Welcome to Wilnecote

Wilnecote is a small village located in the county of Staffordshire, England. It is situated on the outskirts of Tamworth and is home to a population of around 6,000 people. The village has a rich history, with evidence of human settlement dating back to the Bronze Age. In the 19th century, Wilnecote was a thriving industrial hub, with several coal mines and brickworks operating in the area. Today, the village is a peaceful residential area, with a range of amenities and attractions for visitors to enjoy.

One of the most notable landmarks in Wilnecote is St. Leonard's Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is a Grade II listed building and features a range of architectural styles, including Norman and Gothic. Visitors can admire the intricate stonework and stained glass windows, as well as the impressive bell tower. The church is still in use today and hosts regular services and events throughout the year.

Another popular attraction in Wilnecote is the Tamworth Snowdome, which is located just a short distance from the village. The Snowdome is an indoor ski slope and snowboarding centre, offering a range of activities for all ages and abilities. Visitors can take lessons, hire equipment, or simply enjoy the thrill of skiing or snowboarding on real snow, all year round. The Snowdome also features a range of other activities, including ice skating, tobogganing, and a climbing wall, making it a great destination for a fun-filled day out.

Local Weather

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Local Schools

School	Details
Wilnecote High School Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Sian Hartle	Tinkers Green Road Wilnecote Tamworth Staffordshire B77 5LF 01827831300 School Website
Wilnecote Junior Academy Academy Converter Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kelly Williams	Smithy Lane Wilnecote Tamworth Staffordshire B77 5LA 1827213875 School Website
Heathfields Infant Academy Academy Converter Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Mrs Kelly Williams	Saxon Close Wilnecote Tamworth Staffordshire B77 5LU 1827213885 School Website
Three Peaks Primary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Richard Penn-Bourton	Fossdale Road Wilnecote Tamworth Staffordshire B77 4HN 01827896424 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
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
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
Stoneydelph Primary School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Esther Parsons	Crowden Road Wilnecote Tamworth Staffordshire B77 4LS 1827896666 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
Oakhill Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Nicola Gripton	Hawksworth Glascote Heath Tamworth Staffordshire B77 2HH 01827213960 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Wilnecote Watling Street, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B77 5AL 0.83 Miles

Polesworth Orchard Close, Polesworth, Staffordshire, B78 1BX 2.33 Miles

Tamworth Victoria Road, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B79 7JT 2.37 Miles

Atherstone Long Street, Atherstone, Warwickshire, CV9 1BH 4.95 Miles

Coleshill Parkway Station Road, Coleshill, Warwickshire, B46 1JZ 6.63 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
1St Call Taxis 07775 340971 39 Hesleden, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B77 4HR 0.47 Miles
1St Choice Taxis 01827 331155 51 Cringlebrook, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B77 2NQ 1.02 Miles
Acorn Taxis 01827 63333 306 Glascote Road, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B77 2AX 1.50 Miles
Red Star Taxis 07507 610563 102 Kiln Way, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B78 1JE 1.66 Miles
Bells Taxis And Minibuses 01827 52222 River Dr, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B79 7ND 2.16 Miles
South Staffs Chauffeurs 01827 261174 Drayton Lane, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B78 3TR 2.23 Miles
South Staff Chauffeurs 01827 261174 Lingfield Bungalow/Drayton La, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B78 3TR 2.23 Miles
Tamworth Taxis 01827 62222 25A Aldergate, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B79 7DX 2.44 Miles
3Bs Taxis 01827 63636 21A Lichfield Street, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B79 7QD 2.47 Miles
Xclusive Limousines Ltd 01827 60777 4 Hampton Close, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B79 8TX 2.75 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Brambling Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:15
Tinkers Green Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Falcon Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:15
Wilnecote Post Office Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Pennymoor Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Shannon Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Jonkel Avenue Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Pennine Way Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Beauchamp Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hockley Post Office Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:15
Morrisons Supermarket Collection Today available until:17:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Deeley Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Granada Services Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Stoneydelph Post Office Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Watling St Two Gates Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:30

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Wilnecote Surgery	Parson Street Wilnecote Tamworth B77 5BD
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
Stonydelph Medical Practice 01827 899919	Stonydelph Health Centre Ellerbeck, Stonydelph Tamworth Staffordshire B77 4JA

Local Stores

Dosthill
69 High Street
Dosthill
Tamworth
Staffordshire
B77 1LG
01827 283534
Store Website
1.29 miles

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SPAR Stonydelph
SPAR
25 Ellerbeck
Stonydelph
Tamworth
B77 4JA
01827 896655
Store Website
0.8 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Oakfield Veterinary Group
The Old Library Hockley Road Wilnecote Tamworth Staffordshire B77 5EF 01827 281284 tamworth@oakfield.net 0.34 miles

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At Home Veterinary Service
5 St Mary'S Way Tamworth Staffordshire B77 3EY 01827 52677 spotdog40@hotmail.com Website 1.72 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 1.86 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 2.25 miles

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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Riversmeet Veterinary Centre
27 Lichfield Street Tamworth Staffordshire B79 7QE 01827 63841 Website 2.52 miles
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Brook End Veterinary Surgery, Pretorius Family Ltd
Brookend Farm Portleys Lane Drayton Bassett Tamworth Staffordshire B78 2AD 01827 288888 l.pretorius@btinternet.com 2.52 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 2.58 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 3.65 miles

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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 7.72 miles Sutton Park Is Located In Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, West Midlands. There Are Several Entrances To The Park.

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Sutton Park
2400 Acre National Nature Reserve. The Park Has Open Heathland, Woodlands, Seven Lakes, Wetlands, And Marshes - Each With Its Own Rich Variety Of Plants And Wildlife, Some Rarely Seen In The Region. Cattle And Wild Ponies Graze On The Land. Children's Play Area Is Located At Town Gate. The Town Gate Park Rd Lancashire 7.78 miles There Are Alternative Entrances Located In Streetly And Boldmere. During Summer Months A Small Entrance Fee Is Charged To Enter Sutton Park.

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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 7.82 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 8.84 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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Weather Forecast

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