Holmcroft

Settlement in Staffordshire Stafford

England

Holmcroft

Wind turbines near Doxey, Staffordshire Credit: Roy Hughes

Holmcroft is a small suburb located in the county of Staffordshire, England. Situated approximately 1.5 miles north of the town center of Stafford, it forms part of the wider Stafford urban area. Holmcroft is primarily a residential area, characterized by a mix of housing styles ranging from detached houses to semi-detached and terraced properties.

The suburb benefits from its close proximity to Stafford, offering residents easy access to the town's amenities and services. Within walking distance, there are several local shops, including convenience stores, a post office, and a bakery, providing everyday essentials to the community. Additionally, a larger supermarket can be found nearby, catering to a wider range of shopping needs.

Holmcroft is well-served by public transportation, with regular bus services connecting the suburb to Stafford town center and surrounding areas. The local road network also provides convenient access to major routes, making it easily accessible for commuters and those traveling by car.

The area is home to several schools, including primary and secondary institutions, ensuring that families have access to quality education for their children. In terms of recreational facilities, Holmcroft benefits from several green spaces, providing opportunities for outdoor activities and leisure pursuits.

Overall, Holmcroft offers a pleasant residential environment with convenient access to amenities, making it an attractive place to live for families and individuals seeking a suburban lifestyle within easy reach of a town center.

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Holmcroft Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.822447/-2.130885 or Grid Reference SJ9125. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Wind turbines near Doxey, Staffordshire

Roy Hughes

A wind turbine near Doxey, Staffordshire

Roy Hughes

Railway passing underneath the M6 Motorway south of Junction 14

Roy Hughes

Localised flooding by River Sow

N Chadwick

Creswell Grove heading for Stafford

David Howard

Wildfowl and localised flooding

N Chadwick

Localised flooding

N Chadwick

M6 looking north to J14 from Aston Bank bridge

The M6 between junctions 13 and 15 was converted to a managed motorway which was opened in August 2022

Rod Grealish

Gantry, M6

The M6 motorway runs from junction 19 of the M1 at the Catthorpe Interchange, near Rugby to the Gretna junction (J45). Here it becomes the A74(M) and M74 which continues to Glasgow. The M6 is the longest motorway in the United Kingdom (232 miles) and one of the busiest. It incorporates the first length of motorway opened in the UK (the Preston bypass in 1958) and forms part of a motorway "Backbone of Britain", running north-south between London and Glasgow via the industrial north of England. It is also part of the east-west route between the Midlands and the east coast ports.

N Chadwick

Wind turbine

N Chadwick

Wilkes Wood, Stafford

This is Wilkes Wood, a housing estate on the very fringes of north Stafford.

Stephen Pearce

Farm Track to Wilkes Wood

This track leads from the housing estate of Wilkes Wood to the small woodland called Wilkes Wood. This is private land so I was not able to get to photograph the woodland.

Stephen Pearce

Chapel Ruins

Creswell Chapel on the A5013 near Stafford. The story (I was told today) is that this chapel dates back about 1000yrs. A ruin for many years, this C of E chapel had an annual service held here until about 5 years ago.

Stephen Pearce

Derelict Chapel

Creswell Chapel. I was forced to use a 200mm lens for this view because the ruin is on private ground. The view is from a public footpath. More info and another view has been submitted.

Stephen Pearce