Welcome to Blackden Heath

Blackden Heath is a small village located in the county of Cheshire, England. The village is situated near the town of Holmes Chapel and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village is known for its picturesque landscapes and is a popular destination for tourists who want to experience the beauty of rural England.

One of the main attractions of Blackden Heath is the Jodrell Bank Observatory. The observatory is located just a few miles from the village and is home to the famous Lovell Telescope. The telescope is one of the largest in the world and is used for a variety of scientific research. Visitors to the observatory can take a tour of the facility and learn about the history of the telescope and the research that is conducted there.

Another popular attraction in Blackden Heath is the Blackden Trust. The trust is a charitable organization that is dedicated to preserving the history and heritage of the village. The trust operates a museum that showcases the history of the village and the surrounding area. Visitors can learn about the local wildlife, the history of the village, and the people who have lived there over the years. The museum also hosts a variety of events throughout the year, including lectures, workshops, and exhibitions.

Local Weather

Light sleet

Temp: 3.3°C

Feels Like: -1.7°C

Wind: 15.7 MPH

Wind Dir: WNW

Local Schools

School	Details
Goostrey Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Lyndsey Atkins	Main Road Goostrey Near Crewe Cheshire CW4 8PE 01270918940 School Website
Terra Nova School Other Independent School Ages:3-13 Head Teacher Mr Christabell Westall	Jodrell Bank Holmes Chapel Crewe Cheshire CW4 8BT 01477571251 School Website
Peover Superior Endowed Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Joanne Munro	Stocks Lane Over Peover Cheshire WA16 8TU 01625861384 School Website
Hermitage Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Helen Ross	Hermitage Drive Holmes Chapel Crewe Cheshire CW4 7NP 01477532838 School Website
Holmes Chapel Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Fiona Gresty	Middlewich Road Holmes Chapel Crewe Cheshire CW4 7EB 01477533336 School Website
Chelford C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Andrew Brady	Oak Road Chelford Macclesfield Cheshire SK11 9AY 01625861351 School Website
Lower Peover C Of E Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sharon Dean	The Cobbles Lower Peover Knutsford Cheshire WA16 9PZ 01625467623 School Website
Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Nigel Bielby	Selkirk Drive Holmes Chapel Crewe Cheshire CW4 7DX 01477410500 School Website
Byley Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Elizabeth Whittingham	Moss Lane Byley Middlewich Cheshire CW10 9NG 01606832519 School Website
David Lewis School Non-Maintained Special School Ages:7-19 Head Teacher Mrs Angie Fisher	Mill Lane Warford Alderley Edge Cheshire SK9 7UD 01565640186 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Goostrey Station Road, Goostrey, Cheshire, CW4 8PJ 0.88 Miles

Holmes Chapel Station Road, Holmes Chapel, Cheshire, CW4 8AA 2.82 Miles

Chelford Station Road, Chelford, Cheshire, SK11 9AX 2.97 Miles

Plumley Plumley Moor Road, Plumley, Cheshire, WA16 9RU 4.29 Miles

Knutsford Toft Road, Knutsford, Cheshire, WA16 0PA 4.90 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Wootton's Taxi 01477 535060 12 The Old Paddock, Crewe, Cheshire, CW4 8QZ 0.89 Miles
Goostrey Private Hire 01477 535060 12 The Old Paddock, Crewe, Cheshire, CW4 8QZ 0.89 Miles
Cheshire Helicopters 0800 030 4105 Office 3, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 9BN 2.07 Miles
Kenkar 01477 544449 3 Sycamore Close, Crewe, Cheshire, CW4 7BT 2.74 Miles
Victoria Cars 01477 544631 11 Victoria Avenue, Crewe, Cheshire, CW4 7BE 3.10 Miles
Paolos No1 Executive Taxi Co 01625 861098 14 Chapel Croft, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 9SU 3.23 Miles
First Class Private Hire Ltd 01565 631632 Moseley Hall Farm/Chelford Rd, Knutsford, Cheshire, WA16 8RB 3.80 Miles
Chelford Classic Cars 01625 861575 Fallows Cottage East, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK10 4SZ 4.03 Miles
Cheshire Cab 01565 621901 18 Longridge, Knutsford, Cheshire, WA16 8PA 4.79 Miles
A A Travels 01565 621723 29 Manor Pk North, Knutsford, Cheshire, WA16 8DD 4.83 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Blackden Heath Lamp Box Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Goostrey Post Office Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Bomish Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Booth Bed Lane Wall Box Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Twemlow Green Lamp Box Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Parkgate Inn Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Dog Inn Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Withington School Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Grotto Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Long Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Kermincham Lodge Lamp Box Collection Today available until:16:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:08:30
Lower Withington D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Snelson Church Dd Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Chapel Lane Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:30
The Whipping Stocks Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
The Health Centre (Holmes Chapel) 01477 533100	Holmes Chapel Health Ctr London Road Holmes Chapel Cheshire CW4 7BB
Chelford Surgery 01625 861316	Chelford Surgery Elmstead Road, Chelford Macclesfield Cheshire SK11 9BS
David Lewis Medical Practice 01565 640400	Mill Lane Warford Alderley Edge Cheshire SK9 7UD
Knutsford District Community Hospital - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Bexton Road Knutsford WA16 0BT
Knutsford District Community Hospital - Covid Local Vaccination Service 3	Bexton Road Knutsford WA16 0BT

Local Stores

Petrol Holmes Chapel
Middlewich Road
Holmes Chapel
Crewe
Cheshire
CW4 7ES
01477 544895
Store Website
3.16 miles

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SPAR Euro Garage Knutsford
TOFT ROAD
KNUTSFORD
WA16 8QJ
01565633320
Store Website
4.1 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Wright And Morten Veterinary Group Llp
The Barn Holly Tree Farm Holmes Chapel Road Lower Withington Cheshire SK11 9DT 08458 330034 hollytree@wmvets.co.uk Website 1.31 miles
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Cheshire Farm Vets
The Granary Dingle Bank Farm Holmes Chapel Road Macclesfield Cheshire SK11 9DP Website 1.45 miles

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Goostrey Lane Vets
Cranage Trade Park Goostrey Lane Goostrey Holmes Chapel Cheshire CW4 8HE 01477 406008 info@goostreylanevets.co.uk Website 2.33 miles
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Cheshire Pet
Manor Lane Holmes Chapel Cheshire CW4 8AB 01477 544554 enquiries@cheshirepet.co.uk 2.72 miles

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The Ashbrook Equine Hospital (Willows Veterinary Group)
The Ashbrook Equine Hospital Middlewich Road Allostock Knutsford Cheshire WA16 9JQ 01565 723030 enquiries@ashbrookequinehospital.co.uk Website 2.85 miles

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Wright And Morten Veterinary Group Llp
Somerford Park Holmes Chapel Road Somerford Congleton Cheshire CW12 4SW 08458 330034 somerford@wmvets.co.uk Website 4.48 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Brereton Country Park To The Swettenham Arms
The Bungalow Swettenham Ln Swettenham Congleton CW12 2LF 2.75 miles

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The Quinta Lovell Arboretum And Swettenham Meadows
Dane Edge Swettenham Congleton CW12 2LG 2.95 miles

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Brereton Nature Reserve
Pathed, Circular Route Around The Pool And Through Part Of The Woods. Benches, 1 Picnic Table. Ice Cream Van On Sunny Days And Weekends During Summer, Selling Ice Cream, Tea Coffee, Hot Dogs. Cold Drinks. Pay And Display. Field Gets A Bit Muddy In The Winter. A50 Lancashire 4.34 miles

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Pickmere Lake
Gorgeous Big Lake With Lots Of Walking Around The Edges. Lots Of Places To Have A Picnic With The Cows. Knutsford Lancashire 4.70 miles

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Styal Park / Bollin Trail
Altrincham Rd Lancashire 7.59 miles Go In To Holiday Inn And There'S A Little Section You Can Park For Free At The End

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Quarry Bank Mill
Lovely Walk By An Old Refurbished Mill. Along The Walk You Are Accompanied By Streams Perfect For Your Dogs To Drink And Splash, Seating Areas And Refreshments. Quarry Bank Rd Wilmslow Lancashire SK9 4LA 8.11 miles

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Weather Forecast

Thursday	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	Overcast	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	3.4°C	2.5°C	2.5°C	1.6°C	1°C	1.9°C	4°C	5.2°C	5.2°C	4.3°C	3.3°C	0.8°C
Feels Like	-1.3°C	-2.5°C	-2.9°C	-4.2°C	-5°C	-4.1°C	-1.3°C	0°C	0.1°C	-0.8°C	-3.4°C	-4.7°C

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

	Partly Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast
Temp	0.5°C	0.6°C	0.6°C	0.6°C	0.8°C	1.8°C	3.1°C	3.5°C	3.3°C	3.1°C	2.7°C	2.8°C
Feels Like	-4.9°C	-4.4°C	-4°C	-3.8°C	-3.6°C	-2.4°C	-0.6°C	-0.1°C	-0.2°C	-0.2°C	0°C	0.2°C

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	Cloudy	Mist	Mist	Mist	Cloudy	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	1.8°C	0.7°C	-0.5°C	-1.4°C	-0.8°C	1.7°C	5.6°C	8.7°C	9.5°C	8.3°C	6.6°C	3.9°C
Feels Like	-0.2°C	-1.2°C	-2.1°C	-2.8°C	-2.2°C	0.1°C	3.9°C	7.1°C	7.9°C	6.5°C	4.3°C	1.7°C

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