Welcome to Lye Head

Lye Head is a small village located in the county of Worcestershire, England. The village is situated in the north-western part of the county, close to the border with Staffordshire. Lye Head is a rural area with a population of around 200 people. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside, making it an ideal location for those who enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and horse riding.

The village of Lye Head has a rich history dating back to the 12th century. The village was originally part of the manor of Kidderminster and was owned by the Bishop of Worcester. In the 16th century, Lye Head became part of the parish of Wolverley. The village was once home to a number of small industries, including a brickworks and a quarry. Today, Lye Head is a quiet and peaceful village, with a number of historic buildings and landmarks that are worth exploring.

One of the most notable landmarks in Lye Head is the Stourport-on-Severn Canal. The canal was built in the late 18th century and played an important role in the transportation of goods between the Midlands and the port of Bristol. Today, the canal is a popular destination for boaters and walkers, with a number of scenic routes to explore. Lye Head is also home to a number of traditional pubs and restaurants, where visitors can enjoy a meal or a drink while taking in the beautiful surroundings.

Local Weather

Partly Cloudy

Temp: 8.3°C

Feels Like: 4.9°C

Wind: 14.3 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Crown Meadow First School And Nursery Community School Ages:3-9 Head Teacher Miss Sally Athey	Birmingham Road Alvechurch Birmingham Worcestershire B48 7TA 01214454540 School Website
Alvechurch Cofe Middle School Academy Converter Ages:9-13 Head Teacher Mr David Snell	Birmingham Road Alvechurch Birmingham West Midlands B48 7TA 1214451033 School Website
Holyoakes Field First School Academy Converter Ages:2-9 Head Teacher Mrs Tasnim Koser	Cookridge Close Redditch Worcestershire B97 6HF 152762928 School Website
St Stephen's Cofe First School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-9 Head Teacher Ms Sarah Callanan	Mabey Avenue Redditch Worcestershire B98 8HW 152763911
Birchensale Middle School Academy Converter Ages:9-13 Head Teacher Mrs Emma James	Bridley Moor Road Redditch Worcestershire B97 6HT 152768430 School Website
The Forge Secondary Short Stay School Pupil Referral Unit Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Jay Hart	215 Easemore Road Redditch Worcestershire B98 8HF 01527597936 School Website
Pitcheroak School Academy Special Converter Ages:4-19 Head Teacher Ms Sheila Holden	Willow Way Batchley Redditch Worcestershire B97 6PQ 152765576 School Website
Batchley First And Nursery School Community School Ages:3-9 Head Teacher Mr Sarah Downes	Cherry Tree Walk Batchley Redditch Worcestershire B97 6PD 0 152762926 School Website
Trinity High School And Sixth Form Centre Academy Converter Ages:13-18 Head Teacher Mr Nigel Ford	Easemore Road Redditch Worcestershire B98 8HB 01527585859 School Website
Heart Of Worcestershire College Further Education Ages:14-99 Head Teacher Mr Stuart Laverick	Peakman Campus, Peakman Street Redditch Worcestershire B98 8DW 8448802500 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Alvechurch Station Road, Alvechurch, Worcestershire, B48 7SE 0.88 Miles

Redditch Bromsgrove Road, Redditch, Worcestershire, B97 4RB 2.17 Miles

Barnt Green Fiery Hill Road, Barnt Green, West Midlands, B45 8PA 2.31 Miles

Bromsgrove New Road, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B60 2LX 4.12 Miles

Longbridge Longbridge Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands, B31 2TW 4.25 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Chauffeur Express Ltd 01527 67098 Bordesley Hall, Birmingham, West Midlands, B48 7QA 0.35 Miles
Hyde Cars Ltd 01527 65319 Greensleeves, Redditch, Worcestershire, B97 6RA 1.44 Miles
Hyde Cars Ltd 07774 857574 Greensleeves/Brockhill Lane, Redditch, Worcestershire, B97 6RA 1.44 Miles
Sterling Carz Ltd 01527 598888 146 Birmingham Road, Redditch, Worcestershire, B97 6EN 1.77 Miles
Star Taxis 01527 65777 16 Unicorn Hill, Redditch, Worcestershire, B97 4RA 2.16 Miles
A B C Taxis 01527 64111 37 Unicorn Hill, Redditch, Worcestershire, B97 4QR 2.17 Miles
Taxi 4 U 01527 458888 89 Other Road, Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 8DP 2.19 Miles
Platinum Taxis 01527 500600 Bromsgrove Road, Redditch, Worcestershire, B97 4SP 2.19 Miles
Invent Heat Transfer 01527 598793 103 Redstone Cl, Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 9AF 2.26 Miles
A2a Taxis 01527 63334 5 Cherry Tree Walk, Redditch, Worcestershire, B97 6PB 2.28 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Theholloway No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:09:15
Rowney Green No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Alvechurch Station No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cherrytree Farm No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Alvechurch Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Bordesley Toll Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Snake Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Withybed Green No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:30
The Becks No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Birmingham Rd No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:07:45
Cobley Hill No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:15:30 Saturday Last Collection:08:15
Hither Green Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Carthorse Lane (B97 6Sz) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Coopers Hill No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Appletree Lane (Ellenbroock Close) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Dr Smart Cj 1214581342	Alvechurch Medical Centre 5 The Square Alvechurch Birmingham West Midlands B48 7LA
Elgar House 01527 69261	Elgar House Church Road Redditch Worcestershire B97 4AB
St Stephen's Medical Partnership 01527 595600	St Stephens Surgery Adelaide Street Redditch Worcestershire B97 4AL
The Dow Surgery 01527 62285	The Dow Surgery William Street Redditch Worcestershire B97 4AJ
Hillview Medical Centre 01527 66511	Hillview Medical Centre 60 Bromsgrove Road Redditch Worcestershire B97 4RN

Local Stores

Alvechurch
25 The Square
Alvechurch
Birmingham
Worcestershire
B48 7LA
01214 452878
shop.7220@coop.co.uk
Store Website
1.04 miles

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SPAR Batchley
195 Batchley Road
Batchley
Redditch
B97 6LB
01527 63132
Store Website
2.1 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Cramar Veterinary Practice
Redditch Road Birmingham West Midlands B48 7TW 0121 447 8288 Website 2.11 miles


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Special Friends Animal Medical Centre
79-81 Poplar Road Redditch Worcestershire B97 6NY 01527 67402 practicemanager@specialfriends.co.uk Website 2.32 miles
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Companion Care (Redditch) Ltd T/A Vets4pets
Inside Pets At Home Trafford Retail Park Trescott Road Redditch Worcestershire B98 7AH 01527 584221 redditch@companioncare.co.uk Website 2.45 miles
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Southcrest Veterinary Centre
97 Mount Pleasant Redditch Worcestershire B97 4JD 01527 550111 info@southcrestvets.co.uk Website 2.57 miles
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Yourvets
Alcester Road Wythall Birmingham West Midlands B47 6AP 01564 823825 Website 3.53 miles

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Hopwood Veterinary Centre
1-3 Hillside Court 498-500 Lickey Road Cofton Hackett Birmingham West Midlands B45 8UU 0844 800 3475 3.79 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Walk In Arrow Valley
Forge Mill Needle Museum Needle Mill Lane Lancashire 1.73 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.

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Pitcher Oak Woods
Forest With Field In Centre Including Bench. Great For Picnics 52.302162 Lancashire 2.44 miles

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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 2.89 miles There Is Also 2 Car Parks On Proctor'S Barn Lane Which Are Usually Less Busy!

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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 3.44 miles

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Waseley Hills Country Park
National Trust Walk. Rangers House Waseley Country Pa Gannow Green Ln Birmingham Lancashire B45 9AT 5.85 miles

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

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Weather Forecast

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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

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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

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