Ledston
in Leeds of England, United Kingdom

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
53.753 and -1.344 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 53° 45' 9" and W -1° 20' 36"
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: 10:05 AM (Friday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:37 am and 8:28 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: 2024-04-26 08:02:42

Explore Ledston

Ledston in Leeds (England) is a city in United Kingdom about 163 mi (or 263 km) north of London, the country's capital.

Local time in Ledston is now 10:05 AM (Friday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of one hour. We know of 10 airports in the vicinity of Ledston, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is Leeds Bradford Airport in a distance of 15 mi (or 24 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 28 mi (or 44 km), South-East. Also, if you like golfing, there are multiple options in driving distance. If you need a place to sleep, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Depending on your travel schedule, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Ledsham, Aberford, Featherstone, Normanton and Darrington. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 8°C / 47 °F

Morning Temperature 3°C / 37 °F
Evening Temperature 8°C / 46 °F
Night Temperature 3°C / 37 °F
Chance of rainfall 2%
Air Humidity 71%
Air Pressure 1006 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 6 km/h (3 mph) from South-West
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 94% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Saturday, 27th of April 2024

10°C (50 °F)
5°C (42 °F)
Overcast clouds, gentle breeze.

Sunday, 28th of April 2024

7°C (45 °F)
6°C (42 °F)
Moderate rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Monday, 29th of April 2024

14°C (57 °F)
9°C (49 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, broken clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

The Grange

Address
4,7 mi
2 Snydale Road
WF6 1NT Normanton
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


Holiday Inn LEEDS - GARFORTH

Address
3,4 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
4,6 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
2,2 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


South Milford Hotel

Address
2,3 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
2,3 mi
JUNCTION A1-A63 SOUTH MILFORD
LS25 5LF South Milford,Leeds
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


Holiday Inn Express LEEDS - EAST

Address
3,5 mi
Aberford Road,Oulton, Woodlesford
LS26 8EJ LEEDS
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


TRAVELODGE PONTEFRACT FERRYBRIDGE A1-M62

Address
4,9 mi
MOTO SERVICE AREA FERRYBRIDGE
WF11 0AF Knottingley
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


M62 J32) Castleford (Xscape

Address
3,0 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
3,3 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:...


Seat Ibiza Bocanegra 1.4tsi GoPro Hero2 Cupra Miltek Exhaust

Published: December 28, 2011
Length: 01:10 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: grantmotox123

Trying out GoPro Hero2 at night in my Seat Ibiza Bocanegra with a Miltek cat back exhaust fitted.


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.


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...


Castleford Tigers V Leeds Rhinos 2013

Published: December 19, 2013
Length: 56:02 min
Rating: 1 of 5
Author: Conor Harriman

Castleford Tigers winning in the last 60 seconds with a penalty kick + crazy celebrations.


Carlton St castleford UK time lapse

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

Another try.


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.


Castleford Tigers firework display 2012

Published: November 05, 2012
Length: 01:53 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Landdrifter24

Castleford Tigers firework display 2012, i believe this display was provided by D&R's Powder Keg (please correct me if i'm wrong), not bad at all i reckon. Please forgive my shaky camera work...


Snozone Castleford - Fastest Skiing at Xscape

Published: January 01, 2015
Length: 20:08 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Robert Owlett

Di Morrison skiing at Snozone Castleford. Indoor skiing practice on real snow at Xscape in Castleford.


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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.

Fairburn Ings RSPB reserve

Fairburn Ings RSPB reserve is a flagship RSPB nature reserve in the county of West Yorkshire, England; established in 1968. It is managed by the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds in conjunction with the local council. Situated in the Lower Aire Valley, and forming part of Fairburn & Newton Ings SSSI, RSPB Fairburn Ings is a Local Nature Reserve (LNR), with a focus mainly on wildfowl and waders, although many other birds can be seen.

Located at 53.7407, -1.32165 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Royal Society for the Protection of Birds reserves in England, Birdwatching sites in England, Visitor attractions in Wakefield District, Geography of Wakefield District, Protected areas established in 1968

Ledston

Ledston is a village and civil parish 3 miles north of Castleford and 10 miles east of Leeds in the county of West Yorkshire, England. The village is in the City of Leeds metropolitan borough. It has a population of 400. Ledston Hall was the home of Lady Elizabeth Hastings, daughter of the 7th Earl of Huntingdon, known to everyone as "Lady Betty". The hall was originally a grange and chapel built by the monks of Pontefract Priory.

Located at 53.75, -1.35 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Places in Leeds, Villages in West Yorkshire, Grade I listed buildings in West Yorkshire, Civil parishes in West Yorkshire, Grade I listed houses

Osgoldcross Rural District

Osgoldcross Rural District was a rural district in the West Riding of Yorkshire, England. It was created in 1938, from 19 remaining parishes of the disbanded Pontefract Rural District after three-quarters of its population (but only a small fraction of the area) had been transferred to surrounding authorities - specifically to Castleford (which took 14,145 of the 23,981 in the district in 1931), Knottingley, and Pontefract.

Located at 53.744, -1.31 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Rural districts of the West Riding of Yorkshire, Districts of England abolished by the Local Government Act 1972, Local government in Wakefield

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 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Buildings and structures in Wakefield District, Rugby league stadiums in England, Sport in Wakefield District, Castleford Tigers

Osgoldcross Wapentake

Osgoldcross was a wapentake of the West Riding of Yorkshire, England. It included the parishes of Adlingfleet, Badsworth, Burghwallis, Campsall, Castleford, Darrington, Kellington, South Kirkby, Owston, Pontefract, Whitgift, Womersley, Ferry Fryston http://www. genuki. org. uk/big/eng/YKS/WRY/Ferryfryston/index. html and parts of Featherstone, Snaith and Wragby. The original meeting place of the wapentake was the area which later became Pontefract Market Place.

Located at 53.744, -1.31 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Wapentakes of the West Riding of Yorkshire

Fryston village

Fryston village is a small ex coal mining village in Castleford, West Yorkshire, England. The coal mine was named Fryston and closed in 1985. The land on which the mine was situated remains although all buildings have been demolished, leaving only the concrete bases. The village itself remains although the larger surrounding area is known as Ferry Fryston as the river Aire is very close. Fryston Village is sometimes known as Old Fryston and Ferry Fryston is sometimes called New Fryston.

Located at 53.7387, -1.31334 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Villages 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 2 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 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures in Wakefield District, Castleford


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Ledstone, Ledston