Lofthouse
in Leeds of England, United Kingdom

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
53.729 and -1.497 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 53° 43' 46" and W -1° 29' 49"
Currency and Currency Code:
Pound - GBP
Spoken languages:
English, Welsh, Scottish Gaelic
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 05:21 AM (Sunday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
7:50 am and 3:55 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-45.817 and 170.717 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Otakou
References
This place on Wikipedia
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Current travel safety evaluation for United Kingdom in Northern Europe

Safety Score: 3,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United Kingdom.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United Kingdom. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Delve into Lofthouse

Lofthouse in Leeds (England) with it's 23,458 habitants is located in United Kingdom about 164 mi (or 264 km) north of London, the country's capital town.

Current time in Lofthouse is now 05:21 AM (Sunday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of zero hours. We know of 9 airports close to Lofthouse, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is Leeds Bradford Airport in a distance of 12 mi (or 19 km), North-West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in United Kingdom is Liverpool – Maritime Mercantile City in a distance of 30 mi (or 48 km), South-East. Also, if you like playing golf, there are some options within driving distance. If you need a hotel, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Wakefield, Leeds, Normanton, Walton and Crigglestone. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 15°C / 59 °F

Morning Temperature 15°C / 58 °F
Evening Temperature 11°C / 51 °F
Night Temperature 10°C / 50 °F
Chance of rainfall 8%
Air Humidity 79%
Air Pressure 986 hPa
Wind Speed Fresh Breeze with 16 km/h (10 mph) from North
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Moderate rain

Monday, 25th of November 2024

8°C (47 °F)
7°C (44 °F)
Overcast clouds, fresh breeze.

Tuesday, 26th of November 2024

7°C (44 °F)
6°C (42 °F)
Broken clouds, gentle breeze.

Wednesday, 27th of November 2024

7°C (45 °F)
6°C (43 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, broken clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Quebecs Luxury Apartments 3 Infirmary Street

Address
4,9 mi
The Old Post Office
LS1 2HT Leeds
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Jurys Inn Leeds

Address
4,7 mi
Kendell Street, Brewery Place, Brewery Wharf
LS10 1NE Leeds
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Hilton Leeds City

Address
4,9 mi
Neville Street
LS1 4BX Leeds
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Leeds Radisson Blu Hotel

Address
5,1 mi
The Headrow 1
LS1 8TL Leeds
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Leeds City Centre

Address
4,9 mi
Granary Wharf 2 Wharf Approach
LS1 4BR Leeds
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Leeds Marriott Hotel

Address
4,9 mi
4 Trevelyan Square, Boar Lane
LS1 6ET Leeds
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Malmaison Leeds

Address
4,8 mi
Swinegate 1
LS1 4AG Leeds
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Gateway Apartments

Address
4,8 mi
Marsh Lane 501-521
LS9 8AY Leeds
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 9:00 - 21:00
Weekend: closed


OULTON HALL - QHOTELS

Address
1,9 mi
ROTHWELL LANE OULTON
LS26 8HN Leeds
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


42 The Calls

Address
4,8 mi
42 The Calls
LS2 7EW Leeds
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Live from Wakefield Jazz ~ Tim Garland 07.11.14

Published: November 08, 2014
Length: 56:52 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Chris de Saram

A passionate version of Monk's Nostalgia in Times Square (in 5) with lots of fun from Tim and Ant and a riveting solo form Asaf.


Live from Wakefield Jazz ~ The de Jong Cleynderts 27.02.15

Published: February 28, 2015
Length: 26:03 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Chris de Saram

Andy Cleyndert's drum-free band with lovely soloing from Martin Shaw, Ross Stanley and Colin Oxley.


Live from Wakefield Jazz ~ Zoe Gilby Quartet 16 Jan 2015

Published: January 17, 2015
Length: 57:04 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Chris de Saram

Zoe Gilby's magical performance at Wakefield Jazz opened our 2105 season. This clip from "Caravan" was a rare standard she included. Andy Champion (bs), Mark Williams (gtr) and Richard...


Live from Wakefield Jazz ~ Josh Kemp's Jazz Prophets on 21.02.14

Published: February 23, 2014
Length: 28:52 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Chris de Saram

A ballad on which Tim Lapthorne and Josh Kemp solo. Mick Hutton (bass) and Matt Skelton (drums).


Live from Wakefield Jazz ~ Simon Read Octet 24.10.14

Published: October 25, 2014
Length: 39:23 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Chris de Saram

Mingus' tribute to Duke Ellington played by Simon Read (bs), Laura Jurd (tpt), Will Howard (tnr), Ben Lowman (alto), Kevin Holbrough (tbn), Jamil Sheriff (pno), Michael de Souza (gtr) and Jay...


The first Scarborough Spa Express of 2012, Outwood nr Wakefield with 46115

Published: July 17, 2012
Length: 33:52 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: 1Goldsteam

Royal Scot class 46115 Scots Guardsman powers the first SSE of the Summer up the incline out of Wakefield through Outwood just about on-time. I left some footage in at the start for those of...


Live from Wakefield Jazz

Published: February 14, 2015
Length: 43:04 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Chris de Saram

David Newton, Matt Skelton and Tom Farmer playing Secret Love as part of the tour to Promote Big Screen Take One launched in April on Linn. Friday 13 February 2015.


Girls Aloud Dance Deans Birthday Lofthouse Golf Club

Published: July 18, 2008
Length: 25:15 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: 5imonland

Wives and girlfriends put on a girls aloud dance routine for Deans birthday as a surprise.


St Peters The Last Stand 1

Published: February 12, 2014
Length: 16:15 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: julian bailey

The demolition of St Peters became complete today when they brought down the final piece of the church , The second and final tower , a truly heart breaking ...


A Mum Loved - Rachel Critchley - 15.03.15

Published: March 17, 2015
Length: 59:12 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: DestinyWakefield

Live from Destiny Church, Wakefield, Pastor Rachel Critchley talks on Mothering Sunday about A Mum Loved, looking at Mother's throughout the Bible and our role; as a mother, to our mothers...


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Rhubarb Triangle

The Rhubarb Triangle is a 9-square-mile triangle in West Yorkshire, England between Wakefield, Morley and Rothwell famous for producing early forced rhubarb. It includes Kirkhamgate, East Ardsley, Stanley, Lofthouse and Carlton. The Rhubarb Triangle was originally much bigger, covering an area between Leeds, Bradford and Wakefield. From the first decade of the 20th century to 1939 the rhubarb industry expanded and at its peak covered an area of about 30-square-mile .

Located at 53.73, -1.5 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Geography of Bradford, Geography of Leeds, Geography of Wakefield District, British products with protected designation of origin

West Ardsley

West Ardsley is commonly used to refer to an area on the south-west edge of the City of Leeds metropolitan borough, possessing a WF postcode in the WF3 (Wakefield) postcode area while the village telephone numbers are "0113", the Leeds prefix. Historically part of the West Riding of Yorkshire, it roughly approximates to an amalgamation of Tingley, Woodkirk, Hill Top, Upper Green and Common Side. The parish church is at Woodkirk.

Located at 53.714, -1.521 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Places in Leeds

Lawns, West Yorkshire

Lawns is a district of Wakefield in the English county of West Yorkshire. It is near junction 41 of the M1 motorway between Wakefield and Leeds.

Located at 53.7178, -1.52265 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Geography of Wakefield

Lofthouse Colliery disaster

The Lofthouse Colliery disaster was a mining accident which took place in Lofthouse, West Yorkshire, England on 21 March 1973. A new coalface was excavated too close to an abandoned, flooded 19th century mineshaft. The sudden inrush of three million gallons of water trapped seven mine workers 750 feet (228.6 metres) below ground. A six-day rescue operation was carried out but succeeded in recovering only one body.

Located at 53.715, -1.505 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Disasters in Yorkshire, History of West Yorkshire, 1973 in England, 1973 disasters, 1973 mining disasters, Coal mining disasters in England

College Grove (Sports Ground)

College Grove sports ground is a multi sport facility in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, England. It is owned and run by Wakefield Sports Club (College Grove) Ltd. The current main users of the ground and Wakefield Hockey Club, Wakefield Bowls Club and Wakefield Squash Club.

Located at 53.6897, -1.49631 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Rugby union stadiums in England, Defunct rugby union venues in England, Cricket grounds in West Yorkshire, Buildings and structures in Wakefield, Sport in Wakefield, Wakefield RFC

West Riding Pauper Lunatic Asylum

The West Riding Pauper Lunatic Asylum comprised four hospitals under the West Riding General Asylums Committee: 1818 Stanley Royd Hospital, Stanley, Wakefield 1872 South Yorkshire Asylum, Middlewood, Sheffield 1888 High Royds Hospital, Menston 1904 Storthes Hall, Kirkburton

Located at 53.6909, -1.4884 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
History of Wakefield, Former psychiatric hospitals in England, History of mental health in the United Kingdom, West Riding of Yorkshire

Leeds Valley Park

Leeds Valley is a Leeds based business park owned by Goodman Business Parks. Major tenants of the park include BAE Systems, Arla Foods and Ventura.

Located at 53.762, -1.50467 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Business parks of the United Kingdom, Birmingham, West Midlands

Newmarket Stadium

Newmarket Stadium is the proposed home for Wakefield Trinity Wildcats in Stanley, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, England. It will replace Belle Vue which has been home to the rugby league club for over 100 years. Outline planning permission was received from Wakefield Metropolitan District Council's planning department.

Located at 53.7145, -1.47603 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Rugby league stadiums in England, Sports venues in West Yorkshire, Buildings and structures in Wakefield, Wakefield Trinity Wildcats, Proposed stadiums