Welcome to The Alders

The Alders is a picturesque village located in the heart of Staffordshire, England. The village is known for its stunning natural beauty, with rolling hills, lush green forests, and crystal-clear streams. The Alders is a popular destination for nature lovers, hikers, and outdoor enthusiasts who come to explore the area's many trails and scenic vistas. The village is also home to a number of historic landmarks, including the Alders Castle, which dates back to the 12th century.

One of the most unique features of The Alders is its vibrant community of artists and artisans. The village is home to a number of galleries and studios, where visitors can view and purchase a wide range of handmade crafts and artwork. From pottery and ceramics to paintings and sculptures, The Alders is a hub of creativity and artistic expression. The village also hosts a number of art festivals and events throughout the year, showcasing the work of local and regional artists.

The Alders is also known for its rich cultural heritage. The village has a long and fascinating history, dating back to the Roman era. Visitors can explore a number of historic sites and landmarks, including the ruins of a Roman fort and a medieval church. The village also has a number of traditional pubs and restaurants, where visitors can sample local cuisine and enjoy a pint of ale. With its stunning natural beauty, vibrant arts scene, and rich cultural heritage, The Alders is a must-visit destination for anyone traveling to Staffordshire.

Local Schools

School	Details
Denstone College Other Independent School Ages:4-18 Head Teacher Miss Lotte Tulloch	Denstone Uttoxeter Staffordshire ST14 5HN 1889590484 School Website
The Jcb Academy University Technical College Ages:14-19 Head Teacher Mr Jennifer Mcguirk	Mill Street Rocester Staffordshire ST14 5JX 01889506100 School Website
All Saints Cofe Academy Denstone Academy Converter Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Mrs Rebecca Walker	Oak Road Denstone Uttoxeter Staffordshire ST14 5HT 1889590418 School Website
Ryecroft Cofe Middle School Academy Converter Ages:9-13 Head Teacher Mrs Anniela Grattage	Ashbourne Road Rocester Staffordshire ST14 5PB 1889590394 School Website
Dove Cofe Academy Academy Converter Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Mrs Emma Manby	Ashbourne Road Uttoxeter ST14 5PB 1889590203 School Website
Abbotsholme School Other Independent School Ages:2-18 Head Teacher Mr Simon Ruscoe-Price	Rocester Uttoxeter Derbyshire ST14 5BS 01889590217 School Website
Tynsel Parkes Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-9 Head Teacher Mrs Rachel Chandler	School Road Uttoxeter Staffordshire ST14 7HE 1889221920 School Website
St Peter's Cofe Academy Alton Academy Converter Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Mrs Rebecca Walker	Town Head Alton Stoke-On-Trent Staffordshire ST10 4AW 1538702321 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
Marston Montgomery Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Teresa Bosley	Thurvaston Road Marston Montgomery Ashbourne Derbyshire DE6 2FF 01889590373 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Uttoxeter Station Road, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, ST14 8XG 3.23 Miles

Blythe Bridge Uttoxeter Road, Blythe Bridge, Staffordshire, ST11 9JF 9.18 Miles

Tutbury And Hatton Station Road, Hatton, Derbyshire, DE65 5DX 9.41 Miles

Longton King Street, Longton, Staffordshire, ST3 1EZ 11.79 Miles

Stone Station Road, Stone, Staffordshire, ST15 8ER 12.20 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Qcs Private Hire 01889 590829 Quixhill, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, ST14 5DB 2.00 Miles
Uttoxeter Radio Cars 01889 566917 Stramshall Road, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, ST14 5AE 2.05 Miles
Dovelin Cars 01889 567055 Victory Farm, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 5JS 3.02 Miles
Uttoxeter Taxis 01889 569090 2 Ground Floor, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, ST14 8HJ 3.15 Miles
Oldfields Cars 01889 562299 Oldfields Rd, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, ST14 7QJ 3.22 Miles
Tudor Cars 01889 562828 Unit 1, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, ST14 8TD 4.25 Miles
Oakamoor Private Hire 01538 702720 The Island, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire, ST10 3AG 4.50 Miles
Tcs Private Hire 01538 723331 Greymare, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire, ST10 4JU 5.00 Miles
Premier Taxis 07793 866639 88 Leek Rd, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire, ST10 1JH 6.14 Miles
Star Cars Taxi Co 01538 266343 Sunnyview, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire, ST10 2HN 7.24 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Combridge Wall Box Weekday Last Collection:11:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Stubwood Lane Lamp Box Weekday Last Collection:10:30 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Crakemarsh Wall Box Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Denstone College Lamp Box Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rocester Post Office Pilar Box Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:09:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Northfield Avenue Wall Box Weekday Last Collection:11:30 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Denstone Lamp Box Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Marlpit Lane Pillar Box Weekday Last Collection:10:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:00
Stramshall Village Lamp Box Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Croxden Abbey Lamp Box Weekday Last Collection:12:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Spath Lamp Box Weekday Last Collection:12:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:30
Quixhill Lane Denstone Lamp Box Weekday Last Collection:11:30 Saturday Last Collection:09:30
Hollington Lamp Box Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wardley Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Beamhurst Lamp Box Weekday Last Collection:12:00 Saturday Last Collection:08:30

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Mill View Surgery 01889 590208	Mill View Surgery Mill Street,Rocester Uttoxeter Staffordshire ST14 5JX
Alton Surgery 01538 704200	Hurston's Lane Alton Stoke-On-Trent Staffordshire ST10 4AP
Northgate Surgery 01889 562010	Northgate Surgery Carters Square Uttoxeter Staffordshire ST14 7FN
Balance Street 01889 562145	Balance Street Practice Balance Street Health Ctr Balance Street, Uttoxeter Staffordshire ST14 8JG
Tean Surgery 01538 722323	Old Road Tean Stoke-On-Trent Staffordshire ST10 4EG

Local Stores

Tean - High Street
15a High Street
Tean
Stoke-On-Trent
Staffordshire
ST10 4DY
01538 723082
Store Website
5.09 miles

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SPAR - Rocester
60 High Street
Rocester
ST14 5JU
01889 590 255
Store Website
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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 2.80 miles
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The Uttoxeter Veterinary Practice Ltd
94 High Street Uttoxeter Staffordshire ST14 7JD 01889 568900 ozzavet68@hotmail.com 2.87 miles

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Lime Trees Cat Clinic
Lime Trees Veterinary Clinic - Cheadle Tean Road Cheadle Stoke-On-Trent Staffordshire ST10 1TW 01538 752117 reception.cheadle@limetreesvets.co.uk Website 5.53 miles
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Rogers, Brock &Amp; Barker Veterinary Surgeons - Cheadle
The Veterinary Surgery 1 Watt Plac Cheadle Stoke-On-Trent Staffordshire ST10 1NY 01538 753127 ch@rbbvets.co.uk Website 6.00 miles
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Mcmurtry And Harding
Clifton Road Clifton Ashbourne Derbyshire DE6 2DH 01335 342227 6.64 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 7.23 miles

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Local Dog Walks

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 3.48 miles

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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 9.90 miles

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Milldale
This Is An Excellent Linear Walk Following The River Dove. Starting In Milldale, You Cross The River Tracing Its Path To Dovedale. You Will Encounter Stunning Scenery Including: Shallow Caves And Woodland. Wildflowers Grow During The Summer Months. Sheep May Be Grazing Along Stretches Of This Walk. DE6 2GB 10.61 miles Take The A515 To Ashbourne Heading Towards Buxton. Turn Left Onto Green Lane When You Reach The Sign For Milldale. Turn Left After Crossing The Road Bridge And Pass Through To The Other End Of The Village, Where You Will Find The Car Park.

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 10.93 miles

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Barlaston Downs
Lovely Area With Stream Running Through, Park Area And Forest Walks. Barlaston Downs Car Park Barlaston 11.88 miles

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Downs Banks
Downs Banks Brook Is A Stream Which Runs The Length Of Downs Banks (National Trust). There Are Fantastic Views From The Highest Point On The Downs, From Millennium Monument. ST15 8UU 12.10 miles About 5 Miles From M6 J14/J15. Drive Into Stone From The A34.

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