Welcome to Hockley

Hockley is a small village located in the county of Staffordshire, England. It is situated approximately 3 miles north of Tamworth and 5 miles south of Lichfield. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is home to a number of historic buildings and landmarks. One of the most notable landmarks in Hockley is the St. Peter's Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is a Grade II listed building and is known for its stunning architecture and beautiful stained glass windows.

Hockley is also home to a number of local businesses and amenities, including a post office, a village hall, and a primary school. The village has a strong sense of community and is known for its friendly and welcoming atmosphere. There are a number of community events and activities that take place throughout the year, including a summer fete, a Christmas market, and a village quiz night.

Overall, Hockley is a charming and picturesque village that offers a peaceful and tranquil way of life. It is an ideal location for those who enjoy the great outdoors and want to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. With its rich history, stunning architecture, and strong sense of community, Hockley is a truly unique and special place to call home.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 16.2°C

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Wind: 17 MPH

Wind Dir: WSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Heathfields Infant Academy Academy Converter Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Mrs Kelly Williams	Saxon Close Wilnecote Tamworth Staffordshire B77 5LU 1827213885 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
Dosthill Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr David Shakeshaft	High Street Dosthill Tamworth B77 1LQ 1827214930 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
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
Three Peaks Primary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Richard Penn-Bourton	Fossdale Road Wilnecote Tamworth Staffordshire B77 4HN 01827896424 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
Two Rivers High School Academy Special Converter Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Miss Gail Brindley	Torc Campus Silver Link Road Glascote Heath Tamworth Staffordshire B77 2HJ 1827426124 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

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Wilnecote Watling Street, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B77 5AL 1.06 Miles

Tamworth Victoria Road, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B79 7JT 2.92 Miles

Polesworth Orchard Close, Polesworth, Staffordshire, B78 1BX 3.08 Miles

Atherstone Long Street, Atherstone, Warwickshire, CV9 1BH 5.07 Miles

Coleshill Parkway Station Road, Coleshill, Warwickshire, B46 1JZ 5.81 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
1St Call Taxis 07775 340971 39 Hesleden, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B77 4HR 1.31 Miles
1St Choice Taxis 01827 331155 51 Cringlebrook, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B77 2NQ 1.34 Miles
South Staffs Chauffeurs 01827 261174 Drayton Lane, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B78 3TR 1.88 Miles
South Staff Chauffeurs 01827 261174 Lingfield Bungalow/Drayton La, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B78 3TR 1.88 Miles
Town And Country Taxis 07770 713016 56 Sycamore Road, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B78 2JB 1.95 Miles
K Kabs 01827 870000 19 Barlow Court, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B78 2HJ 2.07 Miles
Acorn Taxis 01827 63333 306 Glascote Road, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B77 2AX 2.12 Miles
Kabs K And Grendon Taxis 01827 870000 The Old Privey/Coventry Rd, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B78 2LP 2.33 Miles
Red Star Taxis 07507 610563 102 Kiln Way, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B78 1JE 2.37 Miles
Bells Taxis And Minibuses 01827 52222 River Dr, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B79 7ND 2.53 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Beauchamp Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hockley Post Office Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:15
Jonkel Avenue Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Whateley Weekday Last Collection:11:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:00
Sefton Road Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Tinkers Green Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dosthill Post Office Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Old School Dosthill Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wilnecote Post Office Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dosthill Road Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Brambling Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:15
Falcon Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:15
Freasley Weekday Last Collection:12:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
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:

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
Trinity Surgery	55 Ellerbeck Wilnecote Tamworth B77 4JA
Stonydelph Medical Practice	Ellerbeck Wilnecote Tamworth B77 4JA

Local Stores

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

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SPAR Stonydelph
SPAR
25 Ellerbeck
Stonydelph
Tamworth
B77 4JA
01827 896655
Store Website
1.6 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 0.59 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 1.99 miles

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Wilson'S Veterinary Practice Ltd
Unit B, Co Op Local Store Whitehouse Road Dordon Tamworth Staffordshire B78 1QE 01827 948919 enquiries@wilsonsvets.com Website 2.32 miles
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At Home Veterinary Service
5 St Mary'S Way Tamworth Staffordshire B77 3EY 01827 52677 spotdog40@hotmail.com Website 2.41 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 2.54 miles

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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Riversmeet Veterinary Centre
27 Lichfield Street Tamworth Staffordshire B79 7QE 01827 63841 Website 2.91 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 2.82 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 3.41 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 7.10 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 7.17 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 8.07 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 8.84 miles

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Weather Forecast

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Feels Like	13.2°C	12.7°C	12.2°C	11.7°C	11.1°C	11.4°C	11.2°C	11.8°C	12.4°C	12.5°C	12.1°C	12.3°C

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