Welcome to West Bromwich

West Bromwich is a town located in the West Midlands region of England. It is situated approximately 5 miles northwest of Birmingham and has a population of around 78,000 people. The town has a rich industrial history, with its economy being built on coal mining, iron and steel production, and engineering. Today, the town is home to a diverse range of businesses, including retail, manufacturing, and service industries.

One of the most notable landmarks in West Bromwich is the Sandwell Valley Country Park. This 660-acre park is home to a variety of wildlife, including deer, foxes, and badgers, and offers visitors the chance to explore woodland, meadows, and wetlands. The park also features a number of attractions, including a farm, a golf course, and a visitor center. Another popular attraction in the town is the New Square shopping center, which features a range of high street stores, restaurants, and a cinema.

West Bromwich is also home to a number of cultural and sporting institutions. The town has a strong footballing tradition, with West Bromwich Albion Football Club playing their home games at The Hawthorns stadium. The town also has a thriving arts scene, with the Public, a contemporary arts center, hosting a range of exhibitions, performances, and workshops. Overall, West Bromwich is a vibrant and diverse town with a rich history and a range of attractions and amenities for visitors and residents alike.

Local Weather

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Local Schools

School	Details
The British Muslim School Other Independent School Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Muhammad Kadir Al Hasan	Latifiah Fultali Complex Lodge Road West Bromwich West Midlands West Midlands B70 8NX 1215162264 School Website
Health Futures Utc University Technical College Ages:14-19 Head Teacher Mr Jaskiran Madahar	High Street West Bromwich West Midlands B70 8DJ 01218281123 School Website
Lodge Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lisa Gillam & Tahirah Khatun	Oak Lane West Bromwich West Midlands B70 8PN 01215532389 School Website
Guns Village Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Wendy Lawrence	2 Hanbury Road West Bromwich West Midlands B70 9NT 01215531427 School Website
Hargate Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Andrew Orgill	Hargate Lane West Bromwich West Midlands B71 1PG 01215534178 School Website
Sandwell College Further Education Ages:16-99 Head Teacher Mr Graham Pennington	1 Spon Lane West Bromwich West Midlands B70 6AW 1216675000 School Website
Lyng Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Andrew Fowler	Horton Street West Bromwich West Midlands B70 7SQ 01215531480 School Website
King George V Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Penny	Beeches Road West Bromwich West Midlands B70 6JA 01215530060 School Website
Ryders Green Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Lucy Blackmore	Claypit Lane West Bromwich West Midlands B70 9UJ 01215530658 School Website
George Salter Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Mr Adrian Price	Davey Road West Bromwich West Midlands B70 9UW 01215534665 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Sandwell And Dudley Bromford Road, West Bromwich, West Midlands, B70 7JD 0.89 Miles

Smethwick Galton Bridge Oldbury Road, Smethwick, West Midlands, B66 1HU 1.46 Miles

Langley Green Western Road, Langley Green, West Midlands, B69 4LZ 1.81 Miles

The Hawthorns Halfords Lane, West Bromwich, West Midlands, B66 2HB 1.83 Miles

Smethwick Rolfe Street Rolfe Street, Smethwick, West Midlands, B66 2AF 2.03 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
A1 Sandwell And Adelphi Radio Cars 0121 553 4646 21B St. Michael Street, West Bromwich, West Midlands, B70 7AB 0.18 Miles
A1 Sandwell Taxis 0121 553 4646 21 St. Michael Street, West Bromwich, West Midlands, B70 7AB 0.18 Miles
Crown Cars 0121 580 4707 452 High Street, West Bromwich, West Midlands, B70 9LD 0.28 Miles
Crystal Cars 0121 580 0088 5 Pleasant St, West Bromwich, West Midlands, B70 7DP 0.45 Miles
Major Cars Uk Ltd 0121 553 4444 19 Nelson St, West Bromwich, West Midlands, B71 1EE 0.49 Miles
Toh Taxis 0121 580 4111 79 Clifford Road, West Bromwich, West Midlands, B70 8JT 0.51 Miles
A 2 Z Cars 0121 525 5333 Thomas Street, West Bromwich, West Midlands, B70 6LY 0.58 Miles
West Brom Cars 0121 553 5050 Unit 1A, West Bromwich, West Midlands, B70 9PW 0.76 Miles
Andy's Cars 0121 580 4707 Unit 5C/Belper Enterprise Pk/Greets Green Rd, West Bromwich, West Midlands, B70 9EN 0.87 Miles
Greets Green Cars 0121 525 1113 9 Grice St, West Bromwich, West Midlands, B70 7EZ 0.90 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Oxford Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dartmouth Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
High Street (B) Collection Today available until:11:00 Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
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Temple Street Collection Today available until:11:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
High Street Collection Today available until:11:00 Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Bromford Lane Post Office Collection Today available until:12:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
West Bromwich Do Collection Today available until:12:00 Weekday Last Collection:18:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
West Bromwich Do Collection Today available until:12:00 Weekday Last Collection:18:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Margaret Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Carters Green Collection Today available until:12:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
New Square Collection Today available until:12:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Law Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
West Bromwich Ex Post Office Collection Today available until:11:45 Weekday Last Collection:17:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:45
Clive Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
West Brom P'ships For Health 0121 5530757	40 Izons Road West Bromwich West Midlands B70 8PG
Dartmouth Medical Centre	1 Richard Street West Bromwich B70 9JL
Lyng Community Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Lyng Centre For Health Frank Fisher Way West Bromwich B70 7AW
Lyng Community Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Lyng Centre For Health Frank Fisher Way West Bromwich B70 7AW
Sandwell Together 4 Healthcare Pcn Hub 0121 6122000	Lyng Centre For Health Frank Fisher Way West Bromwich West Midlands B70 7AW

Local Stores

West Bromwich
139 Hill Top
West Bromwich
West Midlands
B70 0RZ
01215 026624
Store Website
1.44 miles

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SPAR - Swan Village
Great Bridge Street
Swan Village
West Bromwich
B70 0YA
01 525 5044
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

The Veterinary Clinic, West Bromwich
130 Lodge Road West Bromwich West Midlands B70 8PL 0121 553 0070 0.14 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 1.39 miles

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West Bromwich Vets4pets Ltd
139 Hill Top West Bromwich B70 0RZ westbromwich@vets4pets.com Website 1.44 miles

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Local Vets @ K9 Vets Ltd
Wolverhampton Road Oldbury West Midlands B69 2BH info@k9vets.co.uk Website 1.83 miles

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Yourvets24 Smethwick
Queens Head Londonderry Lane Smethwick Birmingham West Midlands B67 7EW 01215 161999 smethwick@yourvets.co.uk Website 2.19 miles

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The Orchard Veterinary Centre Ltd
410 Birchfield Lane Oldbury West Midlands B69 1AD 0121 544 8951 enquiries@orchardvets.com Website 2.39 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 0.81 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 4.68 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 5.26 miles Just Off Mucklows Hill In Halesowen

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Barr Beacon
Beacon Way Lancashire 5.32 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 6.14 miles

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Rough Wood Nature Reserve
Rough Wood Is Made Up Of A Series Of Pools In The Middle Of The Oldest And Largest Woodland In Walsall (Rough Wood Represents About 10% Of The Oak Woodland Within The West Midlands). Its A Great Place To Go For A Wander To Lose Yourself In Nature For A While - The Old Oaks And Lovely Sunny Clearings Are Full Of Wildlife, From Nesting Woodland Birds, As Well As Toads, Frogs, Two Species Of Newt, And Lots Of Woodland Insects. The Site Is Separated From Bentley Haye (To The South) By The Wyrley And Essington Canal. Here At Countryside Services We Work With British Waterways To Survey The Aquatic Plants In The Canal Each Summer. 76 Woodside Way Willenhall WV12 5NH 6.18 miles

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Weather Forecast

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