Welcome to Crabbs Cross

Crabbs Cross is a small village located in the north-eastern part of Worcestershire, England. The village is situated between the towns of Redditch and Studley and is known for its beautiful countryside and peaceful surroundings. The village has a population of around 5,000 people and is a popular destination for tourists who are looking for a quiet and relaxing holiday.

One of the main attractions of Crabbs Cross is its beautiful countryside. The village is surrounded by rolling hills and lush green fields, making it the perfect place for hiking, cycling, and other outdoor activities. There are also several parks and nature reserves in the area, including the Arrow Valley Country Park and the Lickey Hills Country Park, which offer stunning views of the surrounding countryside.

Crabbs Cross is also home to several historic landmarks and buildings. One of the most notable is the St. Augustine's Church, which dates back to the 12th century and is known for its beautiful stained glass windows and intricate architecture. Other notable landmarks in the village include the Crabbs Cross War Memorial and the Crabbs Cross Methodist Church, which was built in the early 20th century and is known for its beautiful stained glass windows and ornate interior.

Local Schools

School	Details
Crabbs Cross Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Mrs Sallyanne Dunstan	Evesham Road Crabbs Cross Redditch Worcestershire B97 5JH 01527543624 School Website
The Vaynor First School Academy Converter Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Mrs Helen Colcombe	Tennyson Road Headless Cross Redditch Worcestershire B97 5BL 01527543187 School Website
Walkwood C Of E Middle School Academy Converter Ages:9-13 Head Teacher Reverend Clive Leach	Feckenham Road Headless Cross Redditch Worcestershire B97 5AQ 01527543361 School Website
St Augustines Catholic High School Academy Converter Ages:13-18 Head Teacher Mr Gerald O'connor	Stonepits Lane Hunt End Redditch Worcestershire B97 5LX 01527550400 School Website
St Lukes C Of E First School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Sally Baker	Plymouth Road North Southcrest Redditch Worcestershire B97 4NU 01527541219 School Website
Woodrow First School Community School Ages:3-9 Head Teacher Richard Kieran	Longdon Close Woodrow South Redditch Worcestershire B98 7UZ 01527527619 School Website
The Beacon Primary Short Stay School Pupil Referral Unit Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Lesley Hatton	Longdon Close Woodrow South Woodrow Redditch Worcestershire B98 7UZ 01527514068
St Thomas More Catholic First School Academy Converter Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Mrs Jane Mcnally	Woodrow Centre Studley Road Redditch Worcestershire B98 7RY 1527525821 School Website
Astwood Bank First School Academy Converter Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Mrs Deborah Yarnold	Church Road Astwood Bank Redditch Worcestershire B96 6EH 01527892681 School Website
Oak Hill First School Community School Ages:3-9 Head Teacher Lynn Kelly	Wirehill Drive Lodge Park Redditch Worcestershire B98 7JU 01527528523 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Redditch Bromsgrove Road, Redditch, Worcestershire, B97 4RB 1.70 Miles

Alvechurch Station Road, Alvechurch, Worcestershire, B48 7SE 4.65 Miles

Bromsgrove New Road, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B60 2LX 5.27 Miles

Wood End Broad Lane, Tanworth-In-Arden, Warwickshire, B94 5DS 5.87 Miles

Barnt Green Fiery Hill Road, Barnt Green, West Midlands, B45 8PA 5.90 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Prestige Executive Travel 07974 630554 45 Perryfields Cl, Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 7YP 0.61 Miles
Ace Cabs 07801 730456 26 Granhill Close, Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 7PS 0.91 Miles
Charlie's Cars 01527 403468 20 Ashperton Close, Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 7NG 0.91 Miles
A1 Choice Taxis 01527 555666 Mayfields, Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 7DU 1.09 Miles
1St Class Taxis 01527 404042 35 Mayfields, Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 7ED 1.16 Miles
Delta Taxis 01527 401010 64 Parsons Rd, Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 7EJ 1.23 Miles
Amber Crystal Cars 01527 853333 The Slough, Studley, Warwickshire, B80 7EN 1.27 Miles
A1 Taxis 01527 64449 8 Lodge Road, Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 7BS 1.42 Miles
Crown Taxis 01527 66605 8 Lodge Rd, Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 7BS 1.42 Miles
United Taxis 01527 66622 Oswald House/Oswald St, Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 7DN 1.53 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Crabbs Cross Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Castleditch Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Crabbs Cross Lane Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Jubilee Avenue Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Yvonne Rd (B97 5Ht) Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Patch Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tesco Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Mason Rd Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Huntend Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stonepits Lane Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Enfield Rd Hunt End O/S Red Li Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lapworth Close Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Morton Lane (B97 5Py) Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
White Hart Public House Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Grangers Lane Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Crabbs Cross Medical Centre 01527 402149	The Medical Centre 39 Kenilworth Close Crabbs Cross,Redditch Worcestershire B97 5JX
Crabbs Cross Surgery 01527 544610	Crabbs Cross Surgery 1 Kenilworth Close Redditch Worcestershire B97 5JX
The Bridge Surgery 01527 555600	The Bridge Surgery 8 Evesham Road Headless Cross,Redditch Worcestershire B97 4LA
The Ridgeway Surgery 01527 892418	The Ridgeway Surgery 6-8 Feckenham Road Astwood Bank,Redditch Worcestershire B96 6DS
Hillview Medical Centre 01527 66511	Hillview Medical Centre 60 Bromsgrove Road Redditch Worcestershire B97 4RN

Local Stores

Redditch - Evesham Road
524 Evesham Road
Redditch
Worcestershire
B97 5JN
01527 544518
Store Website
0.19 miles

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SPAR - Washford Drive
Washford Drive
Redditch
B98 0HX
01527 510427
Store Website
1.5 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Southcrest Veterinary Centre
97 Mount Pleasant Redditch Worcestershire B97 4JD 01527 550111 info@southcrestvets.co.uk Website 1.31 miles
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Companion Care (Redditch) Ltd T/A Vets4pets
Inside Pets At Home Trafford Retail Park Trescott Road Redditch Worcestershire B98 7AH 01527 584221 redditch@companioncare.co.uk Website 1.63 miles
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Special Friends Animal Medical Centre
79-81 Poplar Road Redditch Worcestershire B97 6NY 01527 67402 practicemanager@specialfriends.co.uk Website 1.86 miles
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Acorn Veterinary Centre
21 Station Road Studley Warwickshire B80 7HR 01527 853304 admin@acornvetcentre.co.uk Website 1.96 miles
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Mcgettigan'S Ltd
Lissadell 106 The Ridgeway Astwood Bank Redditch Worcestershire B96 6NA 01527 893016 smcgettigan@btconnect.com 2.71 miles
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Corner House Equine Clinic Limited
Longwood Park Ullenhall Lane Ullenhall Henley In Arden Warwickshire B95 5PE 01564 743033 info@cornerhousevets.com Website 4.63 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Pitcher Oak Woods
Forest With Field In Centre Including Bench. Great For Picnics 52.302162 Lancashire 1.77 miles

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Walk In Arrow Valley
Forge Mill Needle Museum Needle Mill Lane Lancashire 2.36 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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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 2.40 miles There Is Also 2 Car Parks On Proctor'S Barn Lane Which Are Usually Less Busy!

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Oversley Woods Alcester
Heading From Stratford Upon Avon To Alcester Turn Right To Oversley Green And Wood Is Signposted About 1/3 Mile To The Left. Its Forestry Comission Maintained And A Haven For Wildlife- And Dogs! Love It At All Times Of Year- Spring With The Bluebells And Winter With Snow, Especially. Lots Of Different Routes And Terrains. Takes About 1.5 Hours If You Do The Outer Circuit. Its Never That Busy But You May See The Odd Dog, Walker, Jogger Or Cyclist. A46 6.62 miles Off A46 Between Stratford And Alcester

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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 7.04 miles

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Bidford On Avon
Easy Walk Along The River, Plenty Of Spots To Stop For Picnics And There's A Good Fish &Amp; Chip Shop In Town. Lots Of Doggie Friends To Play With And Ducks To Chase. Maximum Of About An Hour To Walk Along River And Back. Honeybourne Rd Bidford-On-Avon 8.99 miles

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