Blakenhall

Settlement in Staffordshire

England

Blakenhall

Manor Road in Penn, Wolverhampton The austere looking house on the right is The Hollies. Muchall Park is behind the mature trees on the left. The single track lane links the A449 Penn Road with Mount Road by Penn Cricket Club. — Manor Road in Penn, Wolverhampton Credit: Roger D Kidd

Blakenhall is a small village located in the county of Staffordshire, England. Situated about 2 miles east of the town of Stafford, it is part of the borough of Stafford. Blakenhall is a rural settlement surrounded by picturesque countryside, characterized by rolling hills and farmland.

The village has a population of approximately 500 people, with a close-knit and friendly community. Blakenhall is well-connected to neighboring towns and cities by road, with the A34 running nearby, providing easy access to Stafford and Stoke-on-Trent.

Blakenhall is home to a few amenities to cater to the needs of its residents. These include a local pub, The Blakenhall Arms, which serves as a social hub for villagers. The area also has a village hall, which hosts various community events and gatherings throughout the year.

The village is known for its natural beauty, with many scenic walking trails in the nearby countryside. The surrounding area offers a peaceful and tranquil environment, making it an attractive location for those seeking a quieter lifestyle away from the hustle and bustle of city life.

Blakenhall is also rich in history, with several historic buildings dotted throughout the village. These include Blakenhall Manor, a Grade II listed building dating back to the 17th century, and the Church of St. Peter, which has stood since the 12th century.

Overall, Blakenhall offers a charming and idyllic setting, combining rural tranquility with a strong sense of community spirit.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 52.57072/-2.134236 or Grid Reference SO9197. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Manor Road in Penn, Wolverhampton

The austere looking house on the right is The Hollies. Muchall Park is behind the mature trees on the left. The single track lane links the A449 Penn Road with Mount Road by Penn Cricket Club.

Roger D Kidd

The green at Penn Bowling Club, Wolverhampton

Penn Bowling and Social Club is a well run club for local people. In addition to the bowling, activities include darts, dominoes, poker, bingo, crib, pool, salsa dancing and (of course) large screen TV to watch football. Oh, nearly forgot! It has a bar too, which serves Banks's Bitter and Mild, plus three guest real ales - all superbly kept. update August 2018 - There is a defibrillator stationed here by the main entrance to the club. SO8995 : The Penn Bowling Club handpumps, Wolverhampton I think they sell lager, too. ;-)

Roger D Kidd

Penn Bowling Club, Wolverhampton

The image shows part of the green and club buildings, with the mature deciduous trees of Muchall Park as the backdrop. Penn Bowling and Social Club is a well run club for local people. In addition to the bowling, regular activities include darts, dominoes, poker, crib, pool, bingo, salsa dancing and (of course) large screen TV to watch football. Oh, nearly forgot! It has a good bar too, which serves Banks's Bitter and Mild, plus three hand-pulled guest real ales - all superbly kept. People occasionally drink lager, I'm told. ;-) update August 2018 - There is a defibrillator stationed here by the main entrance to the club.

Roger D Kidd

St Philip's Church at Penn Fields, Wolverhampton

When this Grade II listed church was built in 1858-1859 it really was in the middle of the fields, and it was many decades before housing development began to surround it. Visitors will have a shock when they enter through the main door; the whole interior of the church was divided into two floors in 1997. The ground floor is for community use, while the upper floor is now the church area for worship. See here Link

for a description of what is no longer there.

Roger D Kidd

St Philip's Church tower in Penn Fields, Wolverhampton

for a description of what is no longer there.

Roger D Kidd

St Philip's Church clock in Penn Fields, Wolverhampton

for a description of what is no longer there. See alsoSO8996 : St Philip's Church at Penn Fields, Wolverhampton

Roger D Kidd

St Philip's Church tower in Penn Fields, Wolverhampton

for a description of what is no longer there.

Roger D Kidd

St Philip's Church main entrance in Penn Fields, Wolverhampton

for a description of what is no longer there. See also SO8996 : St Philip's Church at Penn Fields, Wolverhampton.

Roger D Kidd

War memorial in Penn Fields, Wolverhampton

In Church Road, opposite the entrance to St Philip's Church, is a small memorial garden originally laid out for the first world war. The inscription on it reads: "This Statue is erected as a lasting tribute to the men of Penn Fields Bradmore and Merry Hill who served in His Majesty's Forces during the Great War, 1914-1919. The names of those who paid the supreme sacrifice are engraved hereon." This, and further information can be seen here: Link

Roger D Kidd

A449 Dual Carriageway, Penn

Where the Tesco store is over the road, the site used to be a Petrol Station until a few years ago.

Mick Malpass

Woodlands Walk in Penn, Wolverhampton

This is a surprisingly secluded strip of open grass and woodland just off the busy A449 dual carriageway of Penn Road and enclosed between Lancaster Gardens and Wells Road. To find it, follow the footpath alongside the Roebuck public house.

Roger D Kidd

Trees in Muchall Park, Penn, Wolverhampton

The park has an abundance of mature trees as well as open grass, children's play areas, and public exercise equipment.

Roger D Kidd

Tree avenue in Muchall Park, Wolverhampton

This is a telephoto assisted image from near Penn Road 150 metres away. These very mature trees have a children's hummocky grass play area by them. Lovely to roll, crawl and grovel and thrutch, especially through the tunnel. So I am told. SO8995 : Play area tunnel in Muchall Park, Wolverhampton

Roger D Kidd

Antique shop in Penn, Wolverhampton

There is a short row of small shops between the Roebuck and (former) Fox and Goose public houses. The Jet service station has long been demolished and replaced by a Tesco Express store which has been allowed to encroach on the Fox and Goose's car park, probably destroying that establishment's chances of re-opening as a public house. The Tesco store has done no favours to local small shopkeepers, but Tesco's wouldn't admit (or care about) that, would they.

Roger D Kidd

Woodlands Walk in Penn, Wolverhampton

This is a surprisingly secluded strip of open grass and woodland just off the busy A449 dual carriageway of Penn Road and enclosed between housing in Lancaster Gardens and Wells Road. To find it, follow the footpath alongside the Roebuck public house.

Roger D Kidd

Woodlands Walk in Penn, Wolverhampton

Roger D Kidd

Woodlands Walk in Penn, Wolverhampton

Roger D Kidd

Woodlands Walk in Penn, Wolverhampton

This is a surprisingly secluded three hundred metre strip of open grass and woodland just off the busy A449 dual carriageway of Penn Road and enclosed between Lancaster Gardens and Wells Road. To find it, follow the footpath alongside the Roebuck public house.

Roger D Kidd

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Blakenhall is located at Grid Ref: SO9197 (Lat: 52.57072, Lng: -2.134236)

Unitary Authority: Wolverhampton

Police Authority: West Midlands