Blakeshall

Settlement in Worcestershire Wyre Forest

England

Blakeshall

Cookley Village Hall & Sports Club (1), Lea Lane, Cookley This £945,000 project was officially opened on the 5th February 2011. Over 300 people attended the opening. The facility replaced the old Parish Hall. The building comprises a sports club lounge, two meeting rooms with computers and internet, a kitchen, a snooker room and a 200 metre square hall, with a stage for performances.

<a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2337173">SO8480 : Cookley Village Hall &amp; Sports Club (2), Lea Lane, Cookley</a>. — Cookley Village Hall & Sports Club (1), Lea Lane, Cookley Credit: P L Chadwick

Blakeshall is a small village located in the county of Worcestershire, England. Situated approximately 4 miles east of Kidderminster, it lies in the Wyre Forest District. The village is surrounded by picturesque countryside and is known for its peaceful and rural setting.

Blakeshall is a historic village with a rich heritage. It was mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086 and has a number of listed buildings, including the Grade II listed St. Bartholomew's Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is an important local landmark and is renowned for its architectural beauty.

The village itself is fairly small, with a population of around 500 residents. It has a close-knit community and a friendly atmosphere, making it an attractive place to live. Blakeshall has a primary school, which serves the local area, and a village hall that hosts various community events throughout the year.

The surrounding area offers plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities and exploration. The nearby Wyre Forest provides a picturesque setting for walking, cycling, and wildlife spotting. Blakeshall also benefits from its close proximity to the bustling town of Kidderminster, where residents can find a wider range of amenities, including shops, restaurants, and leisure facilities.

Overall, Blakeshall is a charming village with a rich history and a strong sense of community. Its idyllic location, combined with its access to amenities and outdoor activities, makes it an appealing place to live for those seeking a peaceful and rural lifestyle.

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Cookley Village Hall & Sports Club (1), Lea Lane, Cookley This £945,000 project was officially opened on the 5th February 2011. Over 300 people attended the opening. The facility replaced the old Parish Hall. The building comprises a sports club lounge, two meeting rooms with computers and internet, a kitchen, a snooker room and a 200 metre square hall, with a stage for performances.

<a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2337173">SO8480 : Cookley Village Hall &amp; Sports Club (2), Lea Lane, Cookley</a>.

Cookley Village Hall & Sports Club (1), Lea Lane, Cookley

This £945,000 project was officially opened on the 5th February 2011. Over 300 people attended the opening. The facility replaced the old Parish Hall. The building comprises a sports club lounge, two meeting rooms with computers and internet, a kitchen, a snooker room and a 200 metre square hall, with a stage for performances. SO8480 : Cookley Village Hall & Sports Club (2), Lea Lane, Cookley.

Cookley Village Hall & Sports Club (2), Lea Lane, Cookley Outside the new village hall are various sports facilities, a play area for children, and an area for BMX bikes etc and skateboarding, called the Wheels Area.

<a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2337154">SO8480 : Cookley Village Hall &amp; Sports Club (1), Lea Lane, Cookley</a>.

Cookley Village Hall & Sports Club (2), Lea Lane, Cookley

Outside the new village hall are various sports facilities, a play area for children, and an area for BMX bikes etc and skateboarding, called the Wheels Area. SO8480 : Cookley Village Hall & Sports Club (1), Lea Lane, Cookley.

Lea Lane, Cookley At the approach to the village of Cookley. On the left is the new Village Hall.

<a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2337154">SO8480 : Cookley Village Hall &amp; Sports Club (1), Lea Lane, Cookley</a>.

Lea Lane, Cookley

At the approach to the village of Cookley. On the left is the new Village Hall. SO8480 : Cookley Village Hall & Sports Club (1), Lea Lane, Cookley.

Former Lock Keeper's Cottage, Debdale Lock, Staffs & Worcs Canal near Cookley In the long ago days of freight being carried on the canal, there would have been a resident lock keeper living here.

A different view:- <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3217505">SO8480 : Former Lock Keeper's Cottage, Debdale Lock, near Cookley</a>.

Former Lock Keeper's Cottage, Debdale Lock, Staffs & Worcs Canal near Cookley

In the long ago days of freight being carried on the canal, there would have been a resident lock keeper living here. A different view:- SO8480 : Former Lock Keeper's Cottage, Debdale Lock, near Cookley.

Debdale Lock, Staffs & Worcs Canal, near Cookley A footpath continues from the bridge up to Cookley Playing Fields. In the other direction it goes to Kingsford Forest Park.

Debdale Lock, Staffs & Worcs Canal, near Cookley

A footpath continues from the bridge up to Cookley Playing Fields. In the other direction it goes to Kingsford Forest Park.

Boat in Debdale Lock, Staffs & Worcs Canal, near Cookley There is a cavern beside this lock, which apparently used to be used as a stables for horses pulling boats along the canal. There is room for about four horses to lie down.

Boat in Debdale Lock, Staffs & Worcs Canal, near Cookley

There is a cavern beside this lock, which apparently used to be used as a stables for horses pulling boats along the canal. There is room for about four horses to lie down.

Plaque at Debdale Bridge (No. 22), Staffs & Worcs Canal, near Cookley The small bridge at Debdale Lock is, not surprisingly, called Debdale Bridge, and numbered 22. Usually these plaques are affixed to the bridge, but this one is attached to the lock wall under the bridge. The style of the plaque would seem to indicate it is probably a replacement, rather than an original.

<a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2340638">SO8480 : Debdale Lock, Staffs &amp; Worcs Canal, near Cookley</a>.

Plaque at Debdale Bridge (No. 22), Staffs & Worcs Canal, near Cookley

The small bridge at Debdale Lock is, not surprisingly, called Debdale Bridge, and numbered 22. Usually these plaques are affixed to the bridge, but this one is attached to the lock wall under the bridge. The style of the plaque would seem to indicate it is probably a replacement, rather than an original. SO8480 : Debdale Lock, Staffs & Worcs Canal, near Cookley.

Debdale Lock, Staffs & Worcs Canal, near Cookley A narrowboat can be seen approaching the lock. The former lock keeper&#039;s cottage is on the left.

<a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2340591">SO8480 : Former Lock Keeper's Cottage, Debdale Lock, Staffs &amp; Worcs Canal near Cookley</a>.

Debdale Lock, Staffs & Worcs Canal, near Cookley

A narrowboat can be seen approaching the lock. The former lock keeper's cottage is on the left. SO8480 : Former Lock Keeper's Cottage, Debdale Lock, Staffs & Worcs Canal near Cookley.

Debdale Lock, Staffs & Worcs Canal, near Cookley Another view of the lock:- <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2340721">SO8480 : Debdale Lock, Staffs &amp; Worcs Canal, near Cookley</a>, and <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2340638">SO8480 : Debdale Lock, Staffs &amp; Worcs Canal, near Cookley</a>.

Debdale Lock, Staffs & Worcs Canal, near Cookley

Another view of the lock:- SO8480 : Debdale Lock, Staffs & Worcs Canal, near Cookley, and SO8480 : Debdale Lock, Staffs & Worcs Canal, near Cookley.

Narrowboat west of Debdale Lock, Staffs & Worcs Canal, near Cookley The narrowboat has just left Debdale Lock. The canal is particularly narrow at this point, and it wouldn&#039;t be much fun meeting another boat around here. Photographed from Debdale Bridge.

<a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2340658">SO8480 : Boat in Debdale Lock, Staffs &amp; Worcs Canal, near Cookley</a>.

Narrowboat west of Debdale Lock, Staffs & Worcs Canal, near Cookley

The narrowboat has just left Debdale Lock. The canal is particularly narrow at this point, and it wouldn't be much fun meeting another boat around here. Photographed from Debdale Bridge. SO8480 : Boat in Debdale Lock, Staffs & Worcs Canal, near Cookley.

Signpost by Debdale Bridge, Staffs & Worcs Canal, near Cookley The signpost points across a field, where there is a public footpath to Kingsford Forest Park, about a mile and a half away. Behind the signpost can be seen the canal and towpath.

<a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2340826">SO8480 : Footpath across a field, near Cookley</a>.

Signpost by Debdale Bridge, Staffs & Worcs Canal, near Cookley

The signpost points across a field, where there is a public footpath to Kingsford Forest Park, about a mile and a half away. Behind the signpost can be seen the canal and towpath. SO8480 : Footpath across a field, near Cookley.

Footpath across a field, near Cookley There is a public footpath across this field, although it isn&#039;t immediately obvious quite where the footpath is. It leads to the popular Kingsford Forest Park, which is a nice place for walking, riding and other outdoor pursuits. In the distance can be seen some industrial buildings, which are on the edge of the village of Cookley.

<a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2340802">SO8480 : Signpost by Debdale Bridge, Staffs &amp; Worcs Canal, near Cookley</a>.

Footpath across a field, near Cookley

There is a public footpath across this field, although it isn't immediately obvious quite where the footpath is. It leads to the popular Kingsford Forest Park, which is a nice place for walking, riding and other outdoor pursuits. In the distance can be seen some industrial buildings, which are on the edge of the village of Cookley. SO8480 : Signpost by Debdale Bridge, Staffs & Worcs Canal, near Cookley.

Seat in Horseshoe Meadow, near Cookley Horseshoe Meadow is part of Cookley Playing Fields, which is an area open to the public to enjoy. There is a path from near the seat, which leads down to a path by the Staffs &amp; Worcs Canal, on the opposite side to the towpath.

Seat in Horseshoe Meadow, near Cookley

Horseshoe Meadow is part of Cookley Playing Fields, which is an area open to the public to enjoy. There is a path from near the seat, which leads down to a path by the Staffs & Worcs Canal, on the opposite side to the towpath.

Footpath across Horseshoe Meadow, near Cookley The footpath goes to the Village Hall and car park, with a branch leading off and descending to Debdale Lock, on the nearby Staffs &amp; Worcs Canal. The meadow, which is part of Cookley Playing Fields, is not treated with chemicals or artificial fertilisers. It supports more than fifty species of wildflowers, grasses and associated wildlife.

Footpath across Horseshoe Meadow, near Cookley

The footpath goes to the Village Hall and car park, with a branch leading off and descending to Debdale Lock, on the nearby Staffs & Worcs Canal. The meadow, which is part of Cookley Playing Fields, is not treated with chemicals or artificial fertilisers. It supports more than fifty species of wildflowers, grasses and associated wildlife.

Notice board, Cookley Playing Fields, Cookley Much of what is still on the board concerns the construction of a &quot;natural play area&quot;, work on which was due to start on the 11th June 2009. It is now complete.

<a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2341532">SO8480 : Natural Play Area, Cookley Playing Fields, Cookley</a>.

Notice board, Cookley Playing Fields, Cookley

Much of what is still on the board concerns the construction of a "natural play area", work on which was due to start on the 11th June 2009. It is now complete. SO8480 : Natural Play Area, Cookley Playing Fields, Cookley.

Natural Play Area, Cookley Playing Fields, Cookley This is part of the Natural Play Area, on which work started in June 2009.

<a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2341513">SO8480 : Notice board, Cookley Playing Fields, Cookley</a>.

Natural Play Area, Cookley Playing Fields, Cookley

This is part of the Natural Play Area, on which work started in June 2009. SO8480 : Notice board, Cookley Playing Fields, Cookley.

Information board at Cookley Playing Fields, Cookley The board gives much information about the many facilities at the site.

Information board at Cookley Playing Fields, Cookley

The board gives much information about the many facilities at the site.

The zig-zag path to the Canalside Terrace, Cookley Playing Fields, Cookley This view is near the start of the zig-zag path, which gently slopes down to the Canalside Terrace. The terrace gives good views of the Staffs &amp; Worcs Canal, and Debdale Lock.

The zig-zag path to the Canalside Terrace, Cookley Playing Fields, Cookley

This view is near the start of the zig-zag path, which gently slopes down to the Canalside Terrace. The terrace gives good views of the Staffs & Worcs Canal, and Debdale Lock.

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Blakeshall is located at Grid Ref: SO8381 (Lat: 52.429659, Lng: -2.248674)

Administrative County: Worcestershire

District: Wyre Forest

Police Authority: West Mercia

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