Welcome to Smethwick

Smethwick is a town located in the West Midlands region of England. It is situated approximately 4 miles west of Birmingham city centre and has a population of around 60,000 people. The town has a rich industrial history, with many factories and mills being established in the area during the 19th and 20th centuries. Today, Smethwick is a diverse and multicultural town, with a thriving community and a range of amenities and attractions.

One of the most notable landmarks in Smethwick is the Galton Bridge, which spans the Birmingham Canal and the main railway line between Birmingham and Wolverhampton. The bridge was designed by Thomas Telford and was completed in 1829. It is a Grade I listed structure and is considered to be one of the finest examples of engineering from the Industrial Revolution. Another notable attraction in Smethwick is the Victoria Park, which is a large public park that features a range of facilities, including a playground, a skate park, and a bowling green.

Smethwick is also home to a number of cultural and community events throughout the year. One of the most popular events is the Smethwick Mela, which is a celebration of South Asian culture and heritage. The event features live music, dance performances, food stalls, and a range of activities for all ages. Other events in the town include the Smethwick Carnival, the Smethwick Fireworks Display, and the Smethwick Christmas Lights Switch-On. Overall, Smethwick is a vibrant and diverse town that offers a range of attractions and activities for visitors and residents alike.

Local Weather

Light rain

Temp: 10°C

Feels Like: 6.6°C

Wind: 18.6 MPH

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Local Schools

School	Details
Crocketts Community Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lynne Paino	Coopers Lane Smethwick West Midlands B67 7DW 01215581659 School Website
Victoria Park Primary Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Robert Reed	Ballot Street Smethwick West Midlands B66 3HH 01215588701 School Website
The Regis Academy Other Independent School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr Craig Bannister	8 Brasshouse Lane Smethwick West Midlands B66 1RA 1215654012 School Website
St Philips Catholic Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Carmel Hinton	Messenger Road Smethwick West Midlands B66 3DU 01215581643 School Website
St Matthews C Of E Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Fiona Deakin	Windmill Lane Smethwick West Midlands B66 3LX 01215581651 School Website
Galton Valley Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah O'boyle	Brasshouse Lane Smethwick West Midlands B66 1BA 01215581690 School Website
Devonshire Infant Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Miss Elise Waldron	Auckland Road Smethwick West Midlands B67 7AT 01215581652 School Website
Devonshire Junior Academy Academy Converter Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Elise Waldron	Auckland Road Smethwick West Midlands B67 7AT 1215581654 School Website
Shireland Technology Primary School Free Schools Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Lady Kirsty Grundy	Waterloo Road Smethwick B66 4ND 1215658812 School Website
Shireland Collegiate Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Sir David Irish	Waterloo Road Smethwick West Midlands B66 4ND 01215588086 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Smethwick Rolfe Street Rolfe Street, Smethwick, West Midlands, B66 2AF 0.24 Miles

The Hawthorns Halfords Lane, West Bromwich, West Midlands, B66 2HB 0.80 Miles

Smethwick Galton Bridge Oldbury Road, Smethwick, West Midlands, B66 1HU 0.82 Miles

Langley Green Western Road, Langley Green, West Midlands, B69 4LZ 1.60 Miles

Sandwell And Dudley Bromford Road, West Bromwich, West Midlands, B70 7JD 2.14 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Midland Taxis 0121 553 1717 173-175 Rolfe St, Smethwick, West Midlands, B66 2AS 0.21 Miles
Smethwick Taxis 0121 271 0010 142 High Street, Smethwick, West Midlands, B66 3AP 0.23 Miles
Smetwick Cars 0121 420 2020 142 High Street, Smethwick, West Midlands, B66 3AP 0.23 Miles
Smethwick Cars 0121 558 8080 142 High Street, Smethwick, West Midlands, B66 3AP 0.23 Miles
Cedar Cars 0121 555 7888 80 High Street, Smethwick, West Midlands, B66 1AQ 0.37 Miles
Bearwood And Blue Sky Cars 0121 558 3131 80 High Street, Smethwick, West Midlands, B66 1AQ 0.37 Miles
Birmingham Airport Taxi - Midlands Vip 0121 555 5470 83 Sabell Road, Smethwick, West Midlands, B67 7PL 0.53 Miles
Tiger Cars 0121 558 2000 21 Waterloo Road, Smethwick, West Midlands, B66 4JU 0.60 Miles
Roadrunner Cars 0121 555 5566 Edgbaston Road, Smethwick, West Midlands, B66 4LG 0.61 Miles
Seven Sevens Private Hire 0121 565 3535 6 Cranford Way, Smethwick, West Midlands, B66 2RU 0.62 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Victoria Park Post Office Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Smethwick Post Office Collection Today available until:17:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Rolfe St Collection Today available until:16:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
South Road Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Price St Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Victoria Park Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Stoney Lane Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Asda Stores Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Church Rd Collection Today available until:16:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Hales Lane Collection Today available until:16:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Brasshouse Lane Post Office Collection Today available until:16:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Raglan Rd Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Grange Rd Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Gilbert Rd Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Devonshire Rd Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
The Smethwick Medical Centre 0121 2893418	The Smethwick Medical Ctr Regent Street, Smethwick Warley West Midlands B66 3BQ
Sarephed Medical Centre 0121 5580263	Sarephed Medical Centre Arden Road, Smethwick Warley West Midlands B67 6AJ
Norvic Family Practice 0121 5653760	Victoria Health Centre 5 Suffrage St. Smethwick Warley West Midlands B66 3PZ
Victoria Health Centre 1215582814	5 Suffrage Street Smethwick West Midlands B66 3PZ
Brasshouse Community Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Brasshouse Lane Smethwick B66 1BA

Local Stores

Hagley Road
Hagley Road
Hagley Road West
Birmingham
West Midlands
B32 2AL
01214 220003
Store Website
2.10 miles

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SPAR Hawthornes
30 Birmingham Road
Sandwell
Birmingham
B71 4JZ
01215241160
Store Website
1.2 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Yourvets24 Smethwick
Queens Head Londonderry Lane Smethwick Birmingham West Midlands B67 7EW 01215 161999 smethwick@yourvets.co.uk Website 0.90 miles

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Bearwood Veterinary Clinic
1-2 Lightwoods Road Smethwick West Midlands B67 5AY 0121 429 1400 enquiries@bearwoodvets.co.uk 1.18 miles
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Manor Veterinary Centre
371/373 Hagley Road Edgbaston Birmingham West Midlands B17 8DL 0121 429 3833 admin@manorvets.com Website 1.45 miles

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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Blacks Vets
152-154 Causeway Green Road Oldbury West Midlands B68 8LJ 0121 552 9996 oldbury@blacksvets.co.uk Website 2.08 miles

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Quinton Vets4pets Ltd
Unit 3B Hagley Road Retail Park 343-349 Hagley Road Quinton Birmingham West Midlands B32 2AL 01214224455 quinton@vets4pets.com Website 2.12 miles
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Birmingham (Oldbury) Pdsa Pet Hospital
The Marian And Christina Ionescu Centre Of Surgical Excellence St Matthews Road, Oldbury Birmingham West Midlands B68 8AB 0121 422 2902 Website 2.16 miles

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Local Dog Walks

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 2.21 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 4.10 miles Cannon Hill Park Is Just Outside Birmingham City Centre, Between Moseley And Edgbaston.

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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 4.61 miles Just Off Mucklows Hill In Halesowen

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Barr Beacon
Beacon Way Lancashire 6.05 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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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 6.09 miles

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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 6.46 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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Weather Forecast

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