Welcome to Acton

Acton is a small village located in the county of Staffordshire, England. It is situated approximately 3 miles to the west of the town of Newcastle-under-Lyme and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a rich history dating back to the 12th century when it was first mentioned in the Domesday Book. Today, Acton is a peaceful and picturesque village that is home to a close-knit community.

One of the most notable landmarks in Acton is the St. Mary's Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is a Grade II listed building and is known for its beautiful stained glass windows and intricate architecture. Another popular attraction in the village is the Acton Trussell Hall, which is a stunning Georgian mansion that has been converted into a hotel. The hall is surrounded by beautiful gardens and is a popular venue for weddings and other events.

Acton is also home to a number of local businesses, including a post office, a convenience store, and a pub. The village has a strong sense of community, and residents often come together for events such as the annual Acton Carnival. Overall, Acton is a charming village that offers a peaceful and idyllic way of life.

Local Weather

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Local Schools

School Details
St Leonard's Cofe First School
Academy Converter
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Head Teacher
Miss Catherine Phillips
School Lane
Dunston
Stafford
Staffordshire
ST18 9AG
1785712488
School Website
All Saints Cofe Primary School, Bednall
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Zoe Scott
School Lane
Bednall
Stafford
Staffordshire
ST17 0SD
1785334977
Heather Field School
Other Independent Special School
Ages:5-19
Head Teacher
Mr Richard Leech
New Burton House
Burton Bank Lane
Stafford
ST17 9JW
1785550940
School Website
Barnfields Primary School
Academy Converter
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mr Graham Ball
Lansdowne Way
Wildwood
Stafford
Staffordshire
ST17 4RD
1785337320
School Website
Oakridge Primary School
Community School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mr Paul Fisher
Silvester Way
Stafford
Staffordshire
ST17 0PR
01785337300
School Website
Stafford Manor High School
Foundation School
Ages:11-18
Head Teacher
Mrs Rhys Adams
Wolverhampton Road
Stafford
Staffordshire
ST17 9DJ
01785258383
School Website
The Haven School
Other Independent Special School
Ages:11-19
Head Teacher
Mrs Zoie Stevenson
Wolverhampton Road
Stafford
Staffordshire
ST17 9DJ
1785214172
School Website
Silkmore Primary Academy
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Joanna Connelly
Exeter Street
Stafford
Staffordshire
ST17 4EG
01785333930
Stafford Grammar School
Other Independent School
Ages:4-18
Head Teacher
Mr W. P. N. Pietrek
Burton Manor
ST18 9AT
1785249752
School Website
Burton Manor Primary School
Community School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Julie Elliman
Uplands Road
Stafford
Staffordshire
ST17 9PS
01785330370
School Website
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Penkridge
Station Road, Penkridge, Staffordshire, ST19 5AN
2.67 Miles
Stafford
Station Road, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST16 2AA
3.16 Miles
Hednesford
Market Street, Hednesford, Staffordshire, WS12 1AZ
5.47 Miles
Cannock
Mill Street, Cannock, Staffordshire, WS11 8NQ
6.28 Miles
Rugeley Town
Wharf Road, Rugeley, Staffordshire, WS15 1BL
6.82 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
Travel Exclusive
01785 620618
4 Turnhill Cl, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST17 9PQ
2.18 Miles
Wings Uk Airport Transfers
01785 716666
3 Nursery Drive, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST19 5SJ
2.33 Miles
Sky Airport Transfers
01785 715857
56 Littleton Crescent, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST19 5BH
2.38 Miles
Airport Travel Uk
01785 713013
Stone Cross, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST19 5AS
2.60 Miles
Penkridge Cabs
01785 715552
Stone Cross, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST19 5AR
2.60 Miles
Rainbow Cars Of Penkridge
01785 715301
22 Templars Way, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST19 5HR
2.93 Miles
Kaminski Hire
01785 603030
141A Newport Road, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST16 2EZ
3.10 Miles
24Hr Westside Taxis
01785 225588
147-149 Newport Road, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST16 2EZ
3.10 Miles
A And K Taxis
01785 255180
72 Victoria Ter, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST16 3HB
3.92 Miles
Cuddle And Carry
01543 467946
3 Ashdale Close, Cannock, Staffordshire, WS12 4TD
3.95 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Acton Trussell St17 0Rj
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Post Office Row St17 0Rr
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Dunston St18 9Ab
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Acton Gate St17 0Rd
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Gravel Lane St17 9Hj
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Ash Flats St17 9Hd
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Bednall Village St17 0Sa
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Garth Close St17 9Jd
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Rickerscote Village Lamp Box St17 9Et
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White Oaks St17 4Py
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Dunston Heath Lamp Box St18 9Aq
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Old Croft Road St17 0Ls
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Teddesley Bank St19 5Rf
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Glebelands St17 9Er
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Border Way St17 9Lw
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
Rising Brook
01785 251134
Rising Brook Surgery
The Health Ctr,Merrey Rd
Stafford
Staffordshire
ST17 9LY
John Amery Drive Surgery
14 John Amery Drive
Stafford
Staffordshire
ST17 9LZ
Weeping Cross Health Centre
01785 662505
Weeping Cross Health Ctr.
Bodmin Ave, Weeping Cross
Stafford
Staffordshire
ST17 0EG
Penkridge Medical Practice
01785 712300
Penkridge Medical Pract.
Pinfold Lane, Penkridge
Stafford
Staffordshire
ST19 5AP
Wolverhampton Road Surgery
01785 258161
Wolverhampton Rd Surgery
Wolverhampton Road
Stafford
ST17 4BS
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Local Stores

Wildwood
Wildwood Shopping Centre
Cannock Road
Stafford
Staffordshire
ST17 4RA
01785 664381
Store Website
1.76 miles
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SPAR - Western Downs
5 Cape Avenue
Western Downs
ST17 9FL
01785 220828
Store Website
2.5 miles
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

E C Straiton &Amp; Partners Ltd
The Veterinary Hospital
Cannock Road
Penkridge
Stafford
Staffordshire
ST19 5RY
01785 712 235
Website
2.62 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
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Park House Veterinary Centre
108 Lichfield Road
Stafford
Staffordshire
ST17 4ER
01785 252846
info@parkhousevets.co.uk
Website
2.78 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

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Island Veterinary Clinic
115 Wolverhampton Road
Stafford
Staffordshire
ST17 4AH
01785 258411
islandvets@islandvet.co.uk
Website
2.93 miles
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Stafford Vets4pets Ltd
The Hollies
120 Newport Road
Stafford
Staffordshire
ST16 1BA
01785 228333
stafford@vets4pets.com
Website
3.08 miles
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Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

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Dignipets Ltd
115 Tixall Road
Stafford
Staffordshire
ST16 3UY
07821 752099
info@dignipets.co.uk
Website
3.21 miles
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Mobile services only

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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Donnachie And Townley Ltd
Units E &Amp; F
Madford Retail Park
Foregate Street
Stafford
Staffordshire
ST16 2QY
01785 213404
reports@donnachieandtownley.co.uk
Website
3.59 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Cannock Chase
Start From Commonwealth Cemetery Proceed Down Hill Past German Military Cemeterycontinue Into Valley
Camp Rd
Brocton
Cannock
WS12 4PT
3.07 miles

Located Near German Military Cemetery, Camp Rd Cannock
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Shugborough Estate
A Lovely Walk Which Encompasses The Shugborough Estate, The Essex Bridge, River Trent And The Trent & Mersey Canal.
ST17 0UP
3.10 miles

Signposted From M6 Junction 13; 6-Miles East Of Stafford On A513. For The Seven Spings Car Park, Head On Through Milford Along The A513. The Lane To The Car Park Is On Your Right, Opposite Weetman’S Bridge.
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Cannock Chase German Military Cemetery
Set Amongst The Trees And Against Cannock Chase, The German Military Cemetery Is Maintained By The Commonwealth War Graves Commission. This Walk Skirts The Edge Of The Cemetery, Allowing You To View The Area As You Walk By, And Continue Onto Cannock Chase Itself.
WS12 4PT
3.46 miles

From The M6, Exit At Junction 11, Taking The A460 Toward Cannock Town Centre. From Here, Take The A34, Cannock To Stafford. Follow For Around 3 Miles To A Roundabout, With Signs To Rugeley. After About 1 Mile, Turn Right, Then Left At A Crossroads. The Cemetery Is Signposted On The A34.
Location
what3words
rinses.crumbles.lively
Birches Valley Cannock Chase
A Dog Walk On Cannock Chase Staffordshiretaking Through Woods And Swimming Places For Dogs
4 Birches Valley
Rugeley
Lancashire
WS15 2UQ
5.17 miles

As This A Forestry Comminsion Site There Is A £4 Carpark Charge But That Is For All Day Parking. The Walk Starts Just Behind The Go Ape Climb Hut On The Blue And Red Trail. The First Of This Walk Is Down Hill And Is Hard Compacted Gravel So Wheelchair Friendly ( Return Path Will Be The Same So Up Hill). Please Be Aware At The Bottom Of Hill There Very Muddy Pools, The Walk Is Approx 2 Miles Following The Red And Blue Routes And Now Is Flat Taking In Several Pools This Path Will Have Walkers, Cyclists And Horse Riders. The Pools Are Fished So Please Be Aware Of This The Walk Takes In Forest Areas
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Castle Ring
55 Holly Hill Rd
Rugeley
Lancashire
WS15 4RF
7.58 miles

Car Park Is Opposite The Park Gate Inn, Off Holly Hill Road.
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Chasewater Country Park
A Lovely Mainly Flat Walk . It Surrounds Chasewater Lake . There Is Alot To See Here And If Your Lucky You Will See Deers Grazing On The Grass . If You Follow The Route All The Way Around You Can Stop At The Steam Engine Train Station For A Drink . There Is Cafes And Toilets Near The Car Park . Car Park Is £1 For 2 Hours Or £3 For All Day . They Have A Little Craft Shop And A Ice Cream Shop. The Walk Is Mainly Gravelled Until You Get To The Woodland Area .
Walsall
Lancashire
9.28 miles

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