Welcome to Matchborough

Matchborough is a small village located in the county of Worcestershire, England. It is situated on the outskirts of Redditch and is home to a population of around 5,000 people. The village is known for its peaceful and quiet atmosphere, making it an ideal place for families and retirees to settle down.

One of the main attractions in Matchborough is the Arrow Valley Country Park, which is located just a short distance from the village. The park covers an area of over 900 acres and features a large lake, nature trails, and picnic areas. It is a popular destination for walkers, joggers, and cyclists, and is also home to a variety of wildlife, including swans, ducks, and herons.

Matchborough is also home to a number of local amenities, including a primary school, a community centre, and a small shopping centre. The village has good transport links, with regular bus services connecting it to nearby towns and cities. Overall, Matchborough is a charming and welcoming village that offers a peaceful and relaxed way of life.

Local Weather

Sunny

Temp: 19.3°C

Feels Like: 19.3°C

Wind: 11 MPH

Wind Dir: ENE

Local Schools

School	Details
Arrow Vale Rsa Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:13-18 Head Teacher Mr Ian Mellor	Green Sward Lane Matchborough West Redditch Worcestershire B98 0EN 01527526800 School Website
Matchborough First School Academy Converter Ages:3-9 Head Teacher Mrs J Harris	Matchborough Way Matchborough East Redditch Worcestershire B98 0GD 01527883880 School Website
The Kingfisher School Academy Special Sponsor Led Ages:7-16 Head Teacher Mr Jay Hart	Clifton Close Matchborough Redditch Worcestershire B98 0HF 01527502486 School Website
Ipsley Ce Rsa Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:9-13 Head Teacher Ms Angela Saul	Winyates Way Winyates Redditch B98 0UB 01527525725 School Website
Tenacres First School Community School Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Miss C Marshall	Quibury Close Winyates East Redditch Worcestershire B98 0PB 01527528872 School Website
Arrow Valley First School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-9 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Allen-Fletcher	Colts Lane Redditch Worcestershire B98 0LH 1527528111 School Website
Mappleborough Green C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Alexander Finch	Henley Road Mappleborough Green Studley Warwickshire B80 7DR 01527852240 School Website
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
Tudor Grange Academy Redditch Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Marie Mcnamara	Woodrow Drive Redditch Worcestershire B98 7UH 01527523088 School Website
Woodfield Academy Academy Converter Ages:9-13 Head Teacher Mr Neil Straw	Studley Road Redditch Worcestershire B98 7HH 01527527081 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Redditch Bromsgrove Road, Redditch, Worcestershire, B97 4RB 2.22 Miles

Danzey Off Danzey Green Lane, Danzey Green, Warwickshire, B94 5BE 3.73 Miles

Wood End Broad Lane, Tanworth-In-Arden, Warwickshire, B94 5DS 3.87 Miles

Alvechurch Station Road, Alvechurch, Worcestershire, B48 7SE 4.64 Miles

Henley-In-Arden Station Road, Henley-In-Arden, Warwickshire, B95 5JF 4.80 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Mr Taxi Ltd 01527 510510 38 Berrington Cl, Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 0TG 0.54 Miles
Jake's Private Hire 01527 451910 Lilleshall Close, Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 0PW 0.61 Miles
Ace Cabs 07801 730456 26 Granhill Close, Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 7PS 1.36 Miles
Mr Taxi Ltd 01527 850777 9 Alcester Road, Studley, Warwickshire, B80 7AN 1.57 Miles
Invent Heat Transfer 01527 598793 103 Redstone Cl, Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 9AF 1.66 Miles
Limousines Hire Redditch 01386 389212 19A Station Road, Studley, Warwickshire, B80 7HR 1.70 Miles
Redditch Limos 01527 854860 19A Station Road, Studley, Warwickshire, B80 7HR 1.70 Miles
Crown Taxis 01527 66605 8 Lodge Rd, Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 7BS 1.78 Miles
A1 Taxis 01527 64449 8 Lodge Road, Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 7BS 1.78 Miles
Delta Taxis 01527 401010 64 Parsons Rd, Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 7EJ 1.81 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Matchborough Post Office Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Dilwyn Close No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ipsley Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Ilmington Close No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Easenhall Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Munsley Close No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hemming Rd Ind Estate Collection Today available until:18:00 Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Costers Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hemming Rd Ind Estate Collection Today available until:18:00 Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Winyates Post Office Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Dolben Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Pratts Lane Mapleborough Green Birmingham Roa No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Morrisons Superstore No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Abbotswoods Close Collection Today available until:17:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Ibstock Close No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Winyates Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Winyates Centre Winyates Way Redditch B98 0NR
Midlands - Winyates Health Centre - Sais Covid Vaccination Service	Winyates Centre Redditch B98 0NR
Winyates Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Winyates Centre Winyates Way Redditch B98 0NR
Winyates Health Centre 01527 513888	Winyates Health Centre Winyates Way Redditch Worcestershire B98 0NR
Studley Village Hall - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	High Street Studley B80 7HJ

Local Stores

Studley - 4 Alcester Road
4 Alcester Road
Studley
Warwickshire
B80 7AR
01527 854628
Store Website
1.55 miles

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Sat	06:00	22:00
Sun	10:00	16:00

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

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

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

Acorn Veterinary Centre
21 Station Road Studley Warwickshire B80 7HR 01527 853304 admin@acornvetcentre.co.uk Website 1.67 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Sun	closed	closed

Southcrest Veterinary Centre
97 Mount Pleasant Redditch Worcestershire B97 4JD 01527 550111 info@southcrestvets.co.uk Website 2.03 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Closed between 13:00 and 17:00
Sun	09:30	10:30

Corner House Equine Clinic Limited
Longwood Park Ullenhall Lane Ullenhall Henley In Arden Warwickshire B95 5PE 01564 743033 info@cornerhousevets.com Website 2.42 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Special Friends Animal Medical Centre
79-81 Poplar Road Redditch Worcestershire B97 6NY 01527 67402 practicemanager@specialfriends.co.uk Website 3.03 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Sat	09:00	13:00
Sun	closed	closed

Mcgettigan'S Ltd
Lissadell 106 The Ridgeway Astwood Bank Redditch Worcestershire B96 6NA 01527 893016 smcgettigan@btconnect.com 3.88 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
Wed	09:00	19:00
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

Local Dog Walks

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

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Walk In Arrow Valley
Forge Mill Needle Museum Needle Mill Lane Lancashire 2.10 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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Pitcher Oak Woods
Forest With Field In Centre Including Bench. Great For Picnics 52.302162 Lancashire 3.03 miles

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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 6.54 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 7.20 miles

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Baddesley Clinton
There Are A Variety Of Different Walks And Trails To Enjoy On Your Visit To Baddesley Clinton. Come And Experience Panoramic Views, A Range Of Wildlife, And The Opportunity To Learn About Local History. Please Note Many Of Our Walks Are Dog Friendly, However Dogs Are Not Allowed Past Visitor Reception Which Includes The House, Gardens And Restaurant. Dogs On Leads Are Welcome In The Car Park And On Public Footpaths Across The Estate. Rising Laneknowle Solihull Warwickshire Lancashire B93 0DQ 8.54 miles By Train: Lapworth, 1½ Miles; Birmingham International 9 Miles By Road: ¾ Mile West Of A4141 Warwick To Birmingham Road, 6 Miles South Of M42 Exit 5; 15 Miles South-East Of Central Birmingham Parking: Free, 100 Yards Satnav: Use Postcode B93 0Dq Or Lats And Longs 52.343832,-1.7084634

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Weather Forecast

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

	Clear	Clear	Clear	Mist	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear
Temp	21.2°C	19.9°C	18.9°C	17.9°C	20.7°C	25.6°C	29.4°C	29.4°C	29.5°C	27.8°C	24.2°C	22°C
Feels Like	21.2°C	19.9°C	18.9°C	17.9°C	20.7°C	28.1°C	30.7°C	30°C	30.1°C	28.7°C	25.9°C	22°C

Wednesday	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	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Clear
Temp	19.7°C	17.5°C	16.2°C	15.3°C	19.6°C	24.2°C	27.5°C	28.1°C	26.9°C	24.8°C	22.4°C	20.7°C
Feels Like	19.7°C	17.5°C	16.3°C	15.7°C	19.9°C	25.1°C	27.9°C	28.3°C	27.4°C	26°C	23°C	20.7°C

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	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear
Temp	18.3°C	16.5°C	15.2°C	14.2°C	19.3°C	24.9°C	29°C	30.6°C	29.8°C	27.5°C	25.1°C	21.5°C
Feels Like	18.3°C	16.5°C	15.1°C	14°C	19.2°C	26.4°C	31.3°C	33.3°C	32.4°C	29.5°C	27°C	21.5°C

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