Strata - Lavish

Leisure

There are a whole range of things to do and explore when you live in Micklefield. Lotherton Hall is the perfect day out for all the family. From zipwires and nature trails to indoor play and stately home tours, there’s plenty to explore for all ages all year round. For younger children, indoor play centre Monkey Maze is just 12 minutes from home and offers one of the largest play areas for 2 years and under in Leeds. Micklefiled MX track for motorbike enthusiasts is just 5 minutes from Lavish.

Transport

The A1 is just a 7-minute drive away from home and gives you fast and easy access to major motorways and connecting you to cities and towns in the north and south including York (36 minutes) and Wakefield (25 minutes). If you’re traveling by rail, Micklefiled is your closest train station and runs Northern rail services to Preston and York. For travelling further afield, you’ll find Leeds central station is just 20-minutes from home, from where you can reach a range of UK cities by train including London (2 hours 30 minutes), Birmingham (2 hours), Sheffield (40 minutes) and Manchester (50 minutes). When it comes to traveling abroad, whether it’s for a family holiday or business trip, you’ll find Leeds Bradford airport is a 45-minute drive from Micklefield and offers a range of international flights.

Health

The South Milford GP Surgery is just 11 minutes walk from Lavish and caters to all your medical needs. Your local dentist is Garforth Dental, which is just a 14-minute drive from home and is taking new patients. For fitness and wellbeing, Premier World Fitness is a boutique gym just 13-minutes from home by car and has a range of cardio and strength training equipment available as part of a monthly membership. Garforth Squash and Leisure Centre is also just 12-minutes from Lavish and offers squash and badminton court hire in addition to a timetable of fitness classes and a state-of-the-art gym suite.

Education

There are a number of schools near to Lavish, including the Micklefield Church of England Primary School which is just a 5-minute walk from home. For 11-18 year olds you’ll find Sherburn High School is just 11 minutes away by car and has a great reputation among the community. Garforth Academy is also just a 14-minute drive away. For higher education, the University of Leeds is ranked 13th best in the UK and is just a 20-minute drive or 40-minute train journey from Micklefield. There is also the reputable University of York (ranked 21st best university in the UK) which is a 30-minute drive from your home.

Shopping

For the essentials, you will find Tesco Superstore and Lidl in Garforth are both 14 minutes away by car. For a day of retail therapy, Leeds city centre is just 20 minutes from home and offers some of the best shopping in the north. From Harvey Nichols department store to Trinity and Victoria shopping centres, you’ll find yourself spoilt for choice as you explore what Leeds retailers have to offer.