Located just six minutes outside Castleford's thriving town centre, life at Verve has plenty to offer, for work, leisure and family time. With easy access to the M62, the area of Glasshoughton is a popular choice for commuters, and great local schools make it a perfect location for growing families to call home.

Whether you love to be active or prefer to take in a movie and enjoy a meal, there is something for everyone at Xscape Yorkshire. Just a few minutes’ drive from Verve, Xscape offers everything from rock climbing and trampolining to skiing and snowboarding, along with a choice of restaurants and the adjacent Junction 32 shopping outlet.

Glasshoughton has something for everyone to enjoy in their free time, with a choice of family friendly local attractions, and stunning Yorkshire landscapes within easy reach.
 
RSPB Fairburn Ings is a popular place for families to take a relaxed walk together and spot nature in a beautiful landscape. Rich in wildlife, the reserve is home to hundreds of different birds and mammals, as well as the minibeasts which make their home in the Bug Village. Wander the fully accessible 500 metre Discovery Trail, explore the play area with den building and climbing wall or pick up some nature friendly equipment in the shop to make your new garden a haven for wildlife.

You’ll find one of Yorkshire’s favourite children’s attractions, Diggerland, is just eight minutes from home by car. The family can ride giant diggers and dumper trucks, and take the wheel of their own mini diggers, go-karts and more. Eight miles away is The Wonky Donkey Visitors Centre, where you can take a guided tour of the farm and meet the donkeys, goats and ponies being rehabilitated there. 

A two minute drive away is Xscape, a vast leisure complex offering everything from urban climbing, laser tag and glow in the dark adventure golf to skiing, sledging and riding the skycoaster. There’s also a cinema and an array of restaurants to enjoy, as well as the Junction 32 shopping outlet across the road.

There is a selection of great local schools in Glasshoughton, including the Half Acres Primary Academy and Ackton Pastures Primary School, both of which are just a five-minute drive from home.
 
For 11-18 year olds there are a number of options, including the St Wilfrid’s Catholic High School & Sixth Form Academy, just two minutes away by car or a 20-minute walk. Castleford Academy is also just a six-minute drive away, or 15 minutes by bus.

Wakefield College, is the largest college in the district and was rated Good by Ofsted. As well as its Wakefield City Campus, it also has campus in Castleford, just a mile away from Verve, and offers vocational courses, apprenticeships and foundation learning in addition to its sixth form. 
 
For higher education, the University of Leeds is ranked 13th best in the UK and is just a 23-minute drive from Glasshoughton. The University of Bradford is also just 30 minutes away by car. 

For your family’s medical needs, you’ll find a range of GP surgeries in the area. The Castleford Medical Practice and Riverside Medical Centre are both just seven minutes’ drive from Verve, while Pinfold Surgery is just eight minutes away.
 
Your local dental practice is Bupa Dental Care Castleford, which is just a six-minute drive from home and is taking new patients.

For fitness and wellbeing, JD Gyms at Xscape is less than a mile from Verve, offering state-of-the-art cardio and strength training equipment, over 300 classes a month, spacious changing rooms and free parking. 
 
Normanton Leisure is only five miles away and a spacious, six lane, 25m length swimming pool, ideal for all ages and abilities. The centre also has a training gym which has a range of equipment, as well as Pilates, HIIT, group exercise and group indoor cycling.

If you’re looking for something different, why not try martial arts? You’ll find Chuldow Martial Arts Castleford is just a three-minute drive from home.

Whitwood Golf Course is less than a ten minute drive away. A par 70, it’s suitable for players of all abilities, and there’s also a 9 hole footgolf course, as well as a clubhouse offering a warm welcome to members and visitors alike. 

The M62 is just five minutes from Verve, meaning you have fast and easy access to major UK towns and cities, including Bradford which is around a half hour drive, Manchester which can be reached in just over an hour and Hull is less than a hour away. 
 
For train travel you’ll find your local station, Glasshoughton, is just four minutes from home and runs regular Northern Rail services to Leeds and Knottingley. For travelling further afield, Leeds central station is just 20-minutes from home by car, 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, Leeds Bradford airport is a 45-minute drive from Verve and offers a range of international flights.

For grocery shopping, there is an Asda Superstore and Morrisons supermarket, both just five minutes away by car.

Visit Junction 32 Yorkshire Outlet Shopping, just a few steps away from Xscape, and enjoy a peaceful, stress-free and convenient shopping experience. With over 80 of your favourite high street and designer brands including M&S, Gap, Nike, Levi’s, Barbour, Skechers and Jack Wills all offering savings of up to 60% off the RRP, it’s one of Yorkshire’s best loved retail destinations. 

If you’d like to pick up some interior accessories for your new home, or something to brighten up the garden, there is a large B&Q store located just next to Xscape. The retail park also has a range of food outlets, including McDonalds, Pizza Hut and KFC, and The Winding Wheel is a family friendly pub restaurant serving grilled dishes, salads, burgers and steaks.

You’ll find many locals go to Farmer Copley’s, a family run farm shop around ten minutes from Verve for their fresh produce. They’re also famous for their pumpkin picking events in October, along with regular events such as Barn Dances, Dog Shows, Tractor Rallies, Easter Festival and Festival on the Farm, and of course, the Moo Café.