Welcome to Short Cross

Short Cross West Midlands is a small village located in the county of Staffordshire, England. The village is situated near the town of Lichfield and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a population of around 500 people and is known for its peaceful and tranquil atmosphere. The village has a rich history and is home to several historic buildings and landmarks.

One of the most notable landmarks in Short Cross West Midlands is the St. James Church. The church dates back to the 12th century and is a beautiful example of Norman architecture. The church is known for its stunning stained glass windows and intricate carvings. The church is still in use today and is a popular destination for tourists and locals alike.

Short Cross West Midlands is also home to several small businesses and shops. The village has a post office, a convenience store, and a few local pubs. The village is known for its friendly and welcoming community, and visitors are always made to feel at home. Overall, Short Cross West Midlands is a charming and picturesque village that is well worth a visit.

Local Weather

Blowing snow

Temp: 2.9°C

Feels Like: -2.8°C

Wind: 19 MPH

Wind Dir: W

Local Schools

School	Details
Windsor High School And Sixth Form Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Stephen Lanckham	Richmond Street Halesowen West Midlands B63 4BB 01215501452 School Website
Newfield Park Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Stephen Payne	Whittingham Road Halesowen West Midlands B63 3TP 01384818640 School Website
Our Lady And St Kenelm Rc School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Christine Finnegan	Bundle Hill Halesowen West Midlands B63 4AR 01384816880 School Website
Huntingtree Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs James Harrold	Bournes Hill Hasbury Estate Halesowen West Midlands B63 4DZ 01384818650 School Website
The Earls High School Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Jamie Fox	Furnace Lane Halesowen West Midlands B63 3SL 01384816105 School Website
Halesowen College Further Education Ages:16-99 Head Teacher Ms Joanne Williams	Whittingham Road Halesowen West Midlands B63 3NA 1216027777 School Website
Halesowen C Of E Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Lorna Knowles	High Street Halesowen West Midlands B63 3BB 01384818885 School Website
Tenterfields Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Lisa Buffery	Tenterfields Halesowen West Midlands B63 3LH 1212895020 School Website
St Margarets At Hasbury C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Ms Sara Shepherd	Hagley Road Hasbury Halesowen West Midlands B63 4QD 01384818660 School Website
Timbertree Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Harjit Chahal	Valley Road Cradley Heath West Midlands B64 7LT 01384567830 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Old Hill Station Road, Old Hill, West Midlands, B64 6PL 1.25 Miles

Cradley Heath Forge Lane, Cradley Heath, West Midlands, B64 5AL 1.77 Miles

Rowley Regis Station Road, Rowley Regis, West Midlands, B65 0LJ 2.01 Miles

Lye Station Road, Lye, West Midlands, DY9 8ES 2.37 Miles

Stourbridge Junction Brook Road, Stourbridge, West Midlands, DY8 1NH 3.16 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Halesowen Cars 0121 585 6444 17 George Rd, Halesowen, West Midlands, B63 4DE 0.25 Miles
Starfleet Cars 0121 550 5060 Unit 13, Halesowen, West Midlands, B63 3PG 0.51 Miles
Taxi Team 01384 460460 Birmingham Street, Halesowen, West Midlands, B63 3HN 0.59 Miles
Star Taxis 0121 550 5000 Pioneer House, Halesowen, West Midlands, B63 3HN 0.59 Miles
Kens Private Hire 0121 501 1465 3 Woodman Road, Halesowen, West Midlands, B63 3EJ 0.81 Miles
Central Chauffering Services Ltd 0121 550 5256 46 Tibberton Cl, Halesowen, West Midlands, B63 3ER 0.83 Miles
Express Taxis 0121 550 5000 Haywood House, Halesowen, West Midlands, B62 8EL 0.83 Miles
Halesowen Cars 0121 585 6444 207 Highfield Crescent, Halesowen, West Midlands, B63 2AZ 0.85 Miles
L R Taxis 07961 929532 89 Hambleton Road, Halesowen, West Midlands, B63 1JT 1.12 Miles
Sandwell M B C Taxi Licensing Office 0845 359 7545 Taxi Licensing Office, Cradley Heath, West Midlands, B64 6RL 1.28 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Hawne Post Office Collection Today available until:15:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Whittingham Rd Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Alexandra Rd Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Beaulah Court Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Grammar School Lane Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Blagdon Rd Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Halesowen Bo Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Hill St Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Elizabeth Rd Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Furnace Hill Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Huntingtree Rd Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stourbridge Rd Opp Lutley Oak Pub Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Princess Crescent Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Pedestrian Precinct Collection Today available until:15:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Sunday Last Collection:15:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Thornhill Rd Post Office Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Alexandra Medical Centre 0121 5855188	Alexandra Medical Centre 1 Short Street Halesowen West Midlands B63 3UH
Hawne Lane Surgery (Dr Gibbons)	Hawne Lane Surgery 6 Hawne Lane Halesowen West Midlands B63 3RN
Stourside Medical Practice 0121 5501010	Halesowen Health Centre 14 Birmingham Street Halesowen West Midlands B63 3HN
Meadowbrook Surgery 0121 5501034	4 Meadowbrook Road Halesowen West Midlands B63 1AB
Halesowen Medical Practice 0121 5504917	St Margarets Well Surgery 2 Quarry Lane Halesowen West Midlands B63 4WD

Local Stores

Halesowen - Hagley Road
218 Hagley Road
Halesowen
Dudley
West Midlands
B63 4QQ
01215 503290
Store Website
0.65 miles

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SPAR - Hayley Green
240 Hagley Road
Hayley Green
Birmingham
B63 1EF
0121 439 6090
Store Website
1.7 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Halesowen Vets4pets Ltd
123 Stourbridge Road Halesowen West Midlands B63 3UA 0121 550 9909 halesowen@vets4pets.com Website 0.14 miles
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St George'S Vet Group
207 Stourbridge Road Halesowen West Midlands B63 3QX 0121 550 7519 thedragon@stgeorgesvets.co.uk Website 0.15 miles
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Local Vets @ K9 Vets
Bromsgrove Road Halesowen West Midlands B63 3JJ 01212967776 info@localvets.co.uk Website 0.84 miles

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Manor Veterinary Centre
128 Graingers Lane Cradley Heath West Midlands B64 6AH 01384 564868 admin@manorvets.com Website 1.50 miles
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Manor Vets
113-119 Kent Road Halesowen West Midlands B62 8PB 0121 422 5411 halesowen@manorvets.com Website 1.59 miles
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Blackheath Veterinary Centre
19 Long Lane Halesowen West Midlands B62 9LL 0121 559 1599 blackheath@veterinary.org.uk Website 1.70 miles
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Local Dog Walks

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 0.52 miles Just Off Mucklows Hill In Halesowen

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Waseley Hills Country Park
National Trust Walk. Rangers House Waseley Country Pa Gannow Green Ln Birmingham Lancashire B45 9AT 3.65 miles

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Lickey Hills (Visitor Centre Side)
Forrest Trails Across The Hills With A Visitor Centre Warren Lnlickey Cofton Hackett Birmingham B45 8ER 5.87 miles

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Sandwell Valley Country Park
Lovely Place To Walk, There Is A Reservoir With Lots Of Geese And Ducks, Currently Baby Geese Lulling Around. Rosewarne Cottage Salter'S Ln Lancashire 5.87 miles B71 4Bg

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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 6.80 miles Cannon Hill Park Is Just Outside Birmingham City Centre, Between Moseley And Edgbaston.

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Kinver Edge
Free Parking. Lots Of Off-Road Walking Area. Hill Not Too Steep. Lots Of Paths To Explore. Route Can Be Short Or Long. Excellent Views From Kinver Edge. Toilets Besides Parking 7.59 miles Postcode Dy7 6Dl

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Weather Forecast

Sunday	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	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-2.5°C	-2.8°C	-2.6°C	-2.5°C	-2.4°C	0.5°C	3°C	5.7°C	5.7°C	3°C	1.8°C	1.3°C
Feels Like	-5.4°C	-6°C	-6.3°C	-6.5°C	-6.9°C	-4.2°C	-1.3°C	1.9°C	2.1°C	-1.1°C	-3°C	-3.9°C

Monday	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	Partly Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Mist	Fog
Temp	0.9°C	1.3°C	1.8°C	2.3°C	2.8°C	3.3°C	3.8°C	4.6°C	5°C	4.9°C	4.6°C	5.4°C
Feels Like	-4.3°C	-3.8°C	-3.1°C	-2.6°C	-1.9°C	-1.1°C	-0.3°C	1°C	2°C	2.7°C	3.4°C	4.3°C

Tuesday	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	Fog	Fog	Fog	Mist	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast
Temp	4.5°C	3.8°C	3.4°C	3.1°C	2.8°C	2.9°C	3.2°C	3.4°C	3.4°C	3°C	2.6°C	3.3°C
Feels Like	4°C	2.8°C	1.6°C	0.9°C	0.3°C	0.2°C	0.8°C	1.1°C	0.9°C	0.4°C	0.1°C	1.9°C

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