Otherton

Settlement in Staffordshire South Staffordshire

England

Otherton

Filance Lock near Penkridge in Staffordshire Filance Lock is No 37 on the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal near Penkridge, by Templars Way. It proviseds a fall (or rise) of 10ft 3in (about 3·1 metres). — Filance Lock near Penkridge in Staffordshire Credit: Roger Kidd

Otherton is a small village located in the county of Staffordshire, England. Situated approximately 5 miles north of the town of Stafford, Otherton is nestled within the Staffordshire countryside, offering its residents a peaceful and picturesque setting.

With a population of around 500 people, Otherton maintains a close-knit community feel. The village is primarily residential, characterized by a mix of traditional stone cottages and more modern housing developments. The architecture in Otherton reflects the village's rich history, with some buildings dating back several centuries.

Despite its small size, Otherton boasts a range of amenities for its residents. These include a local primary school, a village hall, and a small convenience store. The village also benefits from good transport links, with regular bus services connecting it to nearby towns and cities.

For those seeking leisure activities, Otherton offers plenty of opportunities for outdoor pursuits. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside, making it an ideal location for walking, cycling, and exploring nature. There are also several parks and green spaces within the village where residents can relax and enjoy the outdoors.

Overall, Otherton provides a tranquil and friendly environment for its residents. Its rural charm, combined with its convenient location, makes it an attractive place to live for those seeking a peaceful village lifestyle within easy reach of larger towns and cities.

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Filance Lock near Penkridge in Staffordshire Filance Lock is No 37 on the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal near Penkridge, by Templars Way. It proviseds a fall (or rise) of 10ft 3in (about 3·1 metres).

Filance Lock near Penkridge in Staffordshire

Filance Lock is No 37 on the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal near Penkridge, by Templars Way. It proviseds a fall (or rise) of 10ft 3in (about 3·1 metres).

Housing by the canal near Penkridge in Staffordshire This is the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal, looking south-west towards Penkridge Lock. The mobile homes are in Little Marsh Grove.

Housing by the canal near Penkridge in Staffordshire

This is the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal, looking south-west towards Penkridge Lock. The mobile homes are in Little Marsh Grove.

Moored narrowboats near Penkridge in Staffordshire This is the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal, looking south-west towards Penkridge Lock (just past the bend). There are plenty of visitor moorings here north of Penkridge Lock.

Moored narrowboats near Penkridge in Staffordshire

This is the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal, looking south-west towards Penkridge Lock (just past the bend). There are plenty of visitor moorings here north of Penkridge Lock.

Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal at Penkridge in Staffordshire This is the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal, looking south-west towards Penkridge Lock (just past the bend). There are plenty of visitor moorings here north of Penkridge Bridge and Lock.

Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal at Penkridge in Staffordshire

This is the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal, looking south-west towards Penkridge Lock (just past the bend). There are plenty of visitor moorings here north of Penkridge Bridge and Lock.

Canal by Penkridge Bridge, Staffordshire This is the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal at Penkridge Bridge (No 86) and Lock (No 38 (just visible). There are plenty of visitor moorings behind the camera. The popular Boat Inn is off to the right.

Canal by Penkridge Bridge, Staffordshire

This is the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal at Penkridge Bridge (No 86) and Lock (No 38 (just visible). There are plenty of visitor moorings behind the camera. The popular Boat Inn is off to the right.

Penkridge Bridge and Lock in Staffordshire This is the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal at Penkridge Bridge (No 86) and Lock (No 38). There are plenty of visitor moorings behind the camera. The bridge carries Cannock Road. The lock provides a rise of 9ft 3in (2·8 metres), and its tail gates are leaking badly. The popular Boat Inn is off to the right.

Penkridge Bridge and Lock in Staffordshire

This is the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal at Penkridge Bridge (No 86) and Lock (No 38). There are plenty of visitor moorings behind the camera. The bridge carries Cannock Road. The lock provides a rise of 9ft 3in (2·8 metres), and its tail gates are leaking badly. The popular Boat Inn is off to the right.

Penkridge Lock in Staffordshire Looking south towards Wolverhampton and Stourport.
Penkridge Lock is No 38 on the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal. The lock provides a rise of 9ft 3in (2·8 metres), and has been drained in this image in anticipation of a narrowboat approaching from behind the camera. Contrasting with the bottom gates, the top gate is leaking minimally.

Penkridge Lock in Staffordshire

Looking south towards Wolverhampton and Stourport. Penkridge Lock is No 38 on the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal. The lock provides a rise of 9ft 3in (2·8 metres), and has been drained in this image in anticipation of a narrowboat approaching from behind the camera. Contrasting with the bottom gates, the top gate is leaking minimally.

Wading heron south of Penkridge, Staffordshire Unusually this bird decided not to fly off as we passed it on the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal. Teveray Drive housing is by the canal, above.

Wading heron south of Penkridge, Staffordshire

Unusually this bird decided not to fly off as we passed it on the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal. Teveray Drive housing is by the canal, above.

Canal cruising south of Penkridge in Staffordshire This is the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal at the southern edge of Penkridge, looking south-east as the canal meanders towards Wolverhampton and Stourport.

Canal cruising south of Penkridge in Staffordshire

This is the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal at the southern edge of Penkridge, looking south-east as the canal meanders towards Wolverhampton and Stourport.

Sunken boat by Otherton Marina near Penkridge A notice on the boat stated that it had been hit by a passing hire boat. Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal.

Sunken boat by Otherton Marina near Penkridge

A notice on the boat stated that it had been hit by a passing hire boat. Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal.

Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal south of Penkridge Looking south-east towards Wolverhampton and Stourport. Otherton Marina is on the left.

Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal south of Penkridge

Looking south-east towards Wolverhampton and Stourport. Otherton Marina is on the left.

Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal south of Penkridge Looking south-east towards Wolverhampton and Stourport. Otherton Marina is on the left.

Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal south of Penkridge

Looking south-east towards Wolverhampton and Stourport. Otherton Marina is on the left.

Otherton Bridge and Lock near Penkridge, Staffordshire Otherton Bridge is No 83 across the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal south of Penkridge. It is an accommodation bridge which also carries a public footpath. Otherton Lock provides a rise (or fall) of 10ft 3in (3·1 metres).
The noisy M6 motorway is behind the trees.

Otherton Bridge and Lock near Penkridge, Staffordshire

Otherton Bridge is No 83 across the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal south of Penkridge. It is an accommodation bridge which also carries a public footpath. Otherton Lock provides a rise (or fall) of 10ft 3in (3·1 metres). The noisy M6 motorway is behind the trees.

Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal south of Penkridge Looking south towards Wolverhampton through the arch of Otherton Lane Bridge, No 81.

Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal south of Penkridge

Looking south towards Wolverhampton through the arch of Otherton Lane Bridge, No 81.

Rodbaston Lock near Gailey in Staffordshire Rodbaston Lock is No 35 on the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal south of Penkridge. It provides a rise (or fall) of 8ft 6in (26 metres). Rodbaston Lock Bridge in the foreground is No 80 and used to be at the end of Gailey Lea Lane. Following construction of the nearby M6 motorway by 1968, the bridge became redundant, though a public footpath still crosses it.

Rodbaston Lock near Gailey in Staffordshire

Rodbaston Lock is No 35 on the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal south of Penkridge. It provides a rise (or fall) of 8ft 6in (26 metres). Rodbaston Lock Bridge in the foreground is No 80 and used to be at the end of Gailey Lea Lane. Following construction of the nearby M6 motorway by 1968, the bridge became redundant, though a public footpath still crosses it.

St Michael & All Angels, Penkridge

St Michael & All Angels, Penkridge

The Churchyard of St Michaels & All Angels, Penkridge

The Churchyard of St Michaels & All Angels, Penkridge

Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal near Gailey in Staffordshire The narrowboat is about to move into Brick Kiln Lock, No 33.

Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal near Gailey in Staffordshire

The narrowboat is about to move into Brick Kiln Lock, No 33.

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Otherton is located at Grid Ref: SJ9212 (Lat: 52.709191, Lng: -2.108018)

Administrative County: Staffordshire

District: South Staffordshire

Police Authority: Staffordshire

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Located within 500m of 52.709191,-2.108018

Seamark Type: gate

Waterway: lock_gate

Lat/Long: 52.7092269/-2.102187

Seamark Type: gate

Waterway: lock_gate

Lat/Long: 52.7094289/-2.1022719

Boat Rental

Jones Family Cruising

Description: Private Narrowboat Hire

Operator: ML & BM Jones

Lat/Long: 52.7107894/-2.1036204

Bridge Support: pier

Lat/Long: 52.7134658/-2.1074862

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