Welcome to Blackwell

Blackwell is a small village located in the county of Worcestershire, England. It is situated on the outskirts of the town of Bromsgrove and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a rich history dating back to the 12th century when it was first mentioned in historical records. Today, Blackwell is a peaceful and picturesque village that is home to a close-knit community.

One of the most notable features of Blackwell is its beautiful church, St. Catherine's. The church dates back to the 12th century and is a Grade I listed building. It is known for its stunning architecture and beautiful stained glass windows. The church is still in use today and is a popular destination for visitors to the village.

Blackwell is also home to a number of small businesses, including a post office, a village shop, and a pub. The pub, The Wheel, is a popular spot for locals and visitors alike. It serves traditional pub food and has a cozy atmosphere that makes it the perfect place to relax and unwind. Overall, Blackwell is a charming village that offers a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of modern life.

Local Weather

Moderate rain

Temp: 3.1°C

Feels Like: -0.7°C

Wind: 9.8 MPH

Wind Dir: E

Local Schools

School	Details
Blackwell First School Community School Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Anna Moss	St Catherine's Road Blackwell Bromsgrove Worcestershire B60 1BN 01214451622 School Website
Lickey End First School Community School Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Mrs Michelle Hague	School Lane Lickey End Bromsgrove Worcestershire B60 1JG 01527872360 School Website
St Andrews C Of E First School Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Miss Frances Barnes	Hewell Road Barnt Green Birmingham Worcestershire B45 8NG 01214451410 School Website
Lickey Hills Primary School And Nursery Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Amanda Salisbury	Old Birmingham Road Lickey Birmingham Worcestershire B45 8EU 01214451992 School Website
Finstall First School Community School Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Mr Stuart Evans	Carnforth Road Bromsgrove Worcestershire B60 2HS 01527872938 School Website
Meadows First School Community School Ages:4-9 Head Teacher Mrs Sue Hewitt	Stourbridge Road Bromsgrove Worcestershire B61 0AH 01527872508 School Website
Parkside Middle School Community School Ages:9-13 Head Teacher Mr Natalie Mancini	Stourbridge Road Bromsgrove Worcestershire B61 0AH 01527873660 School Website
Rigby Hall Day Special School Community Special School Ages:4-18 Head Teacher Mrs Tracey Smith	Rigby Lane Astonfields Bromsgrove Worcestershire B60 2EP 01527875475 School Website
Aston Fields Middle School Community School Ages:9-13 Head Teacher Mr Andrea Hales	Drummond Road Bromsgrove Worcestershire B60 2ET 01527876026 School Website
Tardebigge C Of E First School Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Joe Hartshorn	Church Lane Tardebigge Bromsgrove Worcestershire B60 3AH 01527872886 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Barnt Green Fiery Hill Road, Barnt Green, West Midlands, B45 8PA 1.32 Miles

Alvechurch Station Road, Alvechurch, Worcestershire, B48 7SE 2.04 Miles

Bromsgrove New Road, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B60 2LX 2.34 Miles

Longbridge Longbridge Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands, B31 2TW 3.55 Miles

Redditch Bromsgrove Road, Redditch, Worcestershire, B97 4RB 4.16 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Discount Airport Taxis 0121 445 0409 65 Linthurst Newtown, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B60 1BS 0.30 Miles
Executive Chauffeurs 01527 578777 359 Alcester Road, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B60 1PW 0.65 Miles
Pink Cadillac Hire 0121 445 5522 Graceland Garage, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B60 1HQ 1.43 Miles
Nypd Hire 0121 445 5522 283 Old Birmingham Road, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B60 1HQ 1.43 Miles
Limoline 07970 062142 283 Old Birmingham Road, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B60 1HQ 1.43 Miles
Bromsgrove Taxis 01527 577500 406A Birmingham Road, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B61 0HL 1.65 Miles
Ace Taxis 01527 577228 55 High Street, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B61 8AJ 2.31 Miles
Rays Taxis 07771 522717 5 Warwick Hall Gdns, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B60 2AU 2.36 Miles
M And B Taxis 01527 579030 141-143 Worcester Road, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B61 7HN 2.62 Miles
Bnc Taxis 01527 837222 24 Sugarbrook Road, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B60 3DW 2.80 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Blackwell Po No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:30
Linthurst Cod1 No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Linthurst Newtown No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:30
Burcot No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:30
Little Heath No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:15 Saturday Last Collection:09:15
Beaconswood No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Blackwell Rd No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Mearse Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Twatling Rd Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Fiery Hill Rd No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cobley Hill No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:15:30 Saturday Last Collection:08:15
Tardebigge (B60 1Lw) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Meadowvale Rd No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:15
Barnt Green Post Office Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Tutnall Mount No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Barnt Green Surgery 0121 4451704	Barnt Green Surgery 82 Hewell Road Barnt Green Alvechurch, Birmingham B45 8NF
Davenal House Surgery Partnership 01527 872008	Davenal House Surgery 28 Birmingham Road Bromsgrove Worcestershire B61 0DD
Churchfields Surgery 01527 872163	Churchfields Surgery Bhi Parkside Stourbridge Rd,Bromsgrove Worcestershire B61 0AZ
St. Johns Surgery 01527 872393	St John's Surgery Bhi Parkside Stourbridge Rd,Bromsgrove Worcestershire B61 0AZ
Bhi Parkside - Covid Local Vaccination Service 3	Stourbridge Road Bromsgrove B61 0AZ

Local Stores

Catshill - Gibbs Lane
30 Gibbs Lane
Catshill
Bromsgrove
Worcestershire
B61 0JR
01527 837547
shop.5065@coop.co.uk
Store Website
2.01 miles

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SPAR - Harvest - Lynwood
330 Old Birmingham Road
Lickey
Birmingham
B45 8ES
0121 447 8201
Store Website
1.7 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Townsend Veterinary Practice
168 Birmingham Road Bromsgrove Worcestershire B61 0HB 01527 831616 bromsgrove@townsendveterinarypractice.co.uk Website 1.51 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Mon	08:00	19:00
first appointment 8.15am, last one 6.45pm
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first appointment 8.15am, last one 6.45pm
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first appointment 8.15am, last one 6.45pm
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first appointment 8.15am, last one 6.45pm
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first appointment 8.15am, last one 6.45pm
Sat	09:00	17:00
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Clent Hills Pet Fitness &Amp; Rehabilitation Centre
Unit 2 Rear Of 24 - 26 Worcester Road Bromsgrove Worcestershire B61 7AE https://www.facebook.com/ fitnessandrehab@clenthillsvets.co.uk Website 2.37 miles
Amenities Referrals only
Animals Treated
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Hopwood Veterinary Centre
1-3 Hillside Court 498-500 Lickey Road Cofton Hackett Birmingham West Midlands B45 8UU 0844 800 3475 2.40 miles
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Animals Treated
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Clent Hills Vets
5 Kidderminster Road Bromsgrove Worcestershire B61 7JJ 01527 889 810 theteam@clenthillsvets.co.uk Website 2.43 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Bromsgrove Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Unit 2, Brook Retail Park Bromsgrove Worcestershire B60 3DU 01527 572040 bromsgrove@vets4pets.com 2.65 miles

Animals Treated
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Cramar Veterinary Practice
Redditch Road Birmingham West Midlands B48 7TW 0121 447 8288 Website 2.80 miles


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Local Dog Walks

Lickey Hills (Visitor Centre Side)
Forrest Trails Across The Hills With A Visitor Centre Warren Lnlickey Cofton Hackett Birmingham B45 8ER 1.93 miles

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Pitcher Oak Woods
Forest With Field In Centre Including Bench. Great For Picnics 52.302162 Lancashire 3.79 miles

Location what3words strain.bride.case

Waseley Hills Country Park
National Trust Walk. Rangers House Waseley Country Pa Gannow Green Ln Birmingham Lancashire B45 9AT 3.85 miles

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Walk In Arrow Valley
Forge Mill Needle Museum Needle Mill Lane Lancashire 4.13 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.

Location what3words grit.forgot.grin

Arrow Valley Country Park
A Simple Walk Around The Arrow Valley Lake. Path Easy To Follow, Relatively Flat With Benches Around For Rest Stops If Needed. Park Can Get Very Busy On Weekends If The Weather Is Nice! Free Parking At Several Points Around The Lake. Arrow Valley Country Park Battens Dr Redditch Lancashire B98 0LJ 5.43 miles There Is Also 2 Car Parks On Proctor'S Barn Lane Which Are Usually Less Busy!

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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 7.13 miles Just Off Mucklows Hill In Halesowen

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Weather Forecast

Thursday	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	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Overcast	Patchy rain nearby	Patchy rain nearby	Light rain	Overcast	Light rain shower	Partly Cloudy
Temp	9.6°C	9.5°C	9.5°C	9.7°C	10.4°C	12.8°C	15.4°C	15.7°C	16.4°C	15.3°C	15.2°C	15.8°C
Feels Like	7.1°C	7.2°C	7.2°C	7.4°C	8°C	12.5°C	15.1°C	15.6°C	16.4°C	14.4°C	14.5°C	15.6°C

Friday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Partly Cloudy	Moderate rain at times	Light rain shower	Light rain shower	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast
Temp	15.6°C	15°C	13°C	9.5°C	7.3°C	6.4°C	6.6°C	6.7°C	6.4°C	5.7°C	4.8°C	9.9°C
Feels Like	15.5°C	14.2°C	11.1°C	6.5°C	4°C	3.4°C	3.8°C	4.2°C	3.9°C	3°C	1.9°C	8.4°C

Saturday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Moderate rain at times	Moderate snow	Moderate snow	Moderate snow	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Cloudy	Cloudy
Temp	4.6°C	3°C	2.2°C	1.4°C	0.9°C	1.2°C	2.3°C	3.4°C	3.1°C	1.4°C	0.8°C	1.6°C
Feels Like	1.7°C	-0.4°C	-1.6°C	-3°C	-4.4°C	-4.5°C	-3.5°C	-2.1°C	-2.3°C	-4.1°C	-5°C	-3°C

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