Welcome to Dosthill

Dosthill is a small village located in the county of Staffordshire, England. It is situated approximately 2 miles south of Tamworth and has a population of around 3,000 people. The village is known for its beautiful countryside, which is popular with walkers and cyclists. There are also several local amenities, including a post office, a convenience store, and a pub.

One of the most notable features of Dosthill is its history. The village has a rich heritage, with evidence of human habitation dating back to the Bronze Age. In the 19th century, Dosthill was a thriving industrial centre, with several coal mines and brickworks in operation. Today, many of these sites have been redeveloped, but the village still retains its industrial heritage, with several historic buildings and landmarks.

Despite its small size, Dosthill is a vibrant and welcoming community. There are several local events and activities throughout the year, including a summer fete and a Christmas market. The village also has a strong sense of community spirit, with many residents actively involved in local groups and organisations. Overall, Dosthill is a charming and picturesque village, with a rich history and a strong sense of community.

Local Weather

Light rain

Temp: 9.4°C

Feels Like: 5.4°C

Wind: 22.8 MPH

Wind Dir: S

Local Schools

School	Details
Dosthill Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr David Shakeshaft	High Street Dosthill Tamworth B77 1LQ 1827214930 School Website
Heathfields Infant Academy Academy Converter Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Mrs Kelly Williams	Saxon Close Wilnecote Tamworth Staffordshire B77 5LU 1827213885 School Website
Wilnecote Junior Academy Academy Converter Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kelly Williams	Smithy Lane Wilnecote Tamworth Staffordshire B77 5LA 1827213875 School Website
Wilnecote High School Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Sian Hartle	Tinkers Green Road Wilnecote Tamworth Staffordshire B77 5LF 01827831300 School Website
Two Gates Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Nest Llewelyn-Cook	Tamworth Road Two Gates Tamworth Staffordshire B77 1EN 1827213855
Bird's Bush Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Joanne Davies ( Acting Headteacher)	Birds Bush Road Belgrave Tamworth Staffordshire B77 2NE 1827214666 School Website
Tamworth Enterprise College And Aet Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Gemma Simon	Birds Bush Road Belgrave Tamworth Staffordshire B77 2NE 01827285596 School Website
Millfield Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Simon Kelly	Coleshill Street Fazeley Tamworth Staffordshire B78 3RQ 01827213825 School Website
St Gabriels Catholic Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr John Hayes	Wilnecote Lane Belgrave Tamworth Staffordshire B77 2LF 01827213910 School Website
Hanburys Farm Community Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Nicola Gripton	Derwent Off Field Farm Road Belgrave Tamworth Staffordshire B77 2LD 01827214005 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Wilnecote Watling Street, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B77 5AL 0.72 Miles

Tamworth Victoria Road, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B79 7JT 2.55 Miles

Polesworth Orchard Close, Polesworth, Staffordshire, B78 1BX 3.42 Miles

Atherstone Long Street, Atherstone, Warwickshire, CV9 1BH 5.73 Miles

Coleshill Parkway Station Road, Coleshill, Warwickshire, B46 1JZ 5.93 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
1St Choice Taxis 01827 331155 51 Cringlebrook, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B77 2NQ 0.96 Miles
South Staffs Chauffeurs 01827 261174 Drayton Lane, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B78 3TR 1.23 Miles
South Staff Chauffeurs 01827 261174 Lingfield Bungalow/Drayton La, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B78 3TR 1.23 Miles
1St Call Taxis 07775 340971 39 Hesleden, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B77 4HR 1.50 Miles
Acorn Taxis 01827 63333 306 Glascote Road, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B77 2AX 1.86 Miles
Bells Taxis And Minibuses 01827 52222 River Dr, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B79 7ND 2.04 Miles
Town And Country Taxis 07770 713016 56 Sycamore Road, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B78 2JB 2.15 Miles
K Kabs 01827 870000 19 Barlow Court, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B78 2HJ 2.22 Miles
3Bs Taxis 01827 63636 21A Lichfield Street, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B79 7QD 2.37 Miles
Tamworth Taxis 01827 62222 25A Aldergate, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B79 7DX 2.44 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Dosthill Post Office Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Dosthill Road Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Old School Dosthill Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sefton Road Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Hockley Post Office Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:15
Beauchamp Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Watling St Two Gates Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Morrisons Supermarket Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Wilnecote Post Office Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tinkers Green Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Jonkel Avenue Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Parkfield Crescent Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Two Gates Post Office Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Belgrave Post Office Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Whateley Weekday Last Collection:11:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Dosthill Surgery	Cadogan Road Dosthill Tamworth Staffordshire B77 1PQ
Wilnecote Surgery	Parson Street Wilnecote Tamworth B77 5BD
Sreehari Branch 1	Tri-Links Belgrave The Baptist Manse Derwent Tamworth Staffordshire B77 2LD
Harrison Ps & Partners (Branch)	Fazeley Surgery Albert Road Fazeley Tamworth Staffordshire B78 3QJ
Heathview Medical Practice 01827 281000	Glascote Heath Health Ctr Caledonian Tamworth Staffordshire B77 2ED

Local Stores

Dosthill
69 High Street
Dosthill
Tamworth
Staffordshire
B77 1LG
01827 283534
Store Website
0.25 miles

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SPAR - Exley Neighbourhood Tamworth
Exley Neighbourhood Centre
Field Farm Road
Tamworth
B77 2LA
01827 288005
Store Website
1.3 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Oakfield Veterinary Group
The Old Library Hockley Road Wilnecote Tamworth Staffordshire B77 5EF 01827 281284 tamworth@oakfield.net 0.75 miles

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Brook End Veterinary Surgery, Pretorius Family Ltd
Brookend Farm Portleys Lane Drayton Bassett Tamworth Staffordshire B78 2AD 01827 288888 l.pretorius@btinternet.com 1.43 miles

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Companion Care (Tamworth) Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Ventura Shopping Centre Ventura Park Road, Bonehill Tamworth Staffordshire B78 3HB 01827 317524 tamworth@companioncare.co.uk Website 2.01 miles

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At Home Veterinary Service
5 St Mary'S Way Tamworth Staffordshire B77 3EY 01827 52677 spotdog40@hotmail.com Website 2.21 miles

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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Riversmeet Veterinary Centre
27 Lichfield Street Tamworth Staffordshire B79 7QE 01827 63841 Website 2.41 miles
Amenities
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Dunton Veterinary Clinic
Vicarage Hill Farm Vicarage Hill Middleton Tamworth Staffordshire B78 2AT 01675 470322 duntonveterinaryclinic@gmail.com Website 2.80 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Kingsbury Water Park
Large Area Consisting Of Lakes, Ponds, Open Fields And Woodland Paths, Visitor Centre And Refreshments Available, And Miles Of Dog Walking. 3 Bodymoor Heath Rd Bodymoor Heath Lancashire 2.85 miles

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Pooley Country Park
A Lovely Walk Where You Can Walk Along The Canal And/Or Walk Through The Woods. Dogs Are Fine Off Lead In The Woods But The Canal Path Is Narrow So May Need To Keep Some Dogs On Lead. At The End Enjoy A Nice Drink And Something To Eat At The Cafe Where There Is Outdoor Seating. Unnamed Road Tamworth Lancashire B79 0EB 3.58 miles

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Sutton Park
A 3.1-Mile, Circular Walk, With Three Potential Joining Points. Walk Around A 2,400 Acre National Nature Reserve And One Of The Largest Urban Parks In Europe. B73 6BT 6.62 miles Sutton Park Is Located In Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, West Midlands. There Are Several Entrances To The Park.

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Sutton Park
2400 Acre National Nature Reserve. The Park Has Open Heathland, Woodlands, Seven Lakes, Wetlands, And Marshes - Each With Its Own Rich Variety Of Plants And Wildlife, Some Rarely Seen In The Region. Cattle And Wild Ponies Graze On The Land. Children's Play Area Is Located At Town Gate. The Town Gate Park Rd Lancashire 6.69 miles There Are Alternative Entrances Located In Streetly And Boldmere. During Summer Months A Small Entrance Fee Is Charged To Enter Sutton Park.

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Darnford Park
Darnford Park Situated Either Side Of Darnford Lane, Lichfield, Darnford Park Covers 190,000 Square Metres Of Public Open Space. The Park Was Developed As Part Of The Boley Park Residential Development. Features &Amp; Facilities Free Car Parking At Darnford Lane And Ryknild Street Picnic Benches A Small Enclosed Play Area, Suitable For Over 2S Great For Dog Walking And Nature Walks Dog Bins Benches Darnford Park Is Part Of The 10 Mile Darwin Walk Waste Bins 14 Coppice Grove Lichfield Lancashire WS14 9PR 7.46 miles

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Sutton Park
The Park Has Open Heathland, Woodlands, Seven Lakes, Wetlands, And Marshes - Each With Its Own Rich Variety Of Plants And Wildlife, Some Rarely Seen In The Region. Cattle And Wild Ponies Graze On The Land. Monmouth Drivethe Royal Town Of Sutton Coldfield Birmingham 8.36 miles

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Weather Forecast

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Feels Like	-5.4°C	-5.8°C	-6.3°C	-6.6°C	-5.4°C	-2.2°C	2.5°C	4.7°C	4.8°C	3.7°C	2.1°C	-1.9°C

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