Welcome to Bitterscote

Bitterscote is a small village located in the county of Staffordshire, England. The village is situated on the outskirts of the town of Lichfield and is known for its picturesque countryside and historic landmarks. Bitterscote is home to a number of listed buildings, including the Grade II listed Bitterscote Hall, which dates back to the 17th century. The village is also home to a number of local businesses, including a pub, a post office, and a convenience store.

One of the main attractions in Bitterscote is the Bitterscote Aqueduct, which was built in the early 19th century to carry the Trent and Mersey Canal over the River Trent. The aqueduct is a popular spot for walkers and cyclists, who can enjoy the stunning views of the surrounding countryside. Another popular attraction in the village is the Bitterscote Mill, which was once a working watermill and is now a museum. Visitors can learn about the history of the mill and see the machinery in action.

Bitterscote is a peaceful and charming village that offers visitors a glimpse into the rich history and natural beauty of Staffordshire. Whether you're interested in exploring the local landmarks, taking a leisurely stroll through the countryside, or simply enjoying a pint at the local pub, Bitterscote has something to offer everyone. With its friendly community and welcoming atmosphere, it's no wonder that Bitterscote is a popular destination for tourists and locals alike.

Local Weather

Partly Cloudy

Temp: 13.2°C

Feels Like: 11.8°C

Wind: 9.6 MPH

Wind Dir: SW

Local Schools

School	Details
Longwood Primary School Foundation School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs P James	Allton Avenue Mile Oak Tamworth Staffordshire B78 3NH 01827213970 School Website
Thomas Barnes Primary School Foundation School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs E Tibbitts	School Lane Hopwas Tamworth Staffordshire B78 3AD 01827213840 School Website
Millfield Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Simon Kelly	Coleshill Street Fazeley Tamworth Staffordshire B78 3RQ 01827213825 School Website
Moorgate Community Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Jonathan Williams	Hospital Street Tamworth Staffordshire B79 7EE 01827215240 School Website
Coton Green Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Richard Osborne	Kipling Rise Tamworth Staffordshire B79 8LX 1827337456 School Website
Lark Hall Infant And Nursery Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mr Richard Lane	Clifton Avenue Tamworth Staffordshire B79 8EF 01827215333 School Website
St Elizabeths Catholic Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Michelle Walsh	Claremont Road Tamworth Staffordshire B79 8EN 01827214000 School Website
Manor Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Simon Robson	Drayton Lane Drayton Bassett Tamworth Staffordshire B78 3TX 1827213820 School Website
Landau Forte Academy Tamworth Sixth Form Academy 16-19 Sponsor Led Ages:16-19 Head Teacher Mr Katie Adams	Ashby Road Tamworth Staffordshire B79 8AA 01827301820 School Website
Mortimer House Other Independent Special School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Rebecca Bhageerutty	Mortimer House 17 Victoria Road Tamworth Staffordshire B79 7HS 1827337998 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Tamworth Victoria Road, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B79 7JT 2.38 Miles

Wilnecote Watling Street, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B77 5AL 2.83 Miles

Shenstone Station Road, Shenstone, Staffordshire, WS14 0NW 4.42 Miles

Blake Street Station Approach, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B74 4EB 4.66 Miles

Butlers Lane Butlers Lane, Four Oaks, West Midlands, B74 4RT 4.72 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
1 St Choice Radio Cars 01827 62552 16 Fir Tree, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B79 8NL 1.70 Miles
3Bs Taxis 01827 63636 21A Lichfield Street, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B79 7QD 1.78 Miles
Bells Taxis And Minibuses 01827 52222 River Dr, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B79 7ND 1.84 Miles
Tamworth Taxis 01827 62222 25A Aldergate, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B79 7DX 1.99 Miles
South Staffs Chauffeurs 01827 261174 Drayton Lane, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B78 3TR 2.03 Miles
South Staff Chauffeurs 01827 261174 Lingfield Bungalow/Drayton La, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B78 3TR 2.03 Miles
Xclusive Limousines Ltd 01827 60777 4 Hampton Close, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B79 8TX 2.50 Miles
1St Choice Taxis 01827 331155 51 Cringlebrook, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B77 2NQ 2.65 Miles
Airport Connections 01543 432244 54 Nottingham Rd, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS14 9TG 2.71 Miles
Acorn Taxis 01827 63333 306 Glascote Road, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B77 2AX 2.77 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
George Avenue Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Mile Oak Post Office Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:45 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Gainsborough Drive Collection Today available until:16:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:08:00
Manor Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Nursery Lane (Old P.O Box) Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hopwas Hill Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bonehill Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hints Collection Today available until:11:15 Weekday Last Collection:11:15 Saturday Last Collection:08:00
Hopwas Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Lincoln Avenue Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Braham Collection Today available until:18:30 Weekday Last Collection:18:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Mariner Collection Today available until:18:30 Weekday Last Collection:18:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Manor Drive Collection Today available until:16:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Asda Superstore Collection Today available until:16:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Lichfield St Post Office Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Tamworth Locality Network 01283 566333	Sir Robert Peel Hospital Plantation Lane Mile Oak Tamworth B78 3NG
Tamworth Frailty Clinic 01785 854428	Sir Robert Peel Hospital Plantation Lane,Mile Oak Temworth B78 3NG
Harrison Ps & Partners (Branch)	Fazeley Surgery Albert Road Fazeley Tamworth Staffordshire B78 3QJ
Riverside Surgery 01827 66676	Riverside Surgery 41-42 Balfour Riverside Tamworth B79 7BH
The Peel Medical Practice 01827 50575	The Peel Medical Practice Peel Court, 2 Aldergate Tamworth Staffordshire B79 7DJ

Local Stores

Tamworth
10 The Precinct Fontenaye Road
Fontenave Road
Tamworth
Staffordshire
B79 8JT
Store Website
1.85 miles

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SPAR - Masefield Drive Tamworth
Paul & Sons Convenience Stores Ltd
150-154 Masefield Drive
Leyfields
B79 8JA
01827 62208
Store Website
2.0 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Tamworth Raw And Animal Fertiilty
Unit 13 The Sovereign Centre Lichfield Road Industrial Estate Tamworth Staffordshire B79 7XA 07557 986332 sales@traws.uk 1.60 miles

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Companion Care (Tamworth) Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Ventura Shopping Centre Ventura Park Road, Bonehill Tamworth Staffordshire B78 3HB 01827 317524 tamworth@companioncare.co.uk Website 1.63 miles

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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Riversmeet Veterinary Centre
27 Lichfield Street Tamworth Staffordshire B79 7QE 01827 63841 Website 1.75 miles
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Brook End Veterinary Surgery, Pretorius Family Ltd
Brookend Farm Portleys Lane Drayton Bassett Tamworth Staffordshire B78 2AD 01827 288888 l.pretorius@btinternet.com 2.44 miles

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At Home Veterinary Service
5 St Mary'S Way Tamworth Staffordshire B77 3EY 01827 52677 spotdog40@hotmail.com Website 3.00 miles

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Dunton Veterinary Clinic
Vicarage Hill Farm Vicarage Hill Middleton Tamworth Staffordshire B78 2AT 01675 470322 duntonveterinaryclinic@gmail.com Website 3.34 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Darnford Park
Darnford Park Situated Either Side Of Darnford Lane, Lichfield, Darnford Park Covers 190,000 Square Metres Of Public Open Space. The Park Was Developed As Part Of The Boley Park Residential Development. Features &Amp; Facilities Free Car Parking At Darnford Lane And Ryknild Street Picnic Benches A Small Enclosed Play Area, Suitable For Over 2S Great For Dog Walking And Nature Walks Dog Bins Benches Darnford Park Is Part Of The 10 Mile Darwin Walk Waste Bins 14 Coppice Grove Lichfield Lancashire WS14 9PR 4.58 miles

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Kingsbury Water Park
Large Area Consisting Of Lakes, Ponds, Open Fields And Woodland Paths, Visitor Centre And Refreshments Available, And Miles Of Dog Walking. 3 Bodymoor Heath Rd Bodymoor Heath Lancashire 4.85 miles

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Pooley Country Park
A Lovely Walk Where You Can Walk Along The Canal And/Or Walk Through The Woods. Dogs Are Fine Off Lead In The Woods But The Canal Path Is Narrow So May Need To Keep Some Dogs On Lead. At The End Enjoy A Nice Drink And Something To Eat At The Cafe Where There Is Outdoor Seating. Unnamed Road Tamworth Lancashire B79 0EB 4.95 miles

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Sutton Park
A 3.1-Mile, Circular Walk, With Three Potential Joining Points. Walk Around A 2,400 Acre National Nature Reserve And One Of The Largest Urban Parks In Europe. B73 6BT 5.64 miles Sutton Park Is Located In Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, West Midlands. There Are Several Entrances To The Park.

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Sutton Park
2400 Acre National Nature Reserve. The Park Has Open Heathland, Woodlands, Seven Lakes, Wetlands, And Marshes - Each With Its Own Rich Variety Of Plants And Wildlife, Some Rarely Seen In The Region. Cattle And Wild Ponies Graze On The Land. Children's Play Area Is Located At Town Gate. The Town Gate Park Rd Lancashire 5.69 miles There Are Alternative Entrances Located In Streetly And Boldmere. During Summer Months A Small Entrance Fee Is Charged To Enter Sutton Park.

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National Memorial Arboretum
This Gentle Circular Walk Follows Hardstanding Paths And Off-Road Tracks Whilst Enjoying Views Of A Number Of The Memorials. DE13 7AR 7.01 miles The Arboretum Is Located Just Off The A38/A513 Between Lichfield And Burton Upon Trent. You Can Follow The Local Brown Signs To Find Us.

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Weather Forecast

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	Cloudy	Cloudy	Fog	Fog	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear
Temp	14.9°C	14.1°C	8.7°C	7.5°C	11.8°C	17.2°C	21°C	22.9°C	23.6°C	22.1°C	17.3°C	14.6°C
Feels Like	15°C	13.9°C	8.3°C	7.5°C	11.7°C	17.2°C	21°C	23.8°C	24.3°C	22.6°C	17.3°C	14.4°C

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	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast
Temp	12.8°C	11.6°C	10.8°C	10.2°C	14.1°C	19.3°C	22.5°C	24.2°C	23.9°C	21.8°C	19.1°C	17°C
Feels Like	12.4°C	11°C	10°C	9.2°C	13.6°C	19.2°C	23.5°C	24.8°C	24.8°C	21.8°C	19.1°C	17°C

Tuesday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Overcast	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Clear
Temp	15.1°C	13.7°C	12.8°C	12.2°C	15.4°C	19.1°C	22.2°C	21.2°C	19.8°C	19.4°C	17.5°C	16.1°C
Feels Like	14.8°C	13.3°C	12.3°C	11.7°C	15.1°C	19.1°C	23°C	21.2°C	19.8°C	19.4°C	17.5°C	16°C

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