Rothwell Map

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

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

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

Use controls (+/-) to display a detailed street map of Rothwell area and a Rothwell town centre map, showing Rothwell's Springhead Park.

Other facilities, some of which may also be visible on this Rothwell map are: All Saints Church, The Town Hall, Rothwell Market, Costa Coffee, Greggs, Sainsbury's Local, Tesco Express, Co-op Food, Lloyds Bank, HSBC, Barclays, NatWest, Boots, Specsavers, Vision Express, The Angel public house, The Rothwell Arms, The Hunters Arms, The York, Rothwell Civic Hall, Rothwell Leisure Centre, Rothwell Library, Rothwell Infant School, Pope John School, Rothwell Victoria Nursing Home, Rothwell Community Association, Rothwell Market Gallery, The Bake House, The Coffee Mill, Pam's Hair Salon, Rothwell Fitness Studio, Domino's Pizza, Subway, The Guildhall Function Room, Metro Bank, JD Sports, The Fish Shop, B&M, Wilko, The Hair Boutique, Rothwell Pharmacy, The Fruit Stall, The Pet Shop, Rothwell Dental Centre, Rothwell Health Centre, Rothwell Community Hospital, The Garden Centre, The Vintage Boutique, Rothwell Funeral Services, The Flower Corner, The Iron Horse pub, The Mill House Hotel, The Technology Hub.

By zooming out a couple of steps (double right click) you can view the surrounding areas of Methley, Oulton, Woodlesford, Stourton, Swillington, Thorpe on the Hill, Rothwell Moor, Aberford, Ledsham, Garforth, Kippax, Allerton Bywater, Micklefield, Whitkirk, Cross Gates, Colton, Halton, Whitgift, Stanley, East Ardsley, West Ardsley, Robin Hood, Rothwell Edge, Swillington Common, Thorner, Barwick in Elmet, Scholes, Aberford Moor, Scarcroft, Swarcliffe.

Rothwell is one of those tucked-away Yorkshire market towns that feels like a step back to friendlier times – historic buildings, a proper high street, and a community that knows its neighbours. Nestled just south of Leeds, it's got its own pace: morning school runs, a few cafés buzzing, the odd dog walker, and enough pubs and shops to keep things interesting without ever feeling overwhelming.

Rothwell's history stretches back to medieval times, once dubbed the “Free Grammar School town,” and its market charter dates from the 13th century. It thrived through wool and textiles, its stone houses and cobbled pavements echoing centuries of trade and town life. The population today sits around 20,000, students, families, and longtime locals living side by side, carrying forward a sense of local pride passed down through generations.

In the town centre you'll spot the ancient church of All Saints, old coaching inns and a regular market where traders sell everything from veg to vintage trinkets. There's a leisure centre for weekend sport, cafés and bakehouses for a proper brew and slice, and a handful of well-kept parks for a bit of peace. Just outside Rothwell is The Chevin, a National Trust gem with woodlands, woodland walks and big views. A short ride away sits Lotherton Hall, with its estate, birds of prey centre and historic house – that's proper family-day-out stuff.

Broadening the view across West Yorkshire, you've got a whole world on your doorstep. Leeds brings galleries, shopping, theatre and big-city energy, and Wakefield offers Hepworth Wakefield, cathedral calm and the sculpture park. A bit further afield lie Ilkley and Haworth for moorland hikes and Brontë connections, while Bradford shows off with the National Science and Media Museum and some of the best South Asian food in the region. On top of all that, the moors and hills stretch out, ideal for a day's ramble and a pit-stop in a welcoming village pub.

Getting around Rothwell's easy enough. The railway station sees regular services into Leeds, Castleford and Wakefield, and buses link surrounding villages. It's close to both the M1 and M62, giving good road access east and west. Leeds Bradford Airport is the go-to for flights, just under half an hour away by car or a bit longer by public transport.

West Yorkshire feels like a patchwork of places – busy city streets, market towns and open countryside all side-by-side. History sits alongside creativity, and industry has given way to independent cafés, art spaces and commuter communities. It's rooted in hard graft with a growing heart for green spaces and culture, and if you scratch the surface of any town, you'll find a story worth telling.

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

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