Welcome to The Bratch

The Bratch is a small village located in the county of Staffordshire, England. It is situated near the town of Wombourne and is known for its picturesque countryside and historic landmarks. The village is home to a number of traditional pubs, restaurants, and shops, making it a popular destination for tourists and locals alike.

One of the most notable landmarks in The Bratch is the Bratch Locks, a series of canal locks that were built in the 18th century. The locks were originally used to transport goods along the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal, but today they are a popular attraction for visitors who come to watch the boats navigate the narrow waterways. The Bratch Locks are also home to a number of rare plant species, including the nationally scarce water violet.

In addition to the Bratch Locks, The Bratch is also home to a number of historic buildings and landmarks, including the Grade II listed Bratch Cottage and the 13th-century St. Benedict's Church. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside, with plenty of opportunities for hiking, cycling, and horseback riding. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an active holiday, The Bratch has something to offer everyone.

Local Schools

School	Details
All Saints' Cofe Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Louise De Graaff	School Road Trysull Wolverhampton West Midlands WV5 7HR 1902894452 School Website
St Bernadettes Catholic Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jayne Keegan-Hobbs	Lindale Drive Wombourne Wolverhampton Staffordshire WV5 8DZ 01902894787 School Website
Ounsdale High School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Miss Clare Powell	Ounsdale Road Wombourne Wolverhampton Staffordshire WV5 8BJ 01902504930 School Website
Cherry Trees School Academy Special Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Laura Slinn	Giggetty Lane Wombourne Wolverhampton West Midlands WV5 0AX 1902894484 School Website
Westfield Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Ms Emma Lote	Ounsdale Road Wombourne Wolverhampton Staffordshire WV5 8BH 01902892143 School Website
Blakeley Heath Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Laura Richards	Sytch Lane Wombourne Wolverhampton Staffordshire WV5 0JR 01902893400 School Website
St Johns C Of E C Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Donna Calloway	Wombourne Road Swindon Dudley Staffordshire DY3 4NB 01384273865
Corbett Va C Of E Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs George Craig	Six Ashes Road Bobbington Stourbridge Staffordshire DY7 5DU 01384221260 School Website
St Benedict Biscop Cofe Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Nicola Scott-Worthington	School Road Wombourne Wolverhampton Staffordshire WV5 9DZ 1902892197 School Website
Claverley C Of E Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Joanne Derrer	Aston Lane Claverley Wolverhampton Shropshire WV5 7DX 01746710636 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Wolverhampton Corn Hill, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV1 1LE 6.05 Miles

Bilbrook Wolverhampton Road, Bilbrook, Staffordshire, WV8 1LE 6.29 Miles

Codsall Station Road, Codsall, Staffordshire, WV8 1BY 6.30 Miles

Coseley Gough Road, Coseley, West Midlands, WV14 8XP 6.64 Miles

Albrighton Station Road, Albrighton, Shropshire, WV7 3DS 6.68 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Village Taxis 01902 898080 Edenholme/Poolhouse Rd, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV5 8AZ 1.42 Miles
Claremont Chauffeur Service 01902 892958 Wombourne Enterprise, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV5 0AL 1.51 Miles
Signal Cars 01902 700900 Garden Village Centre, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV6 7EZ 1.61 Miles
Delux Travel Of Wombourne 07813 022665 10 Longford Close, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV5 8HN 1.63 Miles
Wombourne Travel Ltd 01902 892888 Ounsdale Industrial Estate, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV5 8BX 1.77 Miles
Wombourne Taxis And Minibuses Ltd 01902 894424 Unit 3-5, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV5 8BX 1.77 Miles
Lehj Classic Cars 07530 606492 2 Shop Lane, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV6 7EX 2.19 Miles
J K Luxury Travel Wombourne 01902 326605 85 Wombourne Park, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV5 0LX 2.26 Miles
Midshires Private Hire 01902 326170 Pine Lodge/Greenhill Ct, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV5 0JA 2.54 Miles
Express Link Taxi And Minibuses 07960 233310 3 Blaze Park, Kingswinford, West Midlands, DY6 0LL 3.48 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Seisdon Post Office Collection Today available until:11:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Feiashill Road Collection Today available until:11:45 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:45
Trysull Green Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Old Post Office Road Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Trysull Church Collection Today available until:11:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Halfpenny Green Collection Today available until:11:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:45
Woodford Way Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bridgnorth Road Wv5 (Outside Wombourne Windows) Collection Today available until:12:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:15 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Upper Aston Collection Today available until:12:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:15
Smestow Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Heathton Collection Today available until:12:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Heath Mill Road Meter Box Collection Today available until:12:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Ounsdale Road Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Brickbridge Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Planks Lane Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Dale Medical Practice 01902 892209	Dale Medical Practice Planks Lane, Wombourne Wolverhampton WV5 8DX
Gravel Hill Surgery 01902 893375	Gravel Hill Surgery Wombourne Wolverhampton West Midlands WV5 9HA
Claverley 01746 710223	The Surgery Spicers Close, Claverley Wolverhampton WV5 7BY
Castlecroft Medical Practice 01902 761629	Castlecroft Avenue Castlecroft Wolverhampton West Midlands WV3 8JN
Wolverhampton Unity West Pcn Hub 01902 761629	Castlecroft Medical Ctr Castlecroft Avenue Wolverhampton WV3 8JN

Local Stores

Blakeley
Common Road
Wombourne
Wolverhampton
Staffordshire
WV5 0AW
01902 326638
Store Website
2.17 miles

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SPAR Wombourne
30/32 Windmill Bank
Wombourne
West Midlands
WV5 9JD
01902 892848
Store Website
2.3 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Wombourne Veterinary Centre
56 Rookery Road Wombourne Wolverhampton Staffordshire WV5 0JQ 01902 324551 2.59 miles

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Trusted Vets Ltd
229 Castle Croft Road Lower Penn Wolverhampton South Staffords WV3 8NA 3.22 miles

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White Cross Vets Wolverhampton
333A Penn Road Wolverhampton West Midlands WV4 5QF 01902 599 880 whp@whitecrossvets.co.uk Website 3.90 miles

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St George'S Vet Group
Perton Surgery 3 Anders Square Perton Wolverhampton Staffordshire WV6 7QH 01902 394 850 info.perton@stgeorgesvets.co.uk Website 4.06 miles

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Connaught House Veterinary Group
Connaught House Veterinary Surgery 38 Broad Street Kingswinford West Midlands DY6 9LP 01384 295949 connaughtvets@btconnect.com Website 4.51 miles
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Carmel Veterinary Centre
Houghton House 126A Jeffcock Road Wolverhampton West Midlands WV3 7AF 01902 342 775 pennfields@carmelvets.com Website 4.61 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Kinver Edge
Free Parking. Lots Of Off-Road Walking Area. Hill Not Too Steep. Lots Of Paths To Explore. Route Can Be Short Or Long. Excellent Views From Kinver Edge. Toilets Besides Parking 6.28 miles Postcode Dy7 6Dl

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Kinver Edge
A Walk Around The Borders Of Staffordshire And Worcestershire, Progressing Through Woodland And Allowing Spectacular Views Of The Surrounding Counties From Kinver Edge High Sandstone Ridge, Along With The Remains Of An Iron Age Hill Fort. DY7 5NP 6.32 miles Kinver Edge Is Located Just West Of Kinver, About Four Miles West Of Stourbridge (Off The A458), And Four Miles North Of Kidderminster (Off The A449).

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Dudmaston
The Six-Mile Captain Geoffrey’S Woodland Walk Takes You Through A Working Estate That Dates From Norman Times. Captain Geoffrey Wolryche-Whitmore Took Over The Estate In The Early 20Th Century And Saved It From Ruin. WV15 6HD 7.12 miles Follow The A442 From Kidderminster To Bridgnorth. If Driving From Kidderminster, Go Through Alveley And Look Out For The National Trust Sign For Hampton Loade Car Park. Turn Left At This Sign And Follow The Road Into Hampton Loade. Follow The Signs For The Car Park.

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Trimpley Reservoir Near Bewdley
Unnamed Road Lancashire 9.81 miles

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Rough Wood Nature Reserve
Rough Wood Is Made Up Of A Series Of Pools In The Middle Of The Oldest And Largest Woodland In Walsall (Rough Wood Represents About 10% Of The Oak Woodland Within The West Midlands). Its A Great Place To Go For A Wander To Lose Yourself In Nature For A While - The Old Oaks And Lovely Sunny Clearings Are Full Of Wildlife, From Nesting Woodland Birds, As Well As Toads, Frogs, Two Species Of Newt, And Lots Of Woodland Insects. The Site Is Separated From Bentley Haye (To The South) By The Wyrley And Essington Canal. Here At Countryside Services We Work With British Waterways To Survey The Aquatic Plants In The Canal Each Summer. 76 Woodside Way Willenhall WV12 5NH 10.22 miles

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Leasowes Park
A Beautiful Historical Picturesque Park And Woodland Which Have Been Natural Landscape Gardens For 300 Years. There Are Many Different Routes Around The Park And Lots Of Fields, Mud And Streams/Ponds For Dogs To Play In! There Is A Large Free Carpark A Play Area For Children And An Information Centre. Beautiful Place To Explore Whilst Getting Yourself And Your Canine Friend Some Good Exercise. The Cornbow Centre Halesowen Lancashire B63 4AB 10.24 miles Just Off Mucklows Hill In Halesowen

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