Garforth is a sizeable town – its population nearing 24,000 at the 2001 census – roughly in the centre of a triangle formed by Leeds to the west, Tadcaster the north east, and Castleford the south east. It is now part of the metropolitan district of the booming city of Leeds. Though coal-mining was for centuries the major local industry, those days have gone, and residents of the town are now likely to work in the service industries centred on Leeds or in manufacturing in Garforth itself. Coal was certainly mined in the district in medieval times, with the Gascoigne family the great local magnates who controlled the industry. It is possible that the rich coal resources were exploited as far back as the Roman era. There has been a church in Garforth since the Norman era, the current incarnation of St Mary’s being the third known building on the site. This mid-19th century Gothic structure has an air of a Victorian widow in mourning, its style somehow also recalling the town’s industrial heyday. Sitting within easy reach of two junctions of the extended M1, and with the A1 also just a mile or so to the east of the town, Garforth has benefited recently from a very convenient place in the road network. It also retains two mainline railway stations linking it to Leeds, York and Hull. Even before the days of steam power Garforth had a rail connection, to the village of Aberford, from where it was intended the coal mined in Garforth could be transported to distant markets on the Great North Road. Sadly this historic line closed in the twenties.
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Places to Stay near Garforth
Holiday Inn Leeds Garforth (1.39 miles)
If you are searching for excellent value Leeds hotels look no further than the fully air conditioned Holiday Inn Leeds-Garforth hotel – an established favourite among Leeds hotels. Located on ... More | visit website
Thorpe Park Hotel & Spa (1.94 miles)
Travelodge Leeds Colton (2.20 miles)
There are loads of reasons our customers choose to stay at Travelodge. Our great value clean and comfortable rooms with en-suite provide everything needed for a good night's sleep and are close to where people ... More | visit website
Premier Inn Leeds East (2.79 miles)
Ideally located within easy reach of the M1/A1 at junction 46 and the M62. Conveniently situated for Crossgates train station with direct access to Leeds and York. Leeds city centre is only 4.5 miles away ... More | visit websiteMilford Hotel (3.20 miles)
Conveniently located between York and Leeds, our modern hotel is ideally located for business guests and visitors wishing to explore Yorkshire. With free Wi-Fi, free car parking for all guests, and the ... More
Shoreline Cottages (3.62 miles)
Midland Hotel (4.10 miles)
The Midland Hotel is a Family owned and operated busy local Inn popular with local trade. The Hotel has Five Bedrooms in the STABLE annex which is a stone built ... More
Quality Hotel Leeds - Selby (4.36 miles)
Just off the A1 road between Leeds, York and Selby, this modern hotel includes a heated indoor pool, restaurant, bar, coffee lounge and free parking. Quality Hotel Leeds is a great base ... More
Hazlewood Castle Hotel (4.64 miles)
Beautifully redecorated to the very highest standards, the ... More | visit website
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