Welcome to Wishaw

Wishaw is a small village located in the county of Warwickshire, England. It is situated approximately 3 miles north of the town of Sutton Coldfield and 8 miles east of the city of Birmingham. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is home to a number of historic buildings and landmarks, including the Grade II listed Wishaw Hall and the 12th-century St Chad's Church.

Wishaw has a rich history dating back to the Domesday Book of 1086, which records the village as being owned by the Bishop of Chester. Over the centuries, the village has been home to a number of notable figures, including the poet and playwright William Shakespeare, who is said to have visited the area on several occasions. Today, Wishaw is a thriving community with a range of local amenities, including a village hall, a primary school, and a number of shops and pubs.

Despite its small size, Wishaw is well-connected to the surrounding area, with easy access to major road networks such as the M6 and M42. The village is also served by regular bus services to nearby towns and cities, making it an ideal location for commuters. With its picturesque setting, rich history, and convenient location, Wishaw is a popular destination for visitors and residents alike.

Local Weather

Fog

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Local Schools

School	Details
Curdworth Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jaspreet Kang	Farthing Lane Curdworth Sutton Coldfield West Midlands B76 9HF 1675470379 School Website
Minworth Junior And Infant School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Kelly Lickley	Water Orton Lane Minworth Sutton Coldfield West Midlands B76 9BU 01213511345 School Website
Trinity Specialist College Special Post 16 Institution Ages:19-23 Head Teacher Mrs Lindsay Harris	The Lindridge, Lindridge Road Sutton Coldfield West Midlands B75 7JB 1213783242 School Website
New Hall Primary And Childrens Centre Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Becci Breedon	Langley Hall Drive Sutton Coldfield West Midlands B75 7NQ 01214645170 School Website
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Teresa Cotter	Laburnum Drive Walmley Sutton Coldfield West Midlands B76 2SP 01216752158 School Website
Walmley Infant School Foundation School Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mrs Helen Murphy	Walmley Ash Road Walmley Sutton Coldfield West Midlands B76 1JB 01213511355 School Website
Walmley Junior School Foundation School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr S Pearson	Walmley Ash Road Sutton Coldfield West Midlands B76 1JB 01213511346
The Deanery Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jayne Luckett	Fox Hollies Road Walmley Sutton Coldfield West Midlands B76 2RD 01213516441 School Website
Water Orton Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Emma Smith	Attleboro Lane Water Orton Birmingham Warwickshire B46 1SB 01217472851 School Website
John Willmott School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Nicola Gould	Reddicap Heath Road Sutton Coldfield West Midlands B75 7DY 1213781946 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Water Orton Marsh Lane, Water Orton, Warwickshire, B46 1NE 1.90 Miles

Coleshill Parkway Station Road, Coleshill, Warwickshire, B46 1JZ 2.56 Miles

Sutton Coldfield Railway Road, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B73 6AY 3.75 Miles

Wylde Green Station Road, Wylde Green, West Midlands, B73 5LA 3.84 Miles

Chester Road Station Approach, Chester Road, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B73 5JS 4.04 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Hi Society Limousines 0121 313 1111 Hermitage Farm, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B76 9QJ 0.68 Miles
Coleshill Executive Cars 07711 103044 72 Breeden Drive, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B76 9HJ 1.09 Miles
Sovereign Cars 0121 355 5000 Prestige House/The Old Library/Kingsbury Cl, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B76 9DH 1.73 Miles
Coleshill Executive Cars 07711 103044 73 Water Orton La, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B76 9BD 1.97 Miles
Mb Chauffeur Cars 0121 311 2962 160 Falcon Lodge Cr, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B75 7NE 2.23 Miles
Gl Executive Chauffeur Service 0121 313 0255 11 Denegate Close, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B76 1XN 2.26 Miles
Chauffeur 0121 351 6161 7 Wilford Grove, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B76 1XX 2.34 Miles
Birmingham Skypark Chauffeur Meet And Greet 0845 257 4695 Wilford Grove, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B76 1XX 2.34 Miles
Choice Cars 0121 747 2929 Unit A3 Castle Vale Enterprise Park, Birmingham, West Midlands, B35 6LJ 2.36 Miles
Kabs K And Grendon Taxis 01827 870000 The Old Privey/Coventry Rd, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B78 2LP 2.64 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Overgreen Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Curdworth Post Office Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:09:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
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The Greaves Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cottage Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lea Marston Post Office Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bodymoor Heath Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Minworth Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Marston Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Park Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Water Orton Post Office Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:45
Asda Superstore Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Langley Hall Rd Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Thimble End Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Fowler Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Satis House 0121 7767572	10 Birmingham Road Water Orton Birmingham West Midlands B46 1TH
Falcon Medical Centre	93 Carhampton Road Sutton Coldfield West Midlands B75 7PG
Aqp Anticoag Ashfield Surgery 0121 2550700	Aqp Anticoag Ashfield 8 Walmley Road, Walmley Sutton Coldfield West Midlands B76 1QN
Ashfield Surgery 0121 3513238	Ashfield Surgery 8 Walmley Road Sutton Coldfield West Midlands B76 1QN
Pear Tree Surgery 01827 872755	Pear Tree Surgery 28 Meadow Close,Kingsbury Nr.Tamworth Staffordshire B78 2NR

Local Stores

Walmley
4 Walmley Close
Sutton Coldfield
West Midlands
B76 1NQ
01213 511743
Store Website
2.64 miles

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SPAR - Castle Bromwich
4-6 Parkfield Drive
Castle Bromwich
Birmingham
B36 9EJ
0121 7495057
Store Website
3.1 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Dunton Veterinary Clinic
Vicarage Hill Farm Vicarage Hill Middleton Tamworth Staffordshire B78 2AT 01675 470322 duntonveterinaryclinic@gmail.com Website 2.11 miles

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The Veterinary Clinic, New Hall
215 Walmley Road Walmley Sutton Coldfield West Midlands B76 2PP 0121 313 1919 2.47 miles

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Oakfield Green Lane
128 Green Lane Castle Bromwich Birmingham West Midlands B36 0BX 0121 747 6666 Website 2.97 miles

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Medivet Pype Hayes
1066 Chester Road Pype Hayes Erdington Birmingham West Midlands B24 0SA 0121 350 2303 Pype.hayes@medivet.co.uk Website 3.33 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 3.40 miles

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Ashwood Veterinary Clinic
74 Holland Road Sutton Coldfield West Midlands B72 1RE 0121 355 5253 ashwoodvets74@yahoo.co.uk Website 3.59 miles
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Local Dog Walks

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 1.88 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 3.97 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 4.03 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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Sutton Park
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. Monmouth Drivethe Royal Town Of Sutton Coldfield Birmingham 5.48 miles

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Barr Beacon
Beacon Way Lancashire 7.45 miles Wo Car Parks Off Beacon Road, Use Monument Car Park For The Memorial Buses: Numbers 76, And 997 Run From Walsall, Alight On Beacon Road Nature Trails: The Beacon Way, Orienteering Trail, Circular Walk Wildlife To See: Heathland Butterflies And Bees, Ravens And Buzzards, Rabbits This Site Is Great For: Health Walks, Dog Walking, Picnics, Geology, Amazing Views! Grid Reference: Sp 060 973

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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 7.90 miles

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Weather Forecast

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