Welcome to Whittington

Whittington is a small village located in the county of Warwickshire, England. It is situated approximately 3 miles south of the town of Lichfield and 7 miles north of the city of Birmingham. The village is known for its picturesque countryside, historic buildings, and friendly community. The village has a population of around 500 people and is surrounded by farmland and woodland.

One of the most notable landmarks in Whittington is the 14th-century moated castle, which is now a private residence. The castle was originally built as a hunting lodge for the Bishop of Lichfield and was later used as a prison during the English Civil War. Today, the castle is a popular tourist attraction and is open to the public on certain days of the year. Another historic building in the village is the Church of St. Giles, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is known for its impressive stained glass windows and is a popular venue for weddings and other events.

Whittington is also home to a number of local businesses, including a post office, a village shop, and a pub. The village has a strong sense of community, with regular events and activities taking place throughout the year. These include a summer fete, a Christmas market, and a village show. The village also has a primary school, which serves the local area. Overall, Whittington is a charming and welcoming village that offers a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of nearby cities.

Local Weather

Partly Cloudy

Temp: 8°C

Feels Like: 4.3°C

Wind: 15.9 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
The Nethersole C Of E Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Tricia Bunn	High Street Polesworth Tamworth B78 1DZ 01827892357 School Website
Dordon Community Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Moira Cross	Roman Way Dordon Tamworth Warwickshire B78 1PJ 01827892422 School Website
Warton Nethersoles C Of E Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Susan Friend	Maypole Road Warton Tamworth Warwickshire B79 0HP 01827894182 School Website
Birchwood Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Neil Coleman	Birchwood Avenue Dordon Tamworth Warwickshire B78 1QU 01827892913 School Website
The Polesworth School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Maura Favell	Dordon Road Dordon Tamworth Warwickshire B78 1QT 01827702205 School Website
Woodside C Of E Controlled Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Natasha Johnson	Maypole Lane Grendon Atherstone Warwickshire CV9 2BS 01827715507 School Website
Atherstone Early Years Centre La Nursery School Ages:3-5 Head Teacher Mrs Nicola Burton	Ratcliffe Road Atherstone Warwickshire CV9 1LF 01827794164 School Website
Racemeadow Primary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Joanna Collinson	Ratcliffe Road Atherstone Warwickshire CV9 1LT 01827713284 School Website
Sheepy Magna Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Alison Field	Main Road Sheepy Magna Atherstone Leicestershire CV9 3QR 01827880395 School Website
Oneschool Global Uk Other Independent School Ages:6-18 Head Teacher Mr Knile Taylor	Long Street Atherstone Warwickshire CV9 1AE 1827721751 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Polesworth Orchard Close, Polesworth, Staffordshire, B78 1BX 1.88 Miles

Atherstone Long Street, Atherstone, Warwickshire, CV9 1BH 2.34 Miles

Wilnecote Watling Street, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B77 5AL 4.14 Miles

Tamworth Victoria Road, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B79 7JT 4.94 Miles

Nuneaton Bond Street, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV11 4BU 7.45 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Red Star Taxis 07507 610563 102 Kiln Way, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B78 1JE 1.92 Miles
Atherstone Taxis 01827 712427 72 Station Street, Atherstone, Warwickshire, CV9 1BU 2.55 Miles
Aaa Taxis 01827 713637 Data House, Atherstone, Warwickshire, CV9 1BU 2.55 Miles
1St Call Taxis 07775 340971 39 Hesleden, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B77 4HR 3.14 Miles
Acorn Taxis 01827 63333 306 Glascote Road, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B77 2AX 4.20 Miles
1St Choice Taxis 01827 331155 51 Cringlebrook, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B77 2NQ 4.26 Miles
Town And Country Taxis 07770 713016 56 Sycamore Road, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B78 2JB 4.99 Miles
Bells Taxis And Minibuses 01827 52222 River Dr, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B79 7ND 5.13 Miles
Xclusive Limousines Ltd 01827 60777 4 Hampton Close, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B79 8TX 5.16 Miles
K Kabs 01827 870000 19 Barlow Court, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B78 2HJ 5.18 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Grendon Farm Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
St Helena Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Grendon Newsagents Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hubbards Hill Watling St Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Boot Hill Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Little Warton Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dordon Post Office Collection Today available until:15:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Sunday Last Collection:15:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Whitehouse Road Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:07:30
Grendon Road Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Chetwynd Avenue Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Hill Top Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Warton Post Office Collection Today available until:15:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Pinwall Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Kitwood Avenue Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Watling St Dordon Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Dordon & Polesworth Group Practice 01827 892893	The Surgery 162 Long Street Dordon,Tamworth Staffordshire B78 1QA
Polesworth Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 3	High Street Polesworth Tamworth B78 1DU
Polesworth Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	High Street Polesworth Tamworth B78 1DU
The Surgery 01827 330321	High Street Polesworth Staffordshire B78 1DU
Polesworth Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Polesworth Tamworth B78 1DU

Local Stores

Grendon
Watling Street
Grendon
Atherstone
Warwickshire
CV9 2PG
Store Website
1.26 miles

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SPAR Euro Garage Centurion
Watling Street
Dordon
Tamworth
B78 1SS
01827437728
Store Website
1.5 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Wilson'S Veterinary Practice Ltd
Unit B, Co Op Local Store Whitehouse Road Dordon Tamworth Staffordshire B78 1QE 01827 948919 enquiries@wilsonsvets.com Website 1.48 miles
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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Riversmeet Veterinary Centre
Station House Long Street Atherstone Warwickshire CV9 1AX 01827 720720 Website 2.36 miles
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Oakfield Veterinary Group
2 Margaret Road Atherstone Warwickshire CV9 1EE 01827 713 149 atherstone@oakfield.net Website 2.94 miles

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Oakfield Veterinary Group
The Old Library Hockley Road Wilnecote Tamworth Staffordshire B77 5EF 01827 281284 tamworth@oakfield.net 3.64 miles

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At Home Veterinary Service
5 St Mary'S Way Tamworth Staffordshire B77 3EY 01827 52677 spotdog40@hotmail.com Website 4.12 miles

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The Star Animal Rehabilitation And Wellness Clinic Ltd
Unit 12, Elms Business Park Atherstone Road Appleby Magna Swadlincote Derbyshire DE12 7AP 01530 270170 info@starclinicrehab.co.uk Website 4.78 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 2.82 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 5.99 miles

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Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk From Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre, In Sutton Cheney, Warwickshire. This Short Walk Will Take Your From The Heritage Centre, Up To A Viewpoint Over The Fields, Down To Shenton Station And Round To King Richard's Well. Please Note: The Site Is Dog Friendly, But Only Access Dogs Are Permitted In The Exhibition And Café. CV13 0AD 7.30 miles Surrounded By A Network Of Motorways, The M1, M6, M42 And Only 9.5Km From Jct 1 On The M69. Located Close To Market Bosworth, 5.5Km North From Hinckley And Only 19Km From Leicester.

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Market Bosworth Country Park
Lovely Park With Small Lake And Ponds, Mix Of Woodland Paths And Open Fields, Popular With Dog Walkers. Parking Can Be Expensive But Just Nearby Is A Council Car Park For The Village Centre Which Is Very Cheap. Market Bosworth Country Park The Park 7.95 miles Pay And Display Car Park Onsite, Or Other Parking Available Around The Town

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Moria Furnace
Moria Furnace Was A Brick Building Kiln. Now It's A Craft Centre, Museum, Cafe And Childrens Play Area. A Nice Walk Along The Canal Tow Path Takes You To Into The Neighbouring National Forest. Located: Furnace Lane, Moria (Nr Ashby-De-La-Zouch) Furnace Ln Moira 8.95 miles Furnace Lane, Moria (Nr Ashby-De-La-Zouch)

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Hicks Lodge
This Park Is Really Designed For Cyclists So Care Is Needed If Your Walking Your Dog. The Park Is Split Into 2. One Being A Gentler Walk Around A Lake With A Nice Lakeside Cafe The Other Area Is Across A Road And Into The Woodland, This Is Aimed At The More Advanced Cyclist. Although Dogs Walkers Are Welcome No Facilities Are Provided For Them. Water Bowls Are Left Outside The Cafe But When My Dog Drank From One He Was Later Sick. Located: Willesley Woodside Willesley Ln Ashby-De-La-Zouch Lancashire LE65 2TL 8.96 miles Willesley Woodside, Ashby-De-La-Zouch

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Weather Forecast

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