Welcome to Baxterley

Baxterley is a small village located in the north of Warwickshire, England. The village is situated on the edge of the North Warwickshire countryside and is surrounded by fields and farmland. The village has a population of around 500 people and is known for its peaceful and rural setting.

The village has a long history, with evidence of human habitation dating back to the Bronze Age. Baxterley was mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086 and was a thriving agricultural community throughout the Middle Ages. In the 19th century, the village became a centre for coal mining, with several mines operating in the area. Today, the village is primarily a residential community, with many of its residents commuting to nearby towns and cities for work.

Despite its small size, Baxterley has a strong sense of community and is home to several local amenities, including a village hall, a primary school, and a pub. The village also has a number of community groups and events, such as a gardening club and an annual village fete. Baxterley is a peaceful and picturesque village that offers a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of modern life.

Local Schools

School	Details
Woodside C Of E Controlled Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Natasha Johnson	Maypole Lane Grendon Atherstone Warwickshire CV9 2BS 01827715507 School Website
Outwoods Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sally Taylor	Southlands Atherstone Warwickshire CV9 1EH 01827712372 School Website
Atherstone Early Years Centre La Nursery School Ages:3-5 Head Teacher Mrs Nicola Burton	Ratcliffe Road Atherstone Warwickshire CV9 1LF 01827794164 School Website
Oneschool Global Uk Other Independent School Ages:6-18 Head Teacher Mr Knile Taylor	Long Street Atherstone Warwickshire CV9 1AE 1827721751 School Website
Hurley Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Glyn Morgans	Heanley Lane Hurley Atherstone Warwickshire CV9 2HY 01827872207 School Website
Racemeadow Primary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Joanna Collinson	Ratcliffe Road Atherstone Warwickshire CV9 1LT 01827713284 School Website
St Benedicts Catholic Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Paula Parker	Church Walk Atherstone Warwickshire CV9 1PS 01827712320 School Website
The Queen Elizabeth Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Neil Harding	Witherley Road Atherstone Warwickshire CV9 1LZ 01827712477 School Website
Wood End Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Moira Cross	Wood Street Wood End Atherstone Warwickshire CV9 2QL 01827872237 School Website
Dordon Community Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Moira Cross	Roman Way Dordon Tamworth Warwickshire B78 1PJ 01827892422 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Atherstone Long Street, Atherstone, Warwickshire, CV9 1BH 1.65 Miles

Polesworth Orchard Close, Polesworth, Staffordshire, B78 1BX 4.08 Miles

Wilnecote Watling Street, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B77 5AL 4.79 Miles

Nuneaton Bond Street, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV11 4BU 5.99 Miles

Coleshill Parkway Station Road, Coleshill, Warwickshire, B46 1JZ 6.23 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Atherstone Taxis 01827 712427 72 Station Street, Atherstone, Warwickshire, CV9 1BU 1.74 Miles
Aaa Taxis 01827 713637 Data House, Atherstone, Warwickshire, CV9 1BU 1.74 Miles
Red Star Taxis 07507 610563 102 Kiln Way, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B78 1JE 3.64 Miles
The Stretched Limousine Co 024 7639 9235 7 Hickman Rd, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV10 9NQ 3.73 Miles
Town And Country Taxis 07770 713016 56 Sycamore Road, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B78 2JB 3.94 Miles
Kabs K And Grendon Taxis 01827 870000 The Old Privey/Coventry Rd, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B78 2LP 4.01 Miles
K Kabs 01827 870000 19 Barlow Court, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B78 2HJ 4.12 Miles
1St Call Taxis 07775 340971 39 Hesleden, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B77 4HR 4.16 Miles
Daves Taxis 07760 312555 4 Mallard Av, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV10 9LW 4.21 Miles
Squires Limousines 01536 743773 427 Tuttle Hill, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV10 0HR 4.53 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Baxterley Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bentley Heath Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Newlands Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Baddesley Ensor Post Office Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Baddesley Common Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hubbards Hill Watling St Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hill Top Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ridge Lane Post Office Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Grendon Newsagents Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Boot Hill Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Birchley Heath Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Coleshill Road Post Office Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Long Street Post Office Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Holly Lane Ind.Est. Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Atherstone Delivery Office Weekday Last Collection:17:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Health Centre 01827 720229	Baddesley Ensor Health Clinic Hunters Park Baddesley Ensor Atherstone Warwickshire CV9 2DE
Station Street Surgery 01827 718631	45 Station Street Atherstone Warwickshire CV9 1DB
The Atherstone Surgery 01827 713664	The Surgery 1 Ratcliffe Road Atherstone Warwickshire CV9 1EU
The Atherstone Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service	1 Ratcliffe Road Atherstone CV9 1EU
The Atherstone Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	1 Ratcliffe Road Atherstone CV9 1EU

Local Stores

Grendon
Watling Street
Grendon
Atherstone
Warwickshire
CV9 2PG
Store Website
1.57 miles

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SPAR Euro Garage Centurion
Watling Street
Dordon
Tamworth
B78 1SS
01827437728
Store Website
2.2 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Riversmeet Veterinary Centre
Station House Long Street Atherstone Warwickshire CV9 1AX 01827 720720 Website 1.71 miles
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Oakfield Veterinary Group
2 Margaret Road Atherstone Warwickshire CV9 1EE 01827 713 149 atherstone@oakfield.net Website 1.96 miles

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Wilson'S Veterinary Practice Ltd
Unit B, Co Op Local Store Whitehouse Road Dordon Tamworth Staffordshire B78 1QE 01827 948919 enquiries@wilsonsvets.com Website 2.80 miles
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Yourvets Nuneaton
178 Camphill Road Nuneaton Warwickshire CV10 0JJ 02476 386855 nuneaton@yourvets.co.uk Website 3.90 miles

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Oakfield Veterinary Group
The Old Library Hockley Road Wilnecote Tamworth Staffordshire B77 5EF 01827 281284 tamworth@oakfield.net 4.16 miles

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Pet Nurse
Home Farm Cottage Main Road Upton Leicestershire CV13 6JX 07825 288118 petnursejb@gmail.com Website 5.43 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Kingsbury Water Park
Large Area Consisting Of Lakes, Ponds, Open Fields And Woodland Paths, Visitor Centre And Refreshments Available, And Miles Of Dog Walking. 3 Bodymoor Heath Rd Bodymoor Heath Lancashire 4.77 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 5.03 miles

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Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk From Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre, In Sutton Cheney, Warwickshire. This Short Walk Will Take Your From The Heritage Centre, Up To A Viewpoint Over The Fields, Down To Shenton Station And Round To King Richard's Well. Please Note: The Site Is Dog Friendly, But Only Access Dogs Are Permitted In The Exhibition And Café. CV13 0AD 7.95 miles Surrounded By A Network Of Motorways, The M1, M6, M42 And Only 9.5Km From Jct 1 On The M69. Located Close To Market Bosworth, 5.5Km North From Hinckley And Only 19Km From Leicester.

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Market Bosworth Country Park
Lovely Park With Small Lake And Ponds, Mix Of Woodland Paths And Open Fields, Popular With Dog Walkers. Parking Can Be Expensive But Just Nearby Is A Council Car Park For The Village Centre Which Is Very Cheap. Market Bosworth Country Park The Park 9.04 miles Pay And Display Car Park Onsite, Or Other Parking Available Around The Town

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Sutton Park
A 3.1-Mile, Circular Walk, With Three Potential Joining Points. Walk Around A 2,400 Acre National Nature Reserve And One Of The Largest Urban Parks In Europe. B73 6BT 10.17 miles Sutton Park Is Located In Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, West Midlands. There Are Several Entrances To The Park.

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Sutton Park
2400 Acre National Nature Reserve. The Park Has Open Heathland, Woodlands, Seven Lakes, Wetlands, And Marshes - Each With Its Own Rich Variety Of Plants And Wildlife, Some Rarely Seen In The Region. Cattle And Wild Ponies Graze On The Land. Children's Play Area Is Located At Town Gate. The Town Gate Park Rd Lancashire 10.23 miles There Are Alternative Entrances Located In Streetly And Boldmere. During Summer Months A Small Entrance Fee Is Charged To Enter Sutton Park.

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