Welcome to Woods Bank

Woods Bank is a small village located in the county of Staffordshire, England. The village is situated on the outskirts of the town of Rugeley and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. Woods Bank is a peaceful and quiet place to live, with a close-knit community that is friendly and welcoming to newcomers.

The village has a rich history, with evidence of human habitation dating back to the Bronze Age. The name Woods Bank is derived from the Old English words 'wudu' meaning wood and 'banca' meaning bank. The village was once home to a number of small farms and cottages, but today it is primarily a residential area with a few local businesses and amenities.

Despite its small size, Woods Bank has a lot to offer its residents. The village has a primary school, a post office, a convenience store, and a pub. There are also several parks and green spaces in the area, including the nearby Cannock Chase, which is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts. Overall, Woods Bank is a charming and picturesque village that offers a peaceful and idyllic way of life.

Local Weather

Moderate rain

Temp: 15°C

Feels Like: 12.4°C

Wind: 29.3 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
St Annes Catholic Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Karen Bennett	Lynton Avenue Weeping Cross Stafford Staffordshire ST17 0EA 01785663128 School Website
St Leonards Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Charlotte Cooke	St Leonard's Avenue Stafford Staffordshire ST17 4LT 01785334960 School Website
Leasowes Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Gemma Bettany	Porlock Avenue Weeping Cross Stafford Staffordshire ST17 0HT 1785337370 School Website
Silkmore Primary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Joanna Connelly	Exeter Street Stafford Staffordshire ST17 4EG 01785333930
Barnfields Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Graham Ball	Lansdowne Way Wildwood Stafford Staffordshire ST17 4RD 1785337320 School Website
Oakridge Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Paul Fisher	Silvester Way Stafford Staffordshire ST17 0PR 01785337300 School Website
Walton High School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr David Foskett	The Rise Walton-On-The-Hill Stafford Staffordshire ST17 0LJ 1785334917 School Website
St Pauls C Of E C Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Vicky Evans (Acting Head)	Garden Street Stafford Staffordshire ST17 4BT 01785337436 School Website
St Austins Catholic Va Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher K Bennett	Garden Street Stafford Staffordshire ST17 4BT 01785413277 School Website
Flash Ley Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Joanne Banks	Hawksmoor Road Stafford Staffordshire ST17 9DR 01785337340 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Stafford Station Road, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST16 2AA 1.50 Miles

Penkridge Station Road, Penkridge, Staffordshire, ST19 5AN 4.87 Miles

Hednesford Market Street, Hednesford, Staffordshire, WS12 1AZ 7.01 Miles

Rugeley Trent Valley Colton Road, Rugeley, Staffordshire, WS15 3HA 7.04 Miles

Rugeley Town Wharf Road, Rugeley, Staffordshire, WS15 1BL 7.09 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
24Hr Westside Taxis 01785 225588 147-149 Newport Road, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST16 2EZ 1.36 Miles
Kaminski Hire 01785 603030 141A Newport Road, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST16 2EZ 1.36 Miles
Travel Exclusive 01785 620618 4 Turnhill Cl, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST17 9PQ 1.65 Miles
A And K Taxis 01785 255180 72 Victoria Ter, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST16 3HB 1.94 Miles
Aerobright Taxis 01785 255155 Unit 2/Carver Business Park/Carver Rd, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST16 3HR 2.09 Miles
Mini Digggers By Dingo Digger Hire 07737 313695 Holmcroft, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST16 1PX 2.71 Miles
Abacus Private Hire 01785 247693 11 Bromstead Crescent, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST16 1UQ 2.91 Miles
Brown's Classic Cars 07834 786526 Unit 3/Long La, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST18 9LL 3.63 Miles
Coopers Chauffeur Services 01889 881461 Crompton Close, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST18 0YS 4.46 Miles
Wings Uk Airport Transfers 01785 716666 3 Nursery Drive, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST19 5SJ 4.51 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Sandringham Road St17 0Aa Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ampleforth Drive St17 4Te Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Queensville Bridge St17 4Nj Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:08:30
Firbeck Gardens St17 4Qq Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Baswich Lane St17 0Aj Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Weeping Cross St17 0Df Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Chepstow Drive St17 4Tt Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Silkmore Crescent St17 4Jl Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:08:30
Weeping Cross Post Office Pillar Box St17 0Ef Collection Today available until:15:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Weeping Cross Post Office Pillar Box St17 0Ef B Collection Today available until:15:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Baswich Crest St17 Ohl Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
St Leonards Avenue St17 4Lj Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Silkmore Post Office Indoor Box St17 4Jd Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
The Saltings St17 0Bz Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hartland Avenue St17 0Eh Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Weeping Cross Health Centre 01785 662505	Weeping Cross Health Ctr. Bodmin Ave, Weeping Cross Stafford Staffordshire ST17 0EG
Wolverhampton Road Surgery 01785 258161	Wolverhampton Rd Surgery Wolverhampton Road Stafford ST17 4BS
Rising Brook 01785 251134	Rising Brook Surgery The Health Ctr,Merrey Rd Stafford Staffordshire ST17 9LY
John Amery Drive Surgery	14 John Amery Drive Stafford Staffordshire ST17 9LZ
Lloyd Rs Branch 01785 353570	Beaconside Health Centre Staffordshire University Beaconside Stafford Staffordshire ST18 0AB

Local Stores

Baswich Lane
2-4 Farmdown Road
Baswich Lane
Stafford
Staffordshire
ST17 0AP
01785 251209
Store Website
0.41 miles

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SPAR Westway
146 Westway
Highfields
Stafford
ST17 9YF
01785 258832
Store Website
1.7 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Park House Veterinary Centre
108 Lichfield Road Stafford Staffordshire ST17 4ER 01785 252846 info@parkhousevets.co.uk Website 0.87 miles
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Dignipets Ltd
115 Tixall Road Stafford Staffordshire ST16 3UY 07821 752099 info@dignipets.co.uk Website 1.02 miles
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Island Veterinary Clinic
115 Wolverhampton Road Stafford Staffordshire ST17 4AH 01785 258411 islandvets@islandvet.co.uk Website 1.13 miles

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Stafford Vets4pets Ltd
The Hollies 120 Newport Road Stafford Staffordshire ST16 1BA 01785 228333 stafford@vets4pets.com Website 1.52 miles
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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Shire Vets Ltd
4 Marconi Gate Stafford Staffordshire ST18 0FZ stafford@shiresvets.com Website 1.53 miles

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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Donnachie And Townley Ltd
Units E &Amp; F Madford Retail Park Foregate Street Stafford Staffordshire ST16 2QY 01785 213404 reports@donnachieandtownley.co.uk Website 1.73 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Shugborough Estate
A Lovely Walk Which Encompasses The Shugborough Estate, The Essex Bridge, River Trent And The Trent & Mersey Canal. ST17 0UP 2.30 miles Signposted From M6 Junction 13; 6-Miles East Of Stafford On A513. For The Seven Spings Car Park, Head On Through Milford Along The A513. The Lane To The Car Park Is On Your Right, Opposite Weetman’S Bridge.

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Cannock Chase
Start From Commonwealth Cemetery Proceed Down Hill Past German Military Cemeterycontinue Into Valley Camp Rd Brocton Cannock WS12 4PT 4.30 miles Located Near German Military Cemetery, Camp Rd Cannock

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Cannock Chase German Military Cemetery
Set Amongst The Trees And Against Cannock Chase, The German Military Cemetery Is Maintained By The Commonwealth War Graves Commission. This Walk Skirts The Edge Of The Cemetery, Allowing You To View The Area As You Walk By, And Continue Onto Cannock Chase Itself. WS12 4PT 4.71 miles From The M6, Exit At Junction 11, Taking The A460 Toward Cannock Town Centre. From Here, Take The A34, Cannock To Stafford. Follow For Around 3 Miles To A Roundabout, With Signs To Rugeley. After About 1 Mile, Turn Right, Then Left At A Crossroads. The Cemetery Is Signposted On The A34.

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Birches Valley Cannock Chase
A Dog Walk On Cannock Chase Staffordshiretaking Through Woods And Swimming Places For Dogs 4 Birches Valley Rugeley Lancashire WS15 2UQ 5.67 miles As This A Forestry Comminsion Site There Is A £4 Carpark Charge But That Is For All Day Parking. The Walk Starts Just Behind The Go Ape Climb Hut On The Blue And Red Trail. The First Of This Walk Is Down Hill And Is Hard Compacted Gravel So Wheelchair Friendly ( Return Path Will Be The Same So Up Hill). Please Be Aware At The Bottom Of Hill There Very Muddy Pools, The Walk Is Approx 2 Miles Following The Red And Blue Routes And Now Is Flat Taking In Several Pools This Path Will Have Walkers, Cyclists And Horse Riders. The Pools Are Fished So Please Be Aware Of This The Walk Takes In Forest Areas

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Castle Ring
55 Holly Hill Rd Rugeley Lancashire WS15 4RF 8.64 miles Car Park Is Opposite The Park Gate Inn, Off Holly Hill Road.

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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 9.12 miles About 5 Miles From M6 J14/J15. Drive Into Stone From The A34.

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Weather Forecast

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Temp	6°C	5.9°C	5.7°C	6.4°C	8.3°C	11.4°C	15.5°C	17.1°C	15.8°C	14.4°C	14.2°C	14.3°C
Feels Like	3.6°C	3.3°C	2.9°C	3.5°C	5.4°C	9°C	14.9°C	17°C	14.9°C	13.1°C	12.9°C	13.2°C

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Temp	14°C	12.1°C	10.4°C	9.4°C	8.4°C	7.4°C	6.6°C	7°C	6.8°C	5.6°C	2.8°C	1.7°C
Feels Like	13.2°C	10.5°C	8.1°C	6.8°C	5.4°C	4.1°C	2.8°C	3.2°C	3°C	1.8°C	-1.3°C	-2.7°C

Tuesday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

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Temp	-1.1°C	-2.3°C	-3°C	-3.4°C	-1.3°C	1.9°C	5.4°C	6.5°C	6.1°C	4.9°C	4.2°C	1.6°C
Feels Like	-5.6°C	-6.7°C	-7.1°C	-7.1°C	-4.6°C	-1°C	3.1°C	4.6°C	4.3°C	3.1°C	2.4°C	-1.7°C

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