Kinsley, West Yorkshire facts for kids
Kinsley is a small village in West Yorkshire, England. It is part of the civil parish of Hemsworth and is located in the City of Wakefield district.
This village used to be a mining community, meaning many people worked in coal mines. Kinsley is connected to the nearby village of Fitzwilliam to the north. Another village, Hemsworth, is to its south-east.
Kinsley is located on the B6273 Wakefield Road. It is about 11 kilometers (7 miles) from Wakefield and a similar distance from Pontefract and Castleford. Major motorways like the M1 and M62 are also close by. A railway station in Fitzwilliam makes it easy to travel to cities like Leeds, Doncaster, and Sheffield.
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Kinsley's Past: A Look at History
Kinsley is known for an event that happened on August 15, 1905. This event is called the Kinsley evictions. During a strike at Hemsworth Colliery (a coal mine), 25 families were asked to leave their homes by the police.
These families temporarily lost their homes. They eventually set up a camp at a farm called Outwood Hall in Outwood, West Yorkshire. This event shows how difficult life could be for mining families during strikes.
Fun Places to Visit in Kinsley
Kinsley has some interesting places to visit. One well-known spot is the Kinsley Greyhound Stadium. This stadium is right in the middle of the village on Wakefield Road. People come here to watch exciting greyhound races.
Just south of the greyhound stadium, you'll find Hemsworth Water Park & Playworld. This is a great place for families! It has two lakes. The bigger lake is perfect for pedalo rides and even has sandy beaches where you can relax. The smaller lake is quieter and attracts lots of local wildlife.
Both lakes are stocked with fish, so you can go fishing there. The park also has grassy areas for picnics and games. Kids can enjoy an outdoor adventure playground and even a miniature railway!
Even further south from the Water Park is Vale Head Park. Here, you can find a 9-hole golf course, tennis courts, and crazy golf. There are also more play park facilities for children.
Learning in Kinsley: Schools and Education
Education in Kinsley starts at Kinsley J&I School, which is on Wakefield Road. This school teaches younger children.
For older students, from ages 11 to 19, the secondary school is Hemsworth Arts and Community Academy. This academy is located in the neighboring village of Hemsworth.
In December 2016, a notable event happened at Kinsley J&I School. Three cleaners were dismissed from their jobs. This happened after they went on strike to protest about changes to their work. This action was even mentioned by a well-known political leader at the time, Jeremy Corbyn.
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Kinsley post office, which later closed.
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A friendly robot.
