Welcome to Ranton

Ranton is a small village located in the county of Staffordshire, England. It is situated approximately 5 miles to the north-west of Stafford, the county town. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is home to a number of historic buildings and landmarks. One of the most notable landmarks in Ranton is the St. Mary's Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is a Grade II listed building and is known for its stunning architecture and beautiful stained glass windows.

Ranton is a peaceful and quiet village, with a strong sense of community. The village has a number of local amenities, including a village hall, a post office, and a pub. The pub, called The Jolly Sailor, is a popular spot for locals and visitors alike. It serves a range of traditional pub food and has a welcoming atmosphere. The village hall is also a hub of activity, hosting a range of events and activities throughout the year, including a popular annual fete.

Overall, Ranton is a charming and picturesque village that is steeped in history and tradition. It is a great place to visit for those who are looking for a peaceful and relaxing break, away from the hustle and bustle of city life. With its beautiful countryside, historic landmarks, and strong sense of community, Ranton is a hidden gem in the heart of Staffordshire.

Local Weather

Overcast

Temp: 9.2°C

Feels Like: 5.7°C

Wind: 17 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
All Saints C Of E C Infants School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-9 Head Teacher Mr Charlotte Ashton	Bourne Avenue Ranton Stafford Staffordshire ST18 9JU 01785282228 School Website
Cooper Perry Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Emily Proffitt	Seighford Stafford Staffordshire ST18 9PQ 01785282210 School Website
Haughton St Giles C Of E Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Victoria Hulme	Prince Avenue Haughton Stafford Staffordshire ST18 9ET 01785780511 School Website
Gnosall St Lawrence Coe Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kirsten Sweet	Lowfield Lane Gnosall Stafford Staffordshire ST20 0ET 01785822391 School Website
Walton Hall Academy Academy Special Sponsor Led Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Miss Julie Wood	Stafford Road Eccleshall Stafford Staffordshire ST21 6JR 01785850420 School Website
Doxey Primary And Nursery School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Tracey Wynn	Doxey Road Doxey Stafford Staffordshire ST16 1EG 01785450120 School Website
Bishop Lonsdale Church Of England Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Claire Jones	Shaws Lane Eccleshall Stafford Staffordshire ST21 6AU 1785336512 School Website
Greenhall Academy Special Converter Ages:2-5 Head Teacher Mrs Joanne Di Castiglione	Second Avenue Holmcroft Stafford Staffordshire ST16 1PS 1785246159 School Website
Marshlands School Community Special School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kim Prince-Anson	Second Avenue Tillington Stafford Staffordshire ST16 1PS 01785336293 School Website
Woodseaves Ce Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Michelle Easthope	Dickey's Lane Woodseaves Stafford Staffordshire ST20 0LB 01785284212 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Stafford Station Road, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST16 2AA 3.93 Miles

Stone Station Road, Stone, Staffordshire, ST15 8ER 6.95 Miles

Penkridge Station Road, Penkridge, Staffordshire, ST19 5AN 7.40 Miles

Hednesford Market Street, Hednesford, Staffordshire, WS12 1AZ 11.59 Miles

Shifnal Market Place, Shifnal, Shropshire, TF11 9QB 12.12 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Brown's Classic Cars 07834 786526 Unit 3/Long La, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST18 9LL 1.76 Miles
Abacus Private Hire 01785 247693 11 Bromstead Crescent, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST16 1UQ 3.08 Miles
Mini Digggers By Dingo Digger Hire 07737 313695 Holmcroft, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST16 1PX 3.54 Miles
Wheelwrights Limousines 01785 284664 Lodge Lane, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST20 0NT 3.79 Miles
Travel Exclusive 01785 620618 4 Turnhill Cl, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST17 9PQ 4.07 Miles
24Hr Westside Taxis 01785 225588 147-149 Newport Road, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST16 2EZ 4.08 Miles
Kaminski Hire 01785 603030 141A Newport Road, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST16 2EZ 4.08 Miles
A And K Taxis 01785 255180 72 Victoria Ter, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST16 3HB 4.09 Miles
Aerobright Taxis 01785 255155 Unit 2/Carver Business Park/Carver Rd, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST16 3HR 4.24 Miles
Secure Cabs 01785 812805 Flat 12/Walton Grange/Stafford Rd, Stone, Staffordshire, ST15 0ET 6.39 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Ranton Lamp Box St18 9Ju Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:30
Long Compton St18 9Jt Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:30
Coton Clanford Wall Box St18 9Pe Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:30
Bunns Bank St18 9Qd Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ellen Hall Lamp Box St21 6Ht Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:30
Shawmans Lane St18 9Jw Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Seighford Village Store St18 9Pa Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Haughton Post Office St18 9Ez Collection Today available until:15:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:15 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Audmore Road St20 0Ha Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Jasmine Road St18 9Pt Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Derrington Village Hall Pillar Box St18 9Ng Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:30
Aston By Doxey St18 9Lg Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:30
Manor Road St20 0Rj Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:30
Ash Drive Pillar Box St18 9Eu Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Little Bridgeford Lamp Box St18 9Qb Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Gnosall 01785 822220	Gnosall Surgery/Hlth Ctr Brookhouse Road, Gnosall Stafford ST20 0GP
Holmcroft 01785 242172	Holmcroft Surgery Holmcroft Road Stafford Staffordshire ST16 1JG
Crown Surgery 01785 850226	The Crown Surgery 23 High Street,Eccleshall Stafford Staffordshire ST21 6BW
Castlefields 01785 223012	Castlefields Surgery Castle Way, Newport Road Stafford Staffordshire ST16 1BS
Cannock Community Diabetes Service 01889 572029	Greyfriars Bus Pk,Unit 12 Frank Foley Way Stafford Staffordshire ST16 2ST

Local Stores

Petrol Gnosall - Station Road
Station Road
Gnosall
Stafford
Staffordshire
ST20 0EZ
01785 822775
Store Website
2.72 miles

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SPAR Westway
146 Westway
Highfields
Stafford
ST17 9YF
01785 258832
Store Website
3.7 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Shires Veterinary Practice
2A Newport Road Gnosall Staffordshire ST20 0BL 01785 823713 Website 2.93 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 3.49 miles
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Stafford Vets4pets Ltd
The Hollies 120 Newport Road Stafford Staffordshire ST16 1BA 01785 228333 stafford@vets4pets.com Website 3.87 miles
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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Donnachie And Townley Ltd
Units E &Amp; F Madford Retail Park Foregate Street Stafford Staffordshire ST16 2QY 01785 213404 reports@donnachieandtownley.co.uk Website 3.95 miles

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Island Veterinary Clinic
115 Wolverhampton Road Stafford Staffordshire ST17 4AH 01785 258411 islandvets@islandvet.co.uk Website 4.30 miles

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Park House Veterinary Centre
108 Lichfield Road Stafford Staffordshire ST17 4ER 01785 252846 info@parkhousevets.co.uk Website 4.56 miles
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Local Dog Walks

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 4.16 miles

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Shugborough Estate
A Lovely Walk Which Encompasses The Shugborough Estate, The Essex Bridge, River Trent And The Trent & Mersey Canal. ST17 0UP 7.65 miles Signposted From M6 Junction 13; 6-Miles East Of Stafford On A513. For The Seven Spings Car Park, Head On Through Milford Along The A513. The Lane To The Car Park Is On Your Right, Opposite Weetman’S Bridge.

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Downs Banks
Downs Banks Brook Is A Stream Which Runs The Length Of Downs Banks (National Trust). There Are Fantastic Views From The Highest Point On The Downs, From Millennium Monument. ST15 8UU 7.77 miles About 5 Miles From M6 J14/J15. Drive Into Stone From The A34.

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Barlaston Downs
Lovely Area With Stream Running Through, Park Area And Forest Walks. Barlaston Downs Car Park Barlaston 8.28 miles

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Cannock Chase
Start From Commonwealth Cemetery Proceed Down Hill Past German Military Cemeterycontinue Into Valley Camp Rd Brocton Cannock WS12 4PT 9.15 miles Located Near German Military Cemetery, Camp Rd Cannock

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Barlaston Downs
From National Trust Website: Station Rd Barlaston Stoke-On-Trent ST12 9AB 9.22 miles

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Weather Forecast

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Temp	-0.3°C	-0.5°C	-0.7°C	-1.4°C	-2.4°C	-3.9°C	-5.7°C	-7.4°C	-8.5°C	-9.2°C	-10.6°C	-12°C
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

Sunday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
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
Feels Like	-15.6°C	-15.1°C	-14.9°C	-15.3°C	-14°C	-10.4°C	-5.1°C	-0.9°C	0.5°C	-0.7°C	-3°C	-9.8°C

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