Welcome to Grendon Common

Grendon Common is a small village located in the county of Warwickshire, England. The village is situated in the north-western part of the county, close to the border with Staffordshire. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside, with rolling hills and lush green fields. The area is popular with walkers and hikers, who come to explore the many footpaths and bridleways that criss-cross the landscape.

The village itself is small and quiet, with a population of just a few hundred people. There are a few local amenities, including a village hall, a post office, and a small convenience store. The village is also home to a number of historic buildings, including a 12th-century church and a number of traditional thatched cottages. The village has a strong sense of community, with regular events and activities taking place throughout the year.

One of the main attractions of Grendon Common is its proximity to the nearby town of Atherstone. Atherstone is a bustling market town, with a wide range of shops, restaurants, and cafes. The town is also home to a number of historic buildings, including the 17th-century coaching inn, The Red Lion. Atherstone is also famous for its annual Shrove Tuesday football match, which attracts thousands of visitors from all over the country. Overall, Grendon Common is a charming and picturesque village, with plenty to offer visitors who are looking for a peaceful and relaxing break in the heart of the Warwickshire countryside.

Local Weather

Cloudy

Temp: 9.1°C

Feels Like: 5.8°C

Wind: 15.7 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

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
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
Birchwood Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Neil Coleman	Birchwood Avenue Dordon Tamworth Warwickshire B78 1QU 01827892913 School Website
The Polesworth School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Maura Favell	Dordon Road Dordon Tamworth Warwickshire B78 1QT 01827702205 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
The Nethersole C Of E Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Tricia Bunn	High Street Polesworth Tamworth B78 1DZ 01827892357 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
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
Racemeadow Primary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Joanna Collinson	Ratcliffe Road Atherstone Warwickshire CV9 1LT 01827713284 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Atherstone Long Street, Atherstone, Warwickshire, CV9 1BH 2.03 Miles

Polesworth Orchard Close, Polesworth, Staffordshire, B78 1BX 2.77 Miles

Wilnecote Watling Street, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B77 5AL 3.76 Miles

Tamworth Victoria Road, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B79 7JT 5.12 Miles

Coleshill Parkway Station Road, Coleshill, Warwickshire, B46 1JZ 6.72 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Atherstone Taxis 01827 712427 72 Station Street, Atherstone, Warwickshire, CV9 1BU 2.23 Miles
Aaa Taxis 01827 713637 Data House, Atherstone, Warwickshire, CV9 1BU 2.23 Miles
Red Star Taxis 07507 610563 102 Kiln Way, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B78 1JE 2.34 Miles
1St Call Taxis 07775 340971 39 Hesleden, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B77 4HR 2.99 Miles
Town And Country Taxis 07770 713016 56 Sycamore Road, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B78 2JB 3.69 Miles
Kabs K And Grendon Taxis 01827 870000 The Old Privey/Coventry Rd, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B78 2LP 3.89 Miles
K Kabs 01827 870000 19 Barlow Court, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B78 2HJ 3.89 Miles
1St Choice Taxis 01827 331155 51 Cringlebrook, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B77 2NQ 3.97 Miles
Acorn Taxis 01827 63333 306 Glascote Road, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B77 2AX 4.26 Miles
South Staffs Chauffeurs 01827 261174 Drayton Lane, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B78 3TR 4.91 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Hill Top Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Baddesley Common Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Boot Hill Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Grendon Newsagents 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:
Newlands Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hubbards Hill Watling St Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Watling St Dordon Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Baxterley Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dordon Post Office Collection Today available until:15:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Sunday Last Collection:15:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Kitwood Avenue Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Whitehouse Road Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:07:30
Grendon Farm Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bentley Heath Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
St Helena Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Health Centre 01827 720229	Baddesley Ensor Health Clinic Hunters Park Baddesley Ensor Atherstone Warwickshire CV9 2DE
Dordon & Polesworth Group Practice 01827 892893	The Surgery 162 Long Street Dordon,Tamworth Staffordshire B78 1QA
Station Street Surgery 01827 718631	45 Station Street Atherstone Warwickshire CV9 1DB
Polesworth Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 3	High Street Polesworth Tamworth B78 1DU
Polesworth Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	High Street Polesworth Tamworth B78 1DU

Local Stores

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

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

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Wilson'S Veterinary Practice Ltd
Unit B, Co Op Local Store Whitehouse Road Dordon Tamworth Staffordshire B78 1QE 01827 948919 enquiries@wilsonsvets.com Website 1.49 miles
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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Riversmeet Veterinary Centre
Station House Long Street Atherstone Warwickshire CV9 1AX 01827 720720 Website 2.09 miles
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Oakfield Veterinary Group
2 Margaret Road Atherstone Warwickshire CV9 1EE 01827 713 149 atherstone@oakfield.net Website 2.60 miles

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Oakfield Veterinary Group
The Old Library Hockley Road Wilnecote Tamworth Staffordshire B77 5EF 01827 281284 tamworth@oakfield.net 3.15 miles

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At Home Veterinary Service
5 St Mary'S Way Tamworth Staffordshire B77 3EY 01827 52677 spotdog40@hotmail.com Website 4.32 miles

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Brook End Veterinary Surgery, Pretorius Family Ltd
Brookend Farm Portleys Lane Drayton Bassett Tamworth Staffordshire B78 2AD 01827 288888 l.pretorius@btinternet.com 4.97 miles

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Local Dog Walks

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 3.72 miles

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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 4.65 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 8.12 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 9.00 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 9.84 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 9.90 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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Weather Forecast

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	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-13.1°C	-14.4°C	-14.1°C	-14.8°C	-13.4°C	-11.7°C	-9.5°C	-7.5°C	-6.7°C	-7.1°C	-8.5°C	-9.5°C
Feels Like	-22°C	-22°C	-22.1°C	-22.2°C	-21.2°C	-18.9°C	-15.1°C	-11.8°C	-9.6°C	-10°C	-12.7°C	-14.8°C

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	Clear	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-9.7°C	-8.7°C	-8°C	-8°C	-6.6°C	-3.5°C	0.8°C	3.9°C	4.4°C	2.7°C	0.5°C	-5.1°C
Feels Like	-15.6°C	-15.1°C	-14.9°C	-15.3°C	-14°C	-10.4°C	-5.1°C	-0.9°C	0.5°C	-0.7°C	-3°C	-9.8°C

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