Welcome to Lydiate Ash

Lydiate Ash is a small village located in the county of Worcestershire, England. The village is situated between the towns of Bromsgrove and Redditch 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. The village is known for its beautiful architecture, including the historic St. Mary's Church, which dates back to the 13th century.

The village of Lydiate Ash is a popular destination for tourists who are looking to explore the beautiful countryside of Worcestershire. The village is surrounded by rolling hills and picturesque landscapes, making it the perfect place for hiking, cycling, and other outdoor activities. The village is also home to a number of local pubs and restaurants, where visitors can enjoy traditional English cuisine and sample locally brewed beers.

Despite its small size, Lydiate Ash is a vibrant and active community. The village hosts a number of events throughout the year, including a popular annual village fete, which attracts visitors from all over the region. The village also has a number of local clubs and societies, including a cricket club, a gardening club, and a history society, which help to bring the community together and preserve the village's rich heritage.

Local Weather

Overcast

Temp: -0.9°C

Feels Like: -5.3°C

Wind: 8.7 MPH

Wind Dir: SSE

Local Schools

School	Details
Waseley Hills High School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Damian Belshaw	School Road Rubery Rednal Birmingham Worcestershire B45 9EL 01214535211 School Website
Holywell Primary And Nursery School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Christian Hamilton	School Road Rubery Rednal Birmingham Worcestershire B45 9EY 01214537829 School Website
Catshill First School Community School Ages:3-9 Head Teacher Mr Paul Essenhigh	Gibb Lane Catshill Bromsgrove Worcestershire B61 0JP 01527872913 School Website
Beaconside Primary And Nursery School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lorraine Hadley	Hazel Road Rubery Rednal Birmingham Worcestershire B45 9DX 01214533801 School Website
Chadsgrove School Community Special School Ages:2-19 Head Teacher Ms D Rattley	Meadow Road Catshill Bromsgrove Worcestershire B61 0JL 01527871511 School Website
Chadsgrove Educational Trust Specialist College Special Post 16 Institution Ages:19-25 Head Teacher Ms Deb Rattley	Meadow Road Catshill Bromsgrove Worcestershire B61 0JL 1527871511 School Website
Fairfield First School Community School Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Mr Scott Smith	Stourbridge Road Fairfield Bromsgrove Worcestershire B61 9LZ 01527873081 School Website
Catshill Middle School Community School Ages:9-13 Head Teacher Mr Paul Essenhigh	Meadow Road Catshill Bromsgrove Worcestershire B61 0JW 01527872431 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
St James Catholic Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Matthew Ingram	Leach Heath Lane Rednal Birmingham West Midlands B45 9BN 01214649700 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Barnt Green Fiery Hill Road, Barnt Green, West Midlands, B45 8PA 2.71 Miles

Longbridge Longbridge Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands, B31 2TW 3.02 Miles

Northfield Quarry Lane, Northfield, West Midlands, B31 2PY 3.76 Miles

Bromsgrove New Road, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B60 2LX 3.98 Miles

Alvechurch Station Road, Alvechurch, Worcestershire, B48 7SE 4.11 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Incentive Cars 0121 457 7644 Unit 19 Yew Tree Farm, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B61 0QY 0.61 Miles
Pink Cadillac Hire 0121 445 5522 Graceland Garage, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B60 1HQ 1.12 Miles
Nypd Hire 0121 445 5522 283 Old Birmingham Road, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B60 1HQ 1.12 Miles
Limoline 07970 062142 283 Old Birmingham Road, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B60 1HQ 1.12 Miles
Bromsgrove Taxis 01527 577500 406A Birmingham Road, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B61 0HL 1.23 Miles
Roundabout Cars 0121 453 1313 1629 Bristol Road South, Birmingham, West Midlands, B45 9UA 2.45 Miles
Romsley Travel 01562 710579 12 Waverley Crescent, Halesowen, West Midlands, B62 0NZ 2.50 Miles
Discount Airport Taxis 0121 445 0409 65 Linthurst Newtown, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B60 1BS 2.70 Miles
Executive Chauffeurs 01527 578777 359 Alcester Road, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B60 1PW 2.77 Miles
Timeout Taxis 07784 632704 171 Bromsgrove Road, Halesowen, West Midlands, B62 0JU 2.95 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Wildmoor Cod1 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Alvechurch Highway Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:08:00
Sandy Lane Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:08:00
Near 493 Birmingham Road Cod1 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Woodrow Lane Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:09:30
Beacon Hill Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:15
Marlbrook Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:08:00
Holywell Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lickey Rock Cod1 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Birch Rd Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ivy Cottage Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:30
Barley Mow Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:00
Hillview Rd Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Staple Hill Cod1 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Fairfield Post Office Collection Today available until:15:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:09:30 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Catshill Village Surgery 01527 872426	Catshill Village Surgery 36 Woodrow Lane Catshill,Bromsgrove Worcestershire B61 0PU
Cornhill Surgery 0121 4533591	Cornhill Surgery 65 New Road Rubery, Rednal Birmingham B45 9JT
New Road Surgery 0121 4533584	New Road Surgery 104-106 New Road, Rubery Birmingham B45 9HY
Leach Heath Medical Centre 0121 4533516	Leach Heath Medical Ctr. Leach Heath Lane, Rubery Birmingham West Midlands B45 9BU
Frankley Health Centre 0121 4538211	125 New Street Rednal Birmingham B45 0EU

Local Stores

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

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SPAR - Catshill
133 Golden Cross Lane
Catshill
Bromsgrove
B61 0LA
01527 835845
Store Website
1.2 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Townsend Veterinary Practice - Rubery
95 New Road Rubery Rednal Birmingham West Midlands B45 9JR 0121 453 5828 rubery@townsendveterinarypractice.co.uk Website 1.43 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
	Open	Close
Mon	08:30	18:00
first appointment 9am, last one 5.45pm
Tue	08:30	18:00
first appointment 9am, last one 5.45pm
Wed	08:30	18:00
first appointment 9am, last one 5.45pm
Thu	08:30	18:00
first appointment 9am, last one 5.45pm
Fri	08:30	18:00
first appointment 9am, last one 5.45pm
Sat	closed	closed
Sun	closed	closed

Clent Hills Vets
165 New Road Rubery Birmingham B45 9JW 0121 516 0301 theteam@clenthillsvets.co.uk Website 1.54 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Mon	08:30	18:30
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Fri	08:30	18:30
Sat	12:00	14:30
Sun	closed	closed

Hopwood Veterinary Centre
1-3 Hillside Court 498-500 Lickey Road Cofton Hackett Birmingham West Midlands B45 8UU 0844 800 3475 1.91 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Sat	08:30	12:30
Sun	closed	closed

Townsend Veterinary Practice
168 Birmingham Road Bromsgrove Worcestershire B61 0HB 01527 831616 bromsgrove@townsendveterinarypractice.co.uk Website 2.29 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
	Open	Close
Mon	08:00	19:00
first appointment 8.15am, last one 6.45pm
Tue	08:00	19:00
first appointment 8.15am, last one 6.45pm
Wed	08:00	19:00
first appointment 8.15am, last one 6.45pm
Thu	08:00	19:00
first appointment 8.15am, last one 6.45pm
Fri	08:00	19:00
first appointment 8.15am, last one 6.45pm
Sat	09:00	17:00
Sun	closed	closed

Corner House Equine Clinic
Romsley Country Stores St Kenelms Road Romsley Halesowen Worcestershire B62 0PG 01564 743033 info@cornerhousevets.com Website 2.64 miles

Animals Treated
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Clent Hills Vets
5 Kidderminster Road Bromsgrove Worcestershire B61 7JJ 01527 889 810 theteam@clenthillsvets.co.uk Website 3.32 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Sat	09:00	17:00
Sun	09:30	12:00

Local Dog Walks

Waseley Hills Country Park
National Trust Walk. Rangers House Waseley Country Pa Gannow Green Ln Birmingham Lancashire B45 9AT 1.55 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 1.86 miles

Location what3words speeds.echo.wipe

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 4.84 miles Just Off Mucklows Hill In Halesowen

Location what3words parks.bond.song

Pitcher Oak Woods
Forest With Field In Centre Including Bench. Great For Picnics 52.302162 Lancashire 6.34 miles

Location what3words strain.bride.case

Walk In Arrow Valley
Forge Mill Needle Museum Needle Mill Lane Lancashire 6.56 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 7.82 miles There Is Also 2 Car Parks On Proctor'S Barn Lane Which Are Usually Less Busy!

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Weather Forecast

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

	Clear	Clear	Patchy rain nearby	Light snow	Light snow	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Partly Cloudy
Temp	3.6°C	3.7°C	3.5°C	2.1°C	1.7°C	2.4°C	4.1°C	6.3°C	7.2°C	4.9°C	2.6°C	0.4°C
Feels Like	2.2°C	2.2°C	0.1°C	-2.6°C	-2.9°C	-2.3°C	-0.5°C	2.4°C	3.5°C	0.7°C	-2.4°C	-5.2°C

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	Overcast	Overcast	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-1.2°C	-2.1°C	-2.4°C	-3.5°C	-3.7°C	-1.4°C	1.5°C	3.8°C	4.2°C	2.2°C	0.3°C	-0.6°C
Feels Like	-6.9°C	-8.3°C	-8.9°C	-10.4°C	-9.8°C	-6.7°C	-2.9°C	-0.1°C	0.7°C	-1°C	-3.3°C	-4.9°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	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-0.8°C	-0.8°C	-0.8°C	-0.9°C	-0.1°C	2.3°C	6.1°C	8.5°C	8.7°C	7.3°C	4.9°C	1.5°C
Feels Like	-5.4°C	-5.9°C	-6.2°C	-6.5°C	-5.5°C	-2.3°C	2.6°C	5.9°C	6.5°C	5.1°C	2.2°C	-2.2°C

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