Welcome to Apes Dale

Apes Dale is a small village located in the county of Worcestershire, England. It is situated in the Malvern Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, which makes it a popular destination for tourists and hikers. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and offers stunning views of the surrounding hills. The area is also home to a variety of wildlife, including deer, badgers, and foxes.

The village of Apes Dale has a rich history, dating back to the medieval period. It was once a thriving community, with a number of farms and small businesses. Today, the village is much quieter, with only a handful of residents. However, it still retains its charm and character, with a number of historic buildings and landmarks. These include the 12th-century St. Mary's Church, which is a Grade II listed building, and the Old Rectory, which dates back to the 17th century.

Despite its small size, Apes Dale has a strong sense of community. The village has a number of local events and activities throughout the year, including a summer fete and a Christmas market. There is also a village hall, which is used for a variety of events and functions. The village is well-connected to the surrounding area, with good transport links to nearby towns and cities. Overall, Apes Dale is a charming and picturesque village, with a rich history and a strong sense of community.

Local Weather

Fog

Temp: 5°C

Feels Like: 2.7°C

Wind: 6 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Lickey End First School Community School Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Mrs Michelle Hague	School Lane Lickey End Bromsgrove Worcestershire B60 1JG 01527872360 School Website
Catshill First School Community School Ages:3-9 Head Teacher Mr Paul Essenhigh	Gibb Lane Catshill Bromsgrove Worcestershire B61 0JP 01527872913 School Website
Catshill Middle School Community School Ages:9-13 Head Teacher Mr Paul Essenhigh	Meadow Road Catshill Bromsgrove Worcestershire B61 0JW 01527872431 School Website
Chadsgrove School Community Special School Ages:2-19 Head Teacher Ms D Rattley	Meadow Road Catshill Bromsgrove Worcestershire B61 0JL 01527871511 School Website
Chadsgrove Educational Trust Specialist College Special Post 16 Institution Ages:19-25 Head Teacher Ms Deb Rattley	Meadow Road Catshill Bromsgrove Worcestershire B61 0JL 1527871511 School Website
Blackwell First School Community School Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Anna Moss	St Catherine's Road Blackwell Bromsgrove Worcestershire B60 1BN 01214451622 School Website
Meadows First School Community School Ages:4-9 Head Teacher Mrs Sue Hewitt	Stourbridge Road Bromsgrove Worcestershire B61 0AH 01527872508 School Website
Parkside Middle School Community School Ages:9-13 Head Teacher Mr Natalie Mancini	Stourbridge Road Bromsgrove Worcestershire B61 0AH 01527873660 School Website
Lickey Hills Primary School And Nursery Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Amanda Salisbury	Old Birmingham Road Lickey Birmingham Worcestershire B45 8EU 01214451992 School Website
Finstall First School Community School Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Mr Stuart Evans	Carnforth Road Bromsgrove Worcestershire B60 2HS 01527872938 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Barnt Green Fiery Hill Road, Barnt Green, West Midlands, B45 8PA 2.13 Miles

Bromsgrove New Road, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B60 2LX 2.28 Miles

Alvechurch Station Road, Alvechurch, Worcestershire, B48 7SE 3.16 Miles

Longbridge Longbridge Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands, B31 2TW 3.78 Miles

Northfield Quarry Lane, Northfield, West Midlands, B31 2PY 4.70 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Bromsgrove Taxis 01527 577500 406A Birmingham Road, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B61 0HL 0.58 Miles
Pink Cadillac Hire 0121 445 5522 Graceland Garage, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B60 1HQ 0.87 Miles
Nypd Hire 0121 445 5522 283 Old Birmingham Road, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B60 1HQ 0.87 Miles
Limoline 07970 062142 283 Old Birmingham Road, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B60 1HQ 0.87 Miles
Executive Chauffeurs 01527 578777 359 Alcester Road, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B60 1PW 1.08 Miles
Discount Airport Taxis 0121 445 0409 65 Linthurst Newtown, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B60 1BS 1.43 Miles
Ace Taxis 01527 577228 55 High Street, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B61 8AJ 1.73 Miles
M And B Taxis 01527 579030 141-143 Worcester Road, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B61 7HN 2.10 Miles
Rays Taxis 07771 522717 5 Warwick Hall Gdns, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B60 2AU 2.10 Miles
Incentive Cars 0121 457 7644 Unit 19 Yew Tree Farm, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B61 0QY 2.30 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Belle Close Collection Today available until:10:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:00
Meadowvale Rd No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:15
Little Heath No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:15 Saturday Last Collection:09:15
Old Lickey End Post Office Box No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:15
Staple Hill Cod1 No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Barley Mow Collection Today available until:10:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:00
Marlbrook No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:08:00
Lickey Rock Cod1 No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Near 493 Birmingham Road Cod1 No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ivy Cottage No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:30
Lowes Court Cod1 No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
All Saints Collection Today available until:12:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Stourbridge Road Collection Today available until:12:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Woodrow Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:09:30
Stourbridge Rd No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:30 Saturday Last Collection:09:30

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Catshill Village Surgery 01527 872426	Catshill Village Surgery 36 Woodrow Lane Catshill,Bromsgrove Worcestershire B61 0PU
Davenal House Surgery Partnership 01527 872008	Davenal House Surgery 28 Birmingham Road Bromsgrove Worcestershire B61 0DD
Churchfields Surgery 01527 872163	Churchfields Surgery Bhi Parkside Stourbridge Rd,Bromsgrove Worcestershire B61 0AZ
St. Johns Surgery 01527 872393	St John's Surgery Bhi Parkside Stourbridge Rd,Bromsgrove Worcestershire B61 0AZ
Bhi Parkside - Covid Local Vaccination Service 3	Stourbridge Road Bromsgrove B61 0AZ

Local Stores

Catshill - Gibbs Lane
30 Gibbs Lane
Catshill
Bromsgrove
Worcestershire
B61 0JR
01527 837547
shop.5065@coop.co.uk
Store Website
0.88 miles

	Open	Close
Mon	07:00	22:00
Tue	07:00	22:00
Wed	07:00	22:00
Thu	07:00	22:00
Fri	07:00	22:00
Sat	07:00	22:00
Sun	07:00	22:00

SPAR - Catshill
133 Golden Cross Lane
Catshill
Bromsgrove
B61 0LA
01527 835845
Store Website
1.0 miles

	Open	Close
Mon	07:00	22:00
Tue	07:00	22:00
Wed	07:00	22:00
Thu	07:00	22:00
Fri	07:00	22:00
Sat	07:00	22:00
Sun	07:00	22:00

Local Vetinary Surgeries

Townsend Veterinary Practice
168 Birmingham Road Bromsgrove Worcestershire B61 0HB 01527 831616 bromsgrove@townsendveterinarypractice.co.uk Website 0.70 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
	Open	Close
Mon	08:00	19:00
first appointment 8.15am, last one 6.45pm
Tue	08:00	19:00
first appointment 8.15am, last one 6.45pm
Wed	08:00	19:00
first appointment 8.15am, last one 6.45pm
Thu	08:00	19:00
first appointment 8.15am, last one 6.45pm
Fri	08:00	19:00
first appointment 8.15am, last one 6.45pm
Sat	09:00	17:00
Sun	closed	closed

Clent Hills Pet Fitness &Amp; Rehabilitation Centre
Unit 2 Rear Of 24 - 26 Worcester Road Bromsgrove Worcestershire B61 7AE https://www.facebook.com/ fitnessandrehab@clenthillsvets.co.uk Website 1.83 miles
Amenities Referrals only
Animals Treated
	Open	Close
Mon	12:00	19:00
Tue	09:00	15:30
Wed	12:00	19:30
Thu	09:00	15:30
Fri	12:00	19:00
Sat	09:00	15:30
Sun	closed	closed

Clent Hills Vets
5 Kidderminster Road Bromsgrove Worcestershire B61 7JJ 01527 889 810 theteam@clenthillsvets.co.uk Website 1.86 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
	Open	Close
Mon	08:00	19:00
Tue	08:00	19:00
Wed	08:00	19:00
Thu	08:00	19:00
Fri	08:00	19:00
Sat	09:00	17:00
Sun	09:30	12:00

Bromsgrove Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Unit 2, Brook Retail Park Bromsgrove Worcestershire B60 3DU 01527 572040 bromsgrove@vets4pets.com 2.43 miles

Animals Treated
	Open	Close
Mon	01:24	01:24
Tue	01:24	01:24
Wed	01:24	01:24
Thu	01:24	01:24
Fri	01:24	01:24
Sat	01:24	01:24
Sun	01:24	01:24

Hopwood Veterinary Centre
1-3 Hillside Court 498-500 Lickey Road Cofton Hackett Birmingham West Midlands B45 8UU 0844 800 3475 2.50 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
	Open	Close
Mon	08:30	18:30
Tue	08:30	18:30
Wed	08:30	18:30
Thu	08:30	18:30
Fri	08:30	18:30
Sat	08:30	12:30
Sun	closed	closed

Townsend Veterinary Practice - Rubery
95 New Road Rubery Rednal Birmingham West Midlands B45 9JR 0121 453 5828 rubery@townsendveterinarypractice.co.uk Website 2.74 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
	Open	Close
Mon	08:30	18:00
first appointment 9am, last one 5.45pm
Tue	08:30	18:00
first appointment 9am, last one 5.45pm
Wed	08:30	18:00
first appointment 9am, last one 5.45pm
Thu	08:30	18:00
first appointment 9am, last one 5.45pm
Fri	08:30	18:00
first appointment 9am, last one 5.45pm
Sat	closed	closed
Sun	closed	closed

Local Dog Walks

Lickey Hills (Visitor Centre Side)
Forrest Trails Across The Hills With A Visitor Centre Warren Lnlickey Cofton Hackett Birmingham B45 8ER 2.12 miles

Location what3words speeds.echo.wipe

Waseley Hills Country Park
National Trust Walk. Rangers House Waseley Country Pa Gannow Green Ln Birmingham Lancashire B45 9AT 3.26 miles

Location what3words meal.descended.sprint

Pitcher Oak Woods
Forest With Field In Centre Including Bench. Great For Picnics 52.302162 Lancashire 4.76 miles

Location what3words strain.bride.case

Walk In Arrow Valley
Forge Mill Needle Museum Needle Mill Lane Lancashire 5.26 miles It Is Best To Double Check There Is Not An Event On During The Weekend. The Car Park Is Not That Big. There Are Two Blue Disabled Badge Holders Bays.

Location what3words grit.forgot.grin

Arrow Valley Country Park
A Simple Walk Around The Arrow Valley Lake. Path Easy To Follow, Relatively Flat With Benches Around For Rest Stops If Needed. Park Can Get Very Busy On Weekends If The Weather Is Nice! Free Parking At Several Points Around The Lake. Arrow Valley Country Park Battens Dr Redditch Lancashire B98 0LJ 6.57 miles There Is Also 2 Car Parks On Proctor'S Barn Lane Which Are Usually Less Busy!

Location what3words rear.lungs.soap

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 6.57 miles Just Off Mucklows Hill In Halesowen

Location what3words parks.bond.song

Weather Forecast

Saturday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Light snow	Overcast	Overcast	Clear
Temp	-0.3°C	-0.5°C	-0.7°C	-1.4°C	-2.4°C	-3.9°C	-5.7°C	-7.2°C	-8.4°C	-6.9°C	-7.6°C	-9.5°C
Feels Like	-4.2°C	-4.3°C	-4.6°C	-5.5°C	-7.4°C	-9.7°C	-11.8°C	-13.9°C	-15.9°C	-13.7°C	-14.9°C	-17.2°C

Sunday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-10.1°C	-11°C	-11.9°C	-12.5°C	-12.6°C	-11.6°C	-9.6°C	-7.9°C	-7.3°C	-7.6°C	-9°C	-9.6°C
Feels Like	-18.1°C	-19.2°C	-20°C	-20.6°C	-20.6°C	-19.1°C	-16°C	-13.1°C	-11.4°C	-10.9°C	-12.9°C	-15.8°C

Monday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy	Cloudy	Overcast	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-10.4°C	-10.2°C	-9.3°C	-8.1°C	-6.5°C	-3.7°C	0°C	2.5°C	3°C	2°C	0.4°C	-5.3°C
Feels Like	-16.1°C	-16.1°C	-15.6°C	-14.7°C	-13.3°C	-10.3°C	-5.7°C	-2.5°C	-1.4°C	-1.9°C	-3.7°C	-10°C

Your Village

If you would like to add content to this page on behalf of your village, please contact us at listing@townandvillageguide.com