Ward in East Staffordshire, Staffordshire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.798, -1.816 |
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| OS grid ref: | SK 12 22 |
| Dialling code: | 01889 (Rugely) |
Bagots & Needwood sits in the rural hinterland of East Staffordshire, Staffordshire, England, a landscape of rolling farmland, remnant woodlands and small villages. The area reflects the legacy of Needwood Forest and the historic Bagot family estates around Blithfield Hall, with features such as Blithfield Reservoir and pockets of ancient woodland giving it a notably green, pastoral character.
Life here is shaped by agriculture, country pursuits and close‑knit village communities - Abbots Bromley is famous for its traditional Horn Dance - while local heritage includes the long‑standing association with the Bagot family and their rare Bagot goats. Many residents commute to nearby market towns such as Burton-on-Trent and Lichfield, but the area remains popular with walkers, cyclists and anyone seeking a quieter, historic corner of Staffordshire.
WS15 3BD, DE13 8QA, DE13 8BE, WS15 3BP, DE13 8DA, DE13 8PS, WS15 3BE, WS15 3DU, DE13 8SN … See all