Villages · West Midlands
Colwich
In or near Great Haywood.
Colwich — a village in england east midlands.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Rugeley Trent Valley · 4.0 km
About
A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Cannock Chase SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cannock Chase
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Colwich is a village located in the East Midlands of England, with a population of 2,485 residents. It features a typical rural English setting, characterised by its local amenities and community facilities. The village offers a glimpse into rural life in the region, with access to nearby countryside and walking trails.
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- Coordinates
- 52.7876, -1.9821
- County
- Staffordshire
- District
- Stafford
- Parish
- Colwich
- Postcode
- ST17 0XF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Stone, Great Wyrley and Penkridge
- Population
- 2,485
- Nearest railway station
- Rugeley Trent Valley — 4 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2652516 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
Eric Goode, Driver
Memorials & monuments · 0.4 km
Trent and Mersey Canal Colwich Bridge Number 71
Historic bridges · 0.4 km
Saint Mary's Abbey, Colwich
Abbeys & priories · 0.6 km
Oakedge Hall
Archaeological sites · 0.8 km
Wolseley Bridge
Historic bridges · 1.0 km
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Bishton Hall
Historic houses · 1.2 km
Wolseley Bridge Tea Rooms And Associated Buildings
Historic bridges · 1.2 km
Wolseley Centre
Forests & woodlands · 1.3 km
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Shugborough Viaduct
Historic bridges · 1.4 km
Wolseley Centre
Wildlife reserves · 1.4 km
Great Haywood
Towns & cities · 1.8 km
Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal
Canals · 1.8 km
Nearby
📷 3Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
Eric Goode, Driver
Eric Goode, Driver — a memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · West Midlands
Trent and Mersey Canal Colwich Bridge Number 71
Trent and Mersey Canal Colwich Bridge Number 71 — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Abbeys & priories · West Midlands
Saint Mary's Abbey, Colwich
Saint Mary's Abbey, Colwich — former abbey in Staffordshire, England.
📷 3Archaeological sites · West Midlands
Oakedge Hall
Oakedge Hall — a archaeological in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · West Midlands
Wolseley Bridge
Wolseley Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · West Midlands
Bishton Hall
Bishton Hall — country house in Staffordshire, England, UK.
Where to eat & stay near Colwich
Places to stay
📷 5Caravan parks · West Midlands
Silvertrees Caravan Park
Silvertrees Caravan Park — a caravan park in england east midlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · West Midlands
Tackeroo Caravan Site
Tackeroo Caravan Site — a caravan park in england west midlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · West Midlands
Green Man Caravan Site
Green Man Caravan Site — a caravan park in england east midlands.
📷 5Campsites · West Midlands
Spring Slade Lodge
Spring Slade Lodge — a campsite in england west midlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · West Midlands
Cannock Chase Camping and Caravanning Club
Cannock Chase Camping and Caravanning Club — a caravan park in england east midlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · West Midlands
Kingfisher Holiday Park
Kingfisher Holiday Park — a caravan park in england east midlands.
Places to eat & drink
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📷 5Historic pubs · West Midlands
The Goat's Head
The Goat's Head — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
📷 5Historic pubs · West Midlands
Shrewsbury Arms
Shrewsbury Arms in England West Midlands, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Historic pubs · West Midlands
The Chains Public House
The Chains Public House in England West Midlands, United Kingdom.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Colwich?
- Colwich is in Staffordshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode ST17 0XF), in the parish of Colwich.
- What is Colwich?
- Colwich — a village in england east midlands.
- How do I get to Colwich?
- The nearest railway station is Rugeley Trent Valley, about 4.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode ST17 0XF.
- Is Colwich a protected site?
- Yes — Colwich is part of the Cannock Chase SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cannock Chase National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Colwich?
- The nearest railway station is Rugeley Trent Valley, about 4.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode ST17 0XF.