Welcome to Brocton

Brocton is a small village located in the county of Staffordshire, England. It is situated on the edge of Cannock Chase, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The village has a population of around 1,500 people and is known for its picturesque surroundings and historic landmarks. Brocton is a popular destination for tourists and nature lovers who come to explore the beautiful countryside and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere.

One of the most notable landmarks in Brocton is the Brocton Hall Golf Club, which was established in 1894. The club is set in 135 acres of parkland and offers a challenging course for golfers of all levels. The clubhouse is a Grade II listed building and has a rich history dating back to the 18th century. The club is open to members and visitors and offers a range of facilities including a pro shop, restaurant, and bar.

Another popular attraction in Brocton is the Cannock Chase War Cemetery, which is located on the outskirts of the village. The cemetery is the final resting place for over 3,000 Commonwealth servicemen who died during World War II. The cemetery is maintained by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission and is a peaceful and poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by those who fought for their country. Visitors can pay their respects and learn about the history of the cemetery through guided tours and exhibitions.

Local Weather

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Local Schools

School	Details
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
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
Oakridge Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Paul Fisher	Silvester Way Stafford Staffordshire ST17 0PR 01785337300 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
Barnfields Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Graham Ball	Lansdowne Way Wildwood Stafford Staffordshire ST17 4RD 1785337320 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
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
Anson Cofe Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Nicola Jarrett	Main Road Great Haywood Stafford Staffordshire ST18 0SU 1889881200 School Website
St Johns Catholic Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lucy Snaith	School Lane Great Haywood Stafford Staffordshire ST18 0SL 01889343106 School Website
Colwich C Of E C Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Alison De Ste Croix	Main Road Colwich Stafford Staffordshire ST17 0XD 01889881286 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Stafford Station Road, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST16 2AA 3.82 Miles

Penkridge Station Road, Penkridge, Staffordshire, ST19 5AN 4.54 Miles

Rugeley Town Wharf Road, Rugeley, Staffordshire, WS15 1BL 4.85 Miles

Hednesford Market Street, Hednesford, Staffordshire, WS12 1AZ 4.92 Miles

Rugeley Trent Valley Colton Road, Rugeley, Staffordshire, WS15 3HA 4.93 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Coopers Chauffeur Services 01889 881461 Crompton Close, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST18 0YS 2.85 Miles
Travel Exclusive 01785 620618 4 Turnhill Cl, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST17 9PQ 3.58 Miles
Hednesford Radio Cars 01543 423152 856 Pye Green Road, Cannock, Staffordshire, WS12 4LN 3.63 Miles
Hednesford Travel 01543 504505 846 Pye Green Road, Cannock, Staffordshire, WS12 4LN 3.63 Miles
24Hr Westside Taxis 01785 225588 147-149 Newport Road, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST16 2EZ 3.69 Miles
Kaminski Hire 01785 603030 141A Newport Road, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST16 2EZ 3.69 Miles
Tillys Taxis 01889 585500 19 Lansdowne Way, Rugeley, Staffordshire, WS15 2XE 3.90 Miles
Cuddle And Carry 01543 467946 3 Ashdale Close, Cannock, Staffordshire, WS12 4TD 4.08 Miles
Sky Airport Transfers 01785 715857 56 Littleton Crescent, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST19 5BH 4.14 Miles
A And K Taxis 01785 255180 72 Victoria Ter, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST16 3HB 4.19 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Brocton Post Office St17 0Tr No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Cross Roads St17 0Te No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Milford Common Lamp Box St17 0Uh No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Cedar Way St17 0Nb No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Old Croft Road St17 0Ls No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Crescent St17 0Lq No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Rise St17 0Lh No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bednall Head St17 Osf No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bednall Village St17 0Sa No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Mendip Avenue St17 0Pf No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:08:45
Stockton Lane St17 0Js No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
White Oaks St17 4Py No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cannock Road Post Office St17 0Qd No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Hartland Avenue St17 0Eh No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Weeping Cross Health Centre 01785 662505	Weeping Cross Health Ctr. Bodmin Ave, Weeping Cross Stafford Staffordshire ST17 0EG
Hazeldene House Surgery 01889 881206	Hazeldene House Surgery Main Road, Great Haywood Stafford Staffordshire ST18 0SU
Lloyd Rs Branch 01785 353570	Beaconside Health Centre Staffordshire University Beaconside Stafford Staffordshire ST18 0AB
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

Local Stores

Wildwood
Wildwood Shopping Centre
Cannock Road
Stafford
Staffordshire
ST17 4RA
01785 664381
Store Website
1.71 miles

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SPAR - Great Haywood
Main Road
Great Haywood
Stoke on Trent
ST18 0SW
01889 808205
Store Website
2.7 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Dignipets Ltd
115 Tixall Road Stafford Staffordshire ST16 3UY 07821 752099 info@dignipets.co.uk Website 3.18 miles
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Park House Veterinary Centre
108 Lichfield Road Stafford Staffordshire ST17 4ER 01785 252846 info@parkhousevets.co.uk Website 3.20 miles
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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Shire Vets Ltd
4 Marconi Gate Stafford Staffordshire ST18 0FZ stafford@shiresvets.com Website 3.36 miles

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Island Veterinary Clinic
115 Wolverhampton Road Stafford Staffordshire ST17 4AH 01785 258411 islandvets@islandvet.co.uk Website 3.46 miles

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Stafford Vets4pets Ltd
The Hollies 120 Newport Road Stafford Staffordshire ST16 1BA 01785 228333 stafford@vets4pets.com Website 3.83 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 4.05 miles

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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 1.02 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
Start From Commonwealth Cemetery Proceed Down Hill Past German Military Cemeterycontinue Into Valley Camp Rd Brocton Cannock WS12 4PT 2.20 miles Located Near German Military Cemetery, Camp Rd Cannock

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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 2.57 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 3.36 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 6.32 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 8.72 miles

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Weather Forecast

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