Knottingley Map

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

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

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

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

Other facilities, some of which may also be visible on this Knottingley map are: Morrison's, The Springfields Care Home, Knottingley Library, George and Dragon, The Wentworth Arms, Lidl, Kellingley Social Club, Glebe Medical Practice, St Botolph's Church, Post Office Knottingley, Westfield Centre, Knottingley Community Primary School, The Boot and Shoe, Hill Top Primary Academy, The Blue Bell, One Stop, Knottingley Sports Centre, Burntwood Court Hotel & Leisure Club, Knottingley Station, Lloyds Pharmacy, The Co-operative Food, The Lanes Café, Kingsway Veterinary Group, Tidy Hair, The Glassworks Pub, Red Roofs Residential Home, Riverside Medical Centre, Bargain Booze, Knottingley Fish Bar, St Andrew's Church, Knottingley Town Hall, Amy's Sandwich Bar, Ferrybridge Day Nursery, Asda Fuel Station, Racca Green Park, Thomas the Baker, The Engine Shed, Knottingley Dental Practice, The White Swan, Sure Start Children's Centre, Perfect Pizza, The Greyhound Inn, Chapel Street Surgery, Domino's Pizza, The King's Church, Green Lane Academy, Pure Class Beauty Salon, Knottingley Angling Supplies, Station Café, Home Bargains.

By zooming out a couple of steps (double right click) you can view the surrounding areas of Ferrybridge, Byram, Brotherton, Hillam, Monk Fryston, Beal, Cridling Stubbs, Darrington, Eggborough, Whitley, Womersley, Kellingley, South Milford, Fairburn, Burton Salmon, Chapel Haddlesey, Hensall, Great Heck, West Haddlesey, Birkin, Hemsworth, Upton, Thorpe Audlin, Pontefract, Castleford, Ackworth, Carleton, Glasshoughton, Purston Jaglin, Featherstone, East Hardwick, North Elmsall, South Elmsall, Wentbridge, Badsworth, Camblesforth, Snaith, Rawcliffe.

Knottingley sits on the banks of the River Aire in West Yorkshire, a no-nonsense sort of town with an industrial heart and a deep connection to the water. Once known for glass-making and barges, it still carries that sense of hard graft and resilience. It's not the flashiest place, but there's a strong community feel, and you're never far from open fields or a winding river walk. The town centre's compact, with a mix of old-school pubs, corner shops and familiar high street names, while the surrounding area offers green spaces and a bit of peace and quiet.

The town's roots stretch right back to Anglo-Saxon times, with the name coming from “Cnotta's clearing.” By the 18th century, Knottingley had made a name for itself thanks to its location on the Aire and Calder Navigation, turning it into a key hub for river trade. Glassmaking took off in the 19th century, with the town producing everything from bottles to industrial glass. Ferrybridge Power Station later became a dominant feature on the skyline, though it's mostly gone now. The population today sits at just under 14,000, and while the big industries have faded, the town's proud heritage is still very much part of its identity.

For local attractions, there's more than first meets the eye. Knottingley Town Hall is a handsome building with community events, and the nearby Aire riverside is great for walkers and bird watchers. Just outside town, Pontefract Park offers wide open space, a racecourse and a boating lake. The National Trust's Nostell Priory is a lovely Georgian house with landscaped gardens, woodlands and trails—it's only a short drive away. English Heritage's Pontefract Castle, a ruined medieval fortress with bags of history, sits just over the river and is great for a family wander or a quiet afternoon soaking up the past.

Wider West Yorkshire offers plenty more to explore. Leeds is around half an hour away with museums, shops, theatres and a buzzing nightlife. Wakefield, even closer, gives you The Hepworth art gallery and the stunning Yorkshire Sculpture Park just outside town. Halifax's Piece Hall is always worth a visit, while Huddersfield and Bradford bring their own mix of history, culture and proper Yorkshire charm. If you fancy countryside, the Pennines and Dales are right on the doorstep.

Knottingley's well placed for getting around. It's right off the A1(M) and close to the M62, so road travel is a doddle. There's a local train station with services to Leeds and Goole, and nearby Pontefract Monkhill offers more regular connections. Buses run through to surrounding villages and towns, and cycling routes are slowly improving. Leeds Bradford Airport is just under an hour away by car, and Doncaster Sheffield (before closure) was even closer. For everyday travel, most things are within easy reach.

West Yorkshire's a place with real depth. You've got the five big districts—Leeds, Wakefield, Bradford, Calderdale and Kirklees—all with their own quirks and charms. The county blends gritty industrial towns with postcard-worthy countryside, and there's a shared sense of pride that runs through it all. You'll find warmth in the people, strength in the local history, and a certain honesty that defines the region.

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

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