Welcome to Barr Common

Barr Common is a beautiful and serene nature reserve located in Staffordshire, England. The common is a popular destination for nature lovers and hikers who want to explore the natural beauty of the area. The common is home to a variety of wildlife, including birds, deer, and rabbits, making it an ideal spot for birdwatching and wildlife photography. The common is also a great place for a picnic or a leisurely stroll, with plenty of benches and picnic tables scattered throughout the area.

The common is surrounded by lush greenery and is a great place to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. The area is rich in history and has been used for various purposes over the years, including as a grazing ground for cattle and sheep. Today, the common is managed by the local council and is a protected area, ensuring that it remains a haven for wildlife and a peaceful retreat for visitors.

Barr Common is a popular destination for families, with plenty of activities to keep children entertained. The common has a children's play area, complete with swings, slides, and climbing frames, as well as a large open space for ball games and other outdoor activities. The common is also home to a number of walking and cycling trails, making it a great place for families to get some exercise and enjoy the great outdoors together. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an active day out, Barr Common is the perfect destination.

Local Weather

Clear

Temp: 2°C

Feels Like: -1.2°C

Wind: 6.9 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Berkswich C Of E Vc Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Ms Samantha Jackson	Cedar Way Walton-On-The-Hill Stafford Staffordshire ST17 0LU 01785337360 School Website
Walton High School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr David Foskett	The Rise Walton-On-The-Hill Stafford Staffordshire ST17 0LJ 1785334917 School Website
Oakridge Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Paul Fisher	Silvester Way Stafford Staffordshire ST17 0PR 01785337300 School Website
Leasowes Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Gemma Bettany	Porlock Avenue Weeping Cross Stafford Staffordshire ST17 0HT 1785337370 School Website
St Annes Catholic Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Karen Bennett	Lynton Avenue Weeping Cross Stafford Staffordshire ST17 0EA 01785663128 School Website
Barnfields Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Graham Ball	Lansdowne Way Wildwood Stafford Staffordshire ST17 4RD 1785337320 School Website
Anson Cofe Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Nicola Jarrett	Main Road Great Haywood Stafford Staffordshire ST18 0SU 1889881200 School Website
St Johns Catholic Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lucy Snaith	School Lane Great Haywood Stafford Staffordshire ST18 0SL 01889343106 School Website
Colwich C Of E C Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Alison De Ste Croix	Main Road Colwich Stafford Staffordshire ST17 0XD 01889881286 School Website
All Saints Cofe Primary School, Bednall Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Zoe Scott	School Lane Bednall Stafford Staffordshire ST17 0SD 1785334977

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Stafford Station Road, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST16 2AA 3.59 Miles

Rugeley Trent Valley Colton Road, Rugeley, Staffordshire, WS15 3HA 4.90 Miles

Rugeley Town Wharf Road, Rugeley, Staffordshire, WS15 1BL 5.00 Miles

Penkridge Station Road, Penkridge, Staffordshire, ST19 5AN 5.38 Miles

Hednesford Market Street, Hednesford, Staffordshire, WS12 1AZ 5.71 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Coopers Chauffeur Services 01889 881461 Crompton Close, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST18 0YS 2.38 Miles
24Hr Westside Taxis 01785 225588 147-149 Newport Road, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST16 2EZ 3.44 Miles
Kaminski Hire 01785 603030 141A Newport Road, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST16 2EZ 3.44 Miles
Travel Exclusive 01785 620618 4 Turnhill Cl, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST17 9PQ 3.68 Miles
A And K Taxis 01785 255180 72 Victoria Ter, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST16 3HB 3.77 Miles
Aerobright Taxis 01785 255155 Unit 2/Carver Business Park/Carver Rd, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST16 3HR 3.81 Miles
Tillys Taxis 01889 585500 19 Lansdowne Way, Rugeley, Staffordshire, WS15 2XE 3.97 Miles
Hednesford Radio Cars 01543 423152 856 Pye Green Road, Cannock, Staffordshire, WS12 4LN 4.48 Miles
Hednesford Travel 01543 504505 846 Pye Green Road, Cannock, Staffordshire, WS12 4LN 4.48 Miles
Mini Digggers By Dingo Digger Hire 07737 313695 Holmcroft, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST16 1PX 4.56 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Milford Common Lamp Box St17 0Uh Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Cannock Road Post Office St17 0Qd Collection Today available until:11:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Weeping Cross Post Office Pillar Box St17 0Ef B Collection Today available until:12:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Weeping Cross Health Centre 01785 662505	Weeping Cross Health Ctr. Bodmin Ave, Weeping Cross Stafford Staffordshire ST17 0EG
Hazeldene House Surgery 01889 881206	Hazeldene House Surgery Main Road, Great Haywood Stafford Staffordshire ST18 0SU
Lloyd Rs Branch 01785 353570	Beaconside Health Centre Staffordshire University Beaconside Stafford Staffordshire ST18 0AB
Stafford Medical Centre	Stafford Medical Centre Beaconside Stafford Staffordshire ST18 0AQ
Wolverhampton Road Surgery 01785 258161	Wolverhampton Rd Surgery Wolverhampton Road Stafford ST17 4BS

Local Stores

Weeping Cross
Lynton Avenue
Weeping Cross
Stafford
Staffordshire
ST17 0EA
01785 660289
Store Website
1.60 miles

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SPAR - Great Haywood
Main Road
Great Haywood
Stoke on Trent
ST18 0SW
01889 808205
Store Website
1.9 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Dignipets Ltd
115 Tixall Road Stafford Staffordshire ST16 3UY 07821 752099 info@dignipets.co.uk Website 2.75 miles
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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Shire Vets Ltd
4 Marconi Gate Stafford Staffordshire ST18 0FZ stafford@shiresvets.com Website 2.75 miles

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Park House Veterinary Centre
108 Lichfield Road Stafford Staffordshire ST17 4ER 01785 252846 info@parkhousevets.co.uk Website 2.95 miles
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Island Veterinary Clinic
115 Wolverhampton Road Stafford Staffordshire ST17 4AH 01785 258411 islandvets@islandvet.co.uk Website 3.21 miles

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Stafford Vets4pets Ltd
The Hollies 120 Newport Road Stafford Staffordshire ST16 1BA 01785 228333 stafford@vets4pets.com Website 3.63 miles
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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Donnachie And Townley Ltd
Units E &Amp; F Madford Retail Park Foregate Street Stafford Staffordshire ST16 2QY 01785 213404 reports@donnachieandtownley.co.uk Website 3.71 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Shugborough Estate
A Lovely Walk Which Encompasses The Shugborough Estate, The Essex Bridge, River Trent And The Trent & Mersey Canal. ST17 0UP 0.17 miles Signposted From M6 Junction 13; 6-Miles East Of Stafford On A513. For The Seven Spings Car Park, Head On Through Milford Along The A513. The Lane To The Car Park Is On Your Right, Opposite Weetman’S Bridge.

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Cannock Chase
Start From Commonwealth Cemetery Proceed Down Hill Past German Military Cemeterycontinue Into Valley Camp Rd Brocton Cannock WS12 4PT 3.06 miles Located Near German Military Cemetery, Camp Rd Cannock

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Cannock Chase German Military Cemetery
Set Amongst The Trees And Against Cannock Chase, The German Military Cemetery Is Maintained By The Commonwealth War Graves Commission. This Walk Skirts The Edge Of The Cemetery, Allowing You To View The Area As You Walk By, And Continue Onto Cannock Chase Itself. WS12 4PT 3.39 miles From The M6, Exit At Junction 11, Taking The A460 Toward Cannock Town Centre. From Here, Take The A34, Cannock To Stafford. Follow For Around 3 Miles To A Roundabout, With Signs To Rugeley. After About 1 Mile, Turn Right, Then Left At A Crossroads. The Cemetery Is Signposted On The A34.

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Birches Valley Cannock Chase
A Dog Walk On Cannock Chase Staffordshiretaking Through Woods And Swimming Places For Dogs 4 Birches Valley Rugeley Lancashire WS15 2UQ 3.71 miles As This A Forestry Comminsion Site There Is A £4 Carpark Charge But That Is For All Day Parking. The Walk Starts Just Behind The Go Ape Climb Hut On The Blue And Red Trail. The First Of This Walk Is Down Hill And Is Hard Compacted Gravel So Wheelchair Friendly ( Return Path Will Be The Same So Up Hill). Please Be Aware At The Bottom Of Hill There Very Muddy Pools, The Walk Is Approx 2 Miles Following The Red And Blue Routes And Now Is Flat Taking In Several Pools This Path Will Have Walkers, Cyclists And Horse Riders. The Pools Are Fished So Please Be Aware Of This The Walk Takes In Forest Areas

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Castle Ring
55 Holly Hill Rd Rugeley Lancashire WS15 4RF 6.86 miles Car Park Is Opposite The Park Gate Inn, Off Holly Hill Road.

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Chasewater Country Park
A Lovely Mainly Flat Walk . It Surrounds Chasewater Lake . There Is Alot To See Here And If Your Lucky You Will See Deers Grazing On The Grass . If You Follow The Route All The Way Around You Can Stop At The Steam Engine Train Station For A Drink . There Is Cafes And Toilets Near The Car Park . Car Park Is £1 For 2 Hours Or £3 For All Day . They Have A Little Craft Shop And A Ice Cream Shop. The Walk Is Mainly Gravelled Until You Get To The Woodland Area . Walsall Lancashire 9.45 miles

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Weather Forecast

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