Welcome to Kirkhamgate

Kirkhamgate is a small village located in West Yorkshire, England. It is situated approximately 4 miles south of Wakefield and is part of the City of Wakefield Metropolitan District. 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 Kirkhamgate is the St. John the Baptist Church, which dates back to the 12th century.

The village of Kirkhamgate has a rich history that dates back to the Roman era. The village was once an important trading center and was home to a number of mills and factories. Today, the village is a quiet and peaceful place, with a strong sense of community. The village is home to a number of local businesses, including a post office, a convenience store, and a pub. There are also a number of community events and activities that take place throughout the year, including a summer fair and a Christmas market.

Kirkhamgate is a great place to live for those who enjoy the outdoors. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is home to a number of walking and cycling trails. There are also a number of parks and green spaces in the area, including the Kirkhamgate Village Green and the Kirkhamgate Nature Reserve. The village is also located close to a number of other popular outdoor destinations, including the Yorkshire Dales and the Peak District.

Local Schools

School	Details
Outwood Primary Academy Kirkhamgate Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Lisa Cooke	Brandy Carr Road Kirkhamgate Wakefield WF2 0RS 01924907436 School Website
Jerry Clay Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Tracy Swinburne	Jerry Clay Lane Wrenthorpe Wakefield West Yorkshire WF2 0NP 01924303665 School Website
Hall Cliffe Primary School Other Independent Special School Ages:5-13 Head Teacher Mrs Claire Traynor	7 Wrenthorpe Lane Wrenthorpe Wakefield West Yorkshire WF2 0QB 1924614490 School Website
Silcoates School Other Independent School Ages:3-19 Head Teacher Mr Chris Wainman	Silcoates Lane Wrenthorpe Wakefield West Yorkshire WF2 0PD 01924291614 School Website
Alverthorpe St Pauls C Of E Va School 3 11Yrs Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lee Swift	St Paul's Drive Alverthorpe Wakefield West Yorkshire WF2 0BT 01924290125 School Website
Ossett Flushdyke Junior And Infant School Foundation School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Dan Wood	Wakefield Road Flushdyke Ossett West Yorkshire WF5 9AN 01924261988 School Website
Pinderfields Hospital Pru Pupil Referral Unit Ages:2-19 Head Teacher Mrs Helen Mumby	The Wrenthorpe Centre Imperial Avenue Wrenthorpe Wakefield WF2 0LW 01924298351 School Website
Wrenthorpe Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Linsey Cavell	Imperial Avenue Wrenthorpe Wakefield West Yorkshire WF2 0LW 1924378001 School Website
Highfield School Foundation Special School Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Mrs Rebecca Thompson	Gawthorpe Lane Ossett West Yorkshire WF5 9BS 01924264240 School Website
Hill Top Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Joanne Lancaster	Batley Road West Ardsley Wakefield West Yorkshire WF3 1HD 01133074750 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Outwood Lingwell Court, Outwood, West Yorkshire, WF1 2NX 1.94 Miles

Wakefield Westgate Mulberry Way, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 2QN 2.25 Miles

Wakefield Kirkgate Monk Street, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 4EL 3.01 Miles

Batley Upper Station Road, Batley, West Yorkshire, WF17 5TA 3.03 Miles

Dewsbury Wellington Road, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF13 1HF 3.31 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Wheels Cars 01924 266661 Unit 3/Enterprise Business Park/Mortimer Rise, Ossett, West Yorkshire, WF5 9JH 1.43 Miles
Henry Taxis 01924 277771 Unit 23 Ahed House, Ossett, West Yorkshire, WF5 9ND 1.44 Miles
Park Cars 01924 277788 Unit 23/Sandbeds Trading Est, Ossett, West Yorkshire, WF5 9ND 1.44 Miles
Mayfair Taxis 01924 270445 18 Swithenbank Street, Ossett, West Yorkshire, WF5 9RW 1.53 Miles
Chauffeur Driven Mercedes 01924 370485 Bradford Road, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 2AS 1.55 Miles
A P M Chauffeur Services 01924 374777 8 Lombardy Garth, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF2 0UB 1.67 Miles
Manor Cars Horbury Ltd 01924 263263 25 Dale Street, Ossett, West Yorkshire, WF5 9DB 1.85 Miles
A1 Ossett Cars 01924 274274 25 Dale Street, Ossett, West Yorkshire, WF5 9DB 1.85 Miles
A 2 B Taxis 01924 277277 2 New Street, Ossett, West Yorkshire, WF5 8BH 1.86 Miles
Amber Cars And Mini Buses 01924 277277 2 New Street, Ossett, West Yorkshire, WF5 8BH 1.86 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Kirkamgate Po No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Wrenthorpe Po No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
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Flanshaw Lane Industrial Est Collection Today available until:17:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Bragg End Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
West Yorkshire Nhs Direct 0345 6050410	Springhill 1, Wakefield 41 Bp, Brindley Way Wakefield WF2 0XQ
Alverthorpe 01924 372584	Alverthorpe Surgery Balne Lane Wakefield West Yorkshire WF2 0DP
Outwood Park Medical Centre 01924 822626	Outwood Park Medical Ctre Potovens Lane, Outwood Wakefield West Yorkshire WF1 2PE
Ossett Surgery 01924 217667	Church Street Surgery Ossett Health Village Ossett West Yorkshire WF5 8DF
Homestead 01924 384498	Homestead Medical Centre Homestead Drive Wakefield WF2 9PE

Local Stores

Ossett
Dale Street
Ossett
West Yorkshire
WF5 9DB
01924 271765
Store Website
1.80 miles

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SPAR East Ardsley
Bradford Road
East Ardsley Wakefield
WF3 2HE
01924 822944
Store Website
1.4 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Chantry Vets
180 Batley Road Alverthorpe Wakefield West Yorkshire WF2 0AJ 01924 36 24 64 reception@chantryvets.co.uk Website 1.19 miles
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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Calder Vets Ltd
Willow Park 260 Wakefield Road Ossett Wakefield West Yorkshire WF5 9AB 01924 372017 wakefield@caldervets.co.uk Website 1.46 miles

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Chantry Vets
Unit 3 Brindley Way Wakefield West Yorkshire WF2 0XQ 01924 363464 reception@chantryvets.co.uk Website 1.49 miles
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Palmer And Duncan Veterinary Surgeons
Sandbed House 2 Wakefield Road Ossett West Yorkshire WF5 9JB 01924 786688 info@pdvets.co.uk 1.50 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 1.81 miles

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Wakefield Vets4pets Ltd
106-116 Horbury Road Wakefield West Yorkshire WF2 8UB 01924 290555 wakefield@vets4pets.com Website 2.20 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 2.30 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 2.76 miles Parking Is Available Under The Railway Line. Forge Lane, Horbury, Wf4

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Pugneys Country Park
Asdale Rd 3.46 miles

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

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Wilton Park
Also Has A Childrens Play Area, Crazy Golf, Tennis Courts And 5-A-Side Footy Pitches. 783 Bradford Rd Batley Lancashire WF17 8NB 4.30 miles

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Stoneycliffe Wood And Coxley Woods
Nature Reserve With Stream For Dogs To Play In And Other Routes Through Fields And Woods Stoneycliffe Wood Nature Reserve Upper Lane 4.87 miles Netherton

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