 Miles
0700 Cars 01924 229645 Chevet Terrace, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 5RY 1.49 Miles
5 Star Taxis 01924 891111 Queen Elizabeth Drive, Normanton, West Yorkshire, WF6 1DT 2.18 Miles
Nigels Cars 01924 898329 66 Henderson Av, Normanton, West Yorkshire, WF6 1DQ 2.35 Miles
Pas Cars 01924 223259 27 Sovereign Gdns, Normanton, West Yorkshire, WF6 2BN 2.86 Miles
Nigel Cars 01924 891910 Queen Street, Normanton, West Yorkshire, WF6 2DQ 2.88 Miles
Local Cars 01924 365901 152 Kirkgate, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 1TU 3.09 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Crofton Po Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Churchway Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ashdene Drive Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Shay Lane Estate Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
New Crofton Po Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
West Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sharlstone Common Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Cambridge Crescent Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hammer Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Shay Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Weeland Cres Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
New Sharlston Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Horse Race End Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Grove Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hightown Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Crofton And Sharlston Med Prac 01924 862621	Crofton/Sharlston M/Pract Slack Lane, Crofton Wakefield West Yorkshire WF4 1HJ
Sharlston Medical Centre	Clifton Road Sharlston Common Wakefield West Yorkshire WF4 1AF
Rycroft Primary Care Centre	Madeley Road Havercroft Wakefield West Yorkshire WF4 2QG
Maybush Medical Centre 01924 334451	Maybush Medical Centre Belle Isle Health Park Portobello Road Wakefield WF1 5PN
Trinity Health Group Pcn Hub 01924 334451	Maybush Medical Centre Belle Isle Health Park Portobello Road,Wakefield WF1 5PN

Local Stores

Ackworth
Barnsley Road
Moortop Ackworth
Pontefract
West Yorkshire
WF7 7NB
01977 619437
shop.4556@coop.co.uk
Store Website
3.93 miles

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SPAR Doncaster Road Wakefield
31 Doncaster Road
Wakefield
WF1 5DX
01924900600
Store Website
2.5 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Ashfield Veterinary Group - Wakefield
Belle Isle Health Park Portobello Road Wakefield West Yorkshire WF1 5PN 01924 374 111 nurseswakefield@ashfieldvets.com Website 2.61 miles
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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Calder Vets Ltd
45 Standbridge Lane Sandal Wakefield West Yorkshire WF2 7EE 01924 258833 sandal@caldervets.co.uk Website 2.81 miles

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Jollyes
Jollyes Petfood Superstores, Wakefield 4B Beck Retail Park Wakefield Yorkshire WF1 1RN Website 3.07 miles

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Chantry Vets
104 Castleford Road Normanton Yorkshire WF6 2EE 01924 899988 reception@chantryvets.co.uk Website 3.10 miles
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Companion Care (Wakefield) Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Unit 3 Westgate Retail And Leisure Park Ings Road Wakefield West Yorkshire WF2 9SD 01924 566 766 wakefield-westgate@vets4pets.com Website 3.47 miles
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Chantry Vets
71C Northgate Wakefield West Yorkshire WF1 3BX 01924 376858 reception@chantryvets.co.uk Website 3.50 miles

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Local Dog Walks

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 1.44 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 1.55 miles Free Parking Is Available Wf2 6Nb

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Pugneys Country Park
Asdale Rd 3.34 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 3.36 miles

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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 3.98 miles

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Horbury Lagoon
Great Walk Especially In Summer There Is Pathway Around The Lagoons Along Side The Calder River, With Plenty Of Safe Areas For Dogs To Get Into Lagoon For A Swim. There Is Also A Grass Area Next To The Lagoon, Ideal For The Dog Run To Around &Amp; Dry Off After A Swim. If You Continue Walking Along The Calder River (Keeping It On Your Left) You’Ll Come Across A Small Dog Friendly Cafe, Which Is An Added Bonus After A Walk. Horbury 5.04 miles Parking Is Available Under The Railway Line. Forge Lane, Horbury, Wf4

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