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

Light rain

Temp: 13.2°C

Feels Like: 11.9°C

Wind: 9.4 MPH

Wind Dir: WNW

Local Schools

School	Details
St Leonard's Cofe First School Academy Converter Ages:3-9 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

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

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

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Acton Trussell St17 0Rj Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Post Office Row St17 0Rr Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dunston St18 9Ab Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:08:15
Acton Gate St17 0Rd Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Gravel Lane St17 9Hj Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ash Flats St17 9Hd Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bednall Village St17 0Sa Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Garth Close St17 9Jd Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rickerscote Village Lamp Box St17 9Et Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:08:30
White Oaks St17 4Py Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dunston Heath Lamp Box St18 9Aq Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:08:15
Old Croft Road St17 0Ls Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Teddesley Bank St19 5Rf Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Glebelands St17 9Er Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Border Way St17 9Lw Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

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

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

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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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Weather Forecast

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Feels Like	24.8°C	20.5°C	19.4°C	18.9°C	21.8°C	30.5°C	32.8°C	33.3°C	32.7°C	30.5°C	28.3°C	25.9°C

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