Askern is on the former Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway line between Doncaster and Wakefield Kirkgate, though Askern railway station closed in 1947 and little remains of it.
The line is used mainly by goods services, including coal to Ferrybridge, Eggbrough and Drax power stations, as well as the infrequent Grand Central passenger services from Bradford Interchange to London King’s Cross. (Source: Wikipedia).
Welcome to Askern Town Council. Askern is a historical spa town situated north of Doncaster in South Yorkshire. With an approximate population of 6,000 people.
Alexander House
High Street, Askern
DN6 0AB
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Phone: (01302) 707252