Castleford
in Wakefield of England, United Kingdom

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
53.726 and -1.363 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 53° 43' 33" and W -1° 21' 45"
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: 06:22 PM (Thursday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
7:44 am and 3:58 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

Discover Castleford

Castleford in Wakefield (England) with it's 60,509 citizens is a place in United Kingdom about 162 mi (or 260 km) north of London, the country's capital city.

Current time in Castleford is now 06:22 PM (Thursday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of zero hours. We know of 10 airports near Castleford, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is Leeds Bradford Airport in a distance of 16 mi (or 25 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 26 mi (or 43 km), South-East. Also, if you like playing golf, there are a few options in 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: Ledston, Featherstone, Normanton, Ledsham and Sharlston. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 3°C / 38 °F

Morning Temperature 1°C / 33 °F
Evening Temperature 3°C / 37 °F
Night Temperature 3°C / 38 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 66%
Air Pressure 999 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 8 km/h (5 mph) from East
Cloud Conditions Scattered clouds, covering 46% of sky
General Conditions Scattered clouds

Friday, 22nd of November 2024

5°C (41 °F)
3°C (37 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, clear sky.

Saturday, 23rd of November 2024

4°C (39 °F)
13°C (55 °F)
Rain and snow, fresh breeze, overcast clouds.

Sunday, 24th of November 2024

15°C (59 °F)
11°C (51 °F)
Light rain, fresh breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

The Grange

Address
2,8 mi
2 Snydale Road
WF6 1NT Normanton
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Holiday Inn LEEDS - GARFORTH

Address
4,5 mi
Wakefield Road,Garforth
LS25 1LH LEEDS
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Thorpe Park Hotel & Spa

Address
5,6 mi
Century Way 1150
LS15 8ZB Leeds
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


Best Western Plus Milford

Address
4,2 mi
Peckfield,Great North Road
LS25 5LQ South Milford
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 13:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Holiday Inn Express LEEDS - EAST

Address
5,0 mi
Aberford Road,Oulton, Woodlesford
LS26 8EJ LEEDS
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


South Milford Hotel

Address
4,1 mi
Juntion 42 A1M, A63
LS25 5LF South Milford
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


QUALITY HOTEL LEEDS SELBY FORK

Address
4,1 mi
JUNCTION A1-A63 SOUTH MILFORD
LS25 5LF South Milford,Leeds
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


TRAVELODGE LEEDS COLTON

Address
5,5 mi
STILE HILL WAY COLTON
LS15 9JA LEEDS
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


M62 J32) Castleford (Xscape

Address
1,4 mi
COLORADO WAY CASTLEFORD
WF104TA LEEDS
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Castleford M62 Jct 31

Address
1,4 mi
PIONEER WAY CASTLEFORD
WF10 5TG LEEDS
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

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Parking Problems

Published: February 02, 2015
Length: 04:54 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: The Confused Rider

Basically i go to park in a space and a lady doesn't like it, ye i wish id just left the bike there hahaha, but aww well Warning there will most likely be swearing in this video. Remember:...


Aqua Plastics Water Feature

Published: October 02, 2009
Length: 28:57 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Jonny James

http://www.liquidbyaqua.co.uk http://www.aquaplastics.co.uk A view of our 1 metre high prototype panel. Originally designed for sensory rooms for the disabled, the Aqua Panel that we've...


A Womp roly poly, pontefract park, fail

Published: August 26, 2012
Length: 28:20 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: David Hartley

Funny roly poly in pontefract park, classic roly poly fail,.lol.


PONTEFRACT TO CASTLEFORD (AIREDALE) DASH CAMERA VIDEO

Published: March 02, 2015
Length: 05:54 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: David Brown

DASH CAM VIDEO FROM PONTEFRACT TO CASTLEFORD.


Yorkshire Steam.

Published: May 26, 2011
Length: 56:16 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: dayviss2

Bittern@Hensall, Leander@Castleford, 80105@Leyburn, 6201@Fairburn, New Zealand(Bittern)@Womersley, 6201@Pontefract(Baghill).


Snowboarding at Xscape Castleford - Sean Malee

Published: December 30, 2014
Length: 01:01 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Robert Owlett

Sean Malee snowboarding at Xscape in Castleford with a cheeky faceplant at the end!


Castleford's Roman Bathsite Plaques unveiling by Eric Crossland 3rd July 2009.

Published: March 01, 2015
Length: 00:00 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Castleford TV

The Late Eric Crossland unveils Castleford's Roman Bathsite Plaques on the 3rd July 2009. vips present were Yvette Cooper MP, Cllr Peter Box WMDC Leader, Cll...


Carlton St castleford UK time lapse

Published: April 09, 2014
Length: 42:03 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Marcin Ostrowiecki

Another try.


john kennedy siging brown eyed girl in white lion

Published: May 07, 2012
Length: 26:07 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: djkennyd100

6.5.12 white lion in castleford great evenings and amazing atmosphere come and join us from 4pm mon-fri an 12pm sat-sun thanks and enjoy.


DSCF6928,,leanne,,roller skating

Published: July 21, 2013
Length: 12:48 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: julia bird

game for a laugh,,,,,,,,back to her youth,,,,,,lol.


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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.

The Jungle (Wheldon Road)

Wheldon Road (also known as the Wish Communications Stadium for sponsorship purposes and the Jungle from previous sponsors) in Castleford, West Yorkshire, England, is the home ground of Castleford Tigers Rugby League Club. The stadium changed its name to the Jungle after a sponsorship deal with Jungle. com (now absorbed into the Home Retail Group), after the sponsorship deal ended the club decided to keep the name "The Jungle".

Located at 53.7297, -1.34083 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Buildings and structures in Wakefield District, Rugby league stadiums in England, Sport in Wakefield District, Castleford Tigers

Glasshoughton Welfare A.F.C

Glasshoughton Welfare A.F.C. is a football club based in Glasshoughton near Castleford, West Yorkshire, England. They are members of the Northern Counties East League Premier Division.

Located at 53.7163, -1.34487 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Football clubs in England, Northern Counties East Football League, Sport in Wakefield District, Football clubs in West Yorkshire, 1964 establishments in England, Association football clubs established in 1964

Normanton, Pontefract and Castleford (UK Parliament constituency)

Normanton, Pontefract and Castleford is a constituency represented in the House of Commons of the UK Parliament since its 2010 creation by Yvette Cooper of the Labour Party.

Located at 53.717, -1.361 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Politics of Wakefield, Parliamentary constituencies in Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom Parliamentary constituencies established in 2010

Glasshoughton

Glasshoughton is an area of Castleford in West Yorkshire, England, that borders on Pontefract. It is home to the Xscape indoor ski slope and leisure centre, the Junction 32 Outlet Shopping Village, a DIY superstore, a hotel, a pub and a number of fast food restaurants, which were built on the site of the former Glasshoughton Colliery and Coking Plant. The area is next to Junction 32 of the M62 motorway.

Located at 53.715, -1.347 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Geography of Wakefield District, Castleford

Savile Park

Savile Park Cricket Ground on Lumley Street in Castleford held a list A limited overs game in May 1967 when Yorkshire CCC played Cambridgeshire in the Gillette Cup, bowling the visitors out for 43. In May 2000 the touring Zimbabwe team defeated a strong Marylebone Cricket Club side in another List A game at the venue http://cricketarchive. com/Archive/Grounds/11/385_a. html. It has also hosted many Yorkshire Second XI games and Minor Counties fixtures in addition to Castleford club cricket.

Located at 53.7203, -1.36512 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Cricket grounds in West Yorkshire, Castleford

Castleford bus station

Castleford bus station serves the town of Castleford, West Yorkshire, England. The bus station is owned and managed by the Metro (WYPTE). The bus station is situated in Castleford Town Centre off Albion Street and is approximately 100 metres away from the town's railway station. There are 15 stands on four islands at the bus station and the main operator is Arriva Yorkshire. The bus station is due to be replaced in the near future.

Located at 53.7247, -1.3572 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Bus stations in West Yorkshire, Castleford

Tickle Cock Bridge

Tickle Cock Bridge is a pedestrian underpass in Castleford, England, under a railway line originally built by the York and North Midland Railway between York and Normanton. Built in 1890, the thoroughfare now connects the town's main residential area with the Carlton Lanes Shopping Centre, and is used by 50,000 pedestrians each week.

Located at 53.7251, -1.3514 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures in Wakefield District, Castleford

Lower Mickletown

Lower Mickletown is a hamlet in the City of Leeds District, in the English county of West Yorkshire.

Located at 53.7391, -1.3825 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Villages in West Yorkshire


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