Welcome to Quarry Bank

Quarry Bank is a small town located in the West Midlands region of England. It is situated in the borough of Dudley and is known for its rich industrial heritage. The town was once home to a number of textile mills, which played a significant role in the Industrial Revolution. Today, Quarry Bank is a popular tourist destination, attracting visitors from all over the world who come to explore its historic buildings and learn about its fascinating past.

One of the most popular attractions in Quarry Bank is the Quarry Bank Mill, which was built in 1784. The mill was one of the first water-powered cotton spinning mills in the world and played a key role in the development of the textile industry. Today, the mill is a museum and is open to the public, offering visitors the chance to see the machinery in action and learn about the lives of the workers who once toiled there.

Another popular attraction in Quarry Bank is the Styal Estate, which is home to a number of historic buildings and beautiful gardens. The estate was once owned by the Greg family, who were prominent industrialists in the area. Today, visitors can explore the family's former home, as well as the gardens and woodland that surround it. The estate is also home to a number of walking trails, which offer stunning views of the surrounding countryside.

Local Schools

School	Details
Quarry Bank Primary School Community School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Ms Alex Rawlings	High Street Quarry Bank Brierley Hill West Midlands DY5 2AD 01384818750 School Website
Mount Pleasant Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Helen Robinson	Mount Pleasant Quarry Bank Brierley Hill West Midlands DY5 2YN 01384816910 School Website
St Marys Rc Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Isabel Borriello	Mill Street Brierley Hill West Midlands DY5 2TH 01384985005 School Website
Thorns Collegiate Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Manny Kelay	Stockwell Avenue Quarry Bank Brierley Hill West Midlands DY5 2NU 1384987973 School Website
The Old Park School Community Special School Ages:4-19 Head Teacher Mrs Jodie Colbourne	Thorns Road Brierley Hill West Midlands DY5 2JY 01384818905 School Website
Thorns Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Rebecca Jordan	Thorns Road Quarry Bank Brierley Hill West Midlands DY5 2JY 01384818285 School Website
Withymoor Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Alison Wootton	Gayfield Avenue Off Turners Lane Quarry Bank Brierley Hill West Midlands DY5 2BH 01384818530 School Website
Brierley Hill Primary School Community School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Teresa Allport	Mill Street Brierley Hill West Midlands DY5 2TD 01384816980 School Website
Dudley Wood Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Guest	Dudley Wood Road Dudley West Midlands DY2 0DB 1384900640 School Website
Cradley C Of E Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Marcia Harris	Church Road Cradley Halesowen West Midlands B63 2UL 01384818230 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Cradley Heath Forge Lane, Cradley Heath, West Midlands, B64 5AL 0.51 Miles

Lye Station Road, Lye, West Midlands, DY9 8ES 1.00 Miles

Stourbridge Town Vauxhall Road, Stourbridge, West Midlands, DY8 1EX 1.94 Miles

Old Hill Station Road, Old Hill, West Midlands, B64 6PL 2.03 Miles

Stourbridge Junction Brook Road, Stourbridge, West Midlands, DY8 1NH 2.10 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Kings Cars 01384 411123 3 Lower High St, Cradley Heath, West Midlands, B64 5AB 0.77 Miles
Handley K B Plant Hire Ltd 01384 78832 165 Amblecote Rd, Brierley Hill, West Midlands, DY5 2YD 0.78 Miles
Newline Taxis 01384 480004 2Nd Floor/40 High St, Brierley Hill, West Midlands, DY5 3AE 0.87 Miles
Crown Taxis 01384 484484 Old Bush Trading Est/Old Bush St, Brierley Hill, West Midlands, DY5 1UB 0.90 Miles
Chawn Park Cars 01384 444159 234 Amblecote Road, Brierley Hill, West Midlands, DY5 2PP 1.00 Miles
Speedway Taxi 01384 565656 Foxoak Enterprise Centre, Cradley Heath, West Midlands, B64 5DP 1.00 Miles
Speedway Cars 01384 633333 Foxoak St, Cradley Heath, West Midlands, B64 5DP 1.00 Miles
No1 Taxis 4U 01384 364444 8 Lancaster Road, Brierley Hill, West Midlands, DY5 3QE 1.10 Miles
No 1 Taxis 4 U 01384 365555 8 Lancaster Rd, Brierley Hill, West Midlands, DY5 3QE 1.10 Miles
A To Z Taxis 01384 893388 12 High St, Stourbridge, West Midlands, DY9 8JT 1.13 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Quarry Bank Collection Today available until:16:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Coppice Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Thorns Avenue No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Charles Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
New Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cradley Forge No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Margaret Close Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:15
Dunns Bank Collection Today available until:16:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:15
Mill Street Collection Today available until:16:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:15
New Pool Rd No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Merry Hill 1 - Bus Station Collection Today available until:17:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:45
Asda Merry Hill Collection Today available until:17:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:45
Netherend Square Mogul Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Warner Drive No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dalvine Road Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Quarry Bank Medical Centre 01384 566651	Quarry Bank Surgery 165 High St.,Quarry Bank Brierley Hill West Midlands DY5 2AE
Thorns Road Surgery 01384 484894	43 Thorns Road Quarry Bank Brierley Hill West Midlands DY5 2JS
Dudley Wood Surgery 01384 569050	10 Quarry Road Dudley Wood Dudley West Midlands DY2 0EF
Cradley Road	62 Cradley Road Cradley Heath West Midlands B64 6AG
Brierley Hill & Amblecote Pcn Hub 01388 366115	Venture Way Black Country Brierley Hill DY5 1RU

Local Stores

Halesowen - Bassnage Road
93 Bassnage Road
Halesowen
West Midlands
B63 4HB
01215 503589
Store Website
2.46 miles

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SPAR - Mill Service Station
Mill Service Station
Dudley Road
Stourbridge
DY9 8EE
Store Website
1.0 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Cottage Spring Veterinary Centre
172 Mill Street Brierley Hill West Midlands DY5 2TL 01384 389045 enquiries@csvets.co.uk Website 0.48 miles
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Manor Veterinary Centre
128 Graingers Lane Cradley Heath West Midlands B64 6AH 01384 564868 admin@manorvets.com Website 0.89 miles
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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Blacks Vets
109A Pedmore Road Lye Stourbridge West Midlands DY9 8DG 01384 897632 lye@blacksvets.co.uk Website 1.17 miles
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Waterfront Veterinary Centre
125 Dudley Road Brierley Hill West Midlands DY5 1HD 01384 482121 Website 1.22 miles
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Stourbridge Vets4pets Ltd
66 High Street Amblecote Stourbridge West Midlands DY8 4DH stourbridge@vets4pets.com 2.00 miles
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St George'S Vet Group
207 Stourbridge Road Halesowen West Midlands B63 3QX 0121 550 7519 thedragon@stgeorgesvets.co.uk Website 2.14 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Leasowes Park
A Beautiful Historical Picturesque Park And Woodland Which Have Been Natural Landscape Gardens For 300 Years. There Are Many Different Routes Around The Park And Lots Of Fields, Mud And Streams/Ponds For Dogs To Play In! There Is A Large Free Carpark A Play Area For Children And An Information Centre. Beautiful Place To Explore Whilst Getting Yourself And Your Canine Friend Some Good Exercise. The Cornbow Centre Halesowen Lancashire B63 4AB 2.77 miles Just Off Mucklows Hill In Halesowen

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Waseley Hills Country Park
National Trust Walk. Rangers House Waseley Country Pa Gannow Green Ln Birmingham Lancashire B45 9AT 5.53 miles

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Kinver Edge
Free Parking. Lots Of Off-Road Walking Area. Hill Not Too Steep. Lots Of Paths To Explore. Route Can Be Short Or Long. Excellent Views From Kinver Edge. Toilets Besides Parking 5.94 miles Postcode Dy7 6Dl

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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 6.26 miles B71 4Bg

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Kinver Edge
A Walk Around The Borders Of Staffordshire And Worcestershire, Progressing Through Woodland And Allowing Spectacular Views Of The Surrounding Counties From Kinver Edge High Sandstone Ridge, Along With The Remains Of An Iron Age Hill Fort. DY7 5NP 6.27 miles Kinver Edge Is Located Just West Of Kinver, About Four Miles West Of Stourbridge (Off The A458), And Four Miles North Of Kidderminster (Off The A449).

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Lickey Hills (Visitor Centre Side)
Forrest Trails Across The Hills With A Visitor Centre Warren Lnlickey Cofton Hackett Birmingham B45 8ER 7.89 miles

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