Welcome to Tame

Tame West Midlands is a river that flows through the West Midlands region of England. It is a tributary of the River Trent and is approximately 95 km long. The river rises in the hills near Oldbury and flows through the towns of Dudley, Walsall, and Tamworth before joining the River Trent near Alrewas. The river has played an important role in the history of the region, providing water for industry and transportation.

The Tame West Midlands is home to a variety of wildlife, including otters, kingfishers, and herons. The river also supports a number of fish species, including brown trout, grayling, and chub. The river and its surrounding areas are designated as Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) due to their importance for wildlife and biodiversity. The Tame Valley Wetlands, which includes the Tame West Midlands, is a partnership project aimed at restoring and enhancing the natural environment of the area.

Despite its importance, the Tame West Midlands has faced a number of challenges in recent years. Pollution from industry and agriculture has had a negative impact on the river's water quality, and urbanization has led to the loss of natural habitats. However, efforts are being made to address these issues, including the implementation of pollution control measures and the creation of new green spaces. The Tame West Midlands remains an important part of the region's natural heritage, and it is hoped that these efforts will help to ensure its continued survival and prosperity.

Local Weather

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Local Schools

School Details
Hamstead Infant School
Community School
Ages:3-7
Head Teacher
Miss Michelle Bunch
Tanhouse Avenue
Great Barr
Birmingham
West Midlands
B43 5AS
01213571603
School Website
Grove Vale Primary School
Community School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mr Alison Connop
Monksfield Avenue
Great Barr
Birmingham
West Midlands
B43 6AL
01213574319
School Website
Hamstead Junior School
Community School
Ages:7-11
Head Teacher
Mr Nicholas Fowler
Hamstead Road
Great Barr
Birmingham
West Midlands
B43 5BE
01213571557
School Website
Elm Tree Primary Academy
Free Schools Special
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Ms Bethany Barnsley
Connor Road
West Bromwich
West Midlands
B71 3DJ
1212852880
School Website
Pennyhill Primary School
Community School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Miss Elaine Williams
Hollyhedge Road
West Bromwich
West Midlands
B71 3BU
01215882230
School Website
Ferndale Primary School
Community School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Ruth Gillett
Ferndale Avenue
Great Barr
Birmingham
West Midlands
B43 5QF
01213573326
School Website
Q3 Academy
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages:11-19
Head Teacher
Mrs Mark Arnull
Wilderness Lane
Great Barr
Birmingham
West Midlands
B43 7SD
01213586186
School Website
Hamstead Hall Academy
Academy Converter
Ages:11-18
Head Teacher
Mr Carla Tranter
Craythorne Avenue
Handsworth Wood
Birmingham
West Midlands
B20 1HL
01213867510
School Website
Holy Name Catholic Primary School
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mr Andrew Neenan
Cross Lane
Great Barr
Birmingham
West Midlands
B43 6LN
01213573216
School Website
St Mary Magdalene C Of E Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Kelly Duff
Stanway Road
West Bromwich
West Midlands
B71 1RP
01215882371
School Website
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Tame Bridge Parkway
Walsall Road, Friar Park, Wednesbury, West Midlands, WS10 0LD
1.15 Miles
Hamstead
Old Walsall Road, Hamstead, West Midlands, B42 1NJ
1.40 Miles
Bescot Stadium
Off Bescot Crescent, Bescot, West Midlands, WS1 4NH
2.09 Miles
The Hawthorns
Halfords Lane, West Bromwich, West Midlands, B66 2HB
2.47 Miles
Smethwick Galton Bridge
Oldbury Road, Smethwick, West Midlands, B66 1HU
2.79 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
West Brom Cars 2000
0121 553 5050
7 Jervoise Lane, West Bromwich, West Midlands, B71 3AR
1.03 Miles
Airport Travel Solutions
0121 588 7993
12 Wilkes St, West Bromwich, West Midlands, B71 3RL
1.03 Miles
Birmingham Airport Transfers
0121 588 7993
12 Wilkes Street, West Bromwich, West Midlands, B71 3RL
1.03 Miles
G B Cars
0121 360 6060
Hampstead Industrial Estate Hampstead Industrial Estate Old Walsall Road, Birmingham, West Midlands, B42 1HY
1.19 Miles
Millenium Cars
0121 356 8000
7 Old Walsall Rd, Birmingham, West Midlands, B42 1NN
1.33 Miles
Millennium Cars
0121 358 6000
7 Old Walsall Road, Birmingham, West Midlands, B42 1NN
1.33 Miles
Beeches And Hamstead Cars
0121 358 2222
Qualplast House, Birmingham, West Midlands, B42 1EA
1.48 Miles
Jo Le Taxi
07783 171310
5 Booth Rd, Wednesbury, West Midlands, WS10 0EN
1.68 Miles
Major Cars Uk Ltd
0121 553 4444
19 Nelson St, West Bromwich, West Midlands, B71 1EE
1.85 Miles
Crown Cars
0121 580 4707
452 High Street, West Bromwich, West Midlands, B70 9LD
2.22 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Bowstoke Road Post Office
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Pear Tree Drive / Grove Vale
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Hamstead Road / Blenheim Drive
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Longleat / Packwood Drive
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Stanton Road Near Hamstead Road
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Danford Way / Green Lane
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Templemore Drive
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Gorse Farm Road Near Appleton Road
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Jayshaw Avenue Opposite Gorse Farm Road
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Hill Lane
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Ennerdale Road / Spouthouse Lane
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Scott Arms (B)
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Scott Arms (A)
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Acfold Rd Post Office
No More Collections Today
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Stone Cross Post Office
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
Tanhouse Nhs Clinic
0121 3579009
Hamstead Road
Great Barr
Birmingham
West Midlands
B43 5EL
Clifton Lane Medical Centre
0121 5887989
The Surgery
Clifton Lane, Stone Cross
West Bromwich
West Midlands
B71 3AS
Stone Cross Medical Centre
0121 5882286
Stone Cross Medical Ctr
291 Walsall Road
West Bromwich
West Midlands
B71 3LN
Dr Manivasagam Branch
295 Walsall Road
West Bromwich
West Midlands
B71 3LN
Yew Tree Surgery
Redwood Road
Walsall
West Midlands
WS5 4LB
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Local Stores

Birmingham - Gorse Farm Road
Gorse Farm Road
Birmingham
West Midlands
B43 5LT
01213 575364
Store Website
0.85 miles
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SPAR Hawthornes
30 Birmingham Road
Sandwell
Birmingham
B71 4JZ
01215241160
Store Website
2.1 miles
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Scott Veterinary Clinic
926 Walsall Road
Great Barr
Birmingham
West Midlands
B42 1TG
0121 357 4286
1.16 miles
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West Bromwich Vets4pets Ltd
139 Hill Top
West Bromwich
B70 0RZ
westbromwich@vets4pets.com
Website
2.23 miles
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The Veterinary Clinic Great Barr
1236 Aldridge Road
Great Barr
Birmingham
West Midlands
B44 8PE
0121 860 6010
Website
2.31 miles
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The Veterinary Clinic, West Bromwich
130 Lodge Road
West Bromwich
West Midlands
B70 8PL
0121 553 0070
2.40 miles
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Orchard Veterinary Centre
210 Holyhead Road
Wednesbury
West Midlands
WS10 7DQ
0121 556 6890
enquiries@orchardvet.net
Website
3.00 miles
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Cats

Dogs

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The Veterinary Clinic, Dyas
2 Dyas Road
Kingstanding
Birmingham
West Midlands
B44 8SF
0121 377 7215
3.04 miles
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Cats

Dogs

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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
1.52 miles

B71 4Bg
Location
what3words
faster.silent.smooth
Barr Beacon
Beacon Way
Lancashire
3.06 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
Location
what3words
wipe.gums.thinks
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
3.34 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

Location
what3words
photos.valve.pays
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
5.43 miles

Location
what3words
songs.fits.universally
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
5.56 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.
Location
what3words
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