Welcome to Furnace End

Furnace End is a small village located in the county of Warwickshire, England. The village is situated near the town of Tamworth and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village is known for its historic buildings, including the 17th-century Furnace End House, which is now a popular bed and breakfast. The village also has a small church, St. Mary's, which dates back to the 12th century.

Furnace End is a peaceful and quiet village, perfect for those who want to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside, with plenty of walking and cycling routes to explore. The village is also close to several nature reserves, including the Kingsbury Water Park and the Coleshill Heath Nature Reserve. These reserves are home to a variety of wildlife, including birds, deer, and foxes.

Despite its small size, Furnace End has a strong sense of community. The village has a local pub, The Dog and Doublet, which is a popular spot for locals and visitors alike. The pub serves traditional pub food and has a wide selection of beers and ales. The village also has a small primary school, which is highly regarded by parents in the area. Overall, Furnace End is a charming village with a rich history and a strong sense of community.

Local Weather

Clear

Temp: 6.6°C

Feels Like: 4.1°C

Wind: 7.8 MPH

Wind Dir: WSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Shustoke C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Michele Wall	Forge Road Shustoke Coleshill Birmingham Warwickshire B46 2AU 01675481319 School Website
The Secret Garden School Other Independent School Ages:6-19 Head Teacher Mrs Annettte Gadd	Shustoke Hall Moat House Lane Shustoke B46 2RJ 1675488825 School Website
Arc School Old Arley Other Independent Special School Ages:7-16 Head Teacher Mr Mark Ward	Ansley Lane Old Arley Nuneaton Warwickshire CV7 8NU 1676543200 School Website
Arc School Ansley Other Independent Special School Ages:11-17 Head Teacher Miss Nyree Parker	Ansley Lane Ansley Nuneaton Warwickshire CV10 9ND 1676543810 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
Arley Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Kate Parkes	Gun Hill New Arley Coventry Warwickshire CV7 8HB 01676233105 School Website
High Meadow Infant School Community School Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Mrs Melanie Brown	Norton Road Coleshill Warwickshire B46 1ES 01675462312 School Website
Bournebrook C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Nicola Smith	Coventry Road Fillongley Coventry Warwickshire CV7 8ET 01676540390 School Website
Coleshill Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr Matthew Edwards	Wingfield Road Coleshill Birmingham West Midlands B46 3LL 1675463672 School Website
Woodlands Academy Special Converter Ages:2-19 Head Teacher Mrs Sue Backhouse	Packington Lane Coleshill Birmingham West Midlands B46 3JE 1675463590 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Coleshill Parkway Station Road, Coleshill, Warwickshire, B46 1JZ 3.00 Miles

Water Orton Marsh Lane, Water Orton, Warwickshire, B46 1NE 4.48 Miles

Atherstone Long Street, Atherstone, Warwickshire, CV9 1BH 5.37 Miles

Marston Green Holly Lane, Marston Green, West Midlands, B37 7AB 6.12 Miles

Wilnecote Watling Street, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B77 5AL 6.50 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Jare Airline Training Partnership 01675 437375 The Airline And Airport Training Centre, Birmingham, West Midlands, B46 1JT 3.19 Miles
Cole End Cars 01675 464455 4 Lichfield Road, Birmingham, West Midlands, B46 1EG 3.28 Miles
Parkfield Cars 01675 430010 37 Colemeadow Road, Birmingham, West Midlands, B46 1BL 3.52 Miles
Kabs K And Grendon Taxis 01827 870000 The Old Privey/Coventry Rd, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B78 2LP 3.60 Miles
Coleshill And District Cars 01675 467000 11 Hall Walk, Birmingham, West Midlands, B46 3ES 3.81 Miles
Town And Country Taxis 07770 713016 56 Sycamore Road, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B78 2JB 3.89 Miles
K Kabs 01827 870000 19 Barlow Court, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B78 2HJ 3.93 Miles
The Stretched Limousine Co 024 7639 9235 7 Hickman Rd, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV10 9NQ 4.14 Miles
Coleshill Executive Cars 07711 103044 72 Breeden Drive, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B76 9HJ 4.39 Miles
Local Radio Cars 0121 770 7707 28A Arran Way, Birmingham, West Midlands, B36 0QG 4.72 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Furnace End Collection Today available until:16:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Whiteacre Fields Collection Today available until:09:15 Weekday Last Collection:09:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:15
Sandy Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Shustoke Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Green Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Monwood Lea Collection Today available until:16:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Shustoke Green Collection Today available until:16:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:45
Nether Whitacre Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:15
Hoggrills End Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Shawbury Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Devitts Green Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Station Rd Collection Today available until:15:45 Weekday Last Collection:15:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Maxstoke Castle Camp Collection Today available until:16:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:45
Blythe End Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Coton Rd Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Spring Hill Medical Centre 01676 540395	Phil Collins Way Arley Coventry Warwickshire CV7 8FD
The Surgery 01827 872490	103 Knowle Hill Hurley Atherstone Warwickshire CV9 2JA
Hazelwood Practice - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	27 Parkfield Road Coleshill Birmingham B46 3LD
Hazelwood Practice - Covid Local Vaccination Service	27 Parkfield Road Coleshill Birmingham B46 3LD
Rural Warks North Pcn Extended Access 01675 463165	27 Parkfield Road Coleshill West Midlands B46 3LD

Local Stores

Fillongley
Gun Hill
New Arley
Coventry
Warwickshire
CV7 8HB
01676 540480
Store Website
3.13 miles

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SPAR - Singh Chelmsley Wood
10-12 Brook Farm Walk
Chelmsley Wood
Birmingham
B37 6RX
0121 788 8597
Store Website
4.6 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

The Lodge Veterinary Centre
1 Coventry Road Coleshill Birmingham Warwickshire B46 3BB 01675 467266 info@lodgevet.co.uk Website 3.36 miles
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Oakfield Veterinary Group
713-715 Chester Road Kingshurst Birmingham West Midlands B36 0LN 0121 770 4966 castlebrom@oakfield.net Website 4.81 miles

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Oakfield Green Lane
128 Green Lane Castle Bromwich Birmingham West Midlands B36 0BX 0121 747 6666 Website 5.31 miles

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Oakfield Veterinary Group
2 Margaret Road Atherstone Warwickshire CV9 1EE 01827 713 149 atherstone@oakfield.net Website 5.38 miles

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Yourvets Nuneaton
178 Camphill Road Nuneaton Warwickshire CV10 0JJ 02476 386855 nuneaton@yourvets.co.uk Website 5.38 miles

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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Riversmeet Veterinary Centre
Station House Long Street Atherstone Warwickshire CV9 1AX 01827 720720 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 3.87 miles

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Tile Hill Woodlands
51 Nutbrook Ave Coventry Lancashire CV4 9LE 8.07 miles Bus Route 11 Or 32 From Pool Meadow To Tile Hill Wood And Limbrick Wood. 32 From Pool Meadow To Pig Wood And Plant Hill Wood Travel West Midlands 024 7652 5689. Street Parking Is Available Adjacent To All Of The Woodlands.

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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 8.17 miles

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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 8.69 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 8.74 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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The Canley Woodlands (Park Wood And Ten Shilling Wood)
12 Bronze View Coventry Lancashire CV4 8HR 9.09 miles Access To Both Park Wood And Ten Shilling Wood Is From Charter Avenue (On The Main Canley Bus Route) And Also By The Public Footpath From Westwood Heath Road. Parking Is Available On Residential Roads Surrounding The Woodlands (Incl Park Wood Lane And Dalmeny Road And Copt Oak Close.

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Weather Forecast

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