Welcome to Gipton

Gipton is a suburb located in the eastern part of Leeds, West Yorkshire. It is a diverse and multicultural area that is home to a large number of families and young professionals. The suburb has a rich history that dates back to the 19th century when it was a small village. Today, Gipton is a bustling community that offers a range of amenities and facilities to its residents.

One of the most notable features of Gipton is its green spaces. The suburb is home to several parks and open spaces, including Gipton Wood, which is a popular destination for nature lovers. The wood is home to a variety of wildlife, including birds, squirrels, and foxes. It is also a great place for walking, jogging, and cycling. Other green spaces in Gipton include Gipton Recreation Ground and Fearnville Fields, which offer plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities.

Gipton is also known for its vibrant community spirit. The suburb has a strong sense of community, and residents are actively involved in local events and activities. There are several community groups and organizations in Gipton that work to improve the area and provide support to local residents. These groups include the Gipton Together Community Group, which organizes events and activities for residents, and the Gipton Fire Station Community Room, which provides a space for local groups to meet and hold events.

Local Weather

Clear

Temp: 8.4°C

Feels Like: 6.3°C

Wind: 7.6 MPH

Wind Dir: WSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Oakwood Primary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Rimah Aasim	North Farm Road Leeds LS8 3LZ 01132402526 School Website
St Nicholas Catholic Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jane Burns	Oakwood Lane Leeds West Yorkshire LS9 6QY 01132930318 School Website
Woodlands Primary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Adele Clark	Foundry Place Harehills Leeds LS9 6DA 01132407382 School Website
Wykebeck Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Georgina Sykes	Brander Street Leeds West Yorkshire LS9 6QH 01132491525 School Website
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs S O'brien	St Wilfrid's Circus Leeds West Yorkshire LS8 3PF 1132930350 School Website
Harehills Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Joanne Summerfield	Darfield Road Harehills Leeds West Yorkshire LS8 5DQ 01132350539 School Website
Hovingham Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kellie Halliday	Hovingham Avenue Leeds West Yorkshire LS8 3QY 01132489537 School Website
John Jamieson School Community Special School Ages:2-19 Head Teacher Miss Diane Reynard	Hollin Hill Drive Leeds West Yorkshire LS8 2PW 01132930236 School Website
The Pivot Academy Ls East Other Independent Special School Ages:7-16 Head Teacher Mrs Cheryl Lotherington	Unit 12 Killingbeck Drive York Rd LS14 6UF 1133204069
Nightingale Primary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Philip Pearce	Stanley Road Harehills Leeds West Yorkshire LS9 7AX 01132359164 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Cross Gates Station View, Cross Gates, West Yorkshire, LS15 8BX 1.92 Miles

Leeds New Station Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 4DY 2.38 Miles

Burley Park Ashville Road, Burley Park, West Yorkshire, LS6 1NA 3.32 Miles

Headingley Kirkstall Lane, Headingley, West Yorkshire, LS5 3LD 4.05 Miles

Woodlesford Station Lane, Woodlesford, West Yorkshire, LS26 8RA 4.30 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Star Supreme Private Hire 0113 228 2820 218 Harehills Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS8 5DH 0.68 Miles
Jetline Private Hire 0113 240 6580 25 Cowper Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS9 7AP 0.72 Miles
Intime Private Hire 0113 249 6333 3 Gathorne Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS8 5AF 1.24 Miles
Star And Supreme Line Cars 0113 228 2820 64C Roseville Rd, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS8 5DR 1.33 Miles
Speedline Private Hire 0113 244 1444 13-15 Cherry Row, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS9 7LY 1.49 Miles
Diamond Galaxy Licensed Private Hire 0113 234 6633 207 North Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS7 2AA 1.65 Miles
Geo Cars Little London 0113 255 9999 52 Oatland Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS7 1SP 1.88 Miles
Executive Cars 0113 240 1943 Unit 6/Cross Green La, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS9 8LJ 1.89 Miles
Galaxy Taxi 0113 234 6633 54A-55 Brussels Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS9 8AB 1.90 Miles
Advance Travel 0113 248 2422 11 Cross Green Cr, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS9 0DD 1.97 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Oaktree Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
72 Brander Road Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Brownhills Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Gipton Approach Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Nowell Avenue Po Collection Today available until:12:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Compton Road Po Collection Today available until:12:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Ashley Road Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Fearnville Drive Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lupton Avenue Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rookwood Po Collection Today available until:11:45 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Foundry Mill Street Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Southwaite Lane Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Harehills Road Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Asda Collection Today available until:12:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Elford Grove Po Collection Today available until:11:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Bellbrooke Surgery 0113 8879565	Bellbrooke Surgery Bellbrooke Ave, Harehills Leeds LS9 6AU
Oakwood Lane Medical Practice 0113 2953750	2 Amberton Terrace Leeds West Yorkshire LS8 3BZ
Oakwood Lane Medical Practice - Covid Local Vaccination Service	2 Amberton Terrace Gipton Leeds LS8 3BZ
Oakwood Lane Medical Practice - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	2 Amberton Terrace Gipton Leeds LS8 3BZ
Conway Medical Centre 0113 3918100	Conway Medical Centre 51-53 Conway Place Leeds LS8 5DE

Local Stores

Hollins Park
260 Oakwood Lane
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS8 3LE
01132 402860
Store Website
0.62 miles

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SPAR Roundhay Road
355 Roundhay Road
Leeds
LS8 4BU
0113 235 1245
Store Website
0.9 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Leeds Vets4pets Ltd
178 Easterly Road Leeds Yorkshire LS8 3AD 0113 240 6222 leeds@vets4pets.com Website 0.55 miles
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Oakwood Veterinary Surgery
6 Dib Lane Leeds Yorkshire LS8 3DE 01132 732755 jkothari44@gmail.com 0.59 miles
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Leeds Pdsa Pet Hospital, The Frederick Jennings Centre
Hepton Court York Road Leeds West Yorkshire LS9 6PW 01132 408818 Website 0.76 miles
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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Abbey House Veterinary Clinic
239 Selby Road Halton Leeds West Yorkshire LS15 7HW 0113 487 4208 halton@caldervets.co.uk Website 1.49 miles

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Beechwood Veterinary Group
335 Chapeltown Road Leeds West Yorkshire LS7 3LL 0113 262 1189 info@beechwoodvets.com Website 1.69 miles
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Beechwood Veterinary Group Ltd
Temple House Limewood Approach Leeds West Yorkshire LS14 1NH 01132645422 templehouse@beechwoodvets.com Website 1.82 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Roundhay Park
Nice Walk Around The Lake Or In The Woods. Lakeside Cafe And Childrens Play Area. Most Paths Are Tarmac Except Around The Lake And In The Woods. Upper Lake Path Leeds LS8 2HH 1.83 miles

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Roundhay Park
A Walk Around Roundhay Park, In Leeds, West Yorkshire. Roundhay Park Is One Of The Biggest Parks In Europe, Covering More Than 700 Acres Of Parkland, Lakes, Woodland And Gardens. LS8 2HH 1.94 miles Roundhay Park Is Three Miles North Of Leeds City Centre.

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 4.70 miles Middleton Park, Town Street, Middleton, Leeds, Ls10 3Sh

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Harewood
A Lovely Dog Walk, Lots Of Open Spaces For The Dogs To Run. A Easy Route, With A Couple Of Hills But Nothing Too Strenuous. As You Walk Down There Is A River For The Dogs To Cool Off In &Amp; Have A Swim. Then Follow The Path Up The Estate Road, You Will Reach The Deer Park. Parking Is Available In A Lay By Off Wike Lane. Harrogate Rd Wike Lane 4.97 miles

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Golden Acre Park
Pleasant Walking On Well Maintained Paths, Plenty Of Routes To Choose From, A Lake, And Fields For Dogs To Run In. The Bungalow Otley Rd Bramhope Leeds LS16 8BQ 5.62 miles

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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 6.13 miles

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Weather Forecast

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