Welcome to Oakamoor

Oakamoor is a small village located in the Staffordshire Moorlands district of Staffordshire, England. The village is situated on the banks of the River Churnet and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. Oakamoor is a popular destination for tourists who come to enjoy the natural beauty of the area and to explore the many attractions that the village has to offer.

One of the main attractions in Oakamoor is the Churnet Valley Railway. This heritage railway runs through the village and offers visitors the chance to experience a nostalgic journey through the Staffordshire countryside. The railway is run by a team of dedicated volunteers who work hard to maintain the trains and the track. Visitors can take a ride on one of the steam trains and enjoy the stunning views of the Churnet Valley.

Another popular attraction in Oakamoor is the Alton Towers theme park. This world-famous theme park is located just a few miles from the village and attracts millions of visitors every year. The park is home to some of the most thrilling rides in the world, including the iconic Nemesis rollercoaster. Visitors can also enjoy a range of other attractions, including water rides, shows, and themed areas. Alton Towers is a must-visit destination for anyone visiting Oakamoor.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 11°C

Feels Like: 7.7°C

Wind: 20.1 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
The Valley Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Jared Eccles	School Drive Oakamoor Stoke On Trent Staffordshire ST10 3DQ 01538702355 School Website
The Faber Catholic Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Ellen Goodstadt	Cotton Lane Cotton Stoke On Trent Staffordshire ST10 3DN 01538702324 School Website
St Peter's Cofe Academy Alton Academy Converter Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Mrs Rebecca Walker	Town Head Alton Stoke-On-Trent Staffordshire ST10 4AW 1538702321 School Website
Compass Community School Staffordshire Other Independent Special School Ages:11-17 Head Teacher Mr Andrew Cooper	Wentworth House Ellastone Road Caulden Lowe Staffordshire ST10 3ER 7753584581
St Werburghs Ce A Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Jared Eccles	Holt Lane Kingsley Stoke On Trent Staffordshire ST10 2BA 01538702355 School Website
Elm House School Other Independent Special School Ages:5-14 Head Teacher Mrs Jennifer Illsley	15 Mill Road Cheadle Stoke On Trent ST10 1NG 1538269937 School Website
St Giles Catholic Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Gillian Wretham	Charles Street Cheadle Stoke On Trent Staffordshire ST10 1ED 01538753220 School Website
Cheadle Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Deborah Breeze	The Avenue Cheadle Stoke On Trent Staffordshire ST10 1EN 01538714890 School Website
Painsley Catholic College Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Rachel Waugh	Station Road Cheadle Stoke On Trent Staffordshire ST10 1LH 01538493777 School Website
The Cheadle Academy Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Neil Jamieson	Station Road Cheadle Stoke On Trent Staffordshire ST10 1LH 01538493900 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Blythe Bridge Uttoxeter Road, Blythe Bridge, Staffordshire, ST11 9JF 6.79 Miles

Uttoxeter Station Road, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, ST14 8XG 7.64 Miles

Longton King Street, Longton, Staffordshire, ST3 1EZ 8.88 Miles

Stoke-On-Trent Station Road, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire, ST4 2AA 10.67 Miles

Stone Station Road, Stone, Staffordshire, ST15 8ER 11.44 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Oakamoor Private Hire 01538 702720 The Island, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire, ST10 3AG 0.10 Miles
Star Cars Taxi Co 01538 266343 Sunnyview, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire, ST10 2HN 2.67 Miles
Criston Elegance Chauffeur Services 01538 266668 Moonflete, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire, ST10 2HN 2.67 Miles
Premier Taxis 07793 866639 88 Leek Rd, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire, ST10 1JH 2.72 Miles
Boydons Private Hire 07905 123128 36 Mayfair Avenue, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire, ST10 2QE 3.62 Miles
Qcs Private Hire 01889 590829 Quixhill, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, ST14 5DB 3.70 Miles
Tcs Private Hire 01538 723331 Greymare, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire, ST10 4JU 3.99 Miles
Cdh Executive Travel 07809 740670 10 Millbrook Gardens, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire, ST11 9JQ 6.24 Miles
Uttoxeter Radio Cars 01889 566917 Stramshall Road, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, ST14 5AE 6.30 Miles
Limoccasions Ltd 07971 569191 41 Crossfield Avenue, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire, ST11 9PL 6.42 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Oakamoor Lamp Box Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cotton Lamp Box Oakamoor Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hay Lane Lamp Box Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Threapwood Lamp Box Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Whiston Eaves Lane Pillar Box Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Alton Bridge Wall Box Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Alton Post Office Wall Box Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Upper Cotton Lamp Box Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ramshorn Lamp Box Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Burton Crescent Lamp Box Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bradley In The Moors Lamp Box Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hill Crest Lamp Box Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Froghall Station Lamp Box Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tythe Barn Wall Box Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Oakamoor Road Pillar Box Cheadle Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Alton Surgery 01538 704200	Hurston's Lane Alton Stoke-On-Trent Staffordshire ST10 4AP
Dr Do Yates' Practice 01538 753114	Well Street Medical Ctr Well Street, Cheadle Stoke On Trent Staffordshire ST10 1EY
Dr P Craven's Practice 01538 752674	Allen Street Surgery Allen Street,Cheadle Stoke-On-Trent Staffordshire ST10 1HJ
Dr Ks Upton's Practice 01538 753771	The Tardis Surgery 5-9 Queen St, Cheadle Stoke-On-Trent Staffordshire ST10 1BH
Jcb Compact Products - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Leek Road Cheadle Stoke-On-Trent Staffordshire ST10 2JU

Local Stores

Tean - High Street
15a High Street
Tean
Stoke-On-Trent
Staffordshire
ST10 4DY
01538 723082
Store Website
4.05 miles

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SPAR - Rocester
60 High Street
Rocester
ST14 5JU
01889 590 255
Store Website
4.8 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Rogers, Brock &Amp; Barker Veterinary Surgeons - Cheadle
The Veterinary Surgery 1 Watt Plac Cheadle Stoke-On-Trent Staffordshire ST10 1NY 01538 753127 ch@rbbvets.co.uk Website 2.91 miles
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Lime Trees Cat Clinic
Lime Trees Veterinary Clinic - Cheadle Tean Road Cheadle Stoke-On-Trent Staffordshire ST10 1TW 01538 752117 reception.cheadle@limetreesvets.co.uk Website 3.27 miles
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Rogers, Brock &Amp; Barker Veterinary Surgeons - Blythe Bridge
227 Uttoxeter Road Blythe Bridge Stoke-On-Trent Staffordshire ST11 9JR 01782 388768 bb@rbbvets.co.uk Website 6.22 miles
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Churnet Valley Veterinary Clinic Ltd
124 Cheadle Road Cheddleton Leek Staffordshire ST13 7HW 01538 360 222 churnetvalleyvet@aol.com Website 6.75 miles
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Lime Trees Vets Ltd
Lime Trees Veterinary Hospital - Meir Park Stoke-On-Trent Staffordshire ST3 7WD 01782 385285 reception.meir@limetreevets.co.uk 7.16 miles
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Vets Now (Stoke)
Lysander Road Meir Park Stoke On Trent Staffordshire ST3 7WD stokeclinic@vets-now.com Website 7.16 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Dimmingsdale
Dimmingsdale. Located Between Oakamoor Village And Alton Village Staffordshire. Woodland Walks With Hills And Valleys To Roam. There Is A Cafe/Restaurant The Ramblers Retreat Where You Can Park For Free, At The Ramblers Retreat There Are Huts For You To Sit In With Your Dogs And Enjoy A Cup Of Tea Or A Meal Red Rd Alton Stoke-On-Trent ST10 4BU 1.13 miles

Location what3words optimally.elastic.sanded

Park Hall Country Park
There Are Three Car Parks To Choose From And You Can Make The Walk As Easy Or As Difficult As You Desire. Plenty Of Open Green Space Plus The Woodlands To Explore. Being Council Owned There Are Various Walks To Choose From Just Follow The Arrows! Bark Cottage Hulme Ln Hulme Stoke-On-Trent Lancashire ST3 5BH 7.36 miles

Location what3words frog.stays.labels

Ladderedge Country Park Near Leek
Entrance To Car Park Is On The A53 On The Out Skirts Of Leek In The Staffs Moorlands Area Of Staffordshire. There Are No Facilities Here But Leek Town Centre Is A 5 Minute Drive Away With Cafes, Pubs And Shops Etc. 20 Ladderedge Lancashire 8.12 miles

Location what3words unhappily.natural.strut

Milldale
This Is An Excellent Linear Walk Following The River Dove. Starting In Milldale, You Cross The River Tracing Its Path To Dovedale. You Will Encounter Stunning Scenery Including: Shallow Caves And Woodland. Wildflowers Grow During The Summer Months. Sheep May Be Grazing Along Stretches Of This Walk. DE6 2GB 8.33 miles Take The A515 To Ashbourne Heading Towards Buxton. Turn Left Onto Green Lane When You Reach The Sign For Milldale. Turn Left After Crossing The Road Bridge And Pass Through To The Other End Of The Village, Where You Will Find The Car Park.

Tittesworth Reservoir
Two Walks Available 1.5Mile And 4.55 Loop Of The Reservoir. Reservoir Lancashire 9.99 miles

Location what3words wiggly.stiletto.toasted

Barlaston Downs
From National Trust Website: Station Rd Barlaston Stoke-On-Trent ST12 9AB 10.52 miles

Location what3words pool.tent.gifted

Weather Forecast

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