Welcome to Wortley

Wortley is a small town located in West Yorkshire, England. It is situated approximately 5 miles west of Leeds city centre and is part of the Leeds Metropolitan Borough. The town has a rich history dating back to the 12th century when it was known as Wyrteley. The town was once a centre for coal mining and textile production, but today it is a residential area with a mix of housing types.

One of the most notable landmarks in Wortley is the Wortley Top Forge, which is a historic ironworks that dates back to the 17th century. The forge was used to produce iron for a variety of purposes, including tools, weapons, and machinery. Today, the forge is a museum that is open to the public and offers a glimpse into the town's industrial past. Visitors can see the original forge, as well as a collection of historic tools and machinery.

Wortley is also home to a number of parks and green spaces, including Wortley Park and Farnley Hall Park. These parks offer a range of recreational activities, including walking, cycling, and picnicking. Wortley Park is particularly popular with families, as it has a children's playground and a skate park. Overall, Wortley is a charming town with a rich history and plenty of amenities for residents and visitors alike.

Local Weather

Overcast

Temp: 10.1°C

Feels Like: 7°C

Wind: 16.3 MPH

Wind Dir: SW

Local Schools

School	Details
Five Lanes Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Joanna Mercer	Stradbroke Way Wortley Leeds West Yorkshire LS12 4NB 01132790122 School Website
St Bartholomews C Of E Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jane Wainwright	Strawberry Lane Tong Road Armley Leeds West Yorkshire LS12 1SF 01132639292 School Website
Holy Family Catholic Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Peter Mcquillen Strong	Parliament Road Armley Leeds West Yorkshire LS12 2LH 01132797572 School Website
Castleton Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Mrs Andrea Riley (Co-Headteacher) Mr Alistair Darnell (Co-Headteacher)	Green Lane Leeds West Yorkshire LS12 1JZ 01132637756 School Website
Armley Park Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Emily Caine	Salisbury Terrace Armley Leeds West Yorkshire LS12 2AY 1132639216 School Website
Christ Church Upper Armley Church Of England Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Sam Collier	Theaker Lane Leeds LS12 3NU 1132638606
Lower Wortley Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jayne Geldard	Lower Wortley Road Leeds West Yorkshire LS12 4PX 01133230152 School Website
Dixons Unity Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Ash Jacobs	Whingate Road Leeds West Yorkshire LS12 3DS 1135125530 School Website
Whingate Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Claire Beswick And Miss Karen Loney	Whingate Road Leeds West Yorkshire LS12 3DS 01132638910 School Website
The Elland Academy Free Schools - Alternative Provision Ages:3-19 Head Teacher Miss Edward Staton	Gelderd Road Leeds West Yorkshire LS12 6DQ 01132127010 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Burley Park Ashville Road, Burley Park, West Yorkshire, LS6 1NA 1.49 Miles

Leeds New Station Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 4DY 1.56 Miles

Cottingley Cottingley Drive, Cottingley, West Yorkshire, LS11 0JT 1.60 Miles

Headingley Kirkstall Lane, Headingley, West Yorkshire, LS5 3LD 1.92 Miles

Bramley (West Yorkshire) Swinnow Road, Bramley, West Yorkshire, LS13 4DU 2.38 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Starlimos 0800 074 9798 Unit 3A, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS12 1EL 0.06 Miles
Amber Cars 0113 263 6445 Athlone St, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS12 1UB 0.44 Miles
Geo Cars Armley 0113 255 6677 84 Town Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS12 3LL 0.52 Miles
Club Cars 0113 244 4299 2 Driver Ter, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS12 1EA 0.57 Miles
New Armley Cars 0113 231 0555 2 Whingate, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS12 3BL 0.65 Miles
Blue Line Value Cars 0113 231 0310 17 Viaduct Rd, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS4 2AP 0.78 Miles
Blue Line Taxis 0113 231 1310 17 Viaduct Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS4 2AP 0.78 Miles
Leeds People Carriers And Minibuses 0113 263 9999 17 Viaduct Rd, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS4 2AP 0.78 Miles
New In Cars 0113 279 3131 5 Wortley Moor Parade, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS12 4NW 0.81 Miles
Leeds Minibus 07891 455796 Kirkstall Ind Pk/Kirkstall Rd, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS4 2AZ 0.88 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Dixon Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tong Road Post Office Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Town Street Armley Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Tong Road Do Box Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Dixon Lane Po Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Arch Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Green Hill Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Brown Lane Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Kellet Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Brown Lane Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Lowfields Road Weekday Last Collection:17:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Royds Lane Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:45
Royds Lane Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Armley Road Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Blue Hill Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Thornton Medical Centre 0113 2310626	Thornton Medical Centre 15 Green Lane, Tong Road Leeds West Yorkshire LS12 1JE
Priory View Medical Centre 0113 2954260	Priory View Medical Ctr 2A Green Lane Leeds West Yorkshire LS12 1HU
Priory View Medical Centre	2A Green Lane Leeds West Yorkshire LS12 1HU
Priory View Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	2A Green Lane New Wortley Leeds LS12 1HU
Priory View Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	2A Green Lane New Wortley Leeds LS12 1HU

Local Stores

Leeds - Burley Street
46 Burley Street
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS3 1LB
01132 433579
Store Website
1.17 miles

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SPAR Euro Garage Armley Road
ARMLEY ROAD
LEEDS
LS12 2QN
01132798606
Store Website
0.6 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Yorkshire Vets
Armley Surgery 236 Tong Road Leeds West Yorkshire LS12 3BG 0113 279 1576 postmaster@yorkshirevets.co.uk Website 0.51 miles
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Beechwood
177 Kirkstall Lane Headingly Leeds West Yorkshire LS6 3EJ 0113 295 8855 info@beechwoodvets.com Website 1.87 miles

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Bramley Vets4pets Ltd
Old School House Lower Town Street Bramley Leeds Yorkshire LS13 4BN 0113 255 4466 bramley@vets4pets.com Website 1.94 miles
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Leeds Kirkstall Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Unit 2 Kirkstall Bridge Shopping Centre Bridge Road, Kirkstall Leeds West Yorkshire LS5 3BL leeds.kirkstall@vets4pets.com Website 1.99 miles
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Frank. Pet Surgeons
Unit 8 Orbital Industrial Park, Hudswell Lane Hunslet Leeds West Yorkshire LS10 1AG info@frankpetsurgeons.com Website 1.99 miles
Amenities Referrals only
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Beechwood Veterinary Group
430 Dewsbury Road Leeds West Yorkshire LS11 7LJ 01132 700325 info@beechwoodvets.com Website 2.03 miles
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Local Dog Walks

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

Location what3words rushed.kicked.brave

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 4.83 miles Roundhay Park Is Three Miles North Of Leeds City Centre.

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 4.89 miles

Location what3words bought.order.motor

Oakwell Hall And Country Park
Something For All Ages And Abilities. Plenty Of Space, Pathed Walks, A Tudor Hall To Explore, Gift Shop, Dog Poo Bins, Children's Play Areas, Ramblers' Centre, Cafe, Tourist Information, Stream And Ponds, Gardens, Toilets, Function Room. 18 Raikes Ln Birstall Batley WF17 9QU 5.04 miles Oakwell Country Park

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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 5.18 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 5.52 miles

Location what3words labs.alien.barks

Weather Forecast

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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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