Welcome to Foxt

Foxt Staffordshire is a small village located in the Staffordshire Moorlands district of Staffordshire, England. The village is situated on the edge of the Peak District National Park and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a population of around 300 people and is known for its picturesque setting and friendly community.

One of the main attractions in Foxt Staffordshire is the Foxfield Railway, which is a heritage railway that runs through the village. The railway was originally built in 1893 to transport coal from the local mines, but it was closed in 1965. In 1990, a group of volunteers started to restore the railway, and it is now a popular tourist attraction. Visitors can take a ride on the steam train and enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Staffordshire Moorlands.

Foxt Staffordshire is also home to a number of historic buildings, including the 12th-century St. Luke's Church. The church is a Grade II listed building and is known for its beautiful stained glass windows and medieval architecture. The village also has a number of traditional pubs and restaurants, where visitors can enjoy a meal and a drink in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.

Overall, Foxt Staffordshire is a charming village that offers visitors a glimpse into the history and culture of the Staffordshire Moorlands. With its beautiful countryside, historic buildings, and friendly community, it is a great place to visit for a day trip or a longer stay.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 11.2°C

Feels Like: 8.6°C

Wind: 14.5 MPH

Wind Dir: WNW

Local Schools

School	Details
St Leonards C Of E Va First School Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Mrs Kelly Stanesby	Ipstones Stoke On Trent Staffordshire ST10 2LY 01538266292 School Website
Parkgate Farm Other Independent Special School Ages:7-16 Head Teacher Mrs Elizabeth Edge	Ipstones Edge Ipstones Stoke-On-Trent ST10 2LR 7795473014 School Website
Compass Community School Staffordshire Other Independent Special School Ages:11-17 Head Teacher Mr Andrew Cooper	Wentworth House Ellastone Road Caulden Lowe Staffordshire ST10 3ER 7753584581
St Werburghs Ce A Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Jared Eccles	Holt Lane Kingsley Stoke On Trent Staffordshire ST10 2BA 01538702355 School Website
Evergreen Other Independent School Ages:7-16 Head Teacher Mrs Elizabeth Edge	Greenhills Farm Ipstones Edge Ipstones Staffordshire ST10 2LP 1538266874 School Website
The Valley Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Jared Eccles	School Drive Oakamoor Stoke On Trent Staffordshire ST10 3DQ 01538702355 School Website
The Faber Catholic Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Ellen Goodstadt	Cotton Lane Cotton Stoke On Trent Staffordshire ST10 3DN 01538702324 School Website
Waterhouses Cofe Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rachel Linton	Waterfall Lane Waterhouses Stoke-On-Trent Staffordshire ST10 3HY 1538308356 School Website
St Giles Catholic Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Gillian Wretham	Charles Street Cheadle Stoke On Trent Staffordshire ST10 1ED 01538753220 School Website
Elm House School Other Independent Special School Ages:5-14 Head Teacher Mrs Jennifer Illsley	15 Mill Road Cheadle Stoke On Trent ST10 1NG 1538269937 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Blythe Bridge Uttoxeter Road, Blythe Bridge, Staffordshire, ST11 9JF 7.07 Miles

Longton King Street, Longton, Staffordshire, ST3 1EZ 8.47 Miles

Stoke-On-Trent Station Road, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire, ST4 2AA 9.86 Miles

Uttoxeter Station Road, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, ST14 8XG 10.29 Miles

Longport Station Street, Longport, Staffordshire, ST6 4ND 11.12 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Star Cars Taxi Co 01538 266343 Sunnyview, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire, ST10 2HN 0.03 Miles
Criston Elegance Chauffeur Services 01538 266668 Moonflete, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire, ST10 2HN 0.03 Miles
Boydons Private Hire 07905 123128 36 Mayfair Avenue, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire, ST10 2QE 1.10 Miles
Oakamoor Private Hire 01538 702720 The Island, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire, ST10 3AG 2.74 Miles
Premier Taxis 07793 866639 88 Leek Rd, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire, ST10 1JH 3.43 Miles
Smart Cars 01538 361868 12 Beech Avenue, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 7JA 4.43 Miles
Moorland Private Hire 01538 371563 Quarnford Grange, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 7LR 5.11 Miles
Telecars 01538 383383 26 Ladderedge, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 7AE 5.52 Miles
Teletaxis And Mini Bus Hire 01538 372366 26 Ladderedge, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 7AE 5.52 Miles
Taxico 01538 387777 Unit 1/Sunnyhills Rd, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 5RJ 5.62 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Foxt Lamp Box Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Villas Pillar Box Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lane End Lamp Box Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Whiston Eaves Lane Pillar Box Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Brookfield Road Lamp Box Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Froghall Station Lamp Box Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Upper Cotton Lamp Box Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ipstones Post Office Collection Today available until:16:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Hill Crest Lamp Box Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ipstones Edge Wall Box Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
High Street Wall Box Kingsley Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Burton Crescent Lamp Box Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hazlescross Lamp Box Kingsley Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Barnfields Lane Lamp Box Kingsley Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stoney Lane Lamp Box No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:00:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Dr Yates Do Branch	Ipstones Memorial Hall Ipstones Stoke-On-Trent Staffordshire ST10 2LD
Waterhouses Medical Pract 01538 308207	Waterhouses Medical Ctre Waterfall Lane Waterhouses Stoke-On-Trent ST10 3HY
Jcb Compact Products - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Leek Road Cheadle Stoke-On-Trent Staffordshire ST10 2JU
Jcb Compact Products - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Leek Road Cheadle Stoke-On-Trent Staffordshire ST10 2JU
Dr Ks Upton's Practice 01538 753771	The Tardis Surgery 5-9 Queen St, Cheadle Stoke-On-Trent Staffordshire ST10 1BH

Local Stores

Tean - High Street
15a High Street
Tean
Stoke-On-Trent
Staffordshire
ST10 4DY
01538 723082
Store Website
5.81 miles

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SPAR - Leek
Ashbourne Road
Leek
ST13 5BL
01538 382182
Store Website
5.3 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Rogers, Brock &Amp; Barker Veterinary Surgeons - Cheadle
The Veterinary Surgery 1 Watt Plac Cheadle Stoke-On-Trent Staffordshire ST10 1NY 01538 753127 ch@rbbvets.co.uk Website 3.83 miles
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Churnet Valley Veterinary Clinic Ltd
124 Cheadle Road Cheddleton Leek Staffordshire ST13 7HW 01538 360 222 churnetvalleyvet@aol.com Website 4.50 miles
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Lime Trees Cat Clinic
Lime Trees Veterinary Clinic - Cheadle Tean Road Cheadle Stoke-On-Trent Staffordshire ST10 1TW 01538 752117 reception.cheadle@limetreesvets.co.uk Website 4.66 miles
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The Veterinary Clinic
80 Broad Street Leek Staffordshire ST13 5NS 01538 373666 leekvets@hotmail.co.uk Website 5.81 miles
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Moorland Veterinary Centre Ltd
St Luke'S House Vicarage Road Leek Staffordshire ST13 6AS 01538 382129 moorlandveterinarycentre@moorlandvet.co.uk Website 5.97 miles

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Willow Veterinary Clinic - Werrington
50 Washerwall Lane Werrington Stoke On Trent Staffordshire ST9 0JU 01782 302669 willowsvets@msn.com Website 6.16 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Dimmingsdale
Dimmingsdale. Located Between Oakamoor Village And Alton Village Staffordshire. Woodland Walks With Hills And Valleys To Roam. There Is A Cafe/Restaurant The Ramblers Retreat Where You Can Park For Free, At The Ramblers Retreat There Are Huts For You To Sit In With Your Dogs And Enjoy A Cup Of Tea Or A Meal Red Rd Alton Stoke-On-Trent ST10 4BU 3.74 miles

Location what3words optimally.elastic.sanded

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 5.61 miles

Location what3words unhappily.natural.strut

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 6.47 miles

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Tittesworth Reservoir
Two Walks Available 1.5Mile And 4.55 Loop Of The Reservoir. Reservoir Lancashire 7.34 miles

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Milldale
This Is An Excellent Linear Walk Following The River Dove. Starting In Milldale, You Cross The River Tracing Its Path To Dovedale. You Will Encounter Stunning Scenery Including: Shallow Caves And Woodland. Wildflowers Grow During The Summer Months. Sheep May Be Grazing Along Stretches Of This Walk. DE6 2GB 7.47 miles Take The A515 To Ashbourne Heading Towards Buxton. Turn Left Onto Green Lane When You Reach The Sign For Milldale. Turn Left After Crossing The Road Bridge And Pass Through To The Other End Of The Village, Where You Will Find The Car Park.

Rudyard Lake
Rudyard Lake Is A Picturesque Lake In Staffordshire, Top Gear Once Filmed On The Lake. You Can Take A Walk Around The Lake Or Just Go Part Way And Turn Back. It Can Get Really Busy On A Sunny Day But It Is Beautiful And There Are Lots Of Little Secret Beach Like Bits, Our Dog Loves Getting In For A Swim. Reacliffe Rd Lancashire 9.07 miles

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Weather Forecast

Sunday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Fog	Fog	Mist	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear
Temp	22.2°C	20.6°C	17.4°C	16°C	17.9°C	22.8°C	28.2°C	30.2°C	30.2°C	29°C	26.2°C	23.9°C
Feels Like	24.7°C	20.6°C	17.4°C	16°C	17.9°C	24.1°C	31.4°C	32.7°C	32.1°C	30.4°C	27.7°C	25.8°C

Monday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Clear	Fog	Fog	Mist	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear
Temp	21.8°C	20.1°C	18.7°C	18°C	20.2°C	26.9°C	30.5°C	31.5°C	31.2°C	29.6°C	27.2°C	24.3°C
Feels Like	21.8°C	20.1°C	18.7°C	18°C	20.2°C	29.6°C	34.1°C	35.1°C	34.1°C	31.7°C	28.9°C	26.3°C

Tuesday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast	Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Light rain shower	Light rain shower	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Patchy rain nearby
Temp	23.5°C	22.6°C	22.1°C	22.2°C	22.8°C	24.4°C	27°C	28.4°C	28.5°C	27.9°C	26.3°C	24.9°C
Feels Like	25.5°C	24.9°C	24.6°C	24.6°C	24.9°C	26.6°C	29.5°C	31°C	31.1°C	30.3°C	28.3°C	26.7°C

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