Welcome to Baswich

Baswich is a small village located in the county of Staffordshire, England. It is situated on the outskirts of the city of Stafford and is known for its picturesque countryside and historic landmarks. The village is home to a number of local amenities, including a primary school, a post office, and a village hall. Baswich is also well-connected to the surrounding areas, with easy access to major roads and public transport links.

One of the most notable landmarks in Baswich is the Grade II listed St. John the Baptist Church. The church dates back to the 12th century and features a number of impressive architectural features, including a Norman doorway and a 14th-century tower. The church is still in use today and is a popular destination for visitors to the village. Another historic landmark in Baswich is the nearby Shugborough Estate, which was once the home of the Earls of Lichfield. The estate features a number of impressive buildings and gardens, as well as a museum and art gallery.

Despite its small size, Baswich is a vibrant and welcoming community. The village is home to a number of local events and activities throughout the year, including a popular annual carnival. There are also a number of local sports clubs and societies, catering to a range of interests and age groups. Whether you are looking for a peaceful retreat in the countryside or a lively community to get involved in, Baswich has something to offer everyone.

Local Weather

Moderate rain

Temp: 15°C

Feels Like: 12.4°C

Wind: 29.3 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School Details
St Annes Catholic Primary School
Academy Converter
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Karen Bennett
Lynton Avenue
Weeping Cross
Stafford
Staffordshire
ST17 0EA
01785663128
School Website
Leasowes Primary School
Academy Converter
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Gemma Bettany
Porlock Avenue
Weeping Cross
Stafford
Staffordshire
ST17 0HT
1785337370
School Website
Walton High School
Academy Converter
Ages:11-18
Head Teacher
Mr David Foskett
The Rise
Walton-On-The-Hill
Stafford
Staffordshire
ST17 0LJ
1785334917
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
Berkswich C Of E Vc Primary School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Ms Samantha Jackson
Cedar Way
Walton-On-The-Hill
Stafford
Staffordshire
ST17 0LU
01785337360
School Website
St Leonards Primary School
Community School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Charlotte Cooke
St Leonard's Avenue
Stafford
Staffordshire
ST17 4LT
01785334960
School Website
Silkmore Primary Academy
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Joanna Connelly
Exeter Street
Stafford
Staffordshire
ST17 4EG
01785333930
St John's Cofe Primary Academy
Academy Converter
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Ms Victoria Evans
Weston Road
Stafford
ST16 3RZ
1785251960
School Website
Veritas Primary Academy
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Miss Danielle Conneely
Weston Road
Stafford
Staffordshire
ST18 0FL
01785333400
School Website
See More

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Stafford
Station Road, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST16 2AA
1.96 Miles
Penkridge
Station Road, Penkridge, Staffordshire, ST19 5AN
4.94 Miles
Rugeley Trent Valley
Colton Road, Rugeley, Staffordshire, WS15 3HA
6.54 Miles
Rugeley Town
Wharf Road, Rugeley, Staffordshire, WS15 1BL
6.60 Miles
Hednesford
Market Street, Hednesford, Staffordshire, WS12 1AZ
6.69 Miles
See More

Local Taxis

Taxi
24Hr Westside Taxis
01785 225588
147-149 Newport Road, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST16 2EZ
1.82 Miles
Kaminski Hire
01785 603030
141A Newport Road, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST16 2EZ
1.82 Miles
Travel Exclusive
01785 620618
4 Turnhill Cl, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST17 9PQ
2.11 Miles
A And K Taxis
01785 255180
72 Victoria Ter, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST16 3HB
2.30 Miles
Aerobright Taxis
01785 255155
Unit 2/Carver Business Park/Carver Rd, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST16 3HR
2.41 Miles
Mini Digggers By Dingo Digger Hire
07737 313695
Holmcroft, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST16 1PX
3.09 Miles
Abacus Private Hire
01785 247693
11 Bromstead Crescent, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST16 1UQ
3.33 Miles
Coopers Chauffeur Services
01889 881461
Crompton Close, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST18 0YS
3.96 Miles
Brown's Classic Cars
07834 786526
Unit 3/Long La, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST18 9LL
4.12 Miles
Wings Uk Airport Transfers
01785 716666
3 Nursery Drive, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST19 5SJ
4.59 Miles
See More

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Weeping Cross Post Office Pillar Box St17 0Ef
Collection Today available until:15:00
Weekday Last Collection:16:45
Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Sunday Last Collection:15:00
Priority Mailbox:
Special Mailbox:
Weeping Cross Post Office Pillar Box St17 0Ef B
Collection Today available until:15:00
Weekday Last Collection:16:45
Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Sunday Last Collection:15:00
Priority Mailbox:
Special Mailbox:
Weeping Cross St17 0Df
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hartland Avenue St17 0Eh
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Baswich Lane St17 0Aj
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Firbeck Gardens St17 4Qq
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Baswich Crest St17 Ohl
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sandringham Road St17 0Aa
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stockton Lane St17 0Js
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Chepstow Drive St17 4Tt
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Mendip Avenue St17 0Pf
Weekday Last Collection:16:00
Saturday Last Collection:08:45
Cannock Road Post Office St17 0Qd
Collection Today available until:15:00
Weekday Last Collection:16:45
Saturday Last Collection:11:45
Sunday Last Collection:15:00
Priority Mailbox:
Special Mailbox:
The Rise St17 0Lh
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Saltings St17 0Bz
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Crescent St17 0Lq
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
See More

Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
Weeping Cross Health Centre
01785 662505
Weeping Cross Health Ctr.
Bodmin Ave, Weeping Cross
Stafford
Staffordshire
ST17 0EG
Lloyd Rs Branch
01785 353570
Beaconside Health Centre
Staffordshire University
Beaconside
Stafford
Staffordshire
ST18 0AB
Wolverhampton Road Surgery
01785 258161
Wolverhampton Rd Surgery
Wolverhampton Road
Stafford
ST17 4BS
Rising Brook
01785 251134
Rising Brook Surgery
The Health Ctr,Merrey Rd
Stafford
Staffordshire
ST17 9LY
Stafford Medical Centre
Stafford Medical Centre
Beaconside
Stafford
Staffordshire
ST18 0AQ
See More

Local Stores

Weeping Cross
Lynton Avenue
Weeping Cross
Stafford
Staffordshire
ST17 0EA
01785 660289
Store Website
0.05 miles
Open Close
Mon07:0022:00
Tue07:0022:00
Wed07:0022:00
Thu07:0022:00
Fri07:0022:00
Sat07:0022:00
Sun07:0022:00

SPAR Westway
146 Westway
Highfields
Stafford
ST17 9YF
01785 258832
Store Website
2.2 miles
Open Close
Mon06:0023:00
Tue06:0023:00
Wed06:0023:00
Thu06:0023:00
Fri06:0023:00
Sat06:0023:00
Sun07:0023:00

Local Vetinary Surgeries

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

Animals Treated
Cats

Dogs

Poultry

Small Mammals

OpenClose
Mon01:2401:24
Tue01:2401:24
Wed01:2401:24
Thu01:2401:24
Fri01:2401:24
Sat01:2401:24
Sun01:2401:24
Park House Veterinary Centre
108 Lichfield Road
Stafford
Staffordshire
ST17 4ER
01785 252846
info@parkhousevets.co.uk
Website
1.32 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Exotic/Wild

Poultry

Small Mammals

OpenClose
Mon08:0019:00
Tue08:0019:00
Wed08:0019:00
Thu08:0019:00
Fri08:0019:00
Sat08:0012:00
Sunclosedclosed
Island Veterinary Clinic
115 Wolverhampton Road
Stafford
Staffordshire
ST17 4AH
01785 258411
islandvets@islandvet.co.uk
Website
1.59 miles
Animals Treated
Cats

Dogs

Small Mammals

OpenClose
Mon01:2401:24
Tue01:2401:24
Wed01:2401:24
Thu01:2401:24
Fri01:2401:24
Sat01:2401:24
Sun01:2401:24
Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Shire Vets Ltd
4 Marconi Gate
Stafford
Staffordshire
ST18 0FZ
stafford@shiresvets.com
Website
1.63 miles
Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Exotic/Wild

Poultry

Small Mammals

OpenClose
Mon01:2401:24
Tue01:2401:24
Wed01:2401:24
Thu01:2401:24
Fri01:2401:24
Sat01:2401:24
Sun01:2401:24
Stafford Vets4pets Ltd
The Hollies
120 Newport Road
Stafford
Staffordshire
ST16 1BA
01785 228333
stafford@vets4pets.com
Website
2.00 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Cats

Dogs

Small Mammals

OpenClose
Mon08:3019:00
Tue08:3019:00
Wed08:3019:00
Thu08:3019:00
Fri08:3019:00
Sat09:0012:00
Sunclosedclosed
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
2.15 miles
Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Small Mammals

OpenClose
Mon01:2401:24
Tue01:2401:24
Wed01:2401:24
Thu01:2401:24
Fri01:2401:24
Sat01:2401:24
Sun01:2401:24
See More

Local Dog Walks

Shugborough Estate
A Lovely Walk Which Encompasses The Shugborough Estate, The Essex Bridge, River Trent And The Trent & Mersey Canal.
ST17 0UP
1.81 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.
Location
what3words
adjuster.wash.kitchen
Cannock Chase
Start From Commonwealth Cemetery Proceed Down Hill Past German Military Cemeterycontinue Into Valley
Camp Rd
Brocton
Cannock
WS12 4PT
3.97 miles

Located Near German Military Cemetery, Camp Rd Cannock
Location
what3words
perfected.scrum.remodels
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
4.37 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
5.22 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
Location
what3words
equipping.agreed.sprinter
Castle Ring
55 Holly Hill Rd
Rugeley
Lancashire
WS15 4RF
8.22 miles

Car Park Is Opposite The Park Gate Inn, Off Holly Hill Road.
Location
what3words
printouts.pillow.darkens
Downs Banks
Downs Banks Brook Is A Stream Which Runs The Length Of Downs Banks (National Trust). There Are Fantastic Views From The Highest Point On The Downs, From Millennium Monument.
ST15 8UU
9.34 miles

About 5 Miles From M6 J14/J15. Drive Into Stone From The A34.
Location
what3words
pencil.sank.folds
See More

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

Cloudy

Partly Cloudy

Partly Cloudy

Clear

Overcast

Partly Cloudy

Sunny

Partly Cloudy

Overcast

Overcast

Overcast

Overcast

Temp

6°C

5.9°C

5.7°C

6.4°C

8.3°C

11.4°C

15.5°C

17.1°C

15.8°C

14.4°C

14.2°C

14.3°C

Feels Like

3.6°C

3.3°C

2.9°C

3.5°C

5.4°C

9°C

14.9°C

17°C

14.9°C

13.1°C

12.9°C

13.2°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

Fog

Overcast

Overcast

Overcast

Overcast

Overcast

Overcast

Overcast

Sunny

Clear

Clear

Clear

Temp

14°C

12.1°C

10.4°C

9.4°C

8.4°C

7.4°C

6.6°C

7°C

6.8°C

5.6°C

2.8°C

1.7°C

Feels Like

13.2°C

10.5°C

8.1°C

6.8°C

5.4°C

4.1°C

2.8°C

3.2°C

3°C

1.8°C

-1.3°C

-2.7°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

Clear

Clear

Clear

Clear

Sunny

Sunny

Sunny

Partly Cloudy

Cloudy

Cloudy

Overcast

Overcast

Temp

-1.1°C

-2.3°C

-3°C

-3.4°C

-1.3°C

1.9°C

5.4°C

6.5°C

6.1°C

4.9°C

4.2°C

1.6°C

Feels Like

-5.6°C

-6.7°C

-7.1°C

-7.1°C

-4.6°C

-1°C

3.1°C

4.6°C

4.3°C

3.1°C

2.4°C

-1.7°C

Your Village

If you would like to add content to this page on behalf of your village, please contact us at listing@townandvillageguide.com