Featherstone Map

Featherstone map, view the West Yorkshire town of Featherstone, located in the county of West Yorkshire, England.

Detailed Street Map of Featherstone West Yorkshire & Guide to the Area

Featherstone Map West Yorkshire: Interactive map of Featherstone, displaying the town situated in the county of West Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom.

Use controls (+/-) to display a detailed street map of Featherstone area and a Featherstone town centre map, showing Featherstone Railway Station and Featherstone Rovers Rugby Ground.

Other facilities, some of which may also be visible on this Featherstone map are: Featherstone Cricket Club, The Jubilee Hotel, Purston Park, Featherstone Library, The Red Lion, The Cappers Bar, Featherstone Post Office, Premier Store Station Lane, Featherstone Health Centre, The Red Admiral, Featherstone Academy, Saint Thomas Church, Lister's Farm Shop, Costcutter, Be Well Gym, The Railway Inn, Acorns Children's Centre, Nostell Priory, The Crescent Hotel, Domino's Pizza, Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Wakefield Council Contact Point, Purston Infant School, The Cutting Room, Greggs, Featherstone Town Hall, The Olde Tavern, Birdcage Bar, The Sandwich Spot, Co-op Food, Bargain Booze, St Wilfrid's Catholic Church, New Inn, Station Lane Surgery, Yorkshire Vets, Silver Street Fisheries, Laura's Café, Beancroft Medical Centre, The Beauty Boutique, Lidl, Kings Croft Hotel, Jack Fulton, Sue Ryder Shop, Sainsbury's Local, Riverside Café, Featherstone Industrial Estate, The Liquorice Lounge, Purston News, The Travellers Inn, Avenue Pharmacy, Creative Hair Studio.

By zooming out a couple of steps (double right click) you can view the surrounding areas of Ackton, Purston Jaglin, North Featherstone, Streethouse, Glasshoughton, Cutsyke, Pontefract, Knottingley, Ferrybridge, Brotherton, Byram, Darrington, Carleton, South Kirkby, South Elmsall, Upton, Hemsworth, Fitzwilliam, Nostell, Crofton, Walton, Normanton, Altofts, Castleford, Airedale, Methley, Kippax, Whitwood, East Hardwick, Thorpe Audlin, Fairburn.

Featherstone is a proud little town in the Wakefield district of West Yorkshire, steeped in working-class roots and known for its strong sense of community. It's one of those places where people say hello in the street, where rugby league is more than just a sport, and where the town centre still feels like the heart of local life. Tucked between Pontefract and Wakefield, it's not flashy, but there's a warmth to it and plenty of charm once you scratch beneath the surface.

Featherstone's story is tightly woven with the coal mining industry. Once a rural village, it expanded quickly in the 19th century as collieries sprung up and brought in workers from all over. The town played a key role in the mining strikes and labour movement, with the Featherstone Massacre of 1893 still remembered today. The mines may be long gone, but their legacy remains in the tight-knit spirit of the town. These days, Featherstone has a population of just under 17,000, and while industry has shifted, the town remains rooted in community and resilience.

There's more to do in Featherstone than you might think. Purston Park is a favourite with families, full of green space, play areas and a little lake that adds a bit of peace to the day. Featherstone Rovers RLFC draw a loyal crowd and add a good buzz on matchdays. The town's got its fair share of cafés, pubs and local shops, plus a few hidden gems like the Millennium Trail and woodland walks around Ackton. Nearby, you've got Pontefract Castle—managed by English Heritage and perfect for a relaxed wander with a touch of medieval history. National Trust's Nostell Priory is just a short drive away and offers gorgeous gardens, grand interiors and woodland walks that make for a great family day out.

The wider area has plenty to explore. Wakefield brings art lovers to The Hepworth and sculpture fans to the Yorkshire Sculpture Park. Leeds is not far off and full of museums, music venues, galleries and shops. Halifax, Huddersfield and Bradford all offer something a bit different—architecture, culture, curry, and a taste of West Yorkshire's industrial past. Fancy something quieter? You're only a short drive from the edge of the Yorkshire Dales or a ramble through Brontë Country.

Getting in and out of Featherstone's pretty straightforward. The town has its own train station with regular services to Leeds, Wakefield and Knottingley, making commuting or day trips easy. The A645 and nearby M62 give good road access, and local buses cover the surrounding villages and towns. If you're heading further afield, Leeds Bradford Airport is just under an hour away by car, giving you an easy link to flights both domestic and abroad.

West Yorkshire's got a unique mix of old industry, proud communities and stunning countryside. From the city centres of Leeds and Bradford to the moors, market towns and stone-built terraces, it's a county that's full of life and history. The five districts—Leeds, Wakefield, Kirklees, Calderdale and Bradford—each have their own identity, but they're tied together by a shared spirit and that unmistakable Yorkshire grit and warmth.

We hope you found this Featherstone tourist map useful for your visit to the area.

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