Discover Ackworth
Ackworth is a village located in the metropolitan borough of Wakefield, West Yorkshire. With a population of around 8,000, it is governed by Wakefield Council. Known for its historic roots, Ackworth features several listed buildings and a heritage associated with agriculture and local industry.
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Stay in Ackworth
The Breath Taking Cube
Rogerthorpe Manor Hotel BW Signature Collection
The Elephant Hotel
The Elephant Hotel in Pontefract offers comfortable lodging with a lively pub atmosphere, complete with entertainment and friendly service.
Darrington Hotel by Greene King Inns
Kings Croft Hotel
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Things to Do in Ackworth
Pease Park
Enjoy expansive green spaces at Pease Park in Pontefract, a dog-friendly spot perfect for family activities and relaxation.
Wakefield Road Park
Wakefield Road Park offers a readily accessible green space in Pontefract, perfect for a refreshing stroll or outdoor relaxation.
Willow Park
Pontefract's Willow Park provides a welcoming green space for families and locals to enjoy the outdoors day or night.
Food & Drink
BP SPAR Ackworth Service Station
BP SPAR Ackworth Service Station offers convenient parking for travelers visiting Ackworth. Located on Barnsley Road, this facility provides easy access to fuel, a variety of food and drink options, and essential services like an ATM and car wash. Ideal for a quick stopover while exploring the charming surroundings of Pontefract.
Alleyc'zam Cafe & Bar
Discover Alleyc'zam Cafe & Bar, a highly-rated Pontefract spot offering delicious homemade food, drinks, and a friendly atmosphere.
The Bosphorus Bistro
Experience authentic Greek and Mediterranean cuisine at The Bosphorus Bistro in Pontefract, praised for its delicious food and friendly service.
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Geographic Facts
This village is geographically within the following regions:
- Population
- 8,096
- Postcode
- WF7
- Administrative area
- Wakefield
- Dialing code
- 01977
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Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Roger Monkhouse & Bethany Black
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Walkshire in Ackworth
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Walk: Wentbridge
An easy woodland trek following the River Went and under the Wentbridge Flyover which carries four lanes of the A1, just near Pontefract. The image below shows the Ackworth rail viaduct, just along the River Went from Wentbridge. The Route what3words for start point: ///expanded.crisper.swordfish Start Point: Off road along B6474 in Wentbridge, WF8 3JJ Finish Point: B6474 in Wentbridge, WF8 3JJ Distance: 7 Miles GPX Route Map walkshirewentbridgeDownload Walk Description Please park considerately for local residents. From where you have parked, head towards the junction with Wentbridge Lane in the middle of the village. Just to the left of the road direction sign is a public footpath sign. Follow the arrow to walk along the path, past the white house on the right. Once past the building, the walk opens out to fields, before a wood springs up on the left. Ignore the path to the left, just as you skirt around the edge of a wood on your right now. By now, the epic Wentbridge Viaduct, which takes the A1(M) over the River Went, should be in view and earshot. Walk towards - and under - the viaduct, following the path along the edge of the wood, called Sayle’s Plantation. The path enters the wood, and eventually turns to the right. A fairly straight path carries on through the wood for what seems like forever, until you emerge to just a row of trees on your left. A path branches off to the left here - ignore this as you’ll be coming back that way - and carry straight on into the wood. In the wood, the path turns to the right, and heads in a south-easterly direction for a long while, before emerging into a much more open series of fields, but still with a lot of trees. The path runs alongside a house, and then turns right along a drive to meet Main Street in the village of Kirk Smeaton. At the road, turn left, and then take the footpath to the right of the Shoulder of Mutton pub. Follow the path to the left of the church, and then turn left to walk over the River Went, then turn left onto Chapel Lane. Follow the lane until a path turns into the wood on the left. Follow this path through this wood, exiting to some fields and then carrying on into a small wood, and then into open fields, steadily turning left to cross the River Went again on a footbridge. The path in front of you is the one you took on the outward trek - turn right and retrace your steps under the Wentbridge Viaduct, back to Wentbridge village, and where you parked your car.
Walk: Fitzwilliam Country Park Walk
Get a quick fix of the outdoors with this short but sweet lovely walk around the Fitzwilliam Country Park, right off the train! The Route Start / Finish Point: Fitzwilliam Railway Station, Railway Terrace, Fitzwilliam, Pontefract WF9 5DA Distance: 3 Miles GPX Route Map walkshirefitzwilliamcountryparkDownload Walk Description Exit the railway station on the car park side, and veer right along Wentworth Terrace, crossing over the entrance to the car park and enter Fitzwilliam Country Park on the footpath to the left of the bench. At the junction of paths, turn left, and then follow this main path through the trees and then around to the right. Just before the main path bends around to the right again, take the smaller path to the left and then turn right when it joins another path, to walk with some trees on your right hand side. Turn left and then veer left to follow a clear path on the ground which follows the line of the trees, then moves away to the left, and then back to the trees. Carry on after the line of trees ends, to reach Rose Lane. Turn right, and follow Rose Lane to just after a slight double bend, where, at the wide junction of tracks, turn right. This track follows the line of the trees for a while, and then moves to the right inside them. Follow the track to emerge near a pond, where the track turns right to eventually join up with the railway station car park’s access road, where you started.
Walk: Pontefract
This is a lovely short circuit of the town of Pontefract, made famous by the eponymous liquorice cakes and the death of Richard II in the town's castle. The Route what3words for start point: ///chairs.churn.lanes Start Point: Pontefract Finish Point: Pontefract Distance: 2 Miles GPX Route Map pontefractDownload Walk Description Starting near the station at Tanshelf there is a loop around the town taking in Pontefract Park, which is a local nature reserve. The reserve covers waterways, woodland and grassland with open water sections to the site as well. This is a lovely oasis to the pace of modern life and is seen as many in area as a place to find peace. There are several paths to take so you can explore at your own pace.
Walk: Fitzwilliam Country Park
There are multiple trails and paths to follow in this lovely country park just on the outskirts of Wakefield. The Route what3words for start point: ///shows.impresses.gullible Start Point: Fitzwilliam Finish Point: Fitzwilliam Distance: 2 Miles GPX Route Map fitzwilliam-country-parkDownload Walk Description Ideally located next to the train station at Fitzwilliam this is ideal for those walkers travelling on public transport. The park itself has several routes that are ideal for meandering around at your own pace. Keep a look out for the wildlife as you venture round Water voles are often seen at the water's edge as well as Buzzards swooping down on unsuspecting prey. The park is also ideal for dog walking.