Welcome to The Woods

The Woods West Midlands is a beautiful and serene forest located in the heart of England. It is a popular destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts who want to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. The forest covers an area of over 1,000 acres and is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna. Visitors can explore the forest on foot, by bike, or on horseback, and there are plenty of trails and paths to follow.

One of the most popular attractions in The Woods West Midlands is the ancient oak tree, which is estimated to be over 500 years old. This majestic tree is a symbol of the forest's rich history and is a popular spot for visitors to take photos and admire its beauty. The forest is also home to a variety of wildlife, including deer, foxes, and badgers. Birdwatchers will be delighted to know that the forest is home to a wide range of bird species, including woodpeckers, owls, and buzzards.

The Woods West Midlands is a great place to visit all year round, with each season bringing its own unique charm. In the spring, the forest is alive with the sound of birdsong and the sight of wildflowers in bloom. In the summer, visitors can enjoy picnics and barbecues in the sunshine, while in the autumn, the forest is transformed into a riot of color as the leaves turn golden and red. In the winter, the forest takes on a magical quality as the snow falls and the trees are dusted with frost. Whatever the season, The Woods West Midlands is a must-visit destination for anyone who loves nature and the great outdoors.

Local Weather

Partly Cloudy

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Wind: 13 MPH

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Local Schools

School	Details
Sandwell Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr James Saunders	Halfords Lane West Bromwich West Midlands B71 4LG 01215251700 School Website
Wattville Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Joanne Roach	Wattville Road Handsworth Birmingham West Midlands B21 0DP 01215542768 School Website
St James Church Of England Primary School Handsworth Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Sarah Cross	Sandwell Road Birmingham West Midlands B21 8NH 01215235861 School Website
Galton Valley Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah O'boyle	Brasshouse Lane Smethwick West Midlands B66 1BA 01215581690 School Website
Sandwell Valley School Other Independent School Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Principal Mim Hall	150 Birmingham Road West Bromwich West Midlands West Bromwich B70 6QT 1216797522 School Website
St John Wall Catholic School Voluntary Aided School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Katherine Marston	Oxhill Road Handsworth Birmingham West Midlands B21 8HH 01215541825 School Website
Holyhead School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Ross Trafford	Milestone Lane Handsworth Birmingham West Midlands B21 0HN 01215231960 School Website
The Regis Academy Other Independent School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr Craig Bannister	8 Brasshouse Lane Smethwick West Midlands B66 1RA 1215654012 School Website
Hamilton School Community Special School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Katie Williams	Hamilton Road Handsworth Birmingham West Midlands B21 8AH 01214641676 School Website
St Augustines Catholic Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Mary Stanley	Avenue Road Handsworth Birmingham West Midlands B21 8ED 01215545069 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
The Hawthorns Halfords Lane, West Bromwich, West Midlands, B66 2HB 0.31 Miles

Smethwick Galton Bridge Oldbury Road, Smethwick, West Midlands, B66 1HU 0.85 Miles

Smethwick Rolfe Street Rolfe Street, Smethwick, West Midlands, B66 2AF 0.94 Miles

Sandwell And Dudley Bromford Road, West Bromwich, West Midlands, B70 7JD 2.02 Miles

Langley Green Western Road, Langley Green, West Midlands, B69 4LZ 2.07 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Sky Cars 0121 551 1111 18 Holyhead Road, Birmingham, West Midlands, B21 0LT 0.82 Miles
Sky Cars 0121 554 4040 16 Holyhead Road, Birmingham, West Midlands, B21 0LT 0.82 Miles
Midland Taxis 0121 553 1717 173-175 Rolfe St, Smethwick, West Midlands, B66 2AS 0.91 Miles
Cedar Cars 0121 555 7888 80 High Street, Smethwick, West Midlands, B66 1AQ 1.02 Miles
Bearwood And Blue Sky Cars 0121 558 3131 80 High Street, Smethwick, West Midlands, B66 1AQ 1.02 Miles
Smethwick Taxis 0121 271 0010 142 High Street, Smethwick, West Midlands, B66 3AP 1.02 Miles
Smetwick Cars 0121 420 2020 142 High Street, Smethwick, West Midlands, B66 3AP 1.02 Miles
Smethwick Cars 0121 558 8080 142 High Street, Smethwick, West Midlands, B66 3AP 1.02 Miles
Birmingham Airport Taxi - Midlands Vip 0121 555 5470 83 Sabell Road, Smethwick, West Midlands, B67 7PL 1.11 Miles
A 2 Z Cars 0121 525 5333 Thomas Street, West Bromwich, West Midlands, B70 6LY 1.15 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
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Junction Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:30
Linchmere Rd No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Downing St No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Brasshouse Lane Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Crocketts Rd No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:30
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Sandwell Rd Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:30
Hollycroft Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:30
Rolfe St No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Newcombe Rd No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:30

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Hawthorns Medical Centre 0121 5555635	Hawthorns Medical Centre 94 Lewisham Road Smethwick, Warley West Midlands B66 2DD
Brasshouse Community Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Brasshouse Lane Smethwick B66 1BA
Brasshouse Community Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Brasshouse Lane Smethwick B66 1BA
Modality St James	85 Crocketts Road Birmingham West Midlands B21 0HR
Holyhead Primary Health Care Centre 0121 5548516	1 St James Road Handsworth Birmingham West Midlands B21 0HL

Local Stores

Charlemont
118 Hollyhedge Road
Stonecross
West Bromwich
West Midlands
B71 3AH
01215 882415
Store Website
2.31 miles

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SPAR Hawthornes
30 Birmingham Road
Sandwell
Birmingham
B71 4JZ
01215241160
Store Website
0.3 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

The Veterinary Clinic, West Bromwich
130 Lodge Road West Bromwich West Midlands B70 8PL 0121 553 0070 1.69 miles

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Yourvets24 Smethwick
Queens Head Londonderry Lane Smethwick Birmingham West Midlands B67 7EW 01215 161999 smethwick@yourvets.co.uk Website 1.74 miles

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Bearwood Veterinary Clinic
1-2 Lightwoods Road Smethwick West Midlands B67 5AY 0121 429 1400 enquiries@bearwoodvets.co.uk 2.29 miles
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Companion Care (Oldbury) Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Unit 6 Oldbury Green Retail Park Oldbury Ringway Oldbury Warwickshire B69 3DD 01212 702282 oldbury@companioncare.co.uk Website 2.48 miles

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Manor Veterinary Centre
371/373 Hagley Road Edgbaston Birmingham West Midlands B17 8DL 0121 429 3833 admin@manorvets.com Website 2.49 miles

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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Blacks Vets
152-154 Causeway Green Road Oldbury West Midlands B68 8LJ 0121 552 9996 oldbury@blacksvets.co.uk Website 2.74 miles

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Local Dog Walks

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 1.29 miles B71 4Bg

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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 4.85 miles Cannon Hill Park Is Just Outside Birmingham City Centre, Between Moseley And Edgbaston.

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Barr Beacon
Beacon Way Lancashire 4.98 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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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 5.21 miles

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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 5.39 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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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 5.50 miles Just Off Mucklows Hill In Halesowen

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Weather Forecast

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