Welcome to Hints

Hints is a small village located in the county of Staffordshire, England. It is situated near the town of Tamworth and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a rich history dating back to the 12th century when it was first mentioned in historical records. Today, Hints is a peaceful and picturesque village that attracts visitors from all over the world.

One of the main attractions in Hints is the St. Bartholomew's Church, which dates back to the 13th century. The church is a beautiful example of medieval architecture and is known for its stunning stained glass windows. Visitors can also explore the churchyard, which is home to many historic graves and monuments. Another popular attraction in Hints is the Hints Village Hall, which hosts a variety of events throughout the year, including concerts, plays, and community gatherings.

Hints is also known for its beautiful countryside, which is perfect for hiking, cycling, and horseback riding. The village is surrounded by rolling hills, lush forests, and picturesque streams, making it an ideal destination for nature lovers. Visitors can explore the nearby Cannock Chase, which is a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, or take a leisurely stroll along the many footpaths and bridleways that crisscross the countryside. Overall, Hints is a charming and peaceful village that offers visitors a glimpse into the rich history and natural beauty of Staffordshire.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 13.2°C

Feels Like: 10.7°C

Wind: 18.8 MPH

Wind Dir: W

Local Schools

School	Details
Longwood Primary School Foundation School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs P James	Allton Avenue Mile Oak Tamworth Staffordshire B78 3NH 01827213970 School Website
Thomas Barnes Primary School Foundation School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs E Tibbitts	School Lane Hopwas Tamworth Staffordshire B78 3AD 01827213840 School Website
Manor Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Simon Robson	Drayton Lane Drayton Bassett Tamworth Staffordshire B78 3TX 1827213820 School Website
Little Sutton Primary School Foundation School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rachel Davis	Worcester Lane Sutton Coldfield West Midlands B75 5NL 01214644494 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
Coton Green Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Richard Osborne	Kipling Rise Tamworth Staffordshire B79 8LX 1827337456 School Website
Shenstone Lodge School Academy Special Converter Ages:4-16 Head Teacher Mr Neil Toplass	Birmingham Road Shenstone Lichfield Staffordshire WS14 0LB 1543480369 School Website
Whittington Primary And Nursery School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs N Leeson	Common Lane Whittington Lichfield Staffordshire WS14 9LG 1543432487 School Website
Moorgate Community Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Jonathan Williams	Hospital Street Tamworth Staffordshire B79 7EE 01827215240 School Website
Lark Hall Infant And Nursery Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mr Richard Lane	Clifton Avenue Tamworth Staffordshire B79 8EF 01827215333 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Shenstone Station Road, Shenstone, Staffordshire, WS14 0NW 3.38 Miles

Blake Street Station Approach, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B74 4EB 3.53 Miles

Tamworth Victoria Road, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B79 7JT 3.53 Miles

Butlers Lane Butlers Lane, Four Oaks, West Midlands, B74 4RT 3.65 Miles

Wilnecote Watling Street, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B77 5AL 3.84 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Airport Connections 01543 432244 54 Nottingham Rd, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS14 9TG 2.58 Miles
1 St Choice Radio Cars 01827 62552 16 Fir Tree, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B79 8NL 2.67 Miles
South Staffs Chauffeurs 01827 261174 Drayton Lane, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B78 3TR 2.73 Miles
South Staff Chauffeurs 01827 261174 Lingfield Bungalow/Drayton La, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B78 3TR 2.73 Miles
3Bs Taxis 01827 63636 21A Lichfield Street, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B79 7QD 2.93 Miles
Bells Taxis And Minibuses 01827 52222 River Dr, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B79 7ND 2.99 Miles
Lanwood Classic Cars 0121 323 4139 52 Hillwood Road, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B75 5QN 3.06 Miles
Tamworth Taxis 01827 62222 25A Aldergate, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B79 7DX 3.14 Miles
Pg Taxis Limited 07976 801188 23 Admiral Parker Drive, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS14 0NS 3.45 Miles
Airport Cars 01543 432604 73 Spring Lane, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS14 9NA 3.53 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Hints Weekday Last Collection:11:15 Saturday Last Collection:08:00
Weeford Weekday Last Collection:14:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Gainsborough Drive Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:08:00
George Avenue Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hopwas Hill Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Mile Oak Post Office Collection Today available until:15:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:45 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Nursery Lane (Old P.O Box) Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hopwas Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
The Priory Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Manor Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bonehill Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Braham Weekday Last Collection:18:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Botany Bay Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Lincoln Avenue Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Little Hay Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:09:30

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Tamworth Locality Network 01283 566333	Sir Robert Peel Hospital Plantation Lane Mile Oak Tamworth B78 3NG
Tamworth Frailty Clinic 01785 854428	Sir Robert Peel Hospital Plantation Lane,Mile Oak Temworth B78 3NG
Lichfield Medical Centre	Lichfield Medical Centre The Medical Centre Whittington Lichfield Staffordshire WS14 9PY
Coltman Medical Centre	Coltman Medical Centre Coltman House Whittington Lichfield Staffordshire WS14 9PY
Seacole Medical Centre	Seacole Medical Centre Coltman House Whittington Lichfield Staffordshire WS14 9PY

Local Stores

Tamworth
10 The Precinct Fontenaye Road
Fontenave Road
Tamworth
Staffordshire
B79 8JT
Store Website
2.87 miles

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SPAR - Masefield Drive Tamworth
Paul & Sons Convenience Stores Ltd
150-154 Masefield Drive
Leyfields
B79 8JA
01827 62208
Store Website
3.1 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Tamworth Raw And Animal Fertiilty
Unit 13 The Sovereign Centre Lichfield Road Industrial Estate Tamworth Staffordshire B79 7XA 07557 986332 sales@traws.uk 2.69 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 2.77 miles

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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Riversmeet Veterinary Centre
27 Lichfield Street Tamworth Staffordshire B79 7QE 01827 63841 Website 2.90 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 2.95 miles

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Swinfen Veterinary Centre
Old London Road Swinfen Lichfield Staffordshire WS14 9QW 01543 483676 don@swinfen-vet.co.uk 3.00 miles

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Dunton Veterinary Clinic
Vicarage Hill Farm Vicarage Hill Middleton Tamworth Staffordshire B78 2AT 01675 470322 duntonveterinaryclinic@gmail.com Website 3.36 miles

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Local Dog Walks

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 4.30 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 4.79 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 4.83 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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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 5.18 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 6.10 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 6.24 miles

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Weather Forecast

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Temp	18.5°C	18.1°C	17.4°C	16.3°C	16.2°C	15.3°C	15.1°C	15.1°C	14.8°C	14.8°C	14°C	13.7°C
Feels Like	18.5°C	18.1°C	17.4°C	16.3°C	16.2°C	14.8°C	14.3°C	14.8°C	13.7°C	13.4°C	12.6°C	12.2°C

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	Overcast	Partly Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast	Moderate or heavy rain shower	Moderate rain	Moderate rain	Heavy rain	Heavy rain	Heavy rain	Light rain	Overcast
Temp	13.3°C	12.8°C	12.4°C	12.1°C	11.3°C	10.9°C	11.1°C	11.2°C	11.3°C	11.5°C	11.4°C	11.5°C
Feels Like	11.7°C	11.1°C	10.6°C	10.3°C	9°C	8.4°C	8.6°C	8.7°C	8.8°C	9.1°C	8.9°C	9.3°C

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Temp	11.3°C	11.2°C	11.1°C	11°C	11.5°C	12.4°C	13.6°C	14.2°C	14.3°C	14.2°C	13.8°C	12.4°C
Feels Like	9.4°C	9.4°C	9.4°C	9.4°C	9.9°C	11.1°C	12.8°C	13.9°C	14.2°C	13.9°C	13.6°C	11.3°C

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