Aldersley

Settlement in Staffordshire

England

Aldersley

Community Orchard The view in the Smestow Nature Reserve, Tettenhall. — Community Orchard Credit: Gordon Griffiths

Aldersley is a small village located in the county of Staffordshire, England. Situated on the outskirts of the city of Wolverhampton, it is approximately three miles northwest of the city center. The village is surrounded by picturesque countryside and offers a peaceful and rural atmosphere to its residents.

Aldersley has a long history, with evidence of human settlement dating back to the Iron Age. Today, it is known for its charming mix of traditional and modern architecture, including a variety of period houses and contemporary developments. The village is home to a close-knit community, where neighbors often know each other, creating a friendly and welcoming environment.

Despite its small size, Aldersley offers a range of amenities and services to cater to the needs of its residents. These include a local primary school, a church, a village hall, and a few shops and pubs. The village is well-connected to surrounding areas by road, with easy access to the M54 motorway and Wolverhampton city center.

For outdoor enthusiasts, Aldersley benefits from its proximity to natural landscapes, such as the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal and the Aldersley Stadium, which hosts various sporting events and activities. The village also has a strong sense of community spirit, with regular events and activities organized by local groups and organizations.

In summary, Aldersley is a charming and historic village in Staffordshire, offering a tranquil lifestyle with a close-knit community. Its location provides easy access to both rural and urban amenities, making it an attractive place to live for those seeking a balance between countryside living and city convenience.

Show me another place!

If you have any feedback on the listing, please let us know in the comments section below.

Aldersley Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.607994/-2.16167 or Grid Reference SJ8901. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Community Orchard

The view in the Smestow Nature Reserve, Tettenhall.

Gordon Griffiths

Henwood Road View

The view down the Tettenhall road in Wolverhampton.

Gordon Griffiths

Towpath View

The view towards Tettenhall along the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal.

Gordon Griffiths

Tettenhall Rock milestone - detail

Set into the retaining wall on the 'uphill' side of the cutting on Tettenhall Rock, few people probably even see this one - I've passed it almost every day for 20-odd years, and only spotted it a fortnight ago. The lettering is cut into the stone, somewhat faded and indistinct now, and states Salop 25, Wolverhampton 2 and London 123.

Richard Law

Redhouse Road

The view from Woodthorne Road South, Wolverhampton.

Gordon Griffiths

Aldersley Stadium

This comprises an athletics track and a sports village.

Bill Boaden

Path along a former railway track

Bill Boaden

Bridge over the former railway

The thick spring foliage makes it difficult to get a good view.

Bill Boaden

The Golden Eagle

A pub on the corner of Court Road and Hordern Road.

Bill Boaden

The Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal

Taken from a cycle path bridge alongside Hordern Road.

Bill Boaden

Southbound freight train on the Kingswinford Branch at Aldersley Junction

View northward, towards Codsall, Wellington and Shrewsbury (to the left), Oxley Sidings, Wolverhampton etc. (to the right). The train is headed towards Kingswinford Junction and Stourbridge Junction, on a line only opened in 1925, closed to passengers in 1932, to goods in 1965. The locomotive (4-6-0 No. 5900 'Hinderton Hall' is now preserved at Didcot Railway Centre, having been built in 3/31 and withdrawn in 12/63. (On this occasion there was no one on the footplate, the crew evidently having a break - hopefully having left the brakes on). (Compare this view with SJ8901 : Bridge over the former railway)!

Ben Brooksbank