Welcome to Marchington

Marchington is a small village located in the county of Staffordshire, England. It is situated on the banks of the River Dove and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a rich history dating back to the 11th century when it was mentioned in the Domesday Book. Marchington has a population of around 1,000 people and is known for its friendly community and peaceful way of life.

One of the main attractions in Marchington is the St. Peter'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. Another popular attraction in the village is the Marchington Woodlands Nature Reserve, which is home to a variety of wildlife including deer, badgers, and foxes. The reserve is a great place for nature lovers to explore and enjoy the great outdoors.

Marchington is also known for its annual village fete, which takes place in the summer months. The fete is a great opportunity for the community to come together and enjoy a range of activities including live music, food stalls, and games. The fete is a highlight of the year for many residents and visitors alike and is a great way to experience the friendly and welcoming atmosphere of the village.

Local Weather

Mist

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Feels Like: 3.9°C

Wind: 3.4 MPH

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Local Schools

School	Details
St Peters C Of E Vc First School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-9 Head Teacher Mrs Richard Kitching	The Square Marchington Uttoxeter Staffordshire ST14 8LH 01283820252 School Website
Sudbury Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Michelle Hannaford	School Lane Sudbury Ashbourne Derbyshire DE6 5HZ 01283585251 School Website
Doveridge Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Natasha Clark	14 Chapel Green Doveridge Ashbourne Derbyshire DE6 5JY 01889563346 School Website
St Augustine's Cofe Academy Academy Converter Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Mrs Rebecca Walker	Pipehay Lane Draycott-In-The-Clay Ashbourne Derbyshire DE6 5BY 1283820365 School Website
Thomas Alleyne's High School Academy Converter Ages:13-18 Head Teacher Mrs Julie Rudge	Dove Bank Uttoxeter Staffordshire ST14 8DU 1889561820 School Website
Picknalls First School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-9 Head Teacher Mrs Anne Tapp	Oldfields Road Uttoxeter Staffordshire ST14 7QL 1889228700 School Website
Windsor Park Ce Middle School Academy Converter Ages:9-13 Head Teacher Mrs Lisa Wilbraham-Jones	Springfield Road Uttoxeter Staffordshire ST14 7JX 1889563365 School Website
St Josephs Catholic Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Louise Sassi	Springfield Road Uttoxeter Staffordshire ST14 7JX 01889562702 School Website
Oldfields Hall Middle School Academy Converter Ages:9-13 Head Teacher Mr Carl Gliddon	Stone Road Uttoxeter Staffordshire ST14 7PL 1889562770 School Website
St Marys C Of E A First School Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Mrs Joanne Moult	The Heath Uttoxeter Staffordshire ST14 7LX 01889228730 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Uttoxeter Station Road, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, ST14 8XG 2.63 Miles

Tutbury And Hatton Station Road, Hatton, Derbyshire, DE65 5DX 5.17 Miles

Burton-On-Trent Borough Road, Burton-On-Trent, Staffordshire, DE14 2DA 8.24 Miles

Rugeley Trent Valley Colton Road, Rugeley, Staffordshire, WS15 3HA 9.02 Miles

Rugeley Town Wharf Road, Rugeley, Staffordshire, WS15 1BL 9.89 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Dovelin Cars 01889 567055 Victory Farm, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 5JS 2.43 Miles
Uttoxeter Taxis 01889 569090 2 Ground Floor, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, ST14 8HJ 2.91 Miles
Oldfields Cars 01889 562299 Oldfields Rd, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, ST14 7QJ 3.09 Miles
Uttoxeter Radio Cars 01889 566917 Stramshall Road, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, ST14 5AE 3.89 Miles
Alfie's Private Hire 01283 814915 25 Wakefield Avenue, Burton Upon Trent, Staffordshire, DE13 9JU 4.92 Miles
Adr Carsltd 01283 814937 18 Heath Way, Derby, Derbyshire, DE65 5EN 5.14 Miles
Legacy Derby Chauffeur Services 07960 617912 34 Heath Way, Derby, Derbyshire, DE65 5EN 5.14 Miles
Eazy Travel Minibus Hire 07966 371984 34 Eaton Close, Derby, Derbyshire, DE65 5ED 5.30 Miles
Tudor Cars 01889 562828 Unit 1, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, ST14 8TD 5.38 Miles
Pauls Taxis And Minibuses 01283 500600 Hopley Road, Burton Upon Trent, Staffordshire, DE13 9PZ 6.15 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Bulls Head Church Lane Lamp Box Collection Today available until:11:30 Weekday Last Collection:11:30 Saturday Last Collection:09:30
Marchington Lamp Box Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:08:45
Blacksmiths Arms Birch Cross Wall Box Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Marchington Ind Est Pillar Box Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:30
Hilsea Crescent Lamp Box Collection Today available until:10:00 Weekday Last Collection:10:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Deep Cut Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Brocksford Hall Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Toby's Hill Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sudbury Station Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bell Lane D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lower Street D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sudbury Village Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Wood Lane Lamp Box Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Draycott In The Clay Post Office Box Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Doveridge Post Office Collection Today available until:16:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Dove River 01283 585215	Dove River Practice Gibb Lane Sudbury, Ashbourne Derbyshire DE6 5HY
Balance Street 01889 562145	Balance Street Practice Balance Street Health Ctr Balance Street, Uttoxeter Staffordshire ST14 8JG
Northgate Surgery 01889 562010	Northgate Surgery Carters Square Uttoxeter Staffordshire ST14 7FN
Abbots Bromley Surgery 01283 840228	The Surgery School House Lane Abbots Bromley Rugeley, Staffordshire WS15 3BT
Tutbury Health Centre 01283 812210	Tutbury Health Centre Monk Street, Tutbury Burton On Trent Staffordshire DE13 9NA

Local Stores

Hatton
Station Road
Hatton
Derby
Derbyshire
DE65 5EL
01283 520097
Store Website
5.19 miles

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SPAR - Rocester
60 High Street
Rocester
ST14 5JU
01889 590 255
Store Website
5.5 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

The Glenthorne Veterinary Group
Glenthorne Veterinary Centre 71 Derby Road Uttoxeter Staffordshire ST14 8EB 01889 562164 enquiries@glenthornevets.co.uk Website 2.93 miles
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The Uttoxeter Veterinary Practice Ltd
94 High Street Uttoxeter Staffordshire ST14 7JD 01889 568900 ozzavet68@hotmail.com 3.10 miles

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Llm Farm Vets Derbyshire (Needwood)
Unit 1 Upper Linbrook Farm Needwood Burton On Trent Staffordshire DE13 9PF Website 4.39 miles

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Peakfield Farm Vets
The Stable Sapperton Manor, Sapperton Lane Church Broughton Derby Derbyshire DE65 5AU 01283 243363 chris.butterworth@peakfieldsfarmvets.co.uk Website 4.57 miles

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Glenthorne Veterinary Group
The White House 37 Monk Street Tutbury Burton-On-Trent Staffordshire DE13 9NA 01283 813343 enquiries@glenthornevets.co.uk 5.12 miles
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The Vaccination Vet
57 Postern Road Tatenhill Burton On Trent Staffordshire DE13 9SJ 01283 518991 thevaccinationvet@hotmail.com 6.40 miles

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Local Dog Walks

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. Rd 4.77 miles

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Trent And Mersey Canal Path (Burton)
The Trent And Mersey Canal Path From Branston To Barton Marina Is A Relatively Long But Even Route With Several Bridges, Locks, And The Opportunity To View Wildlife Along The Way. Tatenhill Lane Branston Burton-On-Trent DE14 3EZ 8.04 miles The Bridge Inn Has A Small, Free Car Park For Customers, But There Is Also Free Parking At Branston Water Park (De14 3Hd).

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Brantson Water Park
Branston Water Park Is A Premier Wildlife Site In East Staffordshire. Located Just Outside Burton Off The A38. The Site Is A Local Natural Reserve And Has Also Received The Prestigious Green Flag Award Again This Year And Has Successfully Held The Award Since 2005 In Recognition Of The Quality, Cleanliness, Safety And Wildlife Value Of The Site.In Recent Years The Site Has Been Improved With Better Signage, A Small Visitors Centre And Ample Parking. There Is A Level Path Running Around The Entire Site Giving Excellent Disabled Access, A Children’S Play Area, Toilets And Information On The Types Of Birds And Habitats That Are Found At Branston Water Park. 76 Lichfield Rd Branston Burton-On-Trent DE14 3HD 8.38 miles

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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 8.81 miles

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National Memorial Arboretum
Unnamed Road Burton-On-Trent DE13 7AR 10.62 miles Entrance To The Dog Walking Route Is Located To The Right-Hand Side Of The Main Car Park. Please Note Only Working Assistance Dogs Be Permitted Within The Remembrance Centre.

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National Memorial Arboretum
This Gentle Circular Walk Follows Hardstanding Paths And Off-Road Tracks Whilst Enjoying Views Of A Number Of The Memorials. DE13 7AR 10.66 miles The Arboretum Is Located Just Off The A38/A513 Between Lichfield And Burton Upon Trent. You Can Follow The Local Brown Signs To Find Us.

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Weather Forecast

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