Drayton Spinney

Wood, Forest in Staffordshire Newcastle-under-Lyme

England

Drayton Spinney

Crossroads at Bloreheath from A53
Crossroads at Bloreheath from A53 Credit: John Firth

Drayton Spinney is a picturesque village located in the county of Staffordshire, England. Situated in the heart of the Midlands, it is surrounded by lush woodlands and serene forests, earning it the nickname "Wood, Forest." The village is part of the larger district of Tamworth and has a population of around 1,500 residents.

The village is renowned for its natural beauty, with a multitude of walking trails and green spaces for residents and visitors to explore. Drayton Spinney is blessed with an abundance of wildlife, making it a haven for nature enthusiasts and bird watchers. The woodlands are home to a variety of species, including deer, foxes, and numerous bird species.

The village itself is a charming and close-knit community, with a sense of tranquility and peace that is hard to find elsewhere. It boasts a local primary school, a village hall, and a pub, providing essential amenities for its residents. The pub, in particular, serves as a gathering place for locals, offering a warm and friendly atmosphere.

Located just a short drive from the town of Tamworth, Drayton Spinney benefits from its proximity to larger urban areas while still maintaining its rural charm. The village enjoys good transport links, with easy access to major road networks and public transportation.

Overall, Drayton Spinney, Staffordshire (Wood, Forest) offers a serene and idyllic escape from the hustle and bustle of city life, providing a peaceful retreat for those seeking a slower pace of living surrounded by beautiful natural landscapes.

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Drayton Spinney Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.920672/-2.4565354 or Grid Reference SJ6936. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Crossroads at Bloreheath from A53
Crossroads at Bloreheath from A53
Newcastle Road Bridge and Pillbox On the Shropshire Union Canal.
Newcastle Road Bridge and Pillbox
On the Shropshire Union Canal.
Talbot Wharf On the Shropshire Union Canal
Talbot Wharf
On the Shropshire Union Canal
Market Drayton wharf On the Shropshire Union Canal.
Market Drayton wharf
On the Shropshire Union Canal.
Betton Road Bridge Grade II listed. Listing number 1056088. Canal bridge. Circa 1830. Thomas Telford and Alexander Easton, engineers. Dressed red sandstone with tooled dressings. Elliptical skew arch with voussoirs and raised keystones. Humped-back shape with string course and parapet with square end piers and rounded coping. Slightly battered and curved abutments. Cast-iron corner posts on towpath side with grooves caused by rope haulage. Oval cast-iron number plate to south.
Betton Road Bridge
Grade II listed. Listing number 1056088. Canal bridge. Circa 1830. Thomas Telford and Alexander Easton, engineers. Dressed red sandstone with tooled dressings. Elliptical skew arch with voussoirs and raised keystones. Humped-back shape with string course and parapet with square end piers and rounded coping. Slightly battered and curved abutments. Cast-iron corner posts on towpath side with grooves caused by rope haulage. Oval cast-iron number plate to south.
Canalside houses In Market Drayton.
Canalside houses
In Market Drayton.
Former Stoke to Market Drayton Line The location at which the bridge from the former Stoke to Market Drayton Line crossed the Shropshire Union Canal
Former Stoke to Market Drayton Line
The location at which the bridge from the former Stoke to Market Drayton Line crossed the Shropshire Union Canal
Moored boats, south of bridge 62 On the Shropshire Union canal, on the southern edge of Market Drayton.
Moored boats, south of bridge 62
On the Shropshire Union canal, on the southern edge of Market Drayton.
Boaters' combined sanitary station On the Shropshire Union canal at Market Drayton. This combined sanitary station includes a water point, sewage disposal and rubbish disposal for the use of boaters.
Boaters' combined sanitary station
On the Shropshire Union canal at Market Drayton. This combined sanitary station includes a water point, sewage disposal and rubbish disposal for the use of boaters.
Waterside Drive, Market Drayton Canalside houses with pontoon moorings.
Waterside Drive, Market Drayton
Canalside houses with pontoon moorings.
Bare field, south of Victoria Farm On the east bank of the Shropshire Union canal, north of Market Drayton. About 90 metres above sea level.
Bare field, south of Victoria Farm
On the east bank of the Shropshire Union canal, north of Market Drayton. About 90 metres above sea level.
Trees at Victoria Farm On the east bank of the Shropshire Union canal, just north of Market Drayton.
Trees at Victoria Farm
On the east bank of the Shropshire Union canal, just north of Market Drayton.
Threatening skies over the Shropshire Union canal And it did indeed rain heavily later. The stonework is the parapets of a dismantled railway bridge - the Stoke, Silverdale and Market Drayton branch of the former North Staffordshire Railway.
Threatening skies over the Shropshire Union canal
And it did indeed rain heavily later. The stonework is the parapets of a dismantled railway bridge - the Stoke, Silverdale and Market Drayton branch of the former North Staffordshire Railway.
Threatening skies over Norton moorings And it did indeed rain heavily later.
Threatening skies over Norton moorings
And it did indeed rain heavily later.
Time for tea! End of play at the cricket ground in Market Drayton.
Time for tea!
End of play at the cricket ground in Market Drayton.
Covered wharf On the Shropshire Union Canal at Market Drayton.
Covered wharf
On the Shropshire Union Canal at Market Drayton.
Narrowboats berthed at Market Drayton Seen from Betton Road Bridge. The bridge carrying the Market Drayton By-pass (A53) beyond.
Narrowboats berthed at Market Drayton
Seen from Betton Road Bridge. The bridge carrying the Market Drayton By-pass (A53) beyond.
Canal Mile Marker, Market Drayton By the modern A53 bridge crossing the Shropshire Union Canal.
An alternative view is <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6404941">SJ6835 : Bridge 64 (A53) and Mile Marker 27-12</a>

Inscription: Autherley / Junction / 27 Miles // Nantwich / 12 / Miles // Norbury / Junction / 11½ Miles // 2005

Milestone Society National ID: SUC-27R
Canal Mile Marker, Market Drayton
By the modern A53 bridge crossing the Shropshire Union Canal. An alternative view is SJ6835 : Bridge 64 (A53) and Mile Marker 27-12 Inscription: Autherley / Junction / 27 Miles // Nantwich / 12 / Miles // Norbury / Junction / 11½ Miles // 2005 Milestone Society National ID: SUC-27R
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Drayton Spinney is located at Grid Ref: SJ6936 (Lat: 52.920672, Lng: -2.4565354)

Administrative County: Staffordshire

District: Newcastle-under-Lyme

Police Authority: Staffordshire

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