Crofton Directory
Telephone numbers, email addresses, websites and opening times for useful local services and places.
Your ward councillors
Crofton, Ryhill and Walton ward. Council email addresses and work mobile numbers.
Ward councillor
Councillor Steve Ashton
Chair, Children and Young People Overview and Scrutiny Committee
Health and medical
Doctors, dentist, pharmacy, a nearby optician and mental health support.
Need help now? Call NHS 111 for urgent medical help. For urgent mental health support, call 111 and select the mental health option. Call 999 if there is an immediate danger to life.
Doctors
Crofton and Sharlston Medical Practice
Crofton Health Centre, Slack Lane, Crofton, WF4 1HJMonday to Friday: 8am–6.30pm
Saturday and Sunday: closed
Dentist
R S Nicholson’s Dental Surgery
27 High Street, Crofton, WF4 1NFMonday to Thursday: 8.45am–1pm and 1.30–5.15pm
Friday: 8.45am–1pm and 2–4.15pm
Weekend: closed
Pharmacy
Lo’s Pharmacy
45–49 High Street, Crofton, WF4 1NGMonday to Friday: 9am–6pm
Saturday: 9.30am–12 noon
Sunday: closed
Nearby optician
Moorhouse Opticians, Normanton
32 High Street, Normanton, WF6 2ABMonday to Friday: 9am–5.30pm
Saturday: 9am–12.30pm
Closed for lunch: 1–2pm
Mental health
Local mental health support
Find NHS, council and voluntary support for adults, children and young people in the Wakefield district.
Overnight support
Night OWLS
Overnight crisis support for children, young people, parents and carers in West Yorkshire.
Every night: 8pm–8am
Council, parish and library
Local public services and the people who can help.
Parish council
Crofton Parish Council
Parish Clerk: Rebecca Maindonald
Crofton Parish Centre, 95a High Street, Crofton, WF4 1JAThe Clerk works part time. Leave a message or email if there is no answer.
Library
Crofton Community Library
Crofton Parish Centre, 95a High Street, Crofton, WF4 1JAMonday: 2–5pm
Tuesday: 9–11am
Wednesday: 9–11am and 1–5pm
Friday: 9–11am and 1–5pm
Thursday, Saturday and Sunday: closed
District council
Wakefield Council
General enquiries: 24 hours
Council Tax and Benefits: Monday to Friday, 10am–4pm
Venue and activities
Crofton Community Centre
Middle Lane, New Crofton, WF4 1LDActivities and venue hours vary. Call or email before visiting.
Hairdressers and barbers
Appointments, walk-in arrangements and opening times can change. Call, message or check the linked page before visiting.
Hairdresser and barber
Unique Stylist & Barbers
3 Manorfields Court, Crofton, WF4 1SYOpening times may vary between the stylist and barber. Call or message to check availability.
Hairdresser
Sorrento Hair Design
5 Ashdene Approach, Crofton, WF4 1NAOpening times can vary by stylist. Call or message the salon before visiting.
Hairdresser
Changes Hair
119 Ashdene Drive, Crofton, WF4 1HFMonday: 9.30am–2pm
Thursday: 10am–7pm
Friday: 9.30am–2.30pm
Saturday: 8.30am–2.30pm
Tuesday, Wednesday and Sunday: closed
Barber
Eddie’s Barbers
29a High Street, Crofton, WF4 1NFWednesday: 9.30am–5pm
Thursday: 9.30am–6.30pm
Friday: 9.30am–5pm
Saturday: 8am–2pm
Sunday to Tuesday: closed
Barber
Crofton Barbers
123a Ashdene Drive, Crofton, WF4 1HFMonday: 10am–7pm
Tuesday: closed
Wednesday: 11am–7pm
Thursday: 10am–7pm
Friday and Saturday: 9am–6pm
Sunday: 10.30am–4pm
Private barber studio
The 549 Club
549 Doncaster Road, Crofton, WF4 1LPHaircuts, beard trims and shaves. Advance booking is recommended.
Appointment times and current availability are shown on the online booking page.
Food and takeaways
Normal published hours can change on bank holidays. Call or check the linked page before travelling.
Cafe and takeaway
Julie’s Food Kitchen
29 High Street, Crofton, WF4 1NFMonday to Saturday: 7am–3pm
Sunday: closed
Cafe and bakery
Betsy’s Cake & Coffee
1 Ashdene Approach, Crofton, WF4 1NAHomemade cakes, bakes, sandwiches, paninis, afternoon teas and takeaway treats.
Wednesday to Friday: 10.30am–3pm
Saturday: 10am–2pm
Hours can vary, so check the Facebook page before visiting.
Fish and chips
Jenny’s Plaice
4 Slack Lane, Crofton, WF4 1HJTuesday: 11.30am–1.30pm and 5–7.30pm
Wednesday: 11.30am–1.30pm and 5–8pm
Thursday: 11.30am–1.30pm and 5–9pm
Friday: 11.30am–1.30pm and 4.15–9pm
Saturday: 11.30am–2pm
Sunday and Monday: closed
Fish and chips
Crofton Fisheries
7 Staningley Lane, Crofton, WF4 1LGMonday to Saturday: 11.30am–2pm and 4–9pm
Sunday: closed
Chinese takeaway
New Panda Garden
117 Ashdene Drive, Crofton, WF4 1HFWednesday to Monday: 5–10.30pm
Tuesday: closed
Pizza and takeaway
Cappios
115 Ashdene Drive, Crofton, WF4 1HFMonday to Thursday and Sunday: 4.30–10pm
Friday and Saturday: 4.30–11pm
Indian takeaway
Nilakash Tandoori
1 Pontefract Road, Crofton, WF4 1LLTuesday to Sunday: 5–11pm
Monday: closed
Indian takeaway
Khaans
733 Doncaster Road, Crofton, WF4 1PXEvery day: 5–11pm
Thai food
Lek’s Thai Street Food
575A Doncaster Road, Crofton, WF4 1LPWednesday and Thursday: 3–9pm
Friday and Saturday: 12 noon–10pm
Sunday: 12 noon–9pm
Monday and Tuesday: closed
Pubs and social venues
Published bar hours may change for events and bank holidays.
Pub
Royal Oak
15 High Street, Crofton, WF4 1NFMonday to Thursday: 3–11.30pm
Friday: 3pm–1am
Saturday: 12 noon–1am
Sunday: 12 noon–11.30pm
Pub
Manor Inn
High Street, Crofton, WF4 1NGMonday to Saturday: 11am–11pm
Sunday: 11am–10.30pm
Social club
Crofton Working Men’s Club
42 Slack Lane, Crofton, WF4 1HJHours vary by day and event. Check the club’s page or call before visiting.
Schools
School offices are generally open during term time only.
Looking for school holidays or September return dates? View Crofton school term dates for 2026/27.
Infant school
Crofton Infants’ School
High Street, Crofton, WF4 1NGTerm time. Call or email before visiting.
Junior school
Crofton Junior School
42 Slack Lane, Crofton, WF4 1HJMonday to Friday: 8.30am–4pm during term time
Primary school
Shay Lane Primary School
Shay Lane, Crofton, WF4 1NNTerm time. Call or email before visiting.
Secondary school
Crofton Academy
High Street, Crofton, WF4 1NFTerm time. The academy aims to reply to enquiries within 48 hours.
Churches and local support
Direct contact details for practical help and community information.
Looking for a club, activity or volunteering group? They now have their own easier-to-browse page. See all Crofton community groups and clubs.
Church
All Saints’ Church, Crofton
Vicar: Revd Louise Tinniswood
Church Road, Crofton, WF4 1NFPractical help
Crofton Food Bank
Food parcels and local support. Contact the team before visiting.
Local information
Crofton Signpost
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