Welcome to Poynton

Poynton is a small village located in the county of Shropshire, England. It is situated in the heart of the beautiful countryside and is surrounded by rolling hills and lush green fields. The village is known for its picturesque scenery and is a popular destination for tourists who come to enjoy the peaceful and tranquil atmosphere.

One of the main attractions in Poynton is the St. Michael and All Angels Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is a beautiful example of Norman architecture and is known for its stunning stained glass windows and intricate carvings. Visitors can also explore the churchyard, which is home to a number of historic graves and monuments.

Another popular attraction in Poynton is the local pub, The Fox and Hounds. The pub is a traditional English establishment and is known for its warm and welcoming atmosphere. Visitors can enjoy a pint of locally brewed ale or a delicious meal made from locally sourced ingredients. The pub also hosts a number of events throughout the year, including live music and quiz nights, making it a popular spot for locals and tourists alike.

Local Weather

Moderate or heavy snow showers

Temp: 3.3°C

Feels Like: -2.3°C

Wind: 19.7 MPH

Wind Dir: WNW

Local Schools

School	Details
Lower Park School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Amelia Lomas	Hazelbadge Road Poynton Stockport Cheshire SK12 1HE 01625872560 School Website
Vernon Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jo Carvell	Clumber Road Poynton Cheshire SK12 1NW 01625872556 School Website
Norbury Court School Other Independent School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Julie Ahern	London Road North Poynton Cheshire SK12 1BZ 1625871363
Poynton High School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Matthew Dean	Yew Tree Lane Poynton Stockport Cheshire SK12 1PU 1625871811 School Website
St Pauls Catholic Primary School A Voluntary Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Nora Armstrong-Boyle	Marley Road Poynton Stockport Cheshire SK12 1LY 01625877688 School Website
Worth Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Hayley Johnson	Birch Road Poynton Cheshire SK12 1QA 01625875900 School Website
Lostock Hall Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Graham Hamilton	Mallard Crescent Poynton Stockport Cheshire SK12 1XG 1625467722 School Website
Norbury Hall Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Jacqueline Ames	Shepley Drive Hazel Grove Stockport Greater Manchester SK7 6LE 01614831786 School Website
Hazel Grove High School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Martin Stewart	Jacksons Lane Hazel Grove Stockport Greater Manchester SK7 5JX 01615497700 School Website
St Peters Catholic Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kevin Platt	Carisbrooke Avenue Hazel Grove Stockport Greater Manchester SK7 5PL 01614832431 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Poynton Station Road, Off Chester Road, Poynton, Cheshire, SK12 1HB 0.61 Miles

Hazel Grove Station Street, Hazel Grove, Cheshire, SK7 4EX 1.67 Miles

Middlewood Worbury Road, Off High Lane, Middlewood, Greater Manchester, SK6 8AU 1.77 Miles

Bramhall Bramhall Lane South, Bramhall, Cheshire, SK7 2DU 1.95 Miles

Woodsmoor Moorland Road, Woodsmoor, Greater Manchester, SK2 7DW 2.43 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Wilmslow And Poynton Taxis 07803 901150 46 Woolley Avenue, Stockport, Greater Manchester, SK12 1XU 0.89 Miles
Local Taxi Service 07511 222815 24 Distaff Road, Stockport, Greater Manchester, SK12 1HN 1.00 Miles
Mnt Taxi 07792 378821 24 Distaff Road, Stockport, Greater Manchester, SK12 1HN 1.00 Miles
G And E Travel Minibus Hire 07717 496778 2 Red Row, Stockport, Greater Manchester, SK7 6ND 1.30 Miles
Cheshire Airport Transfers 07885 261108 7 Walden Crescent, Stockport, Greater Manchester, SK7 5AN 1.92 Miles
Blueline Private Hire 0161 483 1100 43 London Road, Stockport, Greater Manchester, SK7 4AW 2.04 Miles
Dreams Cars 0161 292 0958 23 The Fairway, Stockport, Greater Manchester, SK2 5DU 3.14 Miles
A And G Duncan Vip Executive Travel 07512 221259 197 Garner's Lane, Stockport, Greater Manchester, SK3 8QJ 3.15 Miles
Disley Private Hire 01663 765279 47 Buxton Road, Stockport, Greater Manchester, SK12 2DZ 3.45 Miles
Teletaxis Accounts Ltd 0161 480 3717 Higher Hillgate, Stockport, Greater Manchester, SK1 3QY 3.47 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Vicarage Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Glastonbury Drive Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Poynton Tso 171 Collection Today available until:15:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Poynton Post Office Whsmith Chester Rd Collection Today available until:15:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Park Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Anglesey Drive Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Poynton Green Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Queensway Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Clifford Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dickens Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Park Lane Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Yew Tree Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Chester Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Woodford Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Micawber Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Priorslegh Medical Centre	Civic Centre Park Lane Poynton Stockport SK12 1GP
Priorslegh Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Civic Centre Park Lane Poynton Stockport SK12 1GP
Priorslegh Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Civic Centre Park Lane Poynton Stockport SK12 1GP
Mcilvride Medical Practice	5 Chester Road Poynton Stockport SK12 1EU
Dean Lane Medical Centre	95 Dean Lane Hazel Grove Stockport Cheshire SK7 6EJ

Local Stores

School Lane
5 School Lane
Poynton
Stockport
Cheshire
SK12 1AX
01625 872076
Store Website
0.44 miles

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SPAR Hazel Grove
77-87 Arundel Avenue
Hazel Grove
Stockport
SK7 5LD
0161 4833643
Store Website
1.3 miles

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Sun	07:30	22:00

Local Vetinary Surgeries

Evergreen Veterinary Surgery
63 London Road South Poynton Stockport Cheshire SK12 1LA 01625 859019 enquiries@evergreenvets.co.uk Website 0.52 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
	Open	Close
Mon	08:00	18:30
Tue	08:00	18:30
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Fri	08:00	18:30
Sat	08:30	12:00
Sun	closed	closed

Hunt'S Veterinary Clinics
The Veterinary Clinic Dickens Lane Poynton Stockport Cheshire SK12 1NU 01625 850086 mail@pet-vet.co.uk Website 0.88 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
	Open	Close
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Clinics by appointment only between 8.30am - 10.30 and 4pm-6pm
Tue	08:00	18:00
Clinics by appointment only between 8.30am - 10.30 and 4pm-6pm
Wed	08:00	18:00
Clinics by appointment only between 8.30am - 10.30 and 4pm-6pm
Thu	08:00	18:00
Clinics by appointment only between 8.30am - 10.30 and 4pm-6pm
Fri	08:00	18:00
Clinics by appointment only between 8.30am - 10.30 and 4pm-6pm
Sat	08:00	15:15
Clinics by appointment only between 8.30am - 10.30 and 2pm-3.15pm
Sun	closed	closed

Torkington Park Veterinary Centre
373 London Road Hazel Grove Stockport Cheshire SK7 6AA 0161 483 1794 torkvet@gmail.com Website 1.52 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Fri	09:00	18:00
Sat	09:00	13:00
Sun	closed	closed

Woodcroft Veterinary Group
Bramhall Veterinary Centre 1 Maple Road Bramhall Stockport Cheshire SK7 2DH 0161 440 8281 enquiries@woodcroftvets.com Website 1.89 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
	Open	Close
Mon	08:30	18:30
Closed for lunch between 1pm and 2pm
Tue	08:30	18:30
Closed for lunch between 1pm and 2pm
Wed	08:30	18:30
Closed for lunch between 1pm and 2pm
Thu	08:30	18:30
Closed for lunch between 1pm and 2pm
Fri	08:30	18:30
Closed for lunch between 1pm and 2pm
Sat	closed	closed
We offer a Saturday and Sunday service at our Cheadle Centre.
Sun	closed	closed
Closed for lunch between 1pm and 2pm

Vetcare @ Home
The Village Green High Lane Stockport Manchester SK6 8DR Website 1.95 miles

Animals Treated
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Brook Veterinary Centre
428 Buxton Road Great Moor Stockport Cheshire SK2 7JQ 0161 456 6570 brookvets@btconnect.com Website 2.30 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
	Open	Close
Mon	09:00	19:00
Tue	09:00	19:00
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Thu	09:00	19:00
Fri	09:00	19:00
Sat	09:00	13:00
Sun	closed	closed

Local Dog Walks

Etherow Country Park
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk Around Etherow Country Park. Etherow Country Park Is Located In A Village Called Compstall; Between Marple And Romiley All Situated In Stockport, Greater Manchester. SK6 5JD 5.03 miles Nearest Major Road Is B6104. Turn Onto George Street In Compstall, Signposted Etherow Country Park And Local Nature Reserve. Take The Next Right Into The Car Park.

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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 5.39 miles

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Cats Tor
Cats Tor Is To The West Of The Goyt Valley. The Walk Starts From The High Pym Chair Car Park, Which Helps Make The Walk To The Summit Easy And Manageable. The Views On A Clear Day From The Summit Are Great, Making This A Worthwhile Walk To Complete. SK23 7RF 5.70 miles From Buxton, Take The A5004 North Toward Errwood Reservoir. On The A5004 You Will Pass A Sign Showing A Road To The Left Toward Goyt Valley. Take This Road, Over The Cattle Grid. After Passing By The Reservoir, Take The Right Turn To Head Uphill Toward Pym Chair Car Park.

Goyt Valley
A Circular Route Following The River Goyt As It Meanders Through The Valley To Fernilee Reservoir. SK23 7JX 6.03 miles The Lay-By Is Located About 6.5 Miles North Up The A5004 From Buxton

Werneth Low Country Park
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk Around Werneth Low Country Park. The Country Park Extends For 80 Hectares (200 Acres) Across The Northern And Western Slopes Of Werneth Low. Only 9.5 Miles From The City Centre Of Manchester, The Area Is Both A Haven For Wildlife And An Area Where Visitors Can Find Peace And Relaxation. The Park's Location Provides Panoramic Views Across Manchester And Beyond To Liverpool. The Dark Blue Silhouette Of The Welsh Mountains Can Often Be Seen On Clear Days, As Can The Pennine Hills Close By. SK14 5LR 6.27 miles Nearest Major Road Is M67. From M67, Junction 3, Turn Left Onto Clarke Way. Follow Signs For Stockport Through Hyde Town Centre. At Market Street Junction With Dawson Road Follow Brown And White Signs To The Lower Higham Visitor Centre.

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Haughton Dale
Woodend Ln Hyde SK14 1DU 6.42 miles Park At Woodend Lane Sk14 1Dt

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Weather Forecast

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	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-2.5°C	-2.8°C	-2.6°C	-2.5°C	-2.4°C	0.5°C	3°C	5.7°C	5.7°C	3°C	1.8°C	1.3°C
Feels Like	-5.4°C	-6°C	-6.3°C	-6.5°C	-6.9°C	-4.2°C	-1.3°C	1.9°C	2.1°C	-1.1°C	-3°C	-3.9°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	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Mist	Fog
Temp	0.9°C	1.3°C	1.8°C	2.3°C	2.8°C	3.3°C	3.8°C	4.6°C	5°C	4.9°C	4.6°C	5.4°C
Feels Like	-4.3°C	-3.8°C	-3.1°C	-2.6°C	-1.9°C	-1.1°C	-0.3°C	1°C	2°C	2.7°C	3.4°C	4.3°C

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

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Temp	4.5°C	3.8°C	3.4°C	3.1°C	2.8°C	2.9°C	3.2°C	3.4°C	3.4°C	3°C	2.6°C	3.3°C
Feels Like	4°C	2.8°C	1.6°C	0.9°C	0.3°C	0.2°C	0.8°C	1.1°C	0.9°C	0.4°C	0.1°C	1.9°C

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