Welcome to Porthill

Porthill is a small village located in Staffordshire, England. It is situated on the outskirts of Newcastle-under-Lyme and is known for its picturesque countryside and historic landmarks. The village is home to a number of local businesses, including shops, pubs, and restaurants, making it a popular destination for tourists and locals alike.

One of the most notable landmarks in Porthill is the St. John the Evangelist Church. This beautiful church dates back to the 19th century and features stunning stained glass windows and intricate stonework. The church is still in use today and is a popular spot for weddings and other special events. Visitors can also take a stroll through the churchyard, which is home to a number of historic graves and monuments.

Another popular attraction in Porthill is the nearby Apedale Country Park. This beautiful park covers over 180 acres and features a variety of walking trails, picnic areas, and wildlife habitats. Visitors can also explore the park's historic mining heritage, which includes a number of preserved buildings and artifacts from the area's coal mining past. With its stunning natural beauty and rich history, Porthill is a must-visit destination for anyone traveling to Staffordshire.

Local Schools

School	Details
Ellison Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Nichola Gibson	Ellison Street Wolstanton Newcastle Staffordshire ST5 0BL 1782613674 School Website
Oaklands Nursery School La Nursery School Ages:3-5 Head Teacher Mrs Nadine Key	Oaklands Avenue Porthill Newcastle Staffordshire ST5 0EX 01782987075 School Website
Pace Education Other Independent Special School Ages:13-16 Head Teacher Mrs Louise Riley	Black Horse House 3 Porthill Bank Porthill Newcastle-Under-Lyme Staffordshire ST5 0LS 1782616660 School Website
Kaleidoscope School Other Independent Special School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Sam Goodin	Porthill Lodge, High Street Wolstanton Newcastle-Under-Lyme ST5 0EZ 1782624689 School Website
St Wulstan's Catholic Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Ben Grove	Church Lane Wolstanton Newcastle Staffordshire ST5 0EF 1782973722 School Website
St Margarets C Of E C Junior School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr D Hugill	Knutton Road Wolstanton Newcastle Staffordshire ST5 0HU 01782973875 School Website
Saint Nathaniels Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Rosemarie Patrick	Westport Road Burslem Stoke On Trent Staffordshire ST6 4JG 01782528261 School Website
St Peters Catholic Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rossanna Snee	Waterloo Road Cobridge Stoke On Trent Staffordshire ST6 3HL 01782235040 School Website
Wolstanton High Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Mark Boughey	Milehouse Lane Newcastle Staffordshire ST5 9JU 01782742900 School Website
May Bank Infants School Community School Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Mrs Pauline Coxon (Née Colley)	Basford Park Road May Bank Newcastle Staffordshire ST5 0PT 01782898005 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Longport Station Street, Longport, Staffordshire, ST6 4ND 0.50 Miles

Stoke-On-Trent Station Road, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire, ST4 2AA 2.30 Miles

Kidsgrove Station Road, Kidsgrove, Staffordshire, ST7 1BX 3.82 Miles

Longton King Street, Longton, Staffordshire, ST3 1EZ 4.33 Miles

Alsager Sandbach Road South, Alsager, Staffordshire, ST7 2XW 5.45 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Apr Private Hire 01782 661616 48 Orford Street, Newcastle Under Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 0AQ 0.19 Miles
Magnum Taxis 01782 819819 Furlong La, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire, ST6 3LE 0.45 Miles
Abc Supreme Private Hire 01782 822228 1-2 Furlong Lane, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire, ST6 3LE 0.45 Miles
Tryner Transfers 01782 837939 2 Baptist St, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire, ST6 3EU 0.71 Miles
Dimsdale Cars 01782 610900 Dimsdale Parade East, Newcastle Under Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 8BT 0.73 Miles
A Star Travel 01782 633555 1 Roycroft Cl, Newcastle Under Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 8SH 0.93 Miles
Carl's Private Hire 01782 850522 Arnold Grove, Newcastle Under Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 8LD 0.94 Miles
Cheshire East Cars 01270 346002 2 Somerville Av, Newcastle Under Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 0LJ 0.96 Miles
B And M Private Hire 01782 719813 4 Lyme Gr, Newcastle Under Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 9NT 1.16 Miles
J And K Taxis 07813 292983 14 Watermeadow Grove, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire, ST1 5GJ 1.26 Miles

Local Post Boxes

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First Avenue Pillar Box St5 8Rx No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wolstanton Post Office St5 0Ep Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Port Vale Stree Pillar Box St6 3Qw No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Boulton Street St5 0Et No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Asda Wolstanton Indoor Pillar Box St5 0Ap Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Bradwell Lane Pillar Box St5 8Nx No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Wm Morrison Festival Park Indoor Box St1 5Sj Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Waterloo Road Pillar Box Outside Ta St6 3Hq No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Leamington Gardens Lamp Box St5 0Jx No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Festival Way Business Box St1 5Px Collection Today available until:17:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:15
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Middleport Medical Centre 0300 1231131	Newport Lane Middleport Stoke On Trent Staffordshire ST6 3PN
The Village Surgery 01782 626172	49 High Street Wolstanton Newcastle Staffordshire ST5 0ET
Wolstanton Medical Centre 01782 627488	Palmerston Street Wolstanton Newcastle-Under-Lyme Staffordshire ST5 8BN
Lucie Wedgwood Health Ctr 01782 834488	Lucie Wedgwood Health Ctr Chapel Lane, Burslem Stoke-On-Trent Staffordshire ST6 2AB
Cobridge Surgery 0300 7900161	Cobridge Community Hc Church Terrace, Cobridge Stoke On Trent Staffordshire ST6 2JN

Local Stores

Bradwell
125 Hanbridge Avenue
Bradwell
Newcastle-Under-Lyme
Staffordshire
ST5 8HX
01782 635949
shop.8012@coop.co.uk
Store Website
1.10 miles

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SPAR - Cauldon Road
200-204 Cauldon Road
Stoke On Trent
ST4 2BS
01782 848014
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

White Cross Vets Wolstanton
High Street Wolstanton Newcastle Staffordshire ST5 0EW 01782 898 030 wol@whitecrossvets.co.uk Website 0.47 miles
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Companion Care (Stoke Festival) Ltd T/A Vets4pets
Inside Pets At Home, Unit 3 Festival Heights Retail Park Greyhound Way Stoke-On-Trent Staffordshire ST1 5NZ 0.88 miles


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Willow Veterinary Clinic
1 Fitzgerald Way Scotia Road Business Park Stoke-On-Trent Staffordshire ST6 4HN 01782 826 738 willowsvets@msn.com 1.18 miles

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Medivet Newcastle-Under-Lyme
1 Hempstalls Lane Newcastle-Under-Lyme Staffordshire ST5 0SN 01782 711800 newcastle.under.lyme@medivet.co.uk Website 1.42 miles
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Charter Veterinary Surgeons
6 Queen Street Newcastle Under Lyme Staffordshire ST5 1ED 01782 616551 chartervetsnewcastle@gmail.com Website 1.65 miles
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Charter Veterinary Surgeons
173 Ford Green Road Smallthorne Stoke-On-Trent Staffordshire ST6 1PF 01782 577995 chartervetsnewcastle@gmail.com Website 1.91 miles
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Local Dog Walks

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 3.03 miles

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Silverdale Country Park
Good Small Country Park, Flat And Hilly, Lots Of Wildlife. 4C Aspect Ct Silverdale Newcastle ST5 6SS 3.19 miles

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Apedale
Windy Nook Leycett Rd Scot Hay Newcastle ST5 6AU 3.89 miles

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Park Hall Country Park
There Are Three Car Parks To Choose From And You Can Make The Walk As Easy Or As Difficult As You Desire. Plenty Of Open Green Space Plus The Woodlands To Explore. Being Council Owned There Are Various Walks To Choose From Just Follow The Arrows! Bark Cottage Hulme Ln Hulme Stoke-On-Trent Lancashire ST3 5BH 4.78 miles

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Trentham Gardens
At The Centre Of The Estate Is The Mile-Long Capability Brown Designed, Trentham Lake. 3 Stone Rd Stoke-On-Trent Lancashire ST4 8AX 5.03 miles Just Off The A34 - Around 5 Minutes From The M6 J15.

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Trentham Gardens
Unnamed Road Stoke-On-Trent Lancashire ST4 8JG 5.05 miles

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