Broadwaters

Settlement in Worcestershire Wyre Forest

England

Broadwaters

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

Broadwaters is a small residential area located in the county of Worcestershire, England. Situated approximately 1 mile north of Kidderminster town center, it forms part of the Wyre Forest District. The area is primarily a residential district, known for its tranquil surroundings and close proximity to the beautiful countryside of Worcestershire.

Broadwaters is characterized by a mix of housing types, ranging from traditional Victorian houses to modern developments. The area offers a variety of housing options, including detached houses, semi-detached houses, and apartments, catering to a diverse range of residents.

The local amenities in Broadwaters are plentiful, with several shops, supermarkets, and convenience stores within easy reach. The area also benefits from a number of green spaces and parks, providing residents with opportunities for outdoor activities and relaxation.

Transport links in Broadwaters are excellent, with easy access to major road networks such as the A449 and A456. Kidderminster train station, located nearby, provides regular services to Birmingham, Worcester, and other major cities in the region.

Broadwaters is served by a number of primary and secondary schools, providing excellent educational opportunities for families. The area also boasts a strong sense of community, with various local organizations and clubs offering a range of activities and events for residents to enjoy.

Overall, Broadwaters offers a peaceful and picturesque residential setting, making it an attractive place to live for those seeking a suburban lifestyle within close proximity to both natural beauty and urban amenities.

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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. SO8480 : Cookley Village Hall & Sports Club (2), Lea Lane, Cookley.

P L Chadwick

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.

P L Chadwick

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.

P L Chadwick

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.

P L Chadwick

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.

P L Chadwick

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.

P L Chadwick

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.

P L Chadwick

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.

P L Chadwick

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.

P L Chadwick

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.

P L Chadwick

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.

P L Chadwick

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.

P L Chadwick

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.

P L Chadwick

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.

P L Chadwick

Information board at Cookley Playing Fields, Cookley

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

P L Chadwick

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.

P L Chadwick

Public footpath up to Cookley Playing Fields, near Cookley

The public footpath alongside the Staffs & Worcs Canal, which commences at Lea Lane, here leaves the canal and climbs up to Cookley Playing Fields. However a footpath does continue alongside the canal for some further distance, and can be used by the public, as it is part of the land owned by the village of Cookley. SO8380 : Footpath near Staffs & Worcs Canal, near Cookley. SO8379 : Start of footpath by gate in Lea Lane, near Cookley.

P L Chadwick