Welcome to Cofton Common

Cofton Common is a beautiful and serene nature reserve located in the West Midlands. The common is a popular destination for nature lovers and hikers who want to explore the natural beauty of the region. The common is home to a variety of wildlife, including birds, deer, and foxes, making it an ideal spot for birdwatching and wildlife photography. The common is also a great place for a picnic or a leisurely stroll, with its well-maintained paths and lush greenery.

Cofton Common is steeped in history and has been a significant part of the West Midlands for centuries. The common was once used as a grazing ground for livestock and was also a popular spot for hunting. Today, the common is a protected nature reserve, and efforts are being made to preserve its natural beauty and wildlife. The common is also home to several ancient trees, some of which are over 400 years old, adding to its historical significance.

Cofton Common is a vital part of the West Midlands, providing a much-needed escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. The common is a peaceful and tranquil oasis, offering visitors a chance to connect with nature and unwind. The common is also a popular spot for outdoor activities, including cycling, horse riding, and fishing. With its stunning natural beauty, rich history, and diverse wildlife, Cofton Common is a must-visit destination for anyone visiting the West Midlands.

Local Weather

Overcast

Temp: 12.3°C

Feels Like: 11.6°C

Wind: 5.4 MPH

Wind Dir: NE

Local Schools

School	Details
St John Fisher Catholic Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Leanne Rogers	Alvechurch Road West Heath Birmingham West Midlands B31 3PN 1214753489 School Website
Cofton Primary School Foundation School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs D Dudt	Wootton Road West Heath Birmingham West Midlands B31 4ST 01214753374 School Website
West Heath Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Michelle Hooper	Rednal Road Birmingham West Midlands B38 8HU 01214584257 School Website
Albert Bradbeer Primary Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Charles Chambers	Turves Green Longbridge Birmingham West Midlands B31 4RD 01214642356 School Website
Turves Green Boys' School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr James Till	Turves Green Northfield Birmingham West Midlands B31 4BS 1214832890 School Website
New Ways School Other Independent School Ages:11-17 Head Teacher Headteacher Michelle Woodward	300 Redhill Road Kings Norton Birmingham B38 9EL 7974256232 School Website
West Heath Nursery School La Nursery School Ages:2-4 Head Teacher Mrs Jacqueline Jackson	200 West Heath Road Northfield Birmingham West Midlands B31 3HB 01214752672 School Website
Turves Green Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Debbie Holland	Northfield Birmingham West Midlands B31 4BP 1214643686 School Website
King Edward Vi Northfield School For Girls Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Neil Jones	Turves Green Northfield Birmingham West Midlands B31 4BP 1214648346 School Website
Hawkesley Church Primary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Petrina Poleon	376 Shannon Road Kings Norton Birmingham West Midlands B38 9TR 01214596467 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Longbridge Longbridge Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands, B31 2TW 0.93 Miles

Northfield Quarry Lane, Northfield, West Midlands, B31 2PY 1.23 Miles

Kings Norton Pershore Road South, Kings Norton, West Midlands, B30 3EG 1.97 Miles

Bournville Bournville Lane, Bournville, West Midlands, B30 1LG 2.47 Miles

Barnt Green Fiery Hill Road, Barnt Green, West Midlands, B45 8PA 2.51 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Comcar Ph Ltd 0121 476 5252 2 116 Turves Green, Birmingham, West Midlands, B31 4BL 0.73 Miles
Supreme Radio Cars 0121 477 2222 Unit 1B, Birmingham, West Midlands, B31 4HL 0.93 Miles
G T Cars 0121 477 7777 Unit 6, Birmingham, West Midlands, B31 4HL 0.93 Miles
Turves Green Cars 0121 476 5252 Unit 2A, Birmingham, West Midlands, B31 4HL 0.93 Miles
Greenway Cars 0121 604 5600 8 Greenway Gdns, Birmingham, West Midlands, B38 9RY 0.99 Miles
Woodland Chauffeur 0121 475 1558 77-79 Woodland Rd, Birmingham, West Midlands, B31 2HZ 1.19 Miles
Roundabout Cars 0121 453 1313 1629 Bristol Road South, Birmingham, West Midlands, B45 9UA 1.51 Miles
Quinborne Taxis 0121 608 5000 876-880 Bristol Rd South, Birmingham, West Midlands, B31 2NS 1.52 Miles
Elite Radio Cars 0121 475 5000 894A Bristol Rd South, Birmingham, West Midlands, B31 2NS 1.52 Miles
24/7 Radio Cars 0121 477 9235 472 Shenley Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands, B29 4HZ 2.09 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Sir Hiltons Rd No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Redditch Rd No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Outside No.9 Grovelly Lane Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
West Heath Post Office Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:15 Sunday Last Collection:15:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Fairfax Rd Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Rednal Rd No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Coombes Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Batheaston Close No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Culmington Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Fordrough Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:45
Redditch Rd Post Office Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Turves Green / Moor Park Road Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:45
Staplelodge Rd No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Longbridge Estate No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Birdie Close No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Cofton Medical Centre 0121 6935777	Cofton Medical Centre 2 Robinsfield Drive West Heath Birmingham B31 4TU
West Heath Primary C Ctr 0121 4658188	West Heath Primary C.Ctr 481 Rednal Road Kings Norton Birmingham B38 8AX
West Heath Surgery 0121 4761135	West Heath Surgery 196 West Heath Road Birmingham B31 3HB
South Doc Virtual Services 0121 4832128	196 West Heath Road Northfield Birmingham West Midlands B31 3HB
Aqp Anticoag South Doc 0121 4832128	Aqp Anticoag South Doc 194-196 West Heath Road Northfield,Birmingham B31 3HB

Local Stores

West Heath Road
30 West Heath Road
Northfield
Birmingham
West Midlands
B31 3TG
01214 779409
Store Website
1.02 miles

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SPAR Redditch Road
SPAR
388-390 Redditch Road
Kings Norton
Birmingham
B38 8NA
0121 458 3056
Store Website
0.5 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Lordswood Vets Limited
951 Bristol Road South Northfield Birmingham West Midlands B31 2QT 0121 426 4343 lordswood_veterinary_surgery@hotmail.com 1.37 miles
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Animals Treated
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Manor Veterinary Centre
29 Bunbury Road Northfield Birmingham West Midlands B31 2DR 0121 475 4828 admin@manorvets.com Website 1.58 miles

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Cramar Veterinary Practice
Redditch Road Birmingham West Midlands B48 7TW 0121 447 8288 Website 1.75 miles


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Hopwood Veterinary Centre
1-3 Hillside Court 498-500 Lickey Road Cofton Hackett Birmingham West Midlands B45 8UU 0844 800 3475 1.93 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Oaks Veterinary Centre Ltd.
87 Watford Road Cotteridge Birmingham West Midlands B30 1NP 0121 459 4333 info@oaksvetsbirmingham.co.uk Website 2.14 miles
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Clent Hills Vets
165 New Road Rubery Birmingham B45 9JW 0121 516 0301 theteam@clenthillsvets.co.uk Website 2.49 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Lickey Hills (Visitor Centre Side)
Forrest Trails Across The Hills With A Visitor Centre Warren Lnlickey Cofton Hackett Birmingham B45 8ER 2.18 miles

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Waseley Hills Country Park
National Trust Walk. Rangers House Waseley Country Pa Gannow Green Ln Birmingham Lancashire B45 9AT 3.54 miles

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Cannon Hill Park
Cannon Hill Park Is Located In South Birmingham, West Midlands, Just Outside Of The City Centre. It Is A Popular City Park, Covering 250 Acres. B13 8RD 4.75 miles Cannon Hill Park Is Just Outside Birmingham City Centre, Between Moseley And Edgbaston.

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Walk In Arrow Valley
Forge Mill Needle Museum Needle Mill Lane Lancashire 5.47 miles It Is Best To Double Check There Is Not An Event On During The Weekend. The Car Park Is Not That Big. There Are Two Blue Disabled Badge Holders Bays.

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Leasowes Park
A Beautiful Historical Picturesque Park And Woodland Which Have Been Natural Landscape Gardens For 300 Years. There Are Many Different Routes Around The Park And Lots Of Fields, Mud And Streams/Ponds For Dogs To Play In! There Is A Large Free Carpark A Play Area For Children And An Information Centre. Beautiful Place To Explore Whilst Getting Yourself And Your Canine Friend Some Good Exercise. The Cornbow Centre Halesowen Lancashire B63 4AB 5.50 miles Just Off Mucklows Hill In Halesowen

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Pitcher Oak Woods
Forest With Field In Centre Including Bench. Great For Picnics 52.302162 Lancashire 6.23 miles

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Weather Forecast

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

	Overcast	Overcast	Partly cloudy	Overcast	Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Heavy rain
Temp	17.2°C	16°C	15°C	15.5°C	16.7°C	18.5°C	19.4°C	20°C	19.9°C	18.9°C	16.7°C	15.4°C
Feels Like	17.2°C	16°C	15.6°C	15.5°C	16.7°C	18.5°C	19.4°C	20°C	19.9°C	18.9°C	16.7°C	15.3°C

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

	Fog	Moderate or heavy rain in area with thunder	Patchy light rain	Patchy light rain	Mist	Overcast	Overcast	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Clear
Temp	14.5°C	13.9°C	13.5°C	13.4°C	13.9°C	15.1°C	16.8°C	19.4°C	20.6°C	20.2°C	17.8°C	15°C
Feels Like	14°C	13.4°C	13°C	12.7°C	13.2°C	14.6°C	16.7°C	19.3°C	20.6°C	20.2°C	17.8°C	14.3°C

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

	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear
Temp	13.3°C	11.1°C	9.3°C	8.1°C	11.2°C	15.1°C	18.6°C	20.8°C	21.4°C	21°C	17.4°C	14.9°C
Feels Like	12.1°C	9.4°C	7.3°C	6°C	9.6°C	14.3°C	18.4°C	20.7°C	21.4°C	21°C	17.4°C	14.5°C

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