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The story of Garforth. Domesday to modern town

Garforth, Leeds, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS25 1PY

  • 15 Sep 2024
  • In person
  • Pre-booking required

A guided walk round sites of historic interest, including some with links to the former coal mining.

Many people do not realise that Garforth has many features with historical links, some to the mining which took place, others to the farming and other industries that were here, most long since gone. This walk will highlight some of Garforth's history and features of interest that can still be seen, and give an insight into Garforth's past.

Timings & Tours

Sunday 15 September:
1400

Location & directions

Garforth, Leeds, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS25 1PY

Directions:
A guided walk round older parts of Garforth. The walk will start at Garforth railway station for which the postcode is LS25 1PY. This is the main Garforth Station, not the much smaller East Garforth Station.
Contact on day:
Paul Exley
Telephone number:
+447913383255

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:
Pre-booking required
Booking conditions:
Please book in advance, using the Eventbrite website. Sorry but this walk isn't suitable for young children or pets.
Booking contact name:
Eventbrite
Booking website:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-story-of-garforth-domesday-to-modern-town-tickets-929637028377?aff=erelexpmlt
Booking closes:
14 Sep 2024 12:00 AM

Accessibility details

The walk will be predominantly on pavements but with some road crossings. These are mainly at traffic lights or pelican crossings.

Additional information

Max no of people per tour:
15
Est. tour duration:
2 hour(s)

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