Welcome to Whittington

Whittington is a small village located in Staffordshire, England. It is situated near the city of Lichfield and is known for its historic castle. The castle was built in the 13th century and was once a royal residence. Today, it is a popular tourist attraction and is open to the public for tours and events.

In addition to the castle, Whittington is also home to St. Giles Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is known for its beautiful stained glass windows and is a popular destination for visitors interested in history and architecture. The village also has a number of quaint shops and cafes, making it a charming place to spend an afternoon.

Whittington is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts. The village is located near the Staffordshire Moorlands and the Peak District National Park, offering plenty of opportunities for hiking, cycling, and other outdoor activities. With its rich history, beautiful architecture, and stunning natural surroundings, Whittington is a must-visit destination for anyone traveling to Staffordshire.

Local Weather

Fog

Temp: 3.4°C

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Wind: 5.6 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Whittington Primary And Nursery School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs N Leeson	Common Lane Whittington Lichfield Staffordshire WS14 9LG 1543432487 School Website
Streethay Primary School Free Schools Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Stuart Taylor	Yoxall Way Lichfield WS13 8FT 1543396180 School Website
The Howard Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Jonathan Wynn	The Square Elford Tamworth Staffordshire B79 9DB 01827383292 School Website
Thomas Barnes Primary School Foundation School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs E Tibbitts	School Lane Hopwas Tamworth Staffordshire B78 3AD 01827213840 School Website
St Josephs Catholic Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Deirdre Mcleary	Cherry Orchard Lichfield Staffordshire WS14 9AN 01543263505 School Website
Five Spires Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Diane Raftery	Cherry Orchard Lichfield Staffordshire WS14 9AN 01543223680 School Website
St Michael's Cofe (C) Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Helen Robertson	Cherry Orchard Lichfield WS14 9AN 1543227425 School Website
Scotch Orchard Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Dr Rhian Warrack	Scotch Orchard Lichfield Staffordshire WS13 6DE 1543227400 School Website
Saxon Hill Academy Academy Special Converter Ages:2-19 Head Teacher Mr Melanie Newbury	Kings Hill Road Lichfield Staffordshire WS14 9DE 01543414892 School Website
King Edward Vi School Community School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Ms J Rutherford	Upper St John Street Lichfield Staffordshire WS14 9EE 01543255714 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Lichfield Trent Valley Station Approach, Off Burton Road, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS13 6HE 1.87 Miles

Lichfield City Station Road, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS13 6HX 2.61 Miles

Tamworth Victoria Road, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B79 7JT 4.01 Miles

Shenstone Station Road, Shenstone, Staffordshire, WS14 0NW 4.05 Miles

Wilnecote Watling Street, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B77 5AL 5.54 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
James Vicary 07972 874226 14 Pass Avenue, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS14 9NJ 0.21 Miles
Airport Cars 01543 432604 73 Spring Lane, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS14 9NA 0.31 Miles
Airport Connections 01543 432244 54 Nottingham Rd, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS14 9TG 0.86 Miles
Executive Taxi Travel 01543 262012 Boley Park, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS14 9UA 1.92 Miles
Executive Travel (Airport Transport) 01543 262012 44 Yew Tree Avenue, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS14 9UA 1.92 Miles
Lichfield Dial A Cab 01543 255155 23, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS13 6RJ 1.97 Miles
Anyairport Car Hire Lichfield 01543 255155 Unit 23/Crossfield Ind Est/Crossfield Rd, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS13 6RJ 1.97 Miles
Mick's Cars 01543 258783 Friary House/Vulcan Rd, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS13 6RW 2.24 Miles
E7 Taxis 07962 228908 47 Eastern Avenue, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS13 6RL 2.40 Miles
3 Spires Cabs 01543 264499 Partridge Croft, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS13 6SJ 2.59 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Babbington Close No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Whittington Post Office Box Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Hademore No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Huddlesford No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Botany Bay Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Freeford No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Enterprise Collection Today available until:18:00 Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Ash Tree Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Boley Park Ws14 9Xu Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Lichfield Delivery Office Collection Today available until:18:00 Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Oak Way Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Comerford Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:30
Crossfield Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tamworth Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Henderson Close Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
St Giles Hospice 01543 432031	Fisherwick Road Whittington Lichfield Staffordshire WS14 9LH
Brown J.R.D - Branch 01543 432616	Whittington Village Hall Langton Crescent Whittington Lichfield Staffordshire WS14 9LR
Lichfield Medical Centre	Lichfield Medical Centre The Medical Centre Whittington Lichfield Staffordshire WS14 9PY
Coltman Medical Centre	Coltman Medical Centre Coltman House Whittington Lichfield Staffordshire WS14 9PY
Seacole Medical Centre	Seacole Medical Centre Coltman House Whittington Lichfield Staffordshire WS14 9PY

Local Stores

Whittington
Main Street
Whittington
Lichfield
Staffordshire
WS14 9JR
01543 432674
Store Website
0.11 miles

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SPAR - Lichfield
66 Dimbles Ln
Lichfield
WS13 7HL
Store Website
3.2 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Hillman Vets - Britannia Park
Unit 5 Britannia Way Lichfield Staffordshire WS14 9UY 01543 416336 enquiries@hillmanvets.co.uk Website 1.83 miles
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Lichfield Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Unit C Lichfield Retail Park Vulcan Road Lichfield Staffordshire WS13 6GB 01543 267 660 lichfield@vets4pets.com Website 2.19 miles

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Swinfen Veterinary Centre
Old London Road Swinfen Lichfield Staffordshire WS14 9QW 01543 483676 don@swinfen-vet.co.uk 2.56 miles

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Pool House Equine Clinic
Crown Inn Farm Rykneld Street Fradley Lichfield Staffordshire WS13 8RD 01283 799700 equine@poolhousevets.co.uk Website 3.15 miles
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Out of Hours Service Available 01543 262464
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Out of Hours Service Available 01543 262464
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Out of Hours Service Available 01543 262646
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Out of Hours Service Available 01543 262464
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Out of Hours Service Available 01543 262464

Tamworth Raw And Animal Fertiilty
Unit 13 The Sovereign Centre Lichfield Road Industrial Estate Tamworth Staffordshire B79 7XA 07557 986332 sales@traws.uk 3.15 miles

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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Riversmeet Veterinary Centre
27 Lichfield Street Tamworth Staffordshire B79 7QE 01827 63841 Website 3.73 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Darnford Park
Darnford Park Situated Either Side Of Darnford Lane, Lichfield, Darnford Park Covers 190,000 Square Metres Of Public Open Space. The Park Was Developed As Part Of The Boley Park Residential Development. Features &Amp; Facilities Free Car Parking At Darnford Lane And Ryknild Street Picnic Benches A Small Enclosed Play Area, Suitable For Over 2S Great For Dog Walking And Nature Walks Dog Bins Benches Darnford Park Is Part Of The 10 Mile Darwin Walk Waste Bins 14 Coppice Grove Lichfield Lancashire WS14 9PR 1.64 miles

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National Memorial Arboretum
Unnamed Road Burton-On-Trent DE13 7AR 4.08 miles Entrance To The Dog Walking Route Is Located To The Right-Hand Side Of The Main Car Park. Please Note Only Working Assistance Dogs Be Permitted Within The Remembrance Centre.

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National Memorial Arboretum
This Gentle Circular Walk Follows Hardstanding Paths And Off-Road Tracks Whilst Enjoying Views Of A Number Of The Memorials. DE13 7AR 4.09 miles The Arboretum Is Located Just Off The A38/A513 Between Lichfield And Burton Upon Trent. You Can Follow The Local Brown Signs To Find Us.

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Pipe Hill Farm
A Nice Hidden Gem In Burntwood . There Are Open Fields And Forest Walks. There Is Alot Of Dogs Off Leads So They Can Have A Good Run. Lots Of Different Paths To Take, Also Its A Circular Walk So Which Ever Path You Chose You Will End Back At The Free Car Park . Beautiful View Of Lichfield Cathedral Pipe Hall Farm St Matthew'S Road Burntwood Lancashire WS7 9EL 5.00 miles

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Pooley Country Park
A Lovely Walk Where You Can Walk Along The Canal And/Or Walk Through The Woods. Dogs Are Fine Off Lead In The Woods But The Canal Path Is Narrow So May Need To Keep Some Dogs On Lead. At The End Enjoy A Nice Drink And Something To Eat At The Cafe Where There Is Outdoor Seating. Unnamed Road Tamworth Lancashire B79 0EB 6.30 miles

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Chasewater Country Park
A Lovely Mainly Flat Walk . It Surrounds Chasewater Lake . There Is Alot To See Here And If Your Lucky You Will See Deers Grazing On The Grass . If You Follow The Route All The Way Around You Can Stop At The Steam Engine Train Station For A Drink . There Is Cafes And Toilets Near The Car Park . Car Park Is £1 For 2 Hours Or £3 For All Day . They Have A Little Craft Shop And A Ice Cream Shop. The Walk Is Mainly Gravelled Until You Get To The Woodland Area . Walsall Lancashire 7.62 miles

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Weather Forecast

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Feels Like	15.5°C	14.2°C	11.1°C	6.5°C	4°C	3.4°C	3.8°C	4.2°C	3.9°C	3°C	1.9°C	8.4°C

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