Welcome to Great Barr

Great Barr is a suburban area located in the north-west of Birmingham, West Midlands. It is a popular residential area that is known for its green spaces, parks, and nature reserves. One of the most notable landmarks in Great Barr is the Barr Beacon, which is a hill that offers panoramic views of the surrounding areas. The hill is also home to a war memorial that commemorates the soldiers who lost their lives in World War I. Great Barr is also home to a number of schools, including Great Barr School, which is a comprehensive school that caters to students aged 11 to 18.

Great Barr is a diverse and multicultural area that is home to a number of different communities. The area has a rich history that dates back to the Roman times, and there are a number of historic buildings and landmarks that can be found throughout the area. One of the most notable historic buildings in Great Barr is the Great Barr Hall, which is a Grade II listed building that was built in the 17th century. The hall is now used as a conference and events venue, and it is a popular destination for weddings and other special occasions.

Great Barr is a thriving community that is home to a number of different businesses and amenities. The area has a number of shopping centres and retail parks, including the Scott Arms Shopping Centre and the New Oscott Shopping Centre. There are also a number of restaurants, cafes, and pubs in the area, as well as a cinema and a bowling alley. Great Barr is well-connected to the rest of Birmingham and the West Midlands, with easy access to the M6 motorway and a number of bus routes that run through the area.

Local Weather

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Temp: 9.2°C

Feels Like: 5.7°C

Wind: 17 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Q3 Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Mrs Mark Arnull	Wilderness Lane Great Barr Birmingham West Midlands B43 7SD 01213586186 School Website
St Margarets C Of E Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jayne Stackhouse	Birmingham Road Great Barr Birmingham West Midlands B43 7AP 01213572758 School Website
Holy Name Catholic Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Andrew Neenan	Cross Lane Great Barr Birmingham West Midlands B43 6LN 01213573216 School Website
Grove Vale Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Alison Connop	Monksfield Avenue Great Barr Birmingham West Midlands B43 6AL 01213574319 School Website
Whitecrest Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Seema Mistry	Whitecrest Great Barr Birmingham West Midlands B43 6HQ 01213586348 School Website
Yew Tree Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jamie Barry	Birchfield Way Yew Tree Estate Walsall West Midlands WS5 4DX 01922626926 School Website
Ferndale Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Ruth Gillett	Ferndale Avenue Great Barr Birmingham West Midlands B43 5QF 01213573326 School Website
Calshot Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Michael Wingrove	Calshot Road Great Barr Birmingham West Midlands B42 2BY 01216751059 School Website
Barr Beacon School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Dame Kate Hibbs	Old Hall Lane Aldridge Walsall West Midlands WS9 0RF 01213666600 School Website
Park Hall Infant Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mrs Gerry Healy	Park Hall Road Walsall West Midlands WS5 3HF 01922721443 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Tame Bridge Parkway Walsall Road, Friar Park, Wednesbury, West Midlands, WS10 0LD 1.52 Miles

Hamstead Old Walsall Road, Hamstead, West Midlands, B42 1NJ 1.68 Miles

Bescot Stadium Off Bescot Crescent, Bescot, West Midlands, WS1 4NH 2.22 Miles

Walsall Saddlers Centre, Walsall, West Midlands, WS2 9JS 2.80 Miles

Perry Barr Birchfield Road, Perry Barr, West Midlands, B20 3JE 3.09 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
G B Cars 0121 360 6060 Hampstead Industrial Estate Hampstead Industrial Estate Old Walsall Road, Birmingham, West Midlands, B42 1HY 1.24 Miles
Millenium Cars 0121 356 8000 7 Old Walsall Rd, Birmingham, West Midlands, B42 1NN 1.65 Miles
Millennium Cars 0121 358 6000 7 Old Walsall Road, Birmingham, West Midlands, B42 1NN 1.65 Miles
Beeches And Hamstead Cars 0121 358 2222 Qualplast House, Birmingham, West Midlands, B42 1EA 1.85 Miles
Status Radio Cars 0121 360 4444 Century Industrial Estate, Birmingham, West Midlands, B44 9ER 1.90 Miles
Status And A To Z Cars 24 Hour Service 0121 366 6666 Unit A Century Ind Est, Birmingham, West Midlands, B44 9ER 1.90 Miles
West Brom Cars 2000 0121 553 5050 7 Jervoise Lane, West Bromwich, West Midlands, B71 3AR 1.91 Miles
Heartlands Executive Cars 070 0594 2481 160 Thornbridge Avenue, Birmingham, West Midlands, B42 2AE 2.00 Miles
Midland Camper Hire 01922 649961 Hay Head Farm, Walsall, West Midlands, WS4 2JT 2.08 Miles
Airport Travel Solutions 0121 588 7993 12 Wilkes St, West Bromwich, West Midlands, B71 3RL 2.15 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Sycamore Road / Wilderness Lane Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Outside 319 Birmingham Road Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Barrhill Close / Birmingham Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hill Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Abbottsford Avenue / Lammermoor Avenue Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Morjon Drive / Sundial Lane Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:45
Longleat / Packwood Drive Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Scott Road / Capener Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Scott Arms (B) Collection Today available until:15:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Scott Arms (A) Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Park Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Danford Way / Green Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Jayshaw Avenue Opposite Gorse Farm Road Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Walsall Road / Calshot Road Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Whitecrest / Queslett Road Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:45

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Scott Arms Medical Centre 0121 3572670	Scott Arms Medical Centre Whitecrest Great Barr Birmingham B43 6EE
Yew Tree Surgery	Redwood Road Walsall West Midlands WS5 4LB
Great Barr Practice 0121 3571250	379 Queslett Road Great Barr Birmingham West Midlands B43 7HB
Tanhouse Nhs Clinic 0121 3579009	Hamstead Road Great Barr Birmingham West Midlands B43 5EL
Collingwood Family Practice 0121 3252090	The Collingwood Centre Collingwood Family Pract Collingwood Drive Great Barr,Birmingham B43 7NF

Local Stores

Birmingham - Gorse Farm Road
Gorse Farm Road
Birmingham
West Midlands
B43 5LT
01213 575364
Store Website
0.98 miles

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SPAR - Queslett Road
512 Queslett Road
Great Barr
Birmingham
B43 7EJ
0121 360 8440
Store Website
1.7 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Scott Veterinary Clinic
926 Walsall Road Great Barr Birmingham West Midlands B42 1TG 0121 357 4286 0.80 miles

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The Veterinary Clinic Great Barr
1236 Aldridge Road Great Barr Birmingham West Midlands B44 8PE 0121 860 6010 Website 1.40 miles

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Lydon Veterinary Centre
828 Kingstanding Road Kingstanding Birmingham West Midlands B44 9RT 0121 355 3305 reception@lydonveterinarycentre.co.uk Website 2.36 miles
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The Veterinary Clinic, Dyas
2 Dyas Road Kingstanding Birmingham West Midlands B44 8SF 0121 377 7215 2.43 miles

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Firstvets - Streetly
17 Sutton Oak Corner Baker'S Lane Streetly Sutton Coldfield West Midlands B74 2DH 0121 353 2974 admin.streetly@firstvets.co.uk Website 2.57 miles
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Streetly Vets
89 Blackwood Road Sutton Coldfield West Midlands B74 3PW 0121 572 6527 admin@streetlyvets.co.uk Website 2.73 miles
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Consultations by appointment 09.15 to 11.00 and 16.00 to 18.30
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Consultations by appointment 09.15 to 11.00 and 16.00 to 18.30
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Consultations by appointment 09.15 to 11.00 and 16.00 to 18.30
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Consultations by appointment 09.15 to 11.00 and 16.00 to 18.30
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Consultations by appointment 10.00 to 12.00
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Local Dog Walks

Barr Beacon
Beacon Way Lancashire 1.82 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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Sandwell Valley Country Park
Lovely Place To Walk, There Is A Reservoir With Lots Of Geese And Ducks, Currently Baby Geese Lulling Around. Rosewarne Cottage Salter'S Ln Lancashire 2.76 miles B71 4Bg

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Park Lime Pits
Park Lime Pits Is A Wonderful Area Of Countryside, Only 2 Miles North Of Walsall Town Centre. The Pits Contain 2 Beautiful Clear Pools Surrounded By Mature Beech Woodland. This Is Home For An Incredible Variety Of Wildlife Where Over 100 Species Of Birds And Over 300 Species Of Plants Have Been Recorded. Car Parking Is Available Off Park Road, Daw End Lane, Rushall. 200 Years Ago The Area Was A Thriving Limestone Quarry. Bridle Court 1-5 Hatherton Rd Walsall Lancashire WS1 1XR 2.84 miles There Is A Boat House Pub A The Junction You Need To Follow, Go All The Way Down And You Will Go Over Teh Cattle Bridge And Welcome To Park Limes.

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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 3.04 miles

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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 4.68 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
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 4.75 miles Sutton Park Is Located In Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, West Midlands. There Are Several Entrances To The Park.

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Weather Forecast

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