Outwood
in Wakefield of England, United Kingdom

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
53.712 and -1.501 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 53° 42' 43" and W -1° 30' 4"
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: 10:04 AM (Tuesday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:44 am and 8:23 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: 2024-04-23 08:18:23

Touring Outwood

Outwood in Wakefield (England) is a town located in United Kingdom about 163 mi (or 262 km) north of London, the country's capital place.

Time in Outwood is now 10:04 AM (Tuesday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of one hour. We know of 9 airports nearby Outwood, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is Leeds Bradford Airport in a distance of 12 mi (or 20 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 29 mi (or 47 km), South-East. Also, if you like the game of golf, there are several options within driving distance. Need some hints on where to stay? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

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

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 8°C / 46 °F

Morning Temperature 5°C / 41 °F
Evening Temperature 7°C / 45 °F
Night Temperature 5°C / 40 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 59%
Air Pressure 1025 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 9 km/h (6 mph) from South
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Overcast clouds

Wednesday, 24th of April 2024

10°C (49 °F)
5°C (41 °F)
Broken clouds, gentle breeze.

Thursday, 25th of April 2024

10°C (50 °F)
7°C (45 °F)
Overcast clouds, gentle breeze.

Friday, 26th of April 2024

8°C (46 °F)
6°C (43 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Quebecs Luxury Apartments 3 Infirmary Street

Address
6,0 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


Clayton Leeds

Address
5,6 mi
City Walk, Sweet Street
LS11 9AT Leeds
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


Malmaison Leeds

Address
5,9 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


42 The Calls

Address
5,9 mi
42 The Calls
LS2 7EW Leeds
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


OULTON HALL - QHOTELS

Address
2,9 mi
ROTHWELL LANE OULTON
LS26 8HN Leeds
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


Clarion Collection Cedar Court Hotel Wakefield

Address
4,3 mi
Denby Dale Road
WF4 3QZ Calder Grove,Wakefield
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


Gateway Apartments

Address
6,0 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


Waterton Park

Address
5,3 mi
Walton Hall, Walton
WF2 6PW Wakefield
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


VILLAGE LEEDS SOUTH

Address
3,8 mi
CAPITAL BOULEVARD TINGLEY
LS27 0TS Morley
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


Jurys Inn Leeds

Address
5,8 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


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.


Live from Wakefield Jazz ~ Harry Orme's Catledown Quintet supported on 21.02.14

Published: February 23, 2014
Length: 12:35 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Chris de Saram

Harry's project (gtr) was played by Will Howard (tnr), Declan Forde (pno), Sam Vicary (bass) and Matt Parkinson (dr). This number is titled "Sincerest Form of Flattery"


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.


UKW Live Event - 19th November, 2011

Published: November 19, 2011
Length: 21:33 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Steve Johnson

Some crappy amateur footage of the UKW Mayhem TV taping at the Wakefield City Academy on Saturday 19th November, 2011. :)


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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 1 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 0 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 2 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

Wakefield bus station

Wakefield bus station serves the city of Wakefield, West Yorkshire, England. The bus station is owned and operated by Arriva Yorkshire. The bus station is situated at next to Marsh Way A61 and the city's new market and can be accessed from both Marsh Way and Union Street. The bus station was rebuilt in 2001 with a main passenger concourse and 24 bus stands.

Located at 53.686, -1.497 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Bus stations in West Yorkshire, Buildings and structures in Wakefield

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 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
History of Wakefield, Former psychiatric hospitals in England, History of mental health in the United Kingdom, West Riding of Yorkshire

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