Welcome to Hookgate

Hookgate is a small village located in the county of Staffordshire, England. The village is situated near the town of Newcastle-under-Lyme and is known for its picturesque countryside and historic buildings. Hookgate has a rich history dating back to the 17th century when it was a thriving market town. Today, the village is a popular destination for tourists who come to explore its many attractions.

One of the most notable attractions in Hookgate is the Hookgate Castle. The castle was built in the 16th century and is a fine example of Tudor architecture. The castle is now a private residence and is not open to the public, but visitors can still admire its impressive exterior. Another popular attraction in Hookgate is the Hookgate Village Hall. The hall is a community center that hosts a variety of events throughout the year, including concerts, plays, and art exhibitions.

Hookgate is also home to several pubs and restaurants that serve traditional English cuisine. The village is known for its friendly locals and welcoming atmosphere, making it a great place to visit for anyone looking to experience the charm of rural England. Whether you're interested in history, culture, or simply want to relax and enjoy the beautiful countryside, Hookgate has something to offer everyone.

Local Weather

Overcast

Temp: 10.4°C

Feels Like: 7.3°C

Wind: 17 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Hugo Meynell C Of E Vc Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Bronwen Gleave	Eccleshall Road Loggerheads Market Drayton Staffordshire TF9 4NU 01630672287 School Website
St Marys C Of E A Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Clare Hill	Mucklestone Market Drayton Staffordshire TF9 4DN 01630672126 School Website
Norton In Hales C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Angela Alkureishi	Main Road Norton-In-Hales Market Drayton Shropshire TF9 4AT 07391770258 School Website
Cheswardine Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Rachael Williams	Glebe Close Cheswardine Market Drayton Shropshire TF9 2RU 01630661233 School Website
The Grove School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Sonia Taylor	Newcastle Road Market Drayton Shropshire TF9 1HF 1630652121 School Website
All Saints C Of E C First School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Mrs Vicki Bradley	Church Lane Standon Stafford Staffordshire ST21 6RN 01782791234 School Website
Longlands Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Lisa Millington	Linden Way Fairfields Market Drayton Shropshire TF9 1QU 01630652312 School Website
Baldwins Gate C Of Evc Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Leanne Lowndes	Tollgate Avenue Baldwins Gate Newcastle Staffordshire ST5 5DF 01782680649 School Website
Woore Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Michelle Ward	London Road Woore Crewe Shropshire CW3 9SQ 01630647373 School Website
Market Drayton Infant & Nursery School Academy Converter Ages:2-7 Head Teacher Mrs Samantha Scott	Longslow Road Market Drayton Shropshire TF9 3BA 1630652909 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Stone Station Road, Stone, Staffordshire, ST15 8ER 9.45 Miles

Stoke-On-Trent Station Road, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire, ST4 2AA 10.54 Miles

Longport Station Street, Longport, Staffordshire, ST6 4ND 11.25 Miles

Longton King Street, Longton, Staffordshire, ST3 1EZ 11.38 Miles

Wrenbury Station Road, Wrenbury, Cheshire, CW5 8EX 11.72 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Pj's Taxis 01630 673121 1 Kestrel Drive, Market Drayton, Shropshire, TF9 2QT 0.72 Miles
Robs Taxis 01630 657272 6 Pinfold La, Market Drayton, Shropshire, TF9 2QR 2.71 Miles
Dawn's Taxi's 01630 652989 Church Meadows, Market Drayton, Shropshire, TF9 4AN 3.38 Miles
Premier Airport Transfers 01630 695974 45 Maer Lane, Market Drayton, Shropshire, TF9 1QY 4.40 Miles
First Call Taxis 01630 653200 The Old Coal Yard/Bert Smith Way/Adderley Rd Ind Est, Market Drayton, Shropshire, TF9 3SN 4.64 Miles
Rays Taxis 07759 854842 40 Salisbury Hill View, Market Drayton, Shropshire, TF9 1DL 5.02 Miles
Joe La Taxi 01630 654321 16 Charlesway, Market Drayton, Shropshire, TF9 1DA 5.10 Miles
Gilberts Taxi 01270 812617 Old Acre/Bagley La, Crewe, Cheshire, CW3 0DS 6.81 Miles
Wheelwrights Limousines 01785 284664 Lodge Lane, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST20 0NT 7.07 Miles
Supreme Cars 01782 632222 Stonewall Ind Est/Stonewall Pl, Newcastle Under Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 6NR 8.73 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Tf9 Eccleshall Road Loggerheads Market Drayton Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tf9 Hookgate Loggerheads Market Drayton Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:10:00
Tf9 Jug Bank Market Drayton Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tf9 Loggerheads Post Office Market Drayton Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Tf9 Ashley Heath Market Drayton Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tf9 Woodlands Loggerheads Market Drayton Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Tf9 Hunters Point Loggerheads Market Drayton Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Tf9 Peel Arms Church Road Ashley Market Drayton Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:07:30
Tf9 Ashley Post Office Market Drayton Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tf9 Sandy Lane Ashley Loggerheads Market Drayton Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tf9 Mucklestone Market Drayton Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Lower Fair Oak St21 6Pp Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:00
Hales Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Wetwood St21 6Hu Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:00
Tf9 Blore Market Drayton Weekday Last Collection:11:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Ashley Surgery 01630 672225	Ashley Surgery School Lane, Ashley Market Drayton Shropshire TF9 4LF
Dr Oleshko Cg Branch 178268049	The Poplars Tollgate Avenue Baldwins Gate Stoke-On-Trent Staffordshire ST5 5DA
Market Drayton Medical Practice 01630 652158	Market Drayton Pcc Maer Lane Market Drayton Shropshire TF9 3AL
Madeley Practice 01782 750274	Moss Lane Surgery Moss Lane Madeley Nr.Crewe, Cheshire CW3 9NQ
Crown Surgery 01785 850226	The Crown Surgery 23 High Street,Eccleshall Stafford Staffordshire ST21 6BW

Local Stores

Loggerheads
Eccleshall Road
Loggerheads
Market Drayton
Staffordshire
TF9 4NX
01630 672428
Store Website
0.64 miles

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SPAR- Platinum Retail-Filleybrook
Newcastle Rd
Stone
ST15 0PT
07824618383
Store Website
9.1 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Haywood Farm Vets
Haywood Farm Haywood Lane Cheswardine Market Drayton Shropshire TF9 2LW mail@haywoodfarmvets.com Website 4.18 miles

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Tern Veterinary Group
Stafford Street Market Drayton Shropshire TF9 1HX 01630 652935 pets@ternvets.co.uk Website 4.41 miles

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Medivet Market Drayton (Nantwich Pet Vets)
Unit 1, Burnside Business Park Adderley Road Market Drayton Shropshire TF9 3SW 01630 655050 market.drayton@medivet.co.uk Website 4.73 miles
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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Shires Veterinary Practice
The Veterinary Surgery Stone Road Eccleshall Stafford Staffordshire ST21 6DL 01785 850218 eccleshall@shiresvets.com Website 6.67 miles
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Pool Farm Veterinary Surgery
Main Road Betley Crewe Cheshire CW3 9AB 01270 820007 poolfarmvets@yahoo.co.uk Website 8.46 miles
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Medivet Stoke-On-Trent
906 London Road Trent Vale Stoke-On-Trent Staffordshire ST4 5NX 01782 849000 stoke-on-trent@medivet.co.uk Website 8.99 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Hanchurch Woods
Hanchurch Woods Is A Really Peaceful Woodland Area, It Has A Big Picnic Area And Then 3 Marked Walks. The Green Walk Which Is 3.5 Miles And Covers A Variety Of Wooded And Pastoral Landscapes, Mainly Focusing On The Village Of Hanchurch. Keepers Cottage Drayton Rd Hanchurch Stoke-On-Trent Lancashire ST4 8SN 6.90 miles

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Loynton Moss
A Number Of Different Paths Through A Staffordshire Wildlife Trust Site, Which Is A Nature Reserve. There Are Canal Walks Adjacent. A519 Stafford Lancashire ST20 0NX 7.31 miles

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Trentham Gardens
Unnamed Road Stoke-On-Trent Lancashire ST4 8JG 8.35 miles

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Trentham Gardens
At The Centre Of The Estate Is The Mile-Long Capability Brown Designed, Trentham Lake. 3 Stone Rd Stoke-On-Trent Lancashire ST4 8AX 8.37 miles Just Off The A34 - Around 5 Minutes From The M6 J15.

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Apedale
Windy Nook Leycett Rd Scot Hay Newcastle ST5 6AU 8.40 miles

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Silverdale Country Park
Good Small Country Park, Flat And Hilly, Lots Of Wildlife. 4C Aspect Ct Silverdale Newcastle ST5 6SS 8.47 miles

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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	-14.1°C	-16.2°C	-16.9°C	-19.1°C	-20.7°C

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Temp	-13.1°C	-13.6°C	-14.1°C	-14.8°C	-13.4°C	-11.7°C	-9.5°C	-7.5°C	-6.7°C	-7.1°C	-8.5°C	-9.5°C
Feels Like	-22°C	-22°C	-22.1°C	-22.2°C	-21.2°C	-18.9°C	-15.1°C	-11.8°C	-9.6°C	-10°C	-12.7°C	-14.8°C

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Temp	-9.7°C	-8.7°C	-8°C	-8°C	-6.6°C	-3.5°C	0.8°C	3.9°C	4.4°C	2.7°C	0.5°C	-5.1°C
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