Welcome to Coventry Canal

Coventry Canal is a significant waterway in Staffordshire that runs for 38 miles from Coventry to Fradley Junction. The canal was built in the late 18th century to transport coal, limestone, and other goods from the Midlands to London. Today, the canal is a popular destination for boaters, walkers, and cyclists who enjoy the scenic views and peaceful atmosphere. The canal passes through several towns and villages in Staffordshire, including Polesworth, Atherstone, and Tamworth, and offers a glimpse into the region's industrial heritage.

One of the most notable features of Coventry Canal in Staffordshire is the Atherstone Locks. The flight of 11 locks is a popular attraction for visitors who want to experience the thrill of navigating the canal. The locks were built in the early 19th century to overcome the steep gradient of the land and allow boats to travel up and down the canal. Today, the Atherstone Locks are a testament to the engineering skills of the time and provide a fascinating insight into the history of the canal.

Another highlight of Coventry Canal in Staffordshire is the Fazeley Junction. The junction marks the point where the Coventry Canal meets the Birmingham and Fazeley Canal, which runs from Birmingham to Fazeley. The junction is a bustling hub of activity, with boats coming and going from all directions. Visitors can enjoy a leisurely stroll along the towpath, watch the boats pass through the locks, or stop for a drink at one of the nearby pubs. The Fazeley Junction is a must-visit destination for anyone interested in the history and culture of the canal network in Staffordshire.

Local Weather

Cloudy

Temp: 8.3°C

Feels Like: 4.7°C

Wind: 15.7 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
St Stephens Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Mike Dowd	Church Lane Fradley Lichfield Staffordshire WS13 8NL 01283790268 School Website
Fradley Park Primary And Nursery School Free Schools Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Chrissie Allen	Murphy Street Fradley Lichfield Staffordshire WS13 8TW 1543761030 School Website
Streethay Primary School Free Schools Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Stuart Taylor	Yoxall Way Lichfield WS13 8FT 1543396180 School Website
All Saints C Of E C Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Eleanor Wilson	Furlong Close Alrewas Burton On Trent Staffordshire DE13 7EF 01283247940 School Website
The Howard Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Jonathan Wynn	The Square Elford Tamworth Staffordshire B79 9DB 01827383292 School Website
Scotch Orchard Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Dr Rhian Warrack	Scotch Orchard Lichfield Staffordshire WS13 6DE 1543227400 School Website
Bridge Short Stay School Pupil Referral Unit Ages:13-16 Head Teacher Mrs James Morris	Wissage Road Lichfield Staffordshire WS13 6SW 01543255872 School Website
Charnwood Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Katie Stanley	Purcell Avenue Lichfield Staffordshire WS13 7PH 1543227560 School Website
Rocklands School Academy Special Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jane Elliker	Purcell Avenue Lichfield Staffordshire WS13 7PH 1543548700 School Website
St Chad's Cofe Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Julie Smith	St Michael Road Lichfield Staffordshire WS13 6SN 1543226080 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Lichfield Trent Valley Station Approach, Off Burton Road, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS13 6HE 1.97 Miles

Lichfield City Station Road, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS13 6HX 3.00 Miles

Shenstone Station Road, Shenstone, Staffordshire, WS14 0NW 5.65 Miles

Tamworth Victoria Road, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B79 7JT 5.71 Miles

Wilnecote Watling Street, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B77 5AL 7.47 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Mick's Cars 01543 258783 Friary House/Vulcan Rd, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS13 6RW 2.09 Miles
James Vicary 07972 874226 14 Pass Avenue, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS14 9NJ 2.10 Miles
Lichfield Dial A Cab 01543 255155 23, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS13 6RJ 2.16 Miles
Anyairport Car Hire Lichfield 01543 255155 Unit 23/Crossfield Ind Est/Crossfield Rd, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS13 6RJ 2.16 Miles
Airport Cars 01543 432604 73 Spring Lane, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS14 9NA 2.18 Miles
E7 Taxis 07962 228908 47 Eastern Avenue, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS13 6RL 2.25 Miles
Executive Taxi Travel 01543 262012 Boley Park, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS14 9UA 2.37 Miles
Executive Travel (Airport Transport) 01543 262012 44 Yew Tree Avenue, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS14 9UA 2.37 Miles
A1 Travel 01543 307246 24 Fallow Field, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS13 7RS 2.55 Miles
3 Spires Cabs 01543 264499 Partridge Croft, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS13 6SJ 2.73 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Harvey Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Wellington Crescent No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Fradley Post Office Box No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:09:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Ash Tree Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Huddlesford No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Fradley Junction No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Anson Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Oak Way No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Post Office Road Alrewas No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Enterprise No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Crossfield Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Elford (Ex. Po) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Cross Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lichfield Delivery Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Trent Valley Post Office Box No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Alrewas 01283 790316	The Surgery Exchange Road Alrewas Burton-On-Trent, Staffs DE13 7AS
Brown J.R.D - Branch 01543 432616	Whittington Village Hall Langton Crescent Whittington Lichfield Staffordshire WS14 9LR
St Giles Hospice 01543 432031	Fisherwick Road Whittington Lichfield Staffordshire WS14 9LH
Lichfield Frailty Clinic 01785 854428	Samuel Johnson Hospital Trent Valley Road Lichfield WS13 6EF
Samuel Johnson Community Hospital - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Trent Valley Road Lichfield WS13 6EF

Local Stores

Fradley
Unit 1 Fradley Park Local Centre
Common Lane
Lichfield
Staffordshire
WS13 8NQ
01543 449262
Store Website
0.74 miles

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SPAR - Lichfield
66 Dimbles Ln
Lichfield
WS13 7HL
Store Website
2.9 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Pool House Equine Clinic
Crown Inn Farm Rykneld Street Fradley Lichfield Staffordshire WS13 8RD 01283 799700 equine@poolhousevets.co.uk Website 0.87 miles
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Out of Hours Service Available 01543 262464

Lichfield Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Unit C Lichfield Retail Park Vulcan Road Lichfield Staffordshire WS13 6GB 01543 267 660 lichfield@vets4pets.com Website 2.08 miles

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Hillman Vets - Britannia Park
Unit 5 Britannia Way Lichfield Staffordshire WS14 9UY 01543 416336 enquiries@hillmanvets.co.uk Website 2.10 miles
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Grange Hill Veterinary Centre
Grange Lane Lichfield Staffordshire WS13 8HX 01543 416246 info@grangehillvets.co.uk Website 3.39 miles
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Swinfen Veterinary Centre
Old London Road Swinfen Lichfield Staffordshire WS14 9QW 01543 483676 don@swinfen-vet.co.uk 4.16 miles

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Pool House Veterinary Hospital
Pool House Veterinary Group Fosseway Lane Lichfield Staffordshire WS13 8JY 01543 262464/262433 enquiries@poolhousevets.co.uk Website 4.41 miles
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Out of Hours Service Available 01543 262464
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Out of Hours Service Available 01543 262464

Local Dog Walks

National Memorial Arboretum
Unnamed Road Burton-On-Trent DE13 7AR 2.04 miles Entrance To The Dog Walking Route Is Located To The Right-Hand Side Of The Main Car Park. Please Note Only Working Assistance Dogs Be Permitted Within The Remembrance Centre.

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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 2.08 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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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 2.12 miles

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Pipe Hill Farm
A Nice Hidden Gem In Burntwood . There Are Open Fields And Forest Walks. There Is Alot Of Dogs Off Leads So They Can Have A Good Run. Lots Of Different Paths To Take, Also Its A Circular Walk So Which Ever Path You Chose You Will End Back At The Free Car Park . Beautiful View Of Lichfield Cathedral Pipe Hall Farm St Matthew'S Road Burntwood Lancashire WS7 9EL 5.13 miles

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Brantson Water Park
Branston Water Park Is A Premier Wildlife Site In East Staffordshire. Located Just Outside Burton Off The A38. The Site Is A Local Natural Reserve And Has Also Received The Prestigious Green Flag Award Again This Year And Has Successfully Held The Award Since 2005 In Recognition Of The Quality, Cleanliness, Safety And Wildlife Value Of The Site.In Recent Years The Site Has Been Improved With Better Signage, A Small Visitors Centre And Ample Parking. There Is A Level Path Running Around The Entire Site Giving Excellent Disabled Access, A Children’S Play Area, Toilets And Information On The Types Of Birds And Habitats That Are Found At Branston Water Park. 76 Lichfield Rd Branston Burton-On-Trent DE14 3HD 6.30 miles

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Trent And Mersey Canal Path (Burton)
The Trent And Mersey Canal Path From Branston To Barton Marina Is A Relatively Long But Even Route With Several Bridges, Locks, And The Opportunity To View Wildlife Along The Way. Tatenhill Lane Branston Burton-On-Trent DE14 3EZ 6.77 miles The Bridge Inn Has A Small, Free Car Park For Customers, But There Is Also Free Parking At Branston Water Park (De14 3Hd).

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Weather Forecast

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Feels Like	-4.2°C	-4.3°C	-4.6°C	-5.5°C	-7.4°C	-9.7°C	-11.8°C	-13.9°C	-15.9°C	-13.7°C	-14.9°C	-17.2°C

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