Welcome to Catherine de Barnes

Catherine-de-Barnes is a small village located in the West Midlands region of England. It is situated in the borough of Solihull and is approximately 10 miles southeast of Birmingham city centre. The village is known for its picturesque countryside, which is popular with walkers and cyclists. The Grand Union Canal runs through the village, providing a peaceful and scenic route for boaters.

The village has a rich history, with evidence of human settlement dating back to the Bronze Age. In the 19th century, Catherine-de-Barnes was a thriving agricultural community, with many farms and orchards in the area. Today, the village has a mix of residential properties and small businesses, including a post office, a pub, and a village hall. The village is also home to a number of historic buildings, including St. Catherine's Church, which dates back to the 12th century.

Despite its small size, Catherine-de-Barnes has a strong sense of community, with a range of events and activities taking place throughout the year. These include an annual village fete, a Christmas market, and regular music and theatre performances at the village hall. The village also has a number of sports teams and clubs, including a cricket club and a football club. Overall, Catherine-de-Barnes is a charming and welcoming village that offers a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of city life.

Local Weather

Cloudy

Temp: 9.2°C

Feels Like: 6°C

Wind: 15.2 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Tudor Grange Primary Academy Yew Tree Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rajneet Bloomfield	Wherretts Well Lane Solihull West Midlands B91 2SD 1217042067 School Website
Coppice Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Mel Green	Coppice Road Solihull West Midlands B92 9JY 01217053504 School Website
Damson Wood Nursery And Infant School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mrs Emily Hume	Stockwell Rise Solihull West Midlands B92 9LX 1217058652 School Website
George Fentham Endowed School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Julie Gaughan	Fentham Road Hampton-In-Arden Solihull West Midlands B92 0AY 01675442800 School Website
Solihull School Other Independent School Ages:7-19 Head Teacher Mr Charles B Fillingham	Warwick Road Solihull West Midlands B91 3DJ 01217050958 School Website
Triple Crown Centre Pupil Referral Unit Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Eleanor Clarke	Lode Lane Solihull West Midlands B91 2HW 01217090080 School Website
Lode Heath School Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Laura Suddon	Lode Lane Solihull West Midlands B91 2HW 01217041421 School Website
Ruckleigh School Other Independent School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Dominic Smith	17 Lode Lane Solihull West Midlands B91 2AB 01217052773 School Website
St Alphege Church Of England Infant And Nursery School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mrs Ruth Worswick	New Road Solihull West Midlands B91 3DW 01217050443 School Website
Solihull Sixth Form College Academy 16-19 Converter Ages:16-19 Head Teacher Dr Martin Sullivan	Widney Manor Road Solihull West Midlands B91 3WR 1217042581 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Hampton-In-Arden Station Road, Hampton-In-Arden, West Midlands, B92 0BJ 1.63 Miles

Solihull Station Approach, Solihull, West Midlands, B91 1LE 2.23 Miles

Widney Manor Widney Manor Road, Solihull, West Midlands, B91 3JW 2.37 Miles

Olton Warwick Road, Solihull, West Midlands, B92 7AR 3.14 Miles

Marston Green Holly Lane, Marston Green, West Midlands, B37 7AB 3.24 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Damsonwood Taxis 07941 614271 Rowood Drive, Solihull, West Midlands, B92 9LU 1.40 Miles
Sovereign Cars 0121 711 4000 Ash Cottage/Clock La, Solihull, West Midlands, B92 0DX 1.50 Miles
Dial A Cab 0121 693 0173 5 Cornyx La, Solihull, West Midlands, B91 2SJ 1.51 Miles
Airport Radio Cars 0121 709 2222 Unit 5/1A Cornyx Lane, Solihull, West Midlands, B91 2SJ 1.51 Miles
Dial A Taxi 0121 709 3333 5 Cornyx La, Solihull, West Midlands, B91 2SJ 1.51 Miles
Solihull Radio Cars 0121 709 3333 Star Court, Solihull, West Midlands, B91 2SJ 1.51 Miles
Soverign Cars Of Solihull 01564 829529 1 Cornyx La, Solihull, West Midlands, B91 2SJ 1.51 Miles
Solihull Taxis 0121 608 1111 Vulcan Road, Solihull, West Midlands, B91 2JY 1.67 Miles
Ranking Knowle S.O.S Cars 0121 711 1003 Vulcan Road, Solihull, West Midlands, B91 2JY 1.67 Miles
Touchwood Private Hire Ltd 0121 711 4111 7 Vulcan Road, Solihull, West Midlands, B91 2JY 1.67 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Catherine De Barnes Post Offic Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Catherine De Barnes Weekday Last Collection:15:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Barston Lane Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Hampton Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cloudbridge Drive Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Elmdon Heath Post Office Collection Today available until:15:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Wherretts Well Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Eastcote Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Eastcote Green Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Damson Lane Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Beechnut Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wharrhall Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Marsh Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sandalls Bridge Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lady Byron Lane (B93 9Au) Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:08:30

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Yew Tree Medical Centre	100 Yew Tree Lane Solihull West Midlands B91 2RA
Ent Clinic 0121 7058787	Yew Tree Medical Centre 100 Yew Tree Lane Solihull B91 2RA
Marie Curie Solihull Community Team 0121 7033600	Marie Curie Hospice Marsh Lane Solihull West Midlands B91 2PQ
Hampton Surgery 01675 442510	Hampton Surgery Fentham Hall,Marsh Lane Hampton-In-Arden Solihull,West Midlands B92 0AH
Community Dermatology Service 0121 7053814	Grove Road Clinic 51 Grove Road Solihull B91 2AQ

Local Stores

Bentley Heath
102-104 Widney Road
Bentley Heath
Solihull
West Midlands
B93 9BN
01564 770199
Store Website
2.76 miles

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SPAR Euro Garage Bickenhill
Coventry Road
Solihull
B92 0EH
01675442119
Store Website
1.8 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

The Vet Clinic @ Birmingham Dogs Home
Catherine-De-Barnes Lane Catherine-De-Barnes Solihull West Midlands B92 0DJ info@bdhvetclinic.org.uk Website 0.60 miles
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Animals Treated
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Medivet Solihull / Damson House Vets
82 Damson Lane Solihull West Midlands B92 9JP 0121 705 8231 solihull@medivet.co.uk Website 1.21 miles
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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd Trading As 608 Vet Practice
608 Warwick Road Solihull West Midlands B91 1AA 0121 705 3044 info@608vets.com Website 1.95 miles
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Reception from 8.00am. Consults 9.00-19.00. 24hr Emergency on site
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Reception from 8.00am. Consults 9.00-19.00. 24hr Emergency on site
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Reception from 8.00am. Consults 9.00-19.00. 24hr Emergency on site
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Reception from 8.00am. Consults 9.00-19.00. 24hr Emergency on site
Fri	08:00	19:00
Reception from 8.00am. Consults 9.00-19.00. 24hr Emergency on site
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Reception from 8.00am. Consults 9.00-13.00. 24hr Emergency on site
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Reception from 8.00am. Consults 9.00-19.00. 24hr Emergency on site

James Horner Vets - Sheldon
Unit 4, Morrisons Supermarket Coventry Road Sheldon Birmingham West Midlands B26 3PD 0121 270 5800 reception@hornervets.com 2.70 miles

Animals Treated
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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd Trading As 608 Vet Practice
108 Widney Road Bentley Heath Solihull West Midlands B93 9BL 01564 774246 Website 2.72 miles
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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Willows Veterinary Services Limited
Highlands Road Shirley Solihull West Midlands B90 4NH 0121 712 7070 info@willows.uk.net Website 3.23 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Baddesley Clinton
There Are A Variety Of Different Walks And Trails To Enjoy On Your Visit To Baddesley Clinton. Come And Experience Panoramic Views, A Range Of Wildlife, And The Opportunity To Learn About Local History. Please Note Many Of Our Walks Are Dog Friendly, However Dogs Are Not Allowed Past Visitor Reception Which Includes The House, Gardens And Restaurant. Dogs On Leads Are Welcome In The Car Park And On Public Footpaths Across The Estate. Rising Laneknowle Solihull Warwickshire Lancashire B93 0DQ 5.70 miles By Train: Lapworth, 1½ Miles; Birmingham International 9 Miles By Road: ¾ Mile West Of A4141 Warwick To Birmingham Road, 6 Miles South Of M42 Exit 5; 15 Miles South-East Of Central Birmingham Parking: Free, 100 Yards Satnav: Use Postcode B93 0Dq Or Lats And Longs 52.343832,-1.7084634

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Tile Hill Woodlands
51 Nutbrook Ave Coventry Lancashire CV4 9LE 6.28 miles Bus Route 11 Or 32 From Pool Meadow To Tile Hill Wood And Limbrick Wood. 32 From Pool Meadow To Pig Wood And Plant Hill Wood Travel West Midlands 024 7652 5689. Street Parking Is Available Adjacent To All Of The Woodlands.

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The Canley Woodlands (Park Wood And Ten Shilling Wood)
12 Bronze View Coventry Lancashire CV4 8HR 6.42 miles Access To Both Park Wood And Ten Shilling Wood Is From Charter Avenue (On The Main Canley Bus Route) And Also By The Public Footpath From Westwood Heath Road. Parking Is Available On Residential Roads Surrounding The Woodlands (Incl Park Wood Lane And Dalmeny Road And Copt Oak Close.

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The Kenilworth Greenway
The Kenilworth To Berkswell Greenway Is A Linear Country Park Set In The Beautiful South Warwickshire Countryside. The Site Forms A 6.5 Kilometres Section Of Former Railway, With The Entire Park Extending To Some 16 Hectares. Kenilworth Green Way Project Kenilworth Green Way Project Burton Green Kenilworth CV8 1PD 6.60 miles There Are A Number Of Different Entry/Exit Points On The Greenway. Kenilworth: Entry Onto The Greenway Either From Kenilworth Common (Cv8 2Hq), Or From Coventry Road (Cv7 2Un). Crackley Lane: Access Onto Greenway From Crackley Lane Bridge. Layby With Free Parking Available (Cv7 2Jt). Burton Green: Entry Onto Greenway From Cromwell Lane Bridge. Westwards Towards Balsall Common/Berkswell And Eastwards Towards Kenilworth (Cv8 1Pg). Nailcote Hall: Access From Hodgetts Lane Via A Layby Stile And Connecting Footpath Adjacent To Power Plant (Cv7 7Df). Balsall Common: Entry From Waste Lane Bridge (Dirt Slope) (Cv7 7Gg). Berkswell: Entry Onto Greenway From Truggist Lane With Parking Available At Berkswell Station Car Park (Cv7 7Ef). Parking Available At: - Abbey Fields Car Park, Bridge Street, Kenilworth - Princes Drive Industrial Estate (Off Coventry Road), Kenilworth - Crackley Wood Local Nature Reserve, Crackley Lane - Burton Green Village Hall

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Crackley Wood
Crackley Wood Is Part Of An Ancient Woodland Which Has Existed For Many Centuries. Lancashire CV8 2JW 6.92 miles Crackley Wood Is Located To The North Of Kenilworth, Off The A429 Coventry Road.

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Cannon Hill Park
Cannon Hill Park Is Located In South Birmingham, West Midlands, Just Outside Of The City Centre. It Is A Popular City Park, Covering 250 Acres. B13 8RD 7.20 miles Cannon Hill Park Is Just Outside Birmingham City Centre, Between Moseley And Edgbaston.

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Weather Forecast

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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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