Welcome to Poolend

Poolend 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 population of around 500 people and is known for its peaceful and tranquil atmosphere. The village has a rich history and is home to several historic buildings and landmarks.

One of the most notable landmarks in Poolend is the St. James Church. The church dates back to the 12th century and is a Grade II listed building. It is known for its beautiful architecture and stunning stained glass windows. The church is still in use today and is a popular destination for tourists and locals alike. Another historic building in the village is the Poolend Farmhouse. The farmhouse dates back to the 17th century and is a fine example of traditional Staffordshire architecture.

Poolend is also known for its beautiful countryside and outdoor activities. The village is surrounded by rolling hills and lush green fields, making it a popular destination for hikers and nature lovers. The nearby River Anker is also a popular spot for fishing and boating. The village has several parks and green spaces, including the Poolend Recreation Ground, which is a popular spot for picnics and outdoor games. Overall, Poolend is a charming and peaceful village that offers a perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of city life.

Local Weather

Moderate rain

Temp: 3.1°C

Feels Like: 1°C

Wind: 4.7 MPH

Wind Dir: SW

Local Schools

School	Details
Horton St Michael's Cofe First School Academy Converter Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Mrs Rebecca Walker	Horton Leek Staffordshire ST13 8RU 1538306278 School Website
Horton Lodge Community Special School Community Special School Ages:2-12 Head Teacher Ms Lucy Bloor	Rudyard Leek Staffordshire ST13 8RB 01538306214 School Website
Moor First School Foundation School Ages:3-9 Head Teacher Mrs Susan Mayes/ Mrs Victoria Atherton	School Lane Biddulph Moor Stoke On Trent Staffordshire ST8 7HR 01782512350 School Website
Westwood College Academy Converter Ages:13-18 Head Teacher Mr Matthew Taylor	Westwood Park Leek Staffordshire ST13 8NP 01538370930 School Website
Rushton Cofe First School Academy Converter Ages:3-9 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Cockersole	Sugar Street Macclesfield Cheshire SK11 0SG 1260226303 School Website
Woodcroft Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-9 Head Teacher Miss Carly Wright	Wallbridge Drive Leek Staffordshire ST13 8JG 1538714796 School Website
St Edwards Church Of England Academy Academy Converter Ages:9-13 Head Teacher Mrs Thomas Hutchinson	Westwood Road Leek Staffordshire ST13 8DN 01538714740 School Website
Westwood First School Academy Converter Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Mrs Adele Johnson	Westwood Road Leek Staffordshire ST13 8DL 1538714990 School Website
Oxhey First School Academy Converter Ages:3-9 Head Teacher Mrs Lorraine Jukes	Pennine Way Biddulph Stoke-On-Trent Staffordshire ST8 7EB 1782513000 School Website
Woodhouse Academy Academy Converter Ages:9-13 Head Teacher Mr Deborah Farr	Woodhouse Lane Biddulph Stoke On Trent Staffordshire ST8 7DR 01782973600 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Congleton Park Lane, Congleton, Cheshire, CW12 3DE 4.84 Miles

Kidsgrove Station Road, Kidsgrove, Staffordshire, ST7 1BX 6.70 Miles

Longport Station Street, Longport, Staffordshire, ST6 4ND 7.48 Miles

Stoke-On-Trent Station Road, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire, ST4 2AA 8.72 Miles

Alsager Sandbach Road South, Alsager, Staffordshire, ST7 2XW 8.75 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Renshaws Taxis 01538 382904 11 Chorley Street, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 5EW 2.88 Miles
Award Private Hire 01538 386435 Badgers Sett, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 8YE 2.90 Miles
Taxico 01538 387777 Unit 1/Sunnyhills Rd, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 5RJ 2.99 Miles
I And L Taxis 01625 614614 Asquith Close, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire, ST8 7LN 3.02 Miles
Telecars 01538 383383 26 Ladderedge, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 7AE 3.06 Miles
Teletaxis And Mini Bus Hire 01538 372366 26 Ladderedge, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 7AE 3.06 Miles
Grange Private Hire 07833 071885 275 Congleton Road, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire, ST8 7RQ 3.08 Miles
Avis Rent A Car 0844 544 6103 Peak Weavers Hotel Leek, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 5NW 3.10 Miles
Biddulph Private Hire 01782 523366 47 Albert Street, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire, ST8 6DT 3.33 Miles
Akas Private Hire 01782 868800 28 Lynmouth Close, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire, ST8 6LT 3.50 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Upper Rudyard St13 8Ru No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Horton Lamp Box By Crown Inn No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:00:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rudyard Lamp Box No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Gratton No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:00:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Biddulph Moor Post Office Pillar Box St8 7Hz No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Rudyard Lake No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:00
Dunwood Lane St9 9Qw No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:00:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rushton James No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:00
Robin Hill Lamp Box St8 7Nq No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Macclesfield Road Pillar Box No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wettenhall Drive Lamp Box No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Biddulph Park Lamp Box St8 7Sj No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Station Wall Rushton D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hillswood Avenue Pillar Box No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Leek Road Rushon No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:09:45

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Park Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Ball Haye Road Leek Staffordshire ST13 6QR
Park Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Ball Haye Road Leek Staffordshire ST13 6QR
Park Medical Centre 01538 399152	Park Medical Centre Ball Haye Road Leek Staffordshire ST13 6QR
Dr J Greig & Partners 01538 399008	Moorland Medical Centre Dyson House,Regent Street Leek Staffordshire ST13 6LU
Leek Health Centre 01538 381022	Leek Health Centre Fountain Street Leek Staffordshire ST13 6JB

Local Stores

Leek - West Street
West Street
Leek
Staffordshire
ST13 8AF
01538 388533
Store Website
2.86 miles

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

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Agnew Equine
Hot Lane Farm Hot Lane Biddulph Moor Stoke-On-Trent Staffordshire ST8 7HP 01782 510502 admin@horsevets.co.uk Website 1.70 miles
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Willow Veterinary Clinic
385 Leek Road Endon Stoke-On-Trent Staffordshire ST9 9BA 01782 503 166 Website 2.78 miles
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The Veterinary Clinic
80 Broad Street Leek Staffordshire ST13 5NS 01538 373666 leekvets@hotmail.co.uk Website 3.06 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 3.17 miles

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Charter Veterinary Surgeons
51 Congleton Road Biddulph Stoke-On-Trent ST8 6EF 01782 513077 chartervetsnewcastle@gmail.com Website 3.22 miles
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Animals Treated
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Little Rock Equine Vets
Lane Ends House Clay Lake Stoke On Trent Staffordshire ST9 9DD 07932 634362 littlerockequinevets@gmail.com Website 3.26 miles
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Local Dog Walks

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 1.00 miles

Location what3words outgoing.exotic.composts

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 2.99 miles

Location what3words unhappily.natural.strut

Tittesworth Reservoir
Two Walks Available 1.5Mile And 4.55 Loop Of The Reservoir. Reservoir Lancashire 3.42 miles

Location what3words wiggly.stiletto.toasted

Dane Bridge Wincle
An Exploration Of A Beautiful Stretch Of The River Dane And The Surrounding Area Chapman Row Wincle Macclesfield Lancashire SK11 0QE 4.40 miles

Location what3words manliness.assist.airliners

Luds Church Chasm
This Challenging Circular Walk Passes Through Lud's Church, A Deep Moss Covered Chasm Penetrating The Millstone Grit Bedrock. SK17 0SU 6.14 miles Leave Buxton On The A53 Heading South West Heading Towards Leek. Follow Signs For Flash, Leaving The A53 After 4.5 Miles. Follow The Road Round To The Left Immidately After The Church And Follow Signs For The Gradbach Youth Hostel. The Car Park About 2 Miles After The Church

Bathpool Park Kidsgrove
Country Park Is Set In 178 Acres, It Provides Woodland Walks And Bridle Paths Around A Main Lake And Several Ponds. The Mature Trees Support A Variety Of Wildlife With Various Waymarked Paths Through The Area. For The More Adventurous And Energetic Types There Is Also A Cycle Route, Mountain Bike Track And Exercise Points Scattered Throughout The Park. Nelson Bank Stoke-On-Trent Lancashire ST6 4QP 6.98 miles

Location what3words draw.card.cool

Weather Forecast

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

	Freezing fog	Freezing fog	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Moderate or heavy rain shower	Moderate rain	Moderate rain	Heavy rain	Heavy rain	Heavy rain	Fog	Fog
Temp	-1°C	-1°C	-0.2°C	1.1°C	1.8°C	2.2°C	2.6°C	2.9°C	3°C	2.9°C	2.9°C	0.8°C
Feels Like	-4°C	-4.6°C	-4.1°C	-3°C	-2.4°C	-1.8°C	-1.1°C	0.4°C	1°C	0.4°C	1°C	-1.2°C

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

	Fog	Fog	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Moderate rain at times	Overcast	Patchy rain nearby	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast
Temp	2.4°C	2.7°C	2.6°C	2.4°C	2.1°C	2°C	2.3°C	5.6°C	5.3°C	4.1°C	3.6°C	3.1°C
Feels Like	-0.3°C	-0.8°C	-1.5°C	-2.4°C	-2.9°C	-3°C	-2.8°C	1.7°C	1.3°C	-0.1°C	-0.3°C	0.2°C

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

	Mist	Mist	Mist	Mist	Fog	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	2.8°C	2.6°C	2.5°C	2.4°C	2.5°C	3.9°C	6°C	8.3°C	10°C	8.6°C	7.3°C	7°C
Feels Like	0.5°C	1.8°C	1.4°C	0.7°C	-0.3°C	0.6°C	2.7°C	5.5°C	7.7°C	6.5°C	4.8°C	4°C

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