Welcome to Drointon

Drointon is a small village located in the county of Staffordshire, England. It is situated near the River Trent and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a rich history dating back to the Roman times, and there are many historical landmarks and buildings in the area. One of the most notable landmarks is the St. Mary's Church, which dates back to the 12th century and is a popular tourist attraction.

The village of Drointon is known for its friendly and welcoming community. The locals are proud of their village and are always happy to share their knowledge and history with visitors. There are many community events and activities that take place throughout the year, including fairs, festivals, and sporting events. The village also has a number of local businesses, including shops, pubs, and restaurants, which provide a range of services and products to both locals and visitors.

Drointon is a great place to visit for those who enjoy outdoor activities. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside, which is perfect for hiking, cycling, and horse riding. The River Trent also provides opportunities for fishing and boating. There are many parks and nature reserves in the area, which are home to a variety of wildlife and plant species. Overall, Drointon is a charming village with a rich history, friendly community, and beautiful surroundings, making it a great destination for tourists and locals alike.

Local Weather

Mist

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Wind: 3.4 MPH

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Local Schools

School Details
St Peters C Of E C Primary School
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Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Charlotte Pilkington
Church Lane
Hixon
Stafford
Staffordshire
ST18 0PS
01889270233
School Website
Talbot First School
Community School
Ages:5-9
Head Teacher
Mrs Richard Kitching
Church Lane
Kingstone
Uttoxeter
Staffordshire
ST14 8QJ
01889500273
School Website
St Andrews C Of E C Primary School
Academy Converter
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mr Paul Hayward
Ferrers Road
Weston
Stafford
Staffordshire
ST18 0JN
01889228769
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
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
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
The Richard Clarke First School
Academy Converter
Ages:4-9
Head Teacher
Mrs Kay Hanson
Schoolhouse Lane
Abbots Bromley
Rugeley
Staffordshire
WS15 3BT
1283840206
School Website
Loxley Hall School
Academy Special Converter
Ages:11-16
Head Teacher
Mr David Bownds
Stafford Road
Uttoxeter
Staffordshire
ST14 8RS
01889723050
Green Lea First School
Academy Converter
Ages:2-9
Head Teacher
Mrs Katy Wilson
Mill Lane
Milwich
Stafford
Staffordshire
ST18 0EU
1889505309
School Website
The St Marys C Of E Primary School
Academy Converter
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mr Jonathan Wynn
Bellamour Way
Colton
Rugeley
Staffordshire
WS15 3LN
01889224506
School Website
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Rugeley Trent Valley
Colton Road, Rugeley, Staffordshire, WS15 3HA
5.16 Miles
Rugeley Town
Wharf Road, Rugeley, Staffordshire, WS15 1BL
5.95 Miles
Uttoxeter
Station Road, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, ST14 8XG
6.00 Miles
Stafford
Station Road, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST16 2AA
7.00 Miles
Stone
Station Road, Stone, Staffordshire, ST15 8ER
9.09 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
Coopers Chauffeur Services
01889 881461
Crompton Close, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST18 0YS
3.37 Miles
Tudor Cars
01889 562828
Unit 1, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, ST14 8TD
4.10 Miles
Staffordshire Motorhome Hire
01889 582656
Rugeley Ws15 3Ll, Rugeley, Staffordshire, WS15 3LL
4.32 Miles
Tillys Taxis
01889 585500
19 Lansdowne Way, Rugeley, Staffordshire, WS15 2XE
5.15 Miles
Kings Travel Taxis
01889 576465
Unit 27/Power Station Rd, Rugeley, Staffordshire, WS15 2HS
5.37 Miles
Chase Cars
01889 584545
9 Wolseley Road, Rugeley, Staffordshire, WS15 2QH
5.40 Miles
Oldfields Cars
01889 562299
Oldfields Rd, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, ST14 7QJ
5.60 Miles
Uttoxeter Taxis
01889 569090
2 Ground Floor, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, ST14 8HJ
5.82 Miles
60 61 Cars
01889 586061
Wharf Rd, Rugeley, Staffordshire, WS15 1BL
5.96 Miles
Aerobright Taxis
01785 255155
Unit 2/Carver Business Park/Carver Rd, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST16 3HR
6.37 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Drointon Lamp Box St18 0Lx
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Lea Heath Ws15 3Ns
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Park Hill Manor Farm St18 0Lb
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Newton Ws15 3Pd
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Stowe By Chartley Wall Box St18 0Lg
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Dapple Heath Ws15 3Pg
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Hixon Post Office St18 0Pp
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Hixon Industrial Estate St18 0Pf
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The Blythe Mill St18 0Lt
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Amerton Lane Lamp Box St18 0La
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Pasturefields St18 0Ph
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Cherry Lane Lamp Box St18 0Hh
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Admaston Post Office Ws15 3Ng
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Kingstone Lamp Box
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Essex Drive St18 0Rl
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
Hazeldene House Surgery
01889 881206
Hazeldene House Surgery
Main Road, Great Haywood
Stafford
Staffordshire
ST18 0SU
Abbots Bromley Surgery
01283 840228
The Surgery
School House Lane
Abbots Bromley
Rugeley, Staffordshire
WS15 3BT
Horsefair Practice
01889 582244
Springfields H&Wb Centre
Lovett Court
Rugeley
Staffordshire
WS15 2FH
Horsefair Practice Group Hillsprings Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service
Lovett Court
Rugeley
WS15 2FH
Horsefair Practice Group Hillsprings Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service 3
Lovett Court
Rugeley
WS15 2FH
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Local Stores

Hixon - Lea Road
Lea Road
Hixon
Staffordshire
ST18 0NR
01889 271388
Store Website
1.06 miles
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SPAR - Great Haywood
Main Road
Great Haywood
Stoke on Trent
ST18 0SW
01889 808205
Store Website
3.0 miles
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Shire Vets Ltd
4 Marconi Gate
Stafford
Staffordshire
ST18 0FZ
stafford@shiresvets.com
Website
5.39 miles
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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Donnachie &Amp; Townley
The Veterinary Centre
Market Street
Rugeley
Staffordshire
WS15 2JH
01889 582023
reports@donnachieandtownley.co.uk
Website
5.50 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

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E C Straiton &Amp; Partners
14 Albion Street
Rugeley
Staffordshire
WS15 2BY
01889 582459
Website
5.63 miles
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Dignipets Ltd
115 Tixall Road
Stafford
Staffordshire
ST16 3UY
07821 752099
info@dignipets.co.uk
Website
5.96 miles
Amenities
Mobile services only

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The Uttoxeter Veterinary Practice Ltd
94 High Street
Uttoxeter
Staffordshire
ST14 7JD
01889 568900
ozzavet68@hotmail.com
5.98 miles
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Number 1 Vets Ltd
1 Brereton Road
Rugeley
Staffordshire
WS15 1DN
01889 574452
james@number1vets.co.uk
Website
6.02 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

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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
4.67 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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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
6.05 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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Cannock Chase
Start From Commonwealth Cemetery Proceed Down Hill Past German Military Cemeterycontinue Into Valley
Camp Rd
Brocton
Cannock
WS12 4PT
7.15 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
7.30 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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Jacksonand#039;S Bank
Mixture Of Flat, Surfaced Pathways And Narrow, Hilly Paths Through Woodland In The National Forest. There Is A Free Carpark And Small Picnic Area With Benches At The Start Of The Walk. There Are A Variety Of Paths To Take Ranging From A Short Circuit Of About 20-30 Minutes To A Much Longer Circular Walk Of Over An Hour. Some Of The Smaller Paths Can Get Muddy In Winter, But The Main Path Remains Relatively Dry And Flat Year Round.
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7.49 miles

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Castle Ring
55 Holly Hill Rd
Rugeley
Lancashire
WS15 4RF
8.92 miles

Car Park Is Opposite The Park Gate Inn, Off Holly Hill Road.
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