Welcome to Northwood

Northwood is a small village located in the Staffordshire Moorlands district of Staffordshire, England. The village is situated on the A53 road, which runs from Stoke-on-Trent to Shrewsbury. Northwood is a rural village with a population of around 1,000 people. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is a popular destination for walkers and cyclists.

Northwood has a rich history dating back to the 12th century. The village was originally part of the manor of Alton and was owned by the Earl of Shrewsbury. In the 19th century, Northwood became a centre for the pottery industry, with several potteries operating in the village. Today, the village is home to a number of small businesses, including a post office, a convenience store, and a pub.

Northwood is a close-knit community with a strong sense of community spirit. The village has a number of community groups and organisations, including a village hall, a cricket club, and a gardening club. The village also hosts a number of events throughout the year, including a summer fete and a Christmas fair. Northwood is a peaceful and friendly village that offers a high quality of life for its residents.

Local Weather

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Temp: 16.1°C

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Wind: 29.3 MPH

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Local Schools

School	Details
Moorgate Community Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Jonathan Williams	Hospital Street Tamworth Staffordshire B79 7EE 01827215240 School Website
Mortimer House Other Independent Special School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Rebecca Bhageerutty	Mortimer House 17 Victoria Road Tamworth Staffordshire B79 7HS 1827337998 School Website
Landau Forte Academy Tamworth Sixth Form Academy 16-19 Sponsor Led Ages:16-19 Head Teacher Mr Katie Adams	Ashby Road Tamworth Staffordshire B79 8AA 01827301820 School Website
Landau Forte Academy Qems Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Katie Adams	Ashby Road Tamworth Staffordshire B79 8AH 01827301820 School Website
Kettlebrook Pupil Referral Unit Pupil Referral Unit Ages:5-18 Head Teacher Kirsty Rogers	Tame Street Kettlebrook Tamworth Staffordshire B77 1AL 01827312840 School Website
William Macgregor Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Suzie Norton	Glascote Road Glascote Tamworth Staffordshire B77 2AF 1827215600 School Website
Flax Hill Junior Academy Academy Converter Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr Richard Lane	Chestnut Avenue Gillway Tamworth Staffordshire B79 8QZ 01827215333 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
St Elizabeths Catholic Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Michelle Walsh	Claremont Road Tamworth Staffordshire B79 8EN 01827214000 School Website
Ashcroft Infants School Community School Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Jayne Fellows	Mildenhall Off Wigginton Road Tamworth Staffordshire B79 8RU 01827213760 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Tamworth Victoria Road, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B79 7JT 0.62 Miles

Wilnecote Watling Street, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B77 5AL 1.84 Miles

Polesworth Orchard Close, Polesworth, Staffordshire, B78 1BX 3.71 Miles

Lichfield Trent Valley Station Approach, Off Burton Road, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS13 6HE 5.60 Miles

Shenstone Station Road, Shenstone, Staffordshire, WS14 0NW 6.03 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
3Bs Taxis 01827 63636 21A Lichfield Street, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B79 7QD 0.03 Miles
Tamworth Taxis 01827 62222 25A Aldergate, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B79 7DX 0.23 Miles
Bells Taxis And Minibuses 01827 52222 River Dr, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B79 7ND 0.36 Miles
Xclusive Limousines Ltd 01827 60777 4 Hampton Close, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B79 8TX 0.84 Miles
1 St Choice Radio Cars 01827 62552 16 Fir Tree, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B79 8NL 1.08 Miles
Acorn Taxis 01827 63333 306 Glascote Road, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B77 2AX 1.17 Miles
1St Choice Taxis 01827 331155 51 Cringlebrook, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B77 2NQ 1.57 Miles
South Staffs Chauffeurs 01827 261174 Drayton Lane, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B78 3TR 2.19 Miles
South Staff Chauffeurs 01827 261174 Lingfield Bungalow/Drayton La, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B78 3TR 2.19 Miles
1St Call Taxis 07775 340971 39 Hesleden, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B77 4HR 2.39 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
B79 Lichfield St Bus Box Outside Chamber Of Commer Weekday Last Collection:18:30 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Balfour Weekday Last Collection:18:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Lichfield St Post Office Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tamworth Main Post Office Box Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
The Leys Post Office Weekday Last Collection:18:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Corporation Street Weekday Last Collection:18:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
George Street Weekday Last Collection:18:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Albert Road Weekday Last Collection:18:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Shakespeare Close Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Asda Superstore Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Mariner Weekday Last Collection:18:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Tweedale Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Masefield Drive Post Office Collection Today available until:15:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Sunday Last Collection:15:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
The Spital Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Fazeley Road Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:30

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Riverside Surgery 01827 66676	Riverside Surgery 41-42 Balfour Riverside Tamworth B79 7BH
The Peel Medical Practice 01827 50575	The Peel Medical Practice Peel Court, 2 Aldergate Tamworth Staffordshire B79 7DJ
Hollies Practice 01827 217799	Tamworth Health Centre Upper Gungate Tamworth Staffordshire B79 7EA
Crown Medical Practice 01827 315355	Crown Medical Practice Tamworth Health Centre Upper Gungate, Tamworth Staffordshire B79 7EA
Mercian Pcn Enhanced Access 07912 699148	Tamworth Health Centre Upper Gungate Tamworth Staffs B79 7EA

Local Stores

Glascote New
Glascote Road
Glascote
Tamworth
Staffordshire
B77 2AF
01827 302512
Store Website
0.89 miles

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SPAR Tamworth
Upper Gungate
Tamworth
Staffordshire
B79 7NU
01827 318280
Store Website
0.4 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Riversmeet Veterinary Centre
27 Lichfield Street Tamworth Staffordshire B79 7QE 01827 63841 Website 0.02 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 0.45 miles

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Tamworth Raw And Animal Fertiilty
Unit 13 The Sovereign Centre Lichfield Road Industrial Estate Tamworth Staffordshire B79 7XA 07557 986332 sales@traws.uk 0.59 miles

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At Home Veterinary Service
5 St Mary'S Way Tamworth Staffordshire B77 3EY 01827 52677 spotdog40@hotmail.com Website 1.30 miles

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Oakfield Veterinary Group
The Old Library Hockley Road Wilnecote Tamworth Staffordshire B77 5EF 01827 281284 tamworth@oakfield.net 2.44 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 2.78 miles

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Local Dog Walks

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 3.21 miles

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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 5.04 miles

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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 5.33 miles

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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 6.62 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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National Memorial Arboretum
Unnamed Road Burton-On-Trent DE13 7AR 6.65 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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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 7.20 miles Sutton Park Is Located In Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, West Midlands. There Are Several Entrances To The Park.

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Weather Forecast

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Feels Like	3.6°C	3.3°C	2.9°C	3.5°C	5.4°C	9°C	14.9°C	17°C	14.9°C	13.1°C	12.9°C	13.2°C

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Feels Like	13.2°C	10.5°C	8.1°C	6.8°C	5.4°C	4.1°C	2.8°C	3.2°C	3°C	1.8°C	-1.3°C	-2.7°C

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