Welcome to Aldridge

Aldridge is a small town located in the West Midlands region of England. It is situated approximately 9 miles north of Birmingham and has a population of around 17,000 people. The town has a rich history, with evidence of human settlement dating back to the Bronze Age. In the 19th century, Aldridge became a centre for coal mining and brickmaking, which helped to fuel the growth of the town.

Today, Aldridge is a thriving community with a range of amenities and attractions. The town centre is home to a variety of shops, restaurants, and pubs, as well as a weekly market. There are also several parks and green spaces in the area, including Aldridge Gardens and the nearby Walsall Arboretum. For sports enthusiasts, there are several local clubs and facilities, including Aldridge Rugby Club and the Aldridge Cricket Club.

Despite its small size, Aldridge has a strong sense of community and a rich cultural heritage. The town hosts several annual events, including the Aldridge Carnival and the Aldridge Christmas Lights Switch-On. There are also several local groups and organisations, such as the Aldridge Village Partnership, which work to promote and support the town and its residents. Overall, Aldridge is a charming and welcoming town with a lot to offer both visitors and residents alike.

Local Schools

School	Details
Cooper And Jordan Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Keith J Farquhar	The Green Aldridge Walsall West Midlands WS9 8NH 01922743765 School Website
Leighswood School Community School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr Max Vlahakis	Broadmeadow Aldridge Walsall West Midlands WS9 8HZ 01922743621 School Website
St Francis Of Assisi Catholic Technology College Voluntary Aided School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Luke Salkeld	Erdington Road Aldridge Walsall West Midlands WS9 0RN 01922740300 School Website
St Mary Of The Angels Catholic Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Natalie Hill	Weston Crescent Aldridge Walsall West Midlands WS9 0HA 01922743411 School Website
Aldridge School - A Science College Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Barry Worth	Tynings Lane Aldridge Walsall West Midlands WS9 0BG 1922743988 School Website
Whetstone Field Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Stuart Cox	Beaufort Way Aldridge Walsall West Midlands WS9 0HJ 01922743498 School Website
Radleys Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Juli Copley	Kings Road Rushall Walsall West Midlands WS4 1JJ 01922721383 School Website
Castlefort Junior Mixed And Infant School Community School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Joanne Wilson	Castlefort Road Walsall Wood Walsall West Midlands WS9 9JP 01543452158 School Website
Oakwood School Community Special School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kate Bargh	Druids Walk Walsall Wood Walsall West Midlands WS9 9JS 01543452040 School Website
St Johns Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Andrew C Mills	Brook Lane Walsall Wood Walsall West Midlands WS9 9NA 01543452197 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Blake Street Station Approach, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B74 4EB 3.07 Miles

Walsall Saddlers Centre, Walsall, West Midlands, WS2 9JS 3.21 Miles

Butlers Lane Butlers Lane, Four Oaks, West Midlands, B74 4RT 3.48 Miles

Shenstone Station Road, Shenstone, Staffordshire, WS14 0NW 3.88 Miles

Bloxwich Croxdene Avenue, Bloxwich, West Midlands, WS3 2NY 4.07 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Aaa Beej Cars 01922 451111 5 High Street, Walsall, West Midlands, WS9 8QB 0.04 Miles
A B S Cars 01922 458845 25 Anchor Road, Walsall, West Midlands, WS9 8PT 0.17 Miles
Air 2 There 01922 864248 55 Leighswood Avenue, Walsall, West Midlands, WS9 8AT 0.28 Miles
Aldridge And Barons Radio Taxis 01922 452222 Middlemore Lane, Walsall, West Midlands, WS9 8SP 0.29 Miles
Aldridge And Barons Taxis 01543 452222 Middlemore La, Walsall, West Midlands, WS9 8DL 0.51 Miles
Sos Taxis 01922 454111 3 Vigo Pl, Walsall, West Midlands, WS9 8UG 0.55 Miles
Speedline Taxis 01922 456666 Brickyard Road, Walsall, West Midlands, WS9 8SR 0.56 Miles
Roman Cars 0121 353 1616 Unit 12A Mill Green Farm, Walsall, West Midlands, WS9 0LR 1.36 Miles
Premier Transfer Services 01543 377166 17 Coppice Rd, Walsall, West Midlands, WS9 9BL 1.65 Miles
Midland Camper Hire 01922 649961 Hay Head Farm, Walsall, West Midlands, WS4 2JT 1.67 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Aldridge Post Office Left Collection Today available until:17:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:15 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Aldridge Post Office Right Collection Today available until:17:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:15 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
High Street Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Anchor Road Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Morrisons Aldridge) Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Stonnall Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Brickyard Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Whetstone Lane Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Tynings Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Brickyard Road Collection Today available until:18:00 Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:00
Erdington Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wharf Approach Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Sussex Avenue No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lazy Hill Post Office Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Myatt Avenue No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Northgate Practice - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Anchor Meadow Health Centre Anchor Meadow Aldridge Walsall WS9 8AJ
Northgate Practice - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Anchor Meadow Health Centre Anchor Meadow Aldridge Walsall WS9 8AJ
Walsall East 2 Pcn Hub 01922 450900	Northgate Practice Anchor Meadow Health Ctr. Anchor Meadow, Aldridge WS9 8AJ
Portland Medical Practice 01922 450950	Portland Medical Practice Anchor Meadow Health Ctr. Anchor Meadow, Aldridge Walsall WS9 8AJ
Northgate Medical Centre 01922 450900	Northgate Practice Anchor Meadow Health Ctr. Anchor Meadow, Aldridge Walsall WS9 8AJ

Local Stores

Aldridge - Walsall Wood Road
198 Walsall Wood Road
Aldridge
Walsall
West Midlands
WS9 8HB
01922 451478
shop.4058@coop.co.uk
Store Website
0.71 miles

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SPAR Aldridge
SPAR
Northgate
Aldridge
WS9 8BD
01922 452760
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Firstvets - Aldridge
Cvs Group Plc 39 Leighswood Road Aldridge Walsall West Midlands WS9 8AH 01922 451158 admin.aldridge@firstvets.co.uk Website 0.12 miles
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The Veterinary Clinic, Lazy Hill
21 Anchor Road Aldridge Walsall West Midlands WS9 8PT 01922 456236 0.17 miles

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Shelfield Vets4pets Ltd
71 Lichfield Road Shelfield Walsall West Midlands WS4 1PU 01922 682 520 shelfield@vets4pets.com 1.58 miles

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Streetly Vets
89 Blackwood Road Sutton Coldfield West Midlands B74 3PW 0121 572 6527 admin@streetlyvets.co.uk Website 2.19 miles
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Consultations by appointment 09.15 to 11.00 and 16.00 to 18.30
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Consultations by appointment 09.15 to 11.00 and 16.00 to 18.30
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Consultations by appointment 09.15 to 11.00 and 16.00 to 18.30
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Hillman Vets
Arboretum Branch 58 Lichfield Street Walsall West Midlands WS4 2BX 01225 481520 sarahg@hillmanvets.co.uk Website 2.65 miles
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Hillman Vets
4 Brickiln Street Brownhills Walsall Staffordshire WS8 6AU 01543 375154 gemma@hillmanvets.co.uk 2.81 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Barr Beacon
Beacon Way Lancashire 2.26 miles Wo Car Parks Off Beacon Road, Use Monument Car Park For The Memorial Buses: Numbers 76, And 997 Run From Walsall, Alight On Beacon Road Nature Trails: The Beacon Way, Orienteering Trail, Circular Walk Wildlife To See: Heathland Butterflies And Bees, Ravens And Buzzards, Rabbits This Site Is Great For: Health Walks, Dog Walking, Picnics, Geology, Amazing Views! Grid Reference: Sp 060 973

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Park Lime Pits
Park Lime Pits Is A Wonderful Area Of Countryside, Only 2 Miles North Of Walsall Town Centre. The Pits Contain 2 Beautiful Clear Pools Surrounded By Mature Beech Woodland. This Is Home For An Incredible Variety Of Wildlife Where Over 100 Species Of Birds And Over 300 Species Of Plants Have Been Recorded. Car Parking Is Available Off Park Road, Daw End Lane, Rushall. 200 Years Ago The Area Was A Thriving Limestone Quarry. Bridle Court 1-5 Hatherton Rd Walsall Lancashire WS1 1XR 3.06 miles There Is A Boat House Pub A The Junction You Need To Follow, Go All The Way Down And You Will Go Over Teh Cattle Bridge And Welcome To Park Limes.

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Sutton Park
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. Monmouth Drivethe Royal Town Of Sutton Coldfield Birmingham 3.98 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 4.14 miles

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Oily Gough Local Nature Reserve
Oily Goughs Is A Site That We Have Done Lots Of Work On Recently. After A Series Of Amphibian Surveys (To Make Sure There Were No Protected Species On Site), We Have Reprofiled The Pond At The Southern End Of The Site. It Had Been Very Overgrown With Reeds, And Was Almost Completely Dried Up This Year. After Relocating Some Fish And Other Animals, We Scraped A New Profile For The Pond, Which Should Refill Over The Winter And Look Fabulous By Summer 2012! There Are Two Other Pools Ate Oily Goughs (Which Was Named After A Man Named Gough Who Used To Sell Scrap Oil On The Site Many Years Ago!). Caravan 13 Willenhall Ln Walsall Lancashire WS2 7NN 4.33 miles There Is No Parking For This Park, So You Have To Park On The Opposite Side Of The Road Next To The School. There Is A Wooden Nature Reserve Sign That Is Visible From The Kerb Side So You Will Not Miss It. I Would Recommend Dogs On Leads From The Car To The Big Field Which They Are Free To Run Wild.

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Rough Wood Nature Reserve
Rough Wood Is Made Up Of A Series Of Pools In The Middle Of The Oldest And Largest Woodland In Walsall (Rough Wood Represents About 10% Of The Oak Woodland Within The West Midlands). Its A Great Place To Go For A Wander To Lose Yourself In Nature For A While - The Old Oaks And Lovely Sunny Clearings Are Full Of Wildlife, From Nesting Woodland Birds, As Well As Toads, Frogs, Two Species Of Newt, And Lots Of Woodland Insects. The Site Is Separated From Bentley Haye (To The South) By The Wyrley And Essington Canal. Here At Countryside Services We Work With British Waterways To Survey The Aquatic Plants In The Canal Each Summer. 76 Woodside Way Willenhall WV12 5NH 4.51 miles

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