Blackwell and Burcot Area Guide 

Blackwell 

Blackwell is a village located in the Bromsgrove district of Worcestershire, England. Some features of Blackwell include:

Location: Blackwell is situated in the Worcestershire countryside, offering easy access to scenic walks and countryside activities. It is located approximately 10 miles south of Birmingham and is well-connected by road and rail.

Community: Blackwell has a friendly community with a range of events and activities taking place throughout the year. These include the annual Blackwell Festival, the Blackwell Bonfire and Fireworks Display and the Blackwell Horticultural Show.

Transport: Blackwell has good transport links with a train station in nearby Barnt Green providing regular services to Birmingham and Worcester. There are also several bus routes connecting the village to nearby towns and cities.

Amenities: The village has a range of amenities including a post office, convenience store, restaurants. There are also several shops and supermarkets catering to everyday needs.

Education: Blackwell has a primary school, which is rated as outstanding by Ofsted. There are also several secondary schools in the surrounding areas.

Blackwell is also home to the highly regarded Blackwell Golf Club as well Blackwell Adventure, one of the leading outdoor activity, camping and residential centres in the Midlands

Outdoor spaces: The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and offers several parks and open spaces including the Blackwell Nature Reserve and the Blackwell Meadows. There are also several footpaths and cycle routes for outdoor enthusiasts.

History: Blackwell has a rich history dating back to the Saxon period, and there are several historic buildings in the village including St. Catherine’s Church, which dates back to the 19th century, and the 16th century Blackwell Court.

Burcot 

Burcot is a small village located in the Bromsgrove district of Worcestershire, England. Some features of Burcot include:

Location: Burcot is situated on the edge of the Worcestershire countryside, offering easy access to scenic walks and countryside activities. It is located approximately 7 miles south of Birmingham and is well-connected by road and rail.

Community: Burcot has a friendly community with a range of events and activities taking place throughout the year. These include the Burcot Village Fete and the Burcot Christmas Fayre.

Transport: Burcot has several bus routes connecting the village to nearby towns and cities.

Amenities: The village has a range of amenities nearby. 

Education: Burcot does not have its own primary school, but there are several primary schools in the surrounding areas. There are also several secondary schools in the nearby towns.

Outdoor spaces: The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and offers several parks and open spaces nearby including the Lickey Hills.  There are also several footpaths and cycle routes for outdoor enthusiasts.

History: Burcot has a rich history dating back to the Saxon period, and there are several historic buildings in the village including the 19th century Burcot Grange.