Welcome to Rudyard

Rudyard is a small village located in the Staffordshire Moorlands district of Staffordshire, England. The village is situated on the edge of the Peak District National Park and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village is named after the nearby Rudyard Lake, which was created in the 18th century to supply water to the Caldon Canal. The lake is now a popular tourist attraction and offers a range of activities, including boating, fishing, and walking.

One of the main attractions in Rudyard is the Rudyard Lake Steam Railway. The railway was built in 1893 and runs for 3.5 miles around the lake. The railway is operated by volunteers and offers a unique way to explore the area. The train runs on selected weekends throughout the year and is a popular attraction for families and railway enthusiasts alike.

Rudyard is also home to a number of historic buildings, including the Grade II listed St. James' Church. The church dates back to the 12th century and features a number of interesting architectural features, including a Norman doorway and a 14th-century font. The village also has a number of traditional pubs and restaurants, serving locally sourced food and drink. Overall, Rudyard is a charming village with plenty to offer visitors, from its beautiful countryside to its rich history and heritage.

Local Schools

School	Details
Horton Lodge Community Special School Community Special School Ages:2-12 Head Teacher Ms Lucy Bloor	Rudyard Leek Staffordshire ST13 8RB 01538306214 School Website
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
Westwood College Academy Converter Ages:13-18 Head Teacher Mr Matthew Taylor	Westwood Park Leek Staffordshire ST13 8NP 01538370930 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
Woodcroft Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-9 Head Teacher Miss Carly Wright	Wallbridge Drive Leek Staffordshire ST13 8JG 1538714796 School Website
Westwood First School Academy Converter Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Mrs Adele Johnson	Westwood Road Leek Staffordshire ST13 8DL 1538714990 School Website
St Marys Catholic Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Gemma Turner	Cruso Street Leek Staffordshire ST13 8BW 01538493888 School Website
All Saints Cofe First School Academy Converter Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Mrs Elizabeth Allbutt	Cheadle Road Leek Staffordshire ST13 5QY 1538714915 School Website
Churnet View Middle School Academy Converter Ages:9-13 Head Teacher Mr Steve Fryer	Churnet View Leek Staffordshire ST13 6PU 01538384939 School Website
Leek First School Academy Converter Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Mr Kevin Allbutt	East Street Leek First School Select Staffordshire ST13 6LF 1538714905 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Congleton Park Lane, Congleton, Cheshire, CW12 3DE 5.82 Miles

Kidsgrove Station Road, Kidsgrove, Staffordshire, ST7 1BX 7.46 Miles

Longport Station Street, Longport, Staffordshire, ST6 4ND 7.89 Miles

Stoke-On-Trent Station Road, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire, ST4 2AA 8.83 Miles

Longton King Street, Longton, Staffordshire, ST3 1EZ 9.19 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Renshaws Taxis 01538 382904 11 Chorley Street, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 5EW 1.89 Miles
Award Private Hire 01538 386435 Badgers Sett, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 8YE 1.91 Miles
Taxico 01538 387777 Unit 1/Sunnyhills Rd, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 5RJ 2.07 Miles
Avis Rent A Car 0844 544 6103 Peak Weavers Hotel Leek, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 5NW 2.12 Miles
Telecars 01538 383383 26 Ladderedge, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 7AE 2.19 Miles
Teletaxis And Mini Bus Hire 01538 372366 26 Ladderedge, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 7AE 2.19 Miles
Pearls Private Hire 01538 381404 8 Ramshaw View, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 6QN 2.56 Miles
Moorland Private Hire 01538 371563 Quarnford Grange, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 7LR 3.65 Miles
Smart Cars 01538 361868 12 Beech Avenue, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 7JA 3.81 Miles
I And L Taxis 01625 614614 Asquith Close, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire, ST8 7LN 3.91 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Rudyard Lamp Box Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Horton Lamp Box By Crown Inn No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:00:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Upper Rudyard St13 8Ru Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Macclesfield Road Pillar Box Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Gratton No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:00:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wettenhall Drive Lamp Box Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dunwood Lane St9 9Qw No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:00:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hillswood Avenue Pillar Box Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Abbey Wall Box Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Mill Street Pillar Box Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Spring Gardens Pillar Box Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Westwood Road Box Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wallbridge Pillar Box Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Burton Street Pillar Box Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Leek Post Office Box Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:

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
1.87 miles

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

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

The Veterinary Clinic
80 Broad Street Leek Staffordshire ST13 5NS 01538 373666 leekvets@hotmail.co.uk Website 2.07 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 2.19 miles

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Agnew Equine
Hot Lane Farm Hot Lane Biddulph Moor Stoke-On-Trent Staffordshire ST8 7HP 01782 510502 admin@horsevets.co.uk Website 2.67 miles
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Willow Veterinary Clinic
385 Leek Road Endon Stoke-On-Trent Staffordshire ST9 9BA 01782 503 166 Website 2.72 miles
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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 3.36 miles
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Churnet Valley Veterinary Clinic Ltd
124 Cheadle Road Cheddleton Leek Staffordshire ST13 7HW 01538 360 222 churnetvalleyvet@aol.com Website 3.76 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 1.43 miles

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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 2.09 miles

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Tittesworth Reservoir
Two Walks Available 1.5Mile And 4.55 Loop Of The Reservoir. Reservoir Lancashire 2.66 miles

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Dane Bridge Wincle
An Exploration Of A Beautiful Stretch Of The River Dane And The Surrounding Area Chapman Row Wincle Macclesfield Lancashire SK11 0QE 4.55 miles

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Luds Church Chasm
This Challenging Circular Walk Passes Through Lud's Church, A Deep Moss Covered Chasm Penetrating The Millstone Grit Bedrock. SK17 0SU 5.92 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

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 7.22 miles

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