Welcome to Castletown

Castletown is a small village located in the county of Staffordshire, England. The village is situated on the outskirts of the town of Newcastle-under-Lyme and is known for its historic buildings and picturesque countryside. Castletown is home to a number of notable landmarks, including the Grade II listed St. Luke's Church, which dates back to the 19th century. The village is also home to a number of traditional pubs and restaurants, which serve up a range of local and international cuisine.

One of the most popular attractions in Castletown is the historic Castle Inn, which dates back to the 17th century. The pub is known for its traditional decor and serves up a range of local ales and ciders. The Castle Inn is also home to a number of events throughout the year, including live music and quiz nights. Another popular attraction in Castletown is the nearby Trentham Estate, which is home to a range of gardens, lakes, and woodlands. Visitors can explore the estate on foot or by bike, and there are a number of cafes and restaurants on site.

Castletown is also home to a number of local businesses, including a range of independent shops and boutiques. The village is known for its friendly community spirit, and there are a number of events and festivals held throughout the year, including the annual Castletown Festival. The festival is a celebration of local culture and heritage, and features a range of live music, food stalls, and traditional crafts. Castletown is a charming village that offers visitors a taste of traditional English life, with its historic buildings, friendly locals, and beautiful countryside.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 1.4°C

Feels Like: -4.1°C

Wind: 15.7 MPH

Wind Dir: NNW

Local Schools

School	Details
St John Fisher Catholic College Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Ms Garrett Murray	Ashfields New Road Newcastle Under Lyme Staffordshire ST5 2SJ 01782307551 School Website
Hempstalls Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Amy Bell	Collard Avenue Cross Heath Newcastle Staffordshire ST5 9LH 1782950082 School Website
Newcastle And Stafford Colleges Group Further Education Ages:16-99 Head Teacher Mrs Karen Dobson	Knutton Lane Newcastle-Under-Lyme Staffordshire ST5 2GB 1782715111 School Website
St Marys Catholic Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Denise Mellor	Stanier Street Newcastle Staffordshire ST5 2SU 01782619685 School Website
Demetae Academy Other Independent School Ages:4-13 Head Teacher Mr Matthew Davies	17A King Street Newcastle Under Lyme ST5 1JF 1782893079 School Website
Merryfields School Academy Special Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr Neil Brannigan	Hoon Avenue Newcastle Staffordshire ST5 9NY 1782914219 School Website
Lyme Brook Independent School Other Independent Special School Ages:8-16 Head Teacher Miss Natalie Sanderson	90 King Street Newcastle Under Lyme Staffordshire ST5 1JB 1782987520 School Website
St Giles And St Georges Church Of England Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Catherine Pointon	St Paul's Road Off Orme Road Newcastle Staffordshire ST5 2NB 01782917640 School Website
Hassell Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kirsty Broome	Barracks Road Newcastle Staffordshire ST5 1LF 01782694567 School Website
Blackfriars School Academy Special Converter Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Mrs Alison Parr	Priory Road Newcastle Under Lyme Staffordshire ST5 2TF 01782987150 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Longport Station Street, Longport, Staffordshire, ST6 4ND 1.81 Miles

Stoke-On-Trent Station Road, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire, ST4 2AA 2.21 Miles

Longton King Street, Longton, Staffordshire, ST3 1EZ 4.32 Miles

Kidsgrove Station Road, Kidsgrove, Staffordshire, ST7 1BX 4.82 Miles

Alsager Sandbach Road South, Alsager, Staffordshire, ST7 2XW 5.94 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Prestige Chauffeurs 2000 Ltd 01782 799229 Andola Brackenberry, Newcastle Under Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 9PS 0.15 Miles
B And M Private Hire 01782 719813 4 Lyme Gr, Newcastle Under Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 9NT 0.40 Miles
Roseville Taxicabs 01782 613245 Stanier St, Newcastle Under Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 2SY 0.55 Miles
Castle Cars 01782 631119 14 Brunswick Street, Newcastle Under Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 1HL 0.60 Miles
Ludohire 0844 800 8882 Lower Street, Newcastle Under Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 2RH 0.61 Miles
Cheshire East Cars 01270 346002 2 Somerville Av, Newcastle Under Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 0LJ 0.80 Miles
Supreme Cars Ltd 01782 566699 Unit 2, Newcastle Under Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 9HX 0.83 Miles
Dimsdale Cars 01782 610900 Dimsdale Parade East, Newcastle Under Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 8BT 0.93 Miles
Knights Private Hire 01782 616677 Holditch Ind Est/Spencroft Rd, Newcastle Under Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 9JB 0.96 Miles
Sids Private Hire Taxis 01782 565200 Unit 1 Holditch Road, Newcastle Under Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 9JA 1.02 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Douglas Road Pillar Box St5 9Bx No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hempstalls Lane Pillar Box St5 9Nr No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Wm Morrison Indoor Pillar Box St5 9Al No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Milehouse Lane Post Office Pillar Box St5 9Jz No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Station Walks Business Box St5 1Hx No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:09:30
Station Walks Pillar Box King Street St5 1Hx No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:45 Saturday Last Collection:09:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Knutton Lane Knutton Pillar Box St5 6Ey No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
22 Pool Dam Pillar Box St5 2Rp No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
110 High Street Pillar Box St5 1Pt No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:09:30
King Street Wall Box St5 1Jb No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
75 Orme Road Pillar Box St5 2Ng No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Ryecroft Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Ryecroft Surgery Broad Street Newcastle ST5 2BQ
Ryecroft Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Broad Street Newcastle ST5 2BQ
Dr Gp Morgans Branch 01782 619343	Ryecroft Surgery Broad Street Newcastle Staffordshire ST5 2BQ
Newcastle South Pcn Hub 07795 145445	Ryecroft Surgery Broad St Newcastle-Under-Lyme ST5 2BQ
Newcastle Under Lyme Pcrc 01782 427457	5-9 High Street Newcastle Under Lyme ST5 1RB

Local Stores

Hartshill
427-431 Hartshill Road
Hartshill
Stoke-On-Trent
Staffordshire
ST4 6AB
01782 617012
Store Website
1.15 miles

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SPAR - Cauldon Road
200-204 Cauldon Road
Stoke On Trent
ST4 2BS
01782 848014
Store Website
2.4 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Medivet Newcastle-Under-Lyme
1 Hempstalls Lane Newcastle-Under-Lyme Staffordshire ST5 0SN 01782 711800 newcastle.under.lyme@medivet.co.uk Website 0.23 miles
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Charter Veterinary Surgeons
6 Queen Street Newcastle Under Lyme Staffordshire ST5 1ED 01782 616551 chartervetsnewcastle@gmail.com Website 0.41 miles
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County Vets - Friarswood
12 Friarswood Road Newcastle-Under-Lyme Staffordshire ST5 2EG 01782 615698 friarswood@countyvets.org.uk Website 0.78 miles
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White Cross Vets Wolstanton
High Street Wolstanton Newcastle Staffordshire ST5 0EW 01782 898 030 wol@whitecrossvets.co.uk Website 1.10 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 1.98 miles


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Stoke Pdsa Pet Hospital
5 Club Street London Road Stoke-On-Trent Staffordshire ST4 5RQ 01782 413415 Website 2.20 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Silverdale Country Park
Good Small Country Park, Flat And Hilly, Lots Of Wildlife. 4C Aspect Ct Silverdale Newcastle ST5 6SS 2.08 miles

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Apedale
Windy Nook Leycett Rd Scot Hay Newcastle ST5 6AU 2.93 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 3.98 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 4.01 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 4.02 miles

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Hanchurch Woods
Hanchurch Woods Is A Really Peaceful Woodland Area, It Has A Big Picnic Area And Then 3 Marked Walks. The Green Walk Which Is 3.5 Miles And Covers A Variety Of Wooded And Pastoral Landscapes, Mainly Focusing On The Village Of Hanchurch. Keepers Cottage Drayton Rd Hanchurch Stoke-On-Trent Lancashire ST4 8SN 4.09 miles

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Weather Forecast

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Temp	11.2°C	8.2°C	6.7°C	5.5°C	5.1°C	5.2°C	6°C	6.9°C	10.3°C	5.4°C	4.2°C	4.2°C
Feels Like	8.5°C	4.4°C	2.5°C	1.3°C	1.4°C	2°C	3.9°C	5.3°C	5.7°C	3.8°C	2°C	1.9°C

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Temp	3.7°C	3.6°C	2.8°C	1.5°C	1°C	2.4°C	5.5°C	6.7°C	6.1°C	4.4°C	1.7°C	2°C
Feels Like	1.5°C	0.8°C	-0.7°C	-2.9°C	-3.7°C	-2°C	1.6°C	2.9°C	2°C	-0.3°C	-3.4°C	-1.7°C

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