Ferrybridge
in Wakefield of England, United Kingdom

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
53.711 and -1.279 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 53° 42' 38" and W -1° 16' 46"
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: 12:31 AM (Friday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
7:46 am and 3:56 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-45.817 and 170.717 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Otakou
References
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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 Ferrybridge

Ferrybridge in Wakefield (England) with it's 1,491 habitants is a town located in United Kingdom about 160 mi (or 257 km) north of London, the country's capital town.

Time in Ferrybridge is now 12:31 AM (Friday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of zero hours. We know of 10 airports closer to Ferrybridge, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is Robin Hood Doncaster Sheffield Airport in a distance of 19 mi (or 31 km), South-East. 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 24 mi (or 38 km), South-East. Also, if you like the game of golf, there are some options within driving distance. In need of a room? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Darrington, Ledsham, Ledston, Featherstone and Badsworth. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 5°C / 41 °F

Morning Temperature 3°C / 37 °F
Evening Temperature 3°C / 37 °F
Night Temperature 3°C / 37 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 51%
Air Pressure 1005 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 11 km/h (7 mph) from East
Cloud Conditions Clear sky, covering 0% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

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)
10°C (51 °F)
Light rain, fresh breeze, overcast clouds.

Monday, 25th of November 2024

10°C (49 °F)
8°C (47 °F)
Scattered clouds, fresh breeze.

Hotels and Places to Stay

South Milford Hotel

Address
3,9 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
3,9 mi
JUNCTION A1-A63 SOUTH MILFORD
LS25 5LF South Milford,Leeds
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


Monk Fryston Hall

Address
4,0 mi
Main Street 47-55
LS25 5DU Monk Fryston,Leeds
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:30 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Best Western Plus Milford

Address
4,9 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


BEST WESTERN PLUS ROGERTHORPE

Address
5,5 mi
THORPE LANE BADSWORTH
WF9 1AB Pontefract
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


The Oddfellows Arms

Address
6,0 mi
40 Low Street
LS25 6BA Leeds
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


TRAVELODGE PONTEFRACT FERRYBRIDGE A1-M62

Address
1,0 mi
MOTO SERVICE AREA FERRYBRIDGE
WF11 0AF Knottingley
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


Pontefract North

Address
0,6 mi
PONTEFRACT ROAD KNOTTINGLEY
WF11 0BU PONTEFRACT
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


DARRINGTON HOTEL

Address
2,7 mi
GREAT NORTH ROAD
WF8 3BL DARRINGTON
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


M62 J32) Castleford (Xscape

Address
2,5 mi
COLORADO WAY CASTLEFORD
WF104TA LEEDS
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


Videos from this area

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ZRD321 Eastern Region Pacific Locomotives DVD

Published: October 23, 2010
Length: 47:19 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: red2amber

Eastern Region Pacific locomotives on DVD A1, A2, A3, A4.


Knottingley Station 130907

Published: March 09, 2008
Length: 33:11 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Luke Senior

66118 makes a little bit of history becoming the 1st loco to use the Wagon Repair Depot for refueling whist still coupled to it's train, and the 1st train to enter the depot in years.


Pontefract Monkhill Station, West Yorkshire, England - 12th June, 2014

Published: June 13, 2014
Length: 13:11 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Moss Travel TV

I visit Pontefract but once per year, and that visit involves a change of train at Pontefract Monkhill Railway Station, so I can catch the train to Pontefract Tanshelf. Pontefract Monkhill...


Disused Railway Diaries - The Pontefract Chord

Published: September 06, 2014
Length: 34:56 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Uncle Frank

Colin The Head returns for another episode of Disused Railway Diaries, this time in the historic market town of Pontefract. The disused railway viaduct that crosses the main A645 Wakefield...


Pontefract Steam Rally 2011

Published: August 31, 2011
Length: 40:51 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: truetyke1

Miniature steam engines,full size steam engines,classic motorbikes and vintage lorries at the Pontefract Steam Rally on Sunday 28th August 2011. Hosted by the Leeds & District Traction Engine...


Rainy Pontefract Stations (Monkhill & Tanshelf) - 21st June, 2012

Published: June 25, 2012
Length: 31:22 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Moss Travel TV

Video footage highlighting what happens when you go out filming, but don't check the weather forecast. This film is in Pontefract, West Yorkshire, UK a small town which is served by three railway...


Silly Olympics 2012 : Three Legged Race Heats

Published: August 30, 2012
Length: 48:33 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: SilliestProductions

An unsuitably sensible race to start off the games, brought to the world this year from the historic market town known to many as Pontefract, and to the local delinquents as "Ponte", and what...


ENGLISH PEOPLE ARE SHIT - 24 hour hitching mission from Winchester to Newcastle

Published: January 31, 2010
Length: 46:54 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: liquidsoulpulse

Hitch hinking stuck at a desolate service station half way up the country.


West Yorkshire, South Yorkshire & Nottinghamshire (09-03-2013)

Published: March 19, 2013
Length: 44:25 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Tony Rispoli

Starting with a Grand Central service at Bradford Interchange, Halifax & Pontefract Monkhill, we head south to Attenborough & Beeston (near Nottingham) with stops in Castleford, Wakefield,...


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Published: December 26, 2009
Length: 58:53 min
Rating: 0 of 5
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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.

Battle of Ferrybridge

The Battle of Ferrybridge, 28 March 1461, was a small engagement between the houses of York and Lancaster before the larger battle of Towton, during the period known as the Wars of the Roses. After proclaiming himself king, Edward IV gathered together a large force and marched north towards the Lancastrian position behind the Aire River in Yorkshire.

Located at 53.7125, -1.27361 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
1461 in England, Battles of the Wars of the Roses, Military history of West Yorkshire, Military history of Yorkshire, Conflicts in 1461

Pontefract Castle

Pontefract Castle is a castle in the town of Pontefract, in the City of Wakefield, West Yorkshire, England. It is believed to be the site of the demise of King Richard II, and later the place of a series of famous sieges during the English Civil War.

Located at 53.6956, -1.30389 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Castles in West Yorkshire, Buildings and structures in Wakefield District, Military history of Yorkshire, Ruins in West Yorkshire, Visitor attractions in Wakefield District, Scheduled Ancient Monuments in West Yorkshire, Pontefract

Pontefract and Castleford (UK Parliament constituency)

Pontefract and Castleford was a constituency represented in the House of Commons of the Parliament of the United Kingdom until the 2010 general election. It elected one Member of Parliament (MP) by the first past the post system of election.

Located at 53.708, -1.316 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
United Kingdom Parliamentary constituencies established in 1974, United Kingdom Parliamentary constituencies disestablished in 2010, Politics of Wakefield, Parliamentary constituencies in Yorkshire and the Humber (historic)

Ferry Fryston

Ferry Fryston is a suburb of the town of Castleford in West Yorkshire, England. It is situated in the metropolitan borough of the City of Wakefield. It was home to a coal mine before closure which was affectionately known locally as Fryston Pit. The area where the mine once stood has now been re-developed. Wakefield Metropolitan District Council approved plans in November 2007 for 150 new dwellings, parkland and public open space. The dwellings have still yet to be built.

Located at 53.726, -1.311 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Geography of Wakefield District, Castleford

Airedale, Castleford

Airedale is a suburb in the town of Castleford, West Yorkshire, England. It consists mainly of Local Authority Housing. It borders with Ferry Fryston. The river Aire runs in close proximity to Airedale and is thought to get its name from there.

Located at 53.726, -1.31 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Geography of Wakefield District, Castleford

Pontefract Priory

Pontefract Priory was a Cluniac monastery dedicated to St. John the Evangelist, founded about 1090 by Robert de Lacy, and located in Yorkshire, England. It existed until the dissolution of the monasteries. The Church and buildings have been completely destroyed, but the site is still indicated by the name of Monk-hill.

Located at 53.7017, -1.3075 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Cluniac monasteries in England, 1090 establishments, Monasteries in West Yorkshire, Pontefract, 1090s establishments in England, Christian monasteries established in the 11th century, 1540 disestablishments in England

Pontefract bus station

Pontefract bus station serves the town of Pontefract, West Yorkshire, England. The bus station is owned and managed by the Metro (WYPTE). The bus station is situated in Pontefract Town Centre and can be accessed from Horsefair and Northgate. There are nine stands at the bus station and the main operators are Arriva Yorkshire, Stagecoach Yorkshire, Stringers and M Travel.

Located at 53.693, -1.309 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Bus stations in West Yorkshire, Pontefract

Monkhill, West Yorkshire

Monkhill is an area of Pontefract, in the Wakefield District, in the English county of West Yorkshire.

Located at 53.7, -1.29692 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Villages in West Yorkshire