Welcome to Cross Bank

Cross Bank Worcestershire is a beautiful and historic area located in the heart of England. It is known for its stunning countryside, picturesque villages, and rich cultural heritage. The area is home to a number of historic landmarks, including the Worcester Cathedral, which dates back to the 11th century. The cathedral is a popular tourist attraction and is considered one of the finest examples of English Gothic architecture.

In addition to its rich history and cultural heritage, Cross Bank Worcestershire is also known for its thriving economy. The area is home to a number of businesses, ranging from small family-owned shops to large multinational corporations. The local economy is supported by a strong agricultural sector, as well as a growing tourism industry. The area is also home to a number of excellent schools and universities, making it an attractive destination for students and young professionals.

Despite its many attractions, Cross Bank Worcestershire is also facing a number of challenges. Like many rural areas in England, the area is struggling with issues such as declining population, aging infrastructure, and limited access to services. However, local leaders are working hard to address these challenges and ensure that Cross Bank Worcestershire remains a vibrant and thriving community for generations to come.

Local Weather

Partly Cloudy

Temp: 10.1°C

Feels Like: 6.7°C

Wind: 18.3 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
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
Ridgeway Academy Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Matt Ball	Evesham Road Redditch B96 6BD
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
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
Studley High School Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Richard Eost	Crooks Lane Studley Warwickshire B80 7QX 01527852478 School Website
St Mary's Catholic Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Owen Finnegan	Pool Road Studley Warwickshire B80 7QU 1527852140 School Website
Feckenham Cofe Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Mrs Jeannette Little	School Lane Feckenham Feckenham Ce Primary School - Shires Mat Redditch Worcestershire B96 6QD 1527892756 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
Studley St Marys C Of E Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rebecca Gordon	New Road Studley Warwickshire B80 7ND 01527852153 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Redditch Bromsgrove Road, Redditch, Worcestershire, B97 4RB 3.22 Miles

Alvechurch Station Road, Alvechurch, Worcestershire, B48 7SE 6.17 Miles

Bromsgrove New Road, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B60 2LX 6.38 Miles

Wootton Wawen Wawensmere Road, Wootton Wawen, Warwickshire, B95 6BJ 6.54 Miles

Danzey Off Danzey Green Lane, Danzey Green, Warwickshire, B94 5BE 6.65 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Amber Crystal Cars 01527 853333 The Slough, Studley, Warwickshire, B80 7EN 1.06 Miles
Prestige Executive Travel 07974 630554 45 Perryfields Cl, Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 7YP 1.33 Miles
Limousines Hire Redditch 01386 389212 19A Station Road, Studley, Warwickshire, B80 7HR 1.77 Miles
Redditch Limos 01527 854860 19A Station Road, Studley, Warwickshire, B80 7HR 1.77 Miles
Mr Taxi Ltd 01527 850777 9 Alcester Road, Studley, Warwickshire, B80 7AN 2.04 Miles
Ace Cabs 07801 730456 26 Granhill Close, Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 7PS 2.15 Miles
Field Chauffeur Services 01527 894878 Withyfield, Alcester, Warwickshire, B49 5JT 2.37 Miles
Charlie's Cars 01527 403468 20 Ashperton Close, Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 7NG 2.41 Miles
A1 Choice Taxis 01527 555666 Mayfields, Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 7DU 2.61 Miles
1St Class Taxis 01527 404042 35 Mayfields, Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 7ED 2.66 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Feckenham Rd Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Astwood Bank Post Office Collection Today available until:15:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Sunday Last Collection:15:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Church Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Edgioake Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dagtail End Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Astwood Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ridgeway Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stonepits Lane Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Sambourne Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Enfield Rd Hunt End O/S Red Li Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Crabbs Cross Lane Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Huntend Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Grangers Lane Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Crabbs Cross Post Office Collection Today available until:15:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Patch Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
The Ridgeway Surgery 01527 892418	The Ridgeway Surgery 6-8 Feckenham Road Astwood Bank,Redditch Worcestershire B96 6DS
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
Pool Medical Centre 01527 853671	The Pool Medical Centre Pool Road Studley Warwickshire B80 7QU
Studley Village Hall - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	High Street Studley B80 7HJ

Local Stores

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

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

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Mcgettigan'S Ltd
Lissadell 106 The Ridgeway Astwood Bank Redditch Worcestershire B96 6NA 01527 893016 smcgettigan@btconnect.com 1.19 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
	Open	Close
Mon	09:00	19:00
Closed between 10:30 and 16:00
Tue	09:00	19:00
Closed between 10:30 and 16:00
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Closed between 10:30 and 16:00
Thu	09:00	19:00
Closed between 10:30 and 16:00
Fri	09:00	19:00
Closed between 10:30 and 16:00
Sat	09:30	11:00
Sun	closed	closed

Acorn Veterinary Centre
21 Station Road Studley Warwickshire B80 7HR 01527 853304 admin@acornvetcentre.co.uk Website 1.80 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
	Open	Close
Mon	08:00	19:00
Tue	08:00	19:00
Wed	08:00	19:00
Thu	08:00	19:00
Fri	08:00	19:00
Sat	08:00	13:00
Sun	closed	closed

Southcrest Veterinary Centre
97 Mount Pleasant Redditch Worcestershire B97 4JD 01527 550111 info@southcrestvets.co.uk Website 2.83 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
	Open	Close
Mon	08:30	19:00
Tue	08:30	19:00
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Thu	08:30	19:00
Fri	08:30	19:00
Sat	08:30	18:00
Closed between 13:00 and 17:00
Sun	09:30	10:30

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 3.08 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Sun	10:00	16:00

Special Friends Animal Medical Centre
79-81 Poplar Road Redditch Worcestershire B97 6NY 01527 67402 practicemanager@specialfriends.co.uk Website 3.32 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
	Open	Close
Mon	08:30	18:30
Tue	08:30	18:30
Wed	08:30	18:30
Thu	08:30	18:30
Fri	08:30	18:30
Sat	09:00	13:00
Sun	closed	closed

Severn Veterinary Centre
1 Cross Road Alcester Warwickshire B49 5EX 01789 764455 alcester@severnvets.co.uk Website 4.05 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
	Open	Close
Mon	08:30	19:00
Tue	08:30	19:00
Wed	08:30	19:00
Thu	08:30	19:00
Fri	08:30	19:00
Sat	closed	closed
Sun	14:00	17:00

Local Dog Walks

Pitcher Oak Woods
Forest With Field In Centre Including Bench. Great For Picnics 52.302162 Lancashire 3.21 miles

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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 3.57 miles There Is Also 2 Car Parks On Proctor'S Barn Lane Which Are Usually Less Busy!

Location what3words rear.lungs.soap

Walk In Arrow Valley
Forge Mill Needle Museum Needle Mill Lane Lancashire 3.84 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

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 5.34 miles Off A46 Between Stratford And Alcester

Location what3words messy.knowledge.employer

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 7.53 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 8.53 miles

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Weather Forecast

Sunday	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	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-13.3°C	-14.2°C	-14.9°C	-15.4°C	-15.5°C	-14°C	-11.6°C	-9.5°C	-8°C	-7.2°C	-8.2°C	-9.5°C
Feels Like	-22°C	-22.9°C	-23.5°C	-23.1°C	-23°C	-21.9°C	-17.6°C	-14.3°C	-11.1°C	-10.1°C	-12.2°C	-14.8°C

Monday	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	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Overcast
Temp	-9.5°C	-8.4°C	-7.4°C	-6.6°C	-5.2°C	-2.6°C	0.9°C	3.6°C	4.1°C	2.6°C	0.6°C	-4.8°C
Feels Like	-15.3°C	-14.7°C	-14°C	-13.5°C	-12.3°C	-9.3°C	-4.8°C	-1.1°C	-0.1°C	-1.2°C	-3.2°C	-9.5°C

Tuesday	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	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Cloudy	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Clear
Temp	-1.6°C	-1.5°C	-2°C	-2.3°C	-1.2°C	1°C	3.5°C	5.1°C	4.9°C	3.5°C	5.8°C	2.9°C
Feels Like	-5.8°C	-5.8°C	-6.2°C	-6.3°C	-5°C	-2.8°C	-0.1°C	1.8°C	2.1°C	1.1°C	2.9°C	-0.7°C

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