Welcome to The Straits

The Straits is a small village located in the West Midlands region of England. It is situated on the outskirts of the town of Dudley and is known for its picturesque countryside and historic landmarks. The village is surrounded by rolling hills and lush green fields, making it a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers. The Straits is also home to several historic buildings, including the Grade II listed St. John's Church, which dates back to the 12th century.

One of the main attractions of The Straits is its proximity to the Dudley Canal Tunnel and Limestone Mines. This unique attraction offers visitors the chance to explore the underground tunnels and mines that were once used to transport limestone from the local quarries. The canal tunnel is over 3 miles long and is one of the longest underground canal tunnels in the UK. Visitors can take a guided tour of the tunnels and learn about the history of the canal and the limestone industry in the area.

The Straits is also home to several popular pubs and restaurants, including The Straits House, which is known for its traditional British cuisine and cozy atmosphere. The village is a popular destination for foodies and beer enthusiasts, with many of the local pubs serving up a range of locally brewed ales and ciders. Whether you're looking for a quiet countryside retreat or a lively night out, The Straits has something to offer everyone.

Local Weather

Blowing snow

Temp: 2.8°C

Feels Like: -2.9°C

Wind: 19.5 MPH

Wind Dir: WNW

Local Schools

School	Details
Straits Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Paul Freear	Longfellow Road Lower Gornal Dudley West Midlands DY3 3EE 01384818575 School Website
Ellowes Hall Sports College Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Kevin Rogers	Stickley Lane Lower Gornal Dudley West Midlands DY3 2JH 1384686600 School Website
Red Hall Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Helen Tomlinson	Zoar Street Lower Gornal Dudley West Midlands DY3 2PA 01384813850 School Website
The King Alfred School Other Independent School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Charmian Gamble Katy Patla	Lake Street Lower Gornal Dudley West Midlands DY3 2AU 1902920404 School Website
Roberts Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Dawn Hunt	Robert Street Lower Gornal Dudley West Midlands DY3 2AZ 01384818275 School Website
Cotwall End Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Claire Williams	Cotwall End Road Sedgley Dudley West Midlands DY3 3YG 01384818730 School Website
Milking Bank Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Karen Brass	Aintree Way Milking Bank Dudley West Midlands DY1 2SL 01384816695 School Website
Russells Hall Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Alison Harrison	Overfield Road Russells Hall Estate Dudley West Midlands DY1 2NX 01384816785 School Website
Cherry Tree Learning Centre Academy Alternative Provision Converter Ages:5-16 Head Teacher Mrs Victoria Howard	Overfield Road Russell's Hall Estate Dudley West Midlands DY1 2NX 1384813739
St Chads Catholic Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Mandy Grubham	Catholic Lane Sedgley Dudley West Midlands DY3 3UE 01384889423 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Coseley Gough Road, Coseley, West Midlands, WV14 8XP 2.89 Miles

Tipton Alexandra Road, Tipton, West Midlands, DY4 8ET 3.15 Miles

Dudley Port Station Drive, Off Dudley Port, Dudley, West Midlands, DY4 8UB 3.75 Miles

Cradley Heath Forge Lane, Cradley Heath, West Midlands, B64 5AL 4.04 Miles

Lye Station Road, Lye, West Midlands, DY9 8ES 4.33 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Limoscene 01902 663090 Elden House, Dudley, West Midlands, DY3 2AY 0.82 Miles
Castle Cars 01384 666666 Unit 18/Sovereign Works/Deepdale Lane, Dudley, West Midlands, DY3 2AF 1.06 Miles
Sedgley Taxis 01384 240240 Unit 19/Sovereign Works/Deepdale La, Dudley, West Midlands, DY3 2AF 1.06 Miles
Castle Cabs 01902 606060 Sovereign Works, Dudley, West Midlands, DY3 2AF 1.06 Miles
Central Park Taxis 01384 240240 Unit 19 Sovereign Works, Dudley, West Midlands, DY3 2AF 1.06 Miles
Beacon Taxis 01902 666666 Dormston Trading Est/Burton Rd, Dudley, West Midlands, DY1 2UF 1.21 Miles
Fastline Taxis 01384 404040 Unit 29F/Dawley Trading Est/Stallings La, Kingswinford, West Midlands, DY6 7AP 1.60 Miles
Limoscene 01384 829471 10 Dunlin Cl, Kingswinford, West Midlands, DY6 8XP 1.72 Miles
Adams Cars 01384 252000 170 Ashenhurst Road, Dudley, West Midlands, DY1 2HX 1.75 Miles
Topline Travel 01384 296362 41 Holcroft Rd, Kingswinford, West Midlands, DY6 0HP 1.76 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Straits Green Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Gornal Wood Post Office Collection Today available until:15:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Brookdale Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Straits 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:
Longfellow Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lower Gornal Post Office Collection Today available until:15:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Central Drive Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Grosvenor Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Duke Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Robert Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sandyfields Road Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Tansey Green Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Pensnett Trading Estate Weekday Last Collection:18:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Pensnett Trading Estate Weekday Last Collection:18:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Milking Bank Road Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Lower Gornal Medical Practice 01384 322400	Lower Gornal Hth.Ctr. Bull Street, Gornal Wood Dudley West Midlands DY3 2NQ
Castle Meadows Surgery 01384 234737	Castle Meadows Surgery 100 Milking Bank Dudley West Midlands DY1 2TY
Tandon Medical Centre 01902 882243	10 The Arcade Kent Street Upper Gornal Dudley West Midlands DY3 1UX
The Ridgeway Surgery 01902 886500	The Ridgeway Surgery 175 The Ridgeway, Sedgley Dudley West Midlands DY3 3UH
Community Dermatology Service 01902 575944	Ladies Walk Clinic Priory Lane Sedgley DY3 3UA

Local Stores

Dibdale Rd West
Dibdale Road West
Dudley
West Midlands
DY1 2RH
01384 258759
Store Website
1.11 miles

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SPAR Gornal Wood
SPAR
13 Abbey Road
Gornal Wood
DY3 2PQ
01384 252 489
Store Website
0.5 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Gornal Veterinary Centre
6A Bank Road Gornal Dudley West Midlands DY3 2NT 01384 212000 0.53 miles

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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Blacks Vets
63 Dudley Road Sedgley Dudley West Midlands DY3 1TF 01902 670900 sedgley@blacksvets.co.uk Website 1.30 miles
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Harrison Family Vets
Units 2 - 3 Gatehouse Retail Park Dudley West Midlands DY6 7BJ 1.44 miles

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St George'S Vet Group
43 Dudley Street Sedgley Dudley West Midlands DY3 1SA 01902 667950 info.sedgley@stgeorgesvets.co.uk Website 1.58 miles
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Wombourne Veterinary Centre
56 Rookery Road Wombourne Wolverhampton Staffordshire WV5 0JQ 01902 324551 1.95 miles

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Connaught House Veterinary Group
Connaught House Veterinary Surgery 38 Broad Street Kingswinford West Midlands DY6 9LP 01384 295949 connaughtvets@btconnect.com Website 2.23 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 6.20 miles Just Off Mucklows Hill In Halesowen

Location what3words parks.bond.song

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 6.46 miles Postcode Dy7 6Dl

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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 6.65 miles B71 4Bg

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Kinver Edge
A Walk Around The Borders Of Staffordshire And Worcestershire, Progressing Through Woodland And Allowing Spectacular Views Of The Surrounding Counties From Kinver Edge High Sandstone Ridge, Along With The Remains Of An Iron Age Hill Fort. DY7 5NP 6.70 miles Kinver Edge Is Located Just West Of Kinver, About Four Miles West Of Stourbridge (Off The A458), And Four Miles North Of Kidderminster (Off The A449).

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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 7.72 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 8.02 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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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

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	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

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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
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