Welcome to Upton

Upton is a small village located in the metropolitan borough of Wakefield, West Yorkshire, England. The village is situated on the A638 road, which connects Wakefield to Doncaster. Upton is a picturesque village with a population of around 2,000 people. The village has a rich history, and there are several historic buildings and landmarks in the area.

One of the most notable landmarks in Upton is the St. Mary's Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is a Grade II listed building and is known for its beautiful stained glass windows and impressive architecture. Another historic building in the village is the Upton Hall, which was built in the 17th century. The hall is now a private residence, but it is still an important part of the village's history.

Upton is a peaceful and quiet village, and it is 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, and there are several local events and activities that take place throughout the year. Upton is also home to several local businesses, including a post office, a convenience store, and a pub. Overall, Upton is a charming village with a rich history and a strong sense of community.

Local Weather

Overcast

Temp: 9.3°C

Feels Like: 6.2°C

Wind: 14.8 MPH

Wind Dir: SW

Local Schools

School	Details
Upton Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lynne Williamson	Waggon Lane Upton Pontefract West Yorkshire WF9 1JS 01977650820 School Website
Minsthorpe Community College A Specialist Science College Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Mark Gilmore/ Rachael Merritt	Minsthorpe Lane South Elmsall Pontefract West Yorkshire WF9 2UJ 01977657600 School Website
Ash Grove Primary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Victoria Williams	Ash Grove South Elmsall Ash Grove Primary Academy, Ash Grove, South Elmsall Pontefract West Yorkshire WF9 2TF 1977640625 School Website
Badsworth Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Junior And Infant School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jenny Griffiths	Main Street Badsworth Pontefract West Yorkshire WF9 1AJ 01977649157 School Website
South Elmsall Carlton Junior And Infant School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Craig Pickering-Mills	Carlton Road South Elmsall Pontefract West Yorkshire WF9 2QQ 01977643129 School Website
Moorthorpe Primary J And I School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Deborah Birdsall	Regent Street Moorthorpe Pontefract West Yorkshire WF9 2BL 01977642820 School Website
St Josephs Catholic Primary School Moorthorpe Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Louise Bird	Barnsley Road South Elmsall Pontefract West Yorkshire WF9 2BP 01977651755 School Website
Northfield Primary School: With Communication Resource Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Vanessa Vaughan	Northfield Lane South Kirkby Pontefract West Yorkshire WF9 3LY 01977651291 School Website
South Kirkby Academy Academy Converter Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr Adam Potter	Stockingate South Kirkby Pontefract West Yorkshire WF9 3DP 1977643187 School Website
Grove Lea Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs S A Henshall	Hemsworth Grove Lea Primary, Grove Terrace Hemsworth Pontefract West Yorkshire WF9 4BQ 1977615080 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
South Elmsall Station Road, South Elmsall, West Yorkshire, WF9 2HP 1.32 Miles

Moorthorpe Barnsley Road, Moorthorpe, West Yorkshire, WF9 3AT 1.57 Miles

Featherstone Featherstone, Featherstone, West Yorkshire, WF7 7HJ 2.93 Miles

Fitzwilliam Railway Terrace, Fitzwilliam, West Yorkshire, WF9 5DA 3.85 Miles

Thurnscoe Station Road, Thurnscoe, South Yorkshire, S63 0JR 4.83 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Lizzie's Cars 01977 658524 1 New La Cr, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF9 1HH 0.09 Miles
Ladies Only Luxury Travel 01977 651693 3 Buttercup Close, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF9 1ND 0.38 Miles
Delta Cars 01977 649744 13 Barnsley Road, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF9 2RJ 1.39 Miles
Style Cars 01977 650500 2 Chequers Yard, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF9 2HX 1.39 Miles
Terry's Cars 01977 642360 154 Harrow Street, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF9 2BQ 1.45 Miles
Recreation Cars 01977 648888 Langthwaite Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF9 2AG 1.54 Miles
Stevesfonecar 01977 643000 12 Beacon View, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF9 3BY 1.70 Miles
Shazs Cars 01977 608053 27 Beacon View, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF9 3BW 1.74 Miles
Kirkby Cars 01977 609999 72 Church Drive, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF9 3QW 2.06 Miles
Baz's Private Hire 01977 640898 14 Grove Drive, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF9 3PZ 2.27 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Upton Po Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
West Avenue Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
North Elmsall Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Harewood Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Acacia Avenue Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hutton Drive Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Smeaton Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Harewood Estate Po Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
High Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Badsworth Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
South Elmsall Po Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Thorpegate Estate Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Moorthorpe Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Clock Row Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Westfield Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Greenview Medical Centre	Waggon Lane Upton Pontefract West Yorkshire WF9 1JS
Phoenix Health Solutions Ltd 01977 655607	The White Rose Surgery Exchange St, Sth Elmsall Pontefract West Yorkshire WF9 2RD
White Rose Surgery 01977 642412	White Rose Surgery Exchange St,South Elmsall Pontefract West Yorkshire WF9 2RD
Thorpe Lane Surgery	Thorpe Lane Thorpe Audlin Pontefract West Yorkshire WF9 1NW
Church View Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Langthwaite Road Langthwaite Grange Ind Estate South Kirkby Pontefract WF9 3AP

Local Stores

New Upton
Waggon Lane
Upton
Pontefract
West Yorkshire
WF9 1JT
01977 643923
Store Website
0.69 miles

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SPAR Ackworth
Ackworth Service Station
Barnsley Road
Ackworth
Ponterfract
WF7 7HY
01977 611 832
Store Website
3.0 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Medivet South Elmsall
28A Minsthorpe Lane South Elmsall Pontefract West Yorkshire WF9 2NY 01977 643146 south.elmsall@medivet.co.uk Website 1.25 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Equine Veterinary Centre
Gap Farm Moorhouse Doncaster South Yorkshire DN6 7HA 01977 652280 equinevetcentre@hotmail.com Website 2.06 miles
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Hemsworth Vets4pets Ltd
Wakefield Road Hemsworth Pontefract West Yorkshire WF9 4AB hemsworth@vets4pets.com Website 2.77 miles

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Medivet 24 Hour Dearne Valley
Thurnscoe Business Park Barrowfield Road Rotherham Yorkshire S63 0BH 01709 897 354 24hour.dearne.valley@medivet.co.uk Website 4.90 miles
Amenities Referrals only Out-of-hours service only
Animals Treated
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The Veterinary Surgery
22/24 Rotherham Road Great Houghton Barnsley South Yorkshire S72 0DE 01226 756688 info@theveterinarysurgery.com Website 4.97 miles
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only open every other sat
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Petmedic
Pet Medic 3 Mill Lane Adwick-Le-Street Doncaster South Yorkshire DN6 7AG 01302 337 838 gillian@petmedic.biz 4.97 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Frickley Country Park
Lots Of Different Routes, Mainly Pathed Out To Follow. Great Walk For The Dogs, Can Get Muddy When It’S Been Raining. Pontefract Lancashire 2.03 miles Parking Off Doncaster Road

Location what3words brochure.responses.milder

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 5.91 miles

Location what3words scribble.committee.negotiators

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 7.32 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 7.70 miles Free Parking Is Available Wf2 6Nb

Location what3words banks.tightrope.segregate

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 9.04 miles

Location what3words twisty.wiggling.tiptoes

Pugneys Country Park
Asdale Rd 9.72 miles

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Weather Forecast

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	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-13.1°C	-13.6°C	-14.1°C	-14.8°C	-13.4°C	-11.7°C	-9.5°C	-7.5°C	-6.7°C	-7.1°C	-8.5°C	-9.5°C
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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Temp	-9.7°C	-8.7°C	-8°C	-8°C	-6.6°C	-3.5°C	0.8°C	3.9°C	4.4°C	2.7°C	0.5°C	-5.1°C
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