Welcome to Glascote

Glascote is a small village located in the county of Staffordshire, England. It is situated on the outskirts of Tamworth and is known for its rich history and beautiful landscapes. The village has a population of around 5,000 people and is home to a number of local businesses, shops, and amenities.

One of the most notable features of Glascote is its close proximity to the River Tame. The river runs through the village and provides a picturesque backdrop for residents and visitors alike. The area is also home to a number of parks and green spaces, including Glascote Heath and Dosthill Park, which offer plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, cycling, and picnicking.

Glascote is steeped in history, with evidence of human settlement dating back to the Bronze Age. The village was once a thriving industrial hub, with a number of factories and mills operating in the area during the 19th and early 20th centuries. Today, many of these buildings have been repurposed or converted into residential properties, adding to the unique character of the village. Overall, Glascote is a charming and vibrant community that offers a high quality of life for its residents.

Local Weather

Cloudy

Temp: 8.1°C

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Wind: 16.1 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Lakeside Primary School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr Neil Probert	Leyland Road Glascote Tamworth Staffordshire B77 2SA 1827213990 School Website
Oakhill Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Nicola Gripton	Hawksworth Glascote Heath Tamworth Staffordshire B77 2HH 01827213960 School Website
Glascote Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Michelle Powell	Silverlink Road Glascote Tamworth Staffordshire B77 2EA 01827213210 School Website
The Woodlands Community Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Jonathan Baker	Canning Road Glascote Tamworth Staffordshire B77 3JX 1827429020 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
Two Rivers High School Academy Special Converter Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Miss Gail Brindley	Torc Campus Silver Link Road Glascote Heath Tamworth Staffordshire B77 2HJ 1827426124 School Website
Landau Forte Academy Amington Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Andrew Deen	Woodland Road Amington Tamworth Staffordshire B77 4FF 01827301800 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
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

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Wilnecote Watling Street, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B77 5AL 0.94 Miles

Tamworth Victoria Road, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B79 7JT 1.26 Miles

Polesworth Orchard Close, Polesworth, Staffordshire, B78 1BX 2.34 Miles

Atherstone Long Street, Atherstone, Warwickshire, CV9 1BH 5.80 Miles

Lichfield Trent Valley Station Approach, Off Burton Road, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS13 6HE 7.10 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Acorn Taxis 01827 63333 306 Glascote Road, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B77 2AX 0.38 Miles
1St Choice Taxis 01827 331155 51 Cringlebrook, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B77 2NQ 0.78 Miles
1St Call Taxis 07775 340971 39 Hesleden, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B77 4HR 0.90 Miles
Bells Taxis And Minibuses 01827 52222 River Dr, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B79 7ND 1.26 Miles
Tamworth Taxis 01827 62222 25A Aldergate, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B79 7DX 1.41 Miles
3Bs Taxis 01827 63636 21A Lichfield Street, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B79 7QD 1.50 Miles
Xclusive Limousines Ltd 01827 60777 4 Hampton Close, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B79 8TX 1.62 Miles
Red Star Taxis 07507 610563 102 Kiln Way, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B78 1JE 1.96 Miles
South Staffs Chauffeurs 01827 261174 Drayton Lane, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B78 3TR 2.29 Miles
South Staff Chauffeurs 01827 261174 Lingfield Bungalow/Drayton La, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B78 3TR 2.29 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Lakeside Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Silver Link Post Office Collection Today available until:15:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Sunday Last Collection:15:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Engine Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Brookweed Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Glascote Post Office Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Deeley Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hamble Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sheepcote Lane Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Belgrave Post Office Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
St Marys Way Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Shannon Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Glascote Road Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Bright Crescent Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Kettlebrook Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Calder Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Heathview Medical Practice 01827 281000	Glascote Heath Health Ctr Caledonian Tamworth Staffordshire B77 2ED
Sreehari Branch 1	Tri-Links Belgrave The Baptist Manse Derwent Tamworth Staffordshire B77 2LD
Trinity Surgery	55 Ellerbeck Wilnecote Tamworth B77 4JA
Stonydelph Medical Practice	Ellerbeck Wilnecote Tamworth B77 4JA
Dr Khare's Surgery 01827 892809	Stonydelph Medical Ctr Ellerbeck Stonydelph Staffordshire B77 4JA

Local Stores

Glascote New
Glascote Road
Glascote
Tamworth
Staffordshire
B77 2AF
01827 302512
Store Website
0.65 miles

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SPAR Glascote Heath
SPAR
69 Caledonian
Glascote Heath
Tamworth
B77 2ED
01827 284721
Store Website
0.2 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

At Home Veterinary Service
5 St Mary'S Way Tamworth Staffordshire B77 3EY 01827 52677 spotdog40@hotmail.com Website 0.59 miles

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Oakfield Veterinary Group
The Old Library Hockley Road Wilnecote Tamworth Staffordshire B77 5EF 01827 281284 tamworth@oakfield.net 1.24 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 1.43 miles

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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Riversmeet Veterinary Centre
27 Lichfield Street Tamworth Staffordshire B79 7QE 01827 63841 Website 1.54 miles
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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 2.10 miles

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Wilson'S Veterinary Practice Ltd
Unit B, Co Op Local Store Whitehouse Road Dordon Tamworth Staffordshire B78 1QE 01827 948919 enquiries@wilsonsvets.com Website 2.54 miles
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Local Dog Walks

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 2.13 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 4.50 miles

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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 6.84 miles

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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 7.70 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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National Memorial Arboretum
Unnamed Road Burton-On-Trent DE13 7AR 7.74 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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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 7.85 miles Sutton Park Is Located In Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, West Midlands. There Are Several Entrances To The Park.

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Weather Forecast

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