Welcome to Drayton Bassett

Drayton Bassett is a small village located in the county of Staffordshire, England. The village is situated approximately 3 miles south of Tamworth and has a population of around 500 people. Drayton Bassett is a picturesque village with a rich history and is surrounded by beautiful countryside.

The village has a number of historic buildings, including St. Peter's Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is a Grade II listed building and is known for its beautiful stained glass windows and impressive architecture. Other notable buildings in the village include the Old School House, which was built in the 19th century and is now a private residence, and the Manor House, which dates back to the 17th century and is now a nursing home.

Drayton Bassett is a close-knit community with a strong sense of community spirit. The village has a number of local amenities, including a village hall, a pub, and a post office. The village also has a number of community groups and clubs, including a cricket club, a gardening club, and a women's institute. Overall, Drayton Bassett is a charming village with a rich history and a strong sense of community.

Local Weather

Cloudy

Temp: 8.3°C

Feels Like: 4.9°C

Wind: 14.3 MPH

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Local Schools

School	Details
Manor Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Simon Robson	Drayton Lane Drayton Bassett Tamworth Staffordshire B78 3TX 1827213820 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
Dosthill Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr David Shakeshaft	High Street Dosthill Tamworth B77 1LQ 1827214930 School Website
Longwood Primary School Foundation School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs P James	Allton Avenue Mile Oak Tamworth Staffordshire B78 3NH 01827213970 School Website
Two Gates Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Nest Llewelyn-Cook	Tamworth Road Two Gates Tamworth Staffordshire B77 1EN 1827213855
Hanburys Farm Community Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Nicola Gripton	Derwent Off Field Farm Road Belgrave Tamworth Staffordshire B77 2LD 01827214005 School Website
St Gabriels Catholic Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr John Hayes	Wilnecote Lane Belgrave Tamworth Staffordshire B77 2LF 01827213910 School Website
Tamworth Enterprise College And Aet Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Gemma Simon	Birds Bush Road Belgrave Tamworth Staffordshire B77 2NE 01827285596 School Website
Bird's Bush Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Joanne Davies ( Acting Headteacher)	Birds Bush Road Belgrave Tamworth Staffordshire B77 2NE 1827214666 School Website
Wilnecote Junior Academy Academy Converter Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kelly Williams	Smithy Lane Wilnecote Tamworth Staffordshire B77 5LA 1827213875 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Wilnecote Watling Street, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B77 5AL 1.76 Miles

Tamworth Victoria Road, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B79 7JT 2.91 Miles

Polesworth Orchard Close, Polesworth, Staffordshire, B78 1BX 4.70 Miles

Four Oaks Lichfield Road, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B74 2TD 4.91 Miles

Sutton Coldfield Railway Road, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B73 6AY 5.07 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
South Staffs Chauffeurs 01827 261174 Drayton Lane, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B78 3TR 0.30 Miles
South Staff Chauffeurs 01827 261174 Lingfield Bungalow/Drayton La, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B78 3TR 0.30 Miles
1St Choice Taxis 01827 331155 51 Cringlebrook, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B77 2NQ 1.81 Miles
Bells Taxis And Minibuses 01827 52222 River Dr, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B79 7ND 2.20 Miles
3Bs Taxis 01827 63636 21A Lichfield Street, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B79 7QD 2.45 Miles
K Kabs 01827 870000 19 Barlow Court, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B78 2HJ 2.48 Miles
Town And Country Taxis 07770 713016 56 Sycamore Road, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B78 2JB 2.53 Miles
Acorn Taxis 01827 63333 306 Glascote Road, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B77 2AX 2.58 Miles
Tamworth Taxis 01827 62222 25A Aldergate, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B79 7DX 2.63 Miles
1St Call Taxis 07775 340971 39 Hesleden, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B77 4HR 2.78 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Drayton Bassett Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:15
Middleton Turn No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:10:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Manor Drive No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Old School Dosthill No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Fazeley Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Manor Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dosthill Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Dosthill Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Bonehill No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Gainsborough Drive No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:08:00
George Avenue No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sefton Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Yenton Close No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Mile Oak Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:45 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Middleton Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Harrison Ps & Partners (Branch)	Fazeley Surgery Albert Road Fazeley Tamworth Staffordshire B78 3QJ
Dosthill Surgery	Cadogan Road Dosthill Tamworth Staffordshire B77 1PQ
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
Sreehari Branch 1	Tri-Links Belgrave The Baptist Manse Derwent Tamworth Staffordshire B77 2LD

Local Stores

Dosthill
69 High Street
Dosthill
Tamworth
Staffordshire
B77 1LG
01827 283534
Store Website
1.31 miles

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SPAR - Exley Neighbourhood Tamworth
Exley Neighbourhood Centre
Field Farm Road
Tamworth
B77 2LA
01827 288005
Store Website
2.1 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Brook End Veterinary Surgery, Pretorius Family Ltd
Brookend Farm Portleys Lane Drayton Bassett Tamworth Staffordshire B78 2AD 01827 288888 l.pretorius@btinternet.com 0.32 miles

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Dunton Veterinary Clinic
Vicarage Hill Farm Vicarage Hill Middleton Tamworth Staffordshire B78 2AT 01675 470322 duntonveterinaryclinic@gmail.com Website 1.74 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 2.02 miles

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Oakfield Veterinary Group
The Old Library Hockley Road Wilnecote Tamworth Staffordshire B77 5EF 01827 281284 tamworth@oakfield.net 2.11 miles

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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Riversmeet Veterinary Centre
27 Lichfield Street Tamworth Staffordshire B79 7QE 01827 63841 Website 2.47 miles
Amenities
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Tamworth Raw And Animal Fertiilty
Unit 13 The Sovereign Centre Lichfield Road Industrial Estate Tamworth Staffordshire B79 7XA 07557 986332 sales@traws.uk 2.83 miles

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Local Dog Walks

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 2.75 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 4.69 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 5.32 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 5.38 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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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 6.72 miles

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Sutton Park
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. Monmouth Drivethe Royal Town Of Sutton Coldfield Birmingham 7.05 miles

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Weather Forecast

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