Welcome to Birches Head

Birches Head is a small suburb located in the city of Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire. It is situated on the northern side of the city and is bordered by the neighbourhoods of Sneyd Green, Hanley, and Northwood. The area is known for its beautiful green spaces, including the Birches Head Park, which is a popular spot for picnics, walks, and outdoor activities. The park features a large pond, a children's play area, and a variety of trees and plants, making it a peaceful and relaxing place to spend time.

One of the most notable landmarks in Birches Head is the Birches Head Hotel, which has been a fixture in the area for over 150 years. The hotel was originally built in the mid-19th century and has since been renovated and expanded to include a restaurant, bar, and function rooms. It is a popular venue for weddings, conferences, and other events, and is known for its elegant decor and friendly staff.

Birches Head is also home to a number of small businesses, including shops, cafes, and restaurants. The area has a strong sense of community, with many local events and activities taking place throughout the year. The Birches Head Festival, which is held annually in the summer, is a popular event that features live music, food stalls, and a variety of family-friendly activities. Overall, Birches Head is a charming and welcoming neighbourhood that offers a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of city life.

Local Schools

School	Details
Holden Lane Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Clare Thomas	Ralph Drive Sneyd Green Stoke On Trent Staffordshire ST1 6JS 01782234890 School Website
The Beechfield School Other Independent Special School Ages:7-16 Head Teacher Mr Liam Barlow	The Nest Caretakers Bungalow, Birches Head Academy Site Birches Head Road ST2 8DD
Birches Head Academy Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Ms Katie Dixon	Birches Head Road Hanley Stoke-On-Trent Staffordshire ST2 8DD 1782233595 School Website
Carmountside Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lisa Challinor	Woodhead Road Abbey Hulton Stoke On Trent Staffordshire ST2 8DJ 01782234676 School Website
The Excel Academy Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Anna Steele	Milton Road Sneyd Green Stoke On Trent Staffordshire ST1 6LG 01782882700 School Website
Abbey Hulton Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lesley Brookes	School Road Abbey Hulton Stoke-On-Trent Staffordshire ST2 8BS 1782235551 School Website
Our Lady And St Benedict Catholic Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Clowes	Abbey Lane Abbey Hulton Stoke On Trent Staffordshire ST2 8AU 01782234646 School Website
St George And St Martins Catholic Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Dawn Farmer	Boulton Street Birches Head Stoke On Trent Staffordshire ST1 2NQ 01782234384 School Website
Newfriars College Special Post 16 Institution Ages:16-25 Head Teacher Mr Rob Millington	Castle Grove Newhouse Road Bucknall Stoke-On-Trent Staffordshire ST2 8BH 1782987180 School Website
Milton Primary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rebecca Bailey	Leek Road Milton Stoke-On-Trent Staffordshire ST2 7AF 1782234780 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Stoke-On-Trent Station Road, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire, ST4 2AA 2.50 Miles

Longport Station Street, Longport, Staffordshire, ST6 4ND 2.65 Miles

Longton King Street, Longton, Staffordshire, ST3 1EZ 3.42 Miles

Kidsgrove Station Road, Kidsgrove, Staffordshire, ST7 1BX 5.08 Miles

Blythe Bridge Uttoxeter Road, Blythe Bridge, Staffordshire, ST11 9JF 5.54 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Stoke Station Taxi 07950 105931 94 Priory Road, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire, ST2 8HB 0.77 Miles
Blue Cabs 01782 219496 Bucknall Garage, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire, ST2 9BD 1.12 Miles
Intercity Private Hire Ltd 01782 855855 82 Old Town Road, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire, ST1 2JT 1.19 Miles
Ark Travel 01782 533123 Unit 5/Norton Ind Est/Bellerton La, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire, ST6 8ED 1.19 Miles
A1 Transfers 01782 538500 7A, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire, ST6 8ED 1.19 Miles
Autocab Private Hire 01782 212121 87 Marsh Street North, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire, ST1 5HN 1.53 Miles
Four Star Taxis 01782 209030 87 Marsh Street North, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire, ST1 5HN 1.53 Miles
D J H Chauffeurs 07776 213631 34 Gaskell Road, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire, ST2 9DW 1.58 Miles
A2b Taxi Vans 07968 969676 95 Smithyfield Road, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire, ST6 8JT 1.78 Miles
Club Class Travel 01782 305525 30 Ash Bank Rd, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire, ST2 9DR 1.80 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
8 Diana Road Pillar Box St1 6Rs No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
42 Repington Rd Pillar Box St1 6Jt No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
1375 Leek Road Abbey Hulton Pillar Box St2 8Bw No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
32 Woodhead Road Pillar Box St2 8Dj No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
154 Milton Road Pillar Box St1 6Hh No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Harrop Pillar Box St1 6Lj Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
91 Whitehouse Road Pillar Box St2 8Hy No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Buxton Street St1 6Bl Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Sneyd Green Service Station Posting Box St1 6Be No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
108 Mornington Rd Leek New Rd Pillar Box St1 6El No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
67 Maunders Rd Pillar Box St2 7Du No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
67 Botany Bayroad Pillar Box St1 6Pu No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Milton Post Office Pillar Box St2 7Bw Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
81 Newhouse Road Pillar Box St2 8Bh No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Chasewater Drive No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Birches Head Medical Ctr. 0844 3878989	Birches Head Medical Ctr. Diana Road, Birches Head Stoke On Trent Staffordshire ST1 6RS
Dr K Samal Branch 01782 535291	Hulton House Surgery 1479 Leek Road Abbey Hulton Stoke-On-Trent Staffordshire ST2 8DA
Millrise Medical Practice 01782 536600	Millrise Medical Practice 12 Millrise Road, Milton Stoke On Trent Staffordshire ST2 7BW
Prima Care Surgeries 01782 202422	Hanley Health Centre Upper Huntbach Street Stoke-On-Trent Staffordshire ST1 2BN
Hanley Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Hanley Health Centre Upper Huntbach Street Stoke-On-Trent ST1 2BN

Local Stores

Abbey Hulton
53-55 Abbots Road
Abbey Hulton
Stoke-On-Trent
Staffordshire
ST2 8DU
01782 534184
shop.7200@coop.co.uk
Store Website
0.52 miles

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SPAR - Diana Road
8-10 Diana Rd
Stoke-on-Trent
ST1 6RS
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Rogers, Brock &Amp; Barker Veterinary Surgeons - Abbey Hulton
1373 Leek Road Abbey Hulton Stoke-On-Trent Staffordshire ST2 8BW 01782 543000 ah@rbbvets.co.uk Website 0.46 miles
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Charter Veterinary Surgeons
173 Ford Green Road Smallthorne Stoke-On-Trent Staffordshire ST6 1PF 01782 577995 chartervetsnewcastle@gmail.com Website 1.29 miles
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Companion Care (Stoke Festival) Ltd T/A Vets4pets
Inside Pets At Home, Unit 3 Festival Heights Retail Park Greyhound Way Stoke-On-Trent Staffordshire ST1 5NZ 1.65 miles


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The City Dog'S Home Neutering And Vaccination Unit
186 Brookhouse Lane Bucknall Stoke-On-Trent ST2 8ND 1.70 miles

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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Shires Vets Ltd
Hoveringham Drive Eaton Park Hanley Stoke-On-Trent Staffordshire ST2 9PS 01782 214 683 hanley@shiresvets.com Website 1.72 miles
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Bramble And Bear Vet Care
Suite 111 Business Lodge, Trent House 234 Victoria Road Fenton Stoke On Trent Staffordshire ST4 2LW 07507 716909 contactus@brambleandbear.com Website 2.36 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Park Hall Country Park
There Are Three Car Parks To Choose From And You Can Make The Walk As Easy Or As Difficult As You Desire. Plenty Of Open Green Space Plus The Woodlands To Explore. Being Council Owned There Are Various Walks To Choose From Just Follow The Arrows! Bark Cottage Hulme Ln Hulme Stoke-On-Trent Lancashire ST3 5BH 2.76 miles

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Bathpool Park Kidsgrove
Country Park Is Set In 178 Acres, It Provides Woodland Walks And Bridle Paths Around A Main Lake And Several Ponds. The Mature Trees Support A Variety Of Wildlife With Various Waymarked Paths Through The Area. For The More Adventurous And Energetic Types There Is Also A Cycle Route, Mountain Bike Track And Exercise Points Scattered Throughout The Park. Nelson Bank Stoke-On-Trent Lancashire ST6 4QP 4.51 miles

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Silverdale Country Park
Good Small Country Park, Flat And Hilly, Lots Of Wildlife. 4C Aspect Ct Silverdale Newcastle ST5 6SS 5.53 miles

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Trentham Gardens
At The Centre Of The Estate Is The Mile-Long Capability Brown Designed, Trentham Lake. 3 Stone Rd Stoke-On-Trent Lancashire ST4 8AX 5.54 miles Just Off The A34 - Around 5 Minutes From The M6 J15.

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Trentham Gardens
Unnamed Road Stoke-On-Trent Lancashire ST4 8JG 5.56 miles

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Ladderedge Country Park Near Leek
Entrance To Car Park Is On The A53 On The Out Skirts Of Leek In The Staffs Moorlands Area Of Staffordshire. There Are No Facilities Here But Leek Town Centre Is A 5 Minute Drive Away With Cafes, Pubs And Shops Etc. 20 Ladderedge Lancashire 5.95 miles

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