Welcome to Weoley Castle

Weoley Castle is a historic site located in the West Midlands region of England. The castle was built in the 13th century and was originally used as a hunting lodge for the Lords of Dudley. The castle was later used as a residence for the Bishop of Worcester and was eventually abandoned in the 16th century. Today, the ruins of the castle are a popular tourist attraction and are open to the public.

The castle is situated on a hill overlooking the surrounding countryside, providing visitors with stunning views of the West Midlands. The castle ruins are surrounded by a moat and are accessible via a footbridge. Visitors can explore the castle ruins and learn about its history through informative displays and guided tours. The castle is also home to a small museum that showcases artifacts from the castle's past.

Weoley Castle is a unique and fascinating place to visit in the West Midlands. The castle's history and architecture make it a must-see attraction for history buffs and architecture enthusiasts alike. The castle's location also makes it a great spot for a picnic or a leisurely stroll through the surrounding countryside. Whether you're interested in history, architecture, or just looking for a peaceful escape from the city, Weoley Castle is definitely worth a visit.

Local Weather

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Temp: 9.2°C

Feels Like: 8.3°C

Wind: 4.5 MPH

Wind Dir: NNE

Local Schools

School	Details
Edith Cadbury Nursery School La Nursery School Ages:2-5 Head Teacher Mrs Ann Taylor	Somerford Road Weoley Castle Birmingham West Midlands B29 5LB 01214753098 School Website
Jervoise School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Simon Byrne	Jervoise Road Weoley Castle Birmingham West Midlands B29 5QU 01214643233 School Website
Weoley Castle Nursery School La Nursery School Ages:2-5 Head Teacher Mrs Lesley Harris	109 Weoley Castle Road Weoley Castle Birmingham West Midlands B29 5QD 01214271058 School Website
Princethorpe Infant School Academy Converter Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mr Gerrard Rothwell	Princethorpe Road Weoley Castle Birmingham West Midlands B29 5QB 1214752874 School Website
Princethorpe Junior School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr Gerrard Rothwell	Princethorpe Road Weoley Castle Birmingham West Midlands B29 5QB 1214751083 School Website
Paganel Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Bethan Gingell	Swinford Road Selly Oak Birmingham West Midlands B29 5TG 01214645040 School Website
Our Lady And St Rose Of Lima Catholic Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Paul Carroll	Gregory Avenue Weoley Castle Birmingham West Midlands B29 5DY 01214642283 School Website
Hillcrest School A Specialist Maths And Computing College And Sixth Form Centre Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Miss Julie Ann Davies	Stonehouse Lane Birmingham West Midlands B32 3AE 01214643172 School Website
Shenley Fields Nursery School La Nursery School Ages:3-5 Head Teacher Mr David Aldworth	Farwood Road Birmingham West Midlands B31 1BS 01216753065 School Website
Woodcock Hill Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Derek Higgins	Farwood Road Northfield Birmingham West Midlands B31 1BS 01216754130 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Selly Oak Bristol Road, Selly Oak, West Midlands, B29 6DW 1.49 Miles

Bournville Bournville Lane, Bournville, West Midlands, B30 1LG 1.74 Miles

Northfield Quarry Lane, Northfield, West Midlands, B31 2PY 2.07 Miles

Kings Norton Pershore Road South, Kings Norton, West Midlands, B30 3EG 2.35 Miles

Longbridge Longbridge Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands, B31 2TW 2.97 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
B J K Cars 0121 427 7756 2 Napton Gr, Birmingham, West Midlands, B29 5RS 0.31 Miles
Direct Chauffeur 0121 244 9304 27 Bickington Rd, Birmingham, West Midlands, B32 3EX 0.92 Miles
24/7 Radio Cars 0121 477 9235 472 Shenley Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands, B29 4HZ 1.14 Miles
Castle Cars 0121 472 2222 13 Oak Tree Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands, B29 6JE 1.27 Miles
Westside Radio Cars 0121 472 4444 2 Katie Rd, Birmingham, West Midlands, B29 6JG 1.33 Miles
T O A Taxis 0121 427 8888 100 Vivian Rd, Birmingham, West Midlands, B17 0DJ 1.42 Miles
Fast Line Cars 0121 414 0414 Office 2 Access Self Storage, Birmingham, West Midlands, B29 7AE 1.62 Miles
Elite Radio Cars 0121 475 5000 894A Bristol Rd South, Birmingham, West Midlands, B31 2NS 1.75 Miles
Quinborne Taxis 0121 608 5000 876-880 Bristol Rd South, Birmingham, West Midlands, B31 2NS 1.75 Miles
Mann's Limousines 0121 421 5988 54 White Road, Birmingham, West Midlands, B32 2AG 1.82 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
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Weoley Hill Post Office Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
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Gravel Bank Woodgate Valley Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Wisley Way Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Millennium Medical Centre 0121 4275201	121 Weoley Castle Road Weoley Castle Birmingham B29 5QD
Weoley Park Surgery 0121 4721965	112 Weoley Park Road Selly Oak Birmingham B29 5HA
Anticoag Service Gr Pharmacy 0121 4752556	Gr Pharmacy 44-46 Hillwood Road Northfield, Birmingham B31 1DJ
Shenley Green Surgery 0121 4757997	Shenley Green Surgery 22 Shenley Grn, Selly Oak Birmingham B29 4HH
Woodgate Valley Health Centre 0121 4260088	Woodgate Valley Hth. Ctr. 61 Stevens Avenue Woodgate Valley Birmingham B32 3SD

Local Stores

Quinton
143-145 Quinton Road West
Quinton
Birmingham
West Midlands
B32 2RE
01214 228734
Store Website
1.25 miles

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SPAR Birmingham Uni
First Floor, University Centre
Birmingham University
Birmingham
B15 2TT
0121 414 8562
Store Website
1.8 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Orchard Veterinary Centre
Home Farm 236 Northfield Road Harborne Birmingham West Midlands B17 0TD 0121 428 1777 enquiries@orchardvet.net Website 0.82 miles

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Selly Oak Vets4pets
Inside Pets At Home Unit 2C, Battery Retail Park Chapel Lane Selly Oak West Midlands B29 6SJ sellyoak@vets4pets.com 1.38 miles

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Lordswood Vets Limited
39 Lordswood Road Harborne Birmingham West Midlands B17 9QT 0121 426 4343 lordswood_veterinary_surgery@hotmail.com Website 1.50 miles
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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Blacks Vets
266 Ridgacre Road Quinton Birmingham West Midlands B32 1JR 0121 248 9003 quinton@blacksvets.co.uk Website 1.77 miles

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Manor Veterinary Centre
29 Bunbury Road Northfield Birmingham West Midlands B31 2DR 0121 475 4828 admin@manorvets.com Website 1.88 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 1.94 miles
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Local Dog Walks

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 3.12 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 3.44 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 3.93 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 4.53 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 5.91 miles B71 4Bg

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Walk In Arrow Valley
Forge Mill Needle Museum Needle Mill Lane Lancashire 8.68 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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Weather Forecast

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