Welcome to Walford

Walford is a small village located in the county of Staffordshire, England. The village is situated on the outskirts of the town of Tamworth and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. Walford is a peaceful and quiet village, with a population of around 500 people. The village has a rich history, with evidence of human habitation dating back to the Bronze Age.

One of the most notable features of Walford is its beautiful church, St. Chad's. The church dates back to the 12th century and is a Grade II listed building. It is a stunning example of Norman architecture and is well worth a visit. The church is still in use today and holds regular services, as well as hosting events and concerts throughout the year.

Walford is also home to a number of small businesses, including a village shop, a pub, and a post office. The village is a close-knit community, with a strong sense of community spirit. There are a number of events and activities held throughout the year, including a summer fete, a Christmas market, and a village show. Overall, Walford is a charming and picturesque village, with a rich history and a strong sense of community.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 11.2°C

Feels Like: 7.8°C

Wind: 21.9 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
John Of Rolleston Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jennifer Mccaffrey	Chapel Lane Rolleston-On-Dove Burton-On-Trent Staffordshire DE13 9AG 1283247515 School Website
William Shrewsbury Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Elaine Curtis	Church Road Stretton Burton-On-Trent Staffordshire DE13 0HE 1283247490 School Website
The Fountains High School Academy Special Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Gareth Allen	Bitham Lane Stretton Burton-On-Trent Staffordshire DE13 0HB 1283247580 School Website
The Fountains Primary School Academy Special Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Nicola Price	Bitham Lane Stretton Burton-On-Trent Staffordshire DE13 0HB 1283247600 School Website
The De Ferrers Academy Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Alison Bickle	St Mary's Drive Burton On Trent Staffordshire DE13 0LL 01283247700 School Website
The Mease Spencer Academy Free Schools Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Julia Hart	Carsington Road Hilton DE65 5LX School Website
Egginton Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Ms Jason Cunningham	Church Road Egginton Derby Derbyshire DE65 6HP 01283732748 School Website
Outwoods Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Joanne Cutbush	Harehedge Lane Horninglow Burton-On-Trent Staffordshire DE13 0AS 1283529800 School Website
St Modwens Catholic Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Ms Andrea Sherratt	Tutbury Road Burton On Trent Staffordshire DE13 0AJ 01283247560 School Website
Longdon Park School Other Independent Special School Ages:7-18 Head Teacher Headteacher Richard George	Park Hill Hilton Road Egginton Derbyshire DE65 6GU 1283733195 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Tutbury And Hatton Station Road, Hatton, Derbyshire, DE65 5DX 2.40 Miles

Burton-On-Trent Borough Road, Burton-On-Trent, Staffordshire, DE14 2DA 2.75 Miles

Willington The Green, Willington, Derbyshire, DE65 6BN 3.19 Miles

Peartree Osmaston Park Road, Peartree, Derbyshire, DE24 8DT 7.78 Miles

Derby Railway Terrace, Derby, Derbyshire, DE1 2RU 8.63 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Comfort Cars 07870 856749 15 Faraday Avenue, Burton Upon Trent, Staffordshire, DE13 0FX 1.13 Miles
Aaa-Aaa Executive Cars 01283 536536 9 Rolleston Rd, Burton Upon Trent, Staffordshire, DE13 0JT 1.56 Miles
Centrum Cars 01283 538888 99 Sydney St, Burton Upon Trent, Staffordshire, DE14 2QY 1.94 Miles
Darley Cars 01283 515575 Unit 11/Eton Business Pk/Derby Rd, Burton Upon Trent, Staffordshire, DE14 1RR 1.95 Miles
Falcon Cars 01283 565888 Unit 20, Burton Upon Trent, Staffordshire, DE14 2QD 2.15 Miles
Elite Taxis 01283 511804 2 Derby Rd, Burton Upon Trent, Staffordshire, DE14 1RU 2.19 Miles
Evets Classic Cars 01283 734538 Unit 20 Hilton Industrial Estate, Derby, Derbyshire, DE65 5FE 2.25 Miles
Hilton Private Hire 01283 736888 Unit 24/Hilton Ind Est/Sutton La, Derby, Derbyshire, DE65 5FE 2.25 Miles
Hilton Cars 01283 736888 Unit 19 Hilton Industrial Estate, Derby, Derbyshire, DE65 5FE 2.25 Miles
Kestral Cars 01283 517766 49 Dallow Cr, Burton Upon Trent, Staffordshire, DE14 2PN 2.27 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Walford Rd/ Station Rd Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Meadow View Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Craythorne Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rolleston Post Office Box Collection Today available until:16:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Knowles Hill Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Church Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Lawns Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bridge Street Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Athleston Way Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Clay Mills Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Home Farm Barns Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stretton Post Office Box Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Rolleston Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Aldersholme Drive Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Brittania Drive Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Tansey Branch	Stretton Surgery Ladywell Close Stretton Burton-On-Trent Staffordshire DE13 0FS
Wellbrook Medical Centre 01283 732406	Wellbrook Medical Centre Welland Road, Hilton Derby Derbyshire DE65 5GZ
Pirelli Stadium, Burton Albion - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Princess Way Burton-On-Trent DE13 0AR
Pirelli Stadium, Burton Albion - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Princess Way Burton-On-Trent DE13 0AR
Carlton Street Surgery 01283 511387	Carlton Street Surgery Carlton Street,Horninglow Burton On Trent Staffordshire DE13 0TE

Local Stores

Rolleston
39 Burnside Road
Rolleston-On-Dove
Burton upon Trent
Staffordshire
DE13 9DN
01283 813370
Store Website
0.75 miles

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SPAR - Harvest - Brobot A38 Northbound
SPAR Store
Derby Road
Egginton
DE65 6GY
01283 703198
Store Website
1.1 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Scarsdale Veterinary Group
6 Witham Close Egginton Road Hilton Derby Derbyshire DE65 5JR 01283 732999 post@scarsdalevets.com Website 1.75 miles

Animals Treated
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Medivet Burton-On-Trent
30 Horninglow Road North Horninglow Burton-On-Trent Staffordshire DE13 0SL 01283 541608 burton.on.trent@medivet.co.uk Website 1.83 miles
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Animals Treated
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Not open all Saturdays - please call before visiting to see if open
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Glenthorne Veterinary Group
The White House 37 Monk Street Tutbury Burton-On-Trent Staffordshire DE13 9NA 01283 813343 enquiries@glenthornevets.co.uk 2.35 miles
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Etwall Vets
Eggington Road Etwall Derby Derbyshire DE65 6NB 01283 704768 reception@etwallvets.co.uk Website 2.75 miles
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Animals Treated
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Outside these hours please call the main practice number for instructions.
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Outside these hours please call the main practice number for instructions.
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Outside these hours please call the main practice number for instructions.
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Outside these hours please call the main practice number for instructions.
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Outside these hours please call the main practice number for instructions.

The Veterinary Centre
2-4 Curzon Street Burton-On-Trent Staffordshire DE14 2DH 01283 535040 Website 2.81 miles
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Animals Treated
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Sarah Smith Cardiology
Ivy Court Willington Road Etwall Derby Derbyshire DE65 6JG 01283 733766 referrals@sarahsmithcardiology.co.uk Website 2.95 miles
Amenities Referrals only
Animals Treated
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Closed Bank Holidays OOH Emergencies dial the practice number 01283 733766
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Out of Hours Emergencies dial the practice number 01283 733766
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Out of Hours Emergencies dial the practice number 01283 733766
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Out of Hours Emergencies dial the practice number 01283 733766
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Out of Hours Emergencies dial the practice number 01283 733766
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Out of Hours Emergencies dial the practice number 01283 733766
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Closed Bank Holidays OOH Emergencies dial the practice number 01283 733766

Local Dog Walks

Trent And Mersey Canal Path (Burton)
The Trent And Mersey Canal Path From Branston To Barton Marina Is A Relatively Long But Even Route With Several Bridges, Locks, And The Opportunity To View Wildlife Along The Way. Tatenhill Lane Branston Burton-On-Trent DE14 3EZ 4.45 miles The Bridge Inn Has A Small, Free Car Park For Customers, But There Is Also Free Parking At Branston Water Park (De14 3Hd).

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Milton To Foremark Loop
A Hilly, Well-Marked 7 Mile Walk That Encompasses Open Fields, Woodland, And Beaches. Main Street Milton Derby DE65 6EF 4.70 miles There Is Free Parking At The Swan And Along Milton Main Street - This Is Where The Loop Is Marked As Starting On The All Trails Map. Alternatively, You Can Start The Loop At Foremark Reservoir (£3 All Day Parking) Or In The Layby At Robin'S Cross (Free, Postcode De65 6Fb - At The Junction Between Robin'S Cross Lane And Red Lane).

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Brantson Water Park
Branston Water Park Is A Premier Wildlife Site In East Staffordshire. Located Just Outside Burton Off The A38. The Site Is A Local Natural Reserve And Has Also Received The Prestigious Green Flag Award Again This Year And Has Successfully Held The Award Since 2005 In Recognition Of The Quality, Cleanliness, Safety And Wildlife Value Of The Site.In Recent Years The Site Has Been Improved With Better Signage, A Small Visitors Centre And Ample Parking. There Is A Level Path Running Around The Entire Site Giving Excellent Disabled Access, A Children’S Play Area, Toilets And Information On The Types Of Birds And Habitats That Are Found At Branston Water Park. 76 Lichfield Rd Branston Burton-On-Trent DE14 3HD 4.95 miles

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Ticknall Limeyards And Calke Abbey Loop
A Five Mile Loop From Ticknall Through The Grounds Of Calke Abbey And Out Via The Ticknall Lime Quarry, Limeyards, And Lime Kilns. Main Street Ticknall 7.10 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 7.31 miles

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Moria Furnace
Moria Furnace Was A Brick Building Kiln. Now It's A Craft Centre, Museum, Cafe And Childrens Play Area. A Nice Walk Along The Canal Tow Path Takes You To Into The Neighbouring National Forest. Located: Furnace Lane, Moria (Nr Ashby-De-La-Zouch) Furnace Ln Moira 8.74 miles Furnace Lane, Moria (Nr Ashby-De-La-Zouch)

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Weather Forecast

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Temp	-12.1°C	-11.9°C	-11.5°C	-11°C	-7.8°C	-4.2°C	0.2°C	3.6°C	4.4°C	2.5°C	0.4°C	-0.4°C
Feels Like	-17.8°C	-18.4°C	-18.8°C	-18.8°C	-15.3°C	-11.1°C	-5.8°C	-1.5°C	0°C	-1.3°C	-3.5°C	-4.8°C

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