Garforth Map

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

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

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

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

Other facilities, some of which may also be visible on this Garforth map are: Garforth Medical Centre, Tesco Superstore, The Crusader, Garforth Library, The Gaping Goose, St Benedict's Catholic Primary School, Garforth Academy, Sainsbury's Local, The Pod Hair and Beauty, Baraka Coffee House, Garforth Leisure Centre, Co-op Food, Aagrah Garforth, Domino's Pizza, Garforth Dental, La Bella Vita, Garforth Station, Garforth Town AFC, Cielo Blanco, St Mary's Church, Garforth Methodist Church, Ninelands Primary School, The New Travellers Rest, Zorbas Bar & Grill, Garforth Tandoori, The Barleycorn, The Gaping Goose Garden, Brown's Butchers, Café 21, The Gaping Goose Garage, Angels Beauty, Cooplands Bakery, Pizza Piccante, TSB Bank, Boots Pharmacy, Firthfields Surgery, Garforth House B&B, Santander, William Hill, The Station House Café, Firthfields Post Office, Garforth Dry Cleaners, The Original Factory Shop, Sturton Grange Farm Shop, Gascoigne's Estate Agents, Garforth Tyre and Auto, Number One Bar and Restaurant, Garforth Library Hall, Well Pharmacy, Bella's Bakehouse, The Welfare Hall.

By zooming out a couple of steps (double right click) you can view the surrounding areas of Aberford, Micklefield, Barwick-in-Elmet, Great Preston, Little Preston, Kippax, Swillington, Allerton Bywater, Ledston, Ledsham, Scholes, Sherburn-in-Elmet, Burton Salmon, Brotherton, Monk Fryston, Hillam, South Milford, Methley, Colton, Halton, Cross Gates, Whitkirk, Temple Newsam, Austhorpe, Manston, Seacroft, Thorner, East Keswick, Thorp Arch, Clifford, Bramham.

Garforth is a lively little town to the east of Leeds, with a down-to-earth charm and a strong sense of community. It's one of those places that seems to have everything you need right on your doorstep, while still being just a short hop into the city. Surrounded by greenbelt countryside, it strikes a neat balance between town convenience and a more relaxed, semi-rural feel. The high street's always got a buzz about it, packed with local shops, cafes and friendly faces.

Garforth's roots lie in agriculture, with farming shaping its early years, but things took off in the 19th century with coal mining. The area became dotted with collieries, and rows of terraced houses sprung up for workers and their families. Even as the pits closed in the mid-20th century, the town carried on growing, evolving into a well-connected commuter spot. Today, the population is just over 15,000 and includes a mix of long-time locals, young families and city workers who've swapped inner-city living for somewhere with a bit more space and community spirit.

The town's got plenty going for it when it comes to local attractions. Garforth Golf Club is popular for those fancying a round, and Garforth Academy draws families into the area thanks to its strong reputation. The local parks and playing fields are great for kids and dog walkers, and the leisure centre offers everything from fitness classes to swimming. Not far off, Lotherton Hall is a cracking spot for a family day out—manor house, bird garden, woodland walks, the lot. For fans of National Trust sites, Temple Newsam is just around the corner, complete with grand house, farm and vast parkland. If history's your thing, English Heritage's Clifford's Tower in York and Kirkstall Abbey in Leeds are both within easy reach.

There's loads to explore across West Yorkshire too. Leeds is just down the road, packed with shops, live music, museums and all sorts of food spots. Over in Wakefield, The Hepworth Gallery and Yorkshire Sculpture Park offer a mix of indoor and outdoor art. Halifax has The Piece Hall, Bradford boasts the National Science and Media Museum, and Huddersfield brings proper market town character and lovely parks. Head a bit further afield and you've got the Yorkshire Dales, perfect for anyone itching to pull on walking boots.

Getting in and out of Garforth's a breeze. The town has two train stations—Garforth and East Garforth—both with direct links to Leeds, York and even Manchester. Drivers are close to the M1 and A1(M), making motorway travel dead simple. Buses run regularly into Leeds and nearby towns, and cycling's on the up too, with decent routes into the city and beyond. Leeds Bradford Airport is only about 30 minutes away by car, and with all those train links, you're well set for getting just about anywhere.

West Yorkshire's a proper mix of city grit, rolling hills and no-nonsense charm. It's made up of five main districts—Leeds, Bradford, Wakefield, Kirklees and Calderdale—each bringing something different. Whether you're into art, industry, music, moorland or just a decent pint, there's something here for everyone. The people are warm, the scenery's cracking, and the towns and villages each tell their own bit of the region's story.

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

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