Great Wyrley
Parish in South Staffordshire, Staffordshire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.658, -2.019 |
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| OS grid ref: | SJ 98 06 |
| Population: | 19,193 |
| Dialling code: | 01543 (Cannock) |
Great Wyrley is a village and civil parish in the district of South Staffordshire, in Staffordshire, England. Sitting close to the edge of the old coalfield and within easy reach of Cannock and the open heathland of Cannock Chase, it feels like a large village that has become partly a commuter suburb while still supporting local shops, small businesses and light industry.
The area has distinct 19th‑century mining roots and a colourful local history - most famously the early 20th‑century “Wyrley outrages” and the controversial conviction of George Edalji that drew Arthur Conan Doyle’s interest. Canal arms such as the Wyrley and Essington Canal, plus churches, pubs, sports clubs and many footpaths and green spaces, give the parish a strong community character and plenty of opportunities for outdoor activity.
Postcode districts covering Great Wyrley
Most populated places nearby
- Birmingham 14.4 miles
- Wolverhampton 6.4 miles
- Dudley 11.2 miles
- Walsall 5.9 miles
- Telford 19.5 miles
- West Bromwich 8.7 miles
- Solihull 19.1 miles
- Burton upon Trent 18.8 miles
- Sutton Coldfield 10.5 miles
- Nuneaton 24.1 miles
- Cannock 2.9 miles
- Tamworth 14.3 miles
Neighbouring places
- Great Wyrley Landywood Ward 0.4 miles
- Great Wyrley and Cheslyn Hay Built-up area 0.4 miles
- Great Wyrley Town Ward 0.4 miles
- Cheslyn Hay Village Ward 0.7 miles
- Cheslyn Hay Parish 0.8 miles
- Bridgtown Parish 1.4 miles
- Cannock Longford & Bridgtown Ward 1.8 miles
- Springhill Built-up area 1.8 miles
- Saredon Parish 2.2 miles
- Norton Canes Built-up area 2.2 miles
- Hilton Parish 2.3 miles
- Hawks Green with Rumer Hill Ward 2.4 miles
Example postcodes in Great Wyrley
WS6 6LJ, WS6 6EB, WS6 6ND, WS6 6PF, WS6 6HH, WS6 6LG, WS6 7AP, WS6 6BN, WS6 6BF … See all
Transport links
- Birmingham International Airport 18.1 miles
- East Midlands Airport 31.3 miles
- Landywood Railway Station 0.1 miles
- Cannock Railway Station 1.9 miles
Hotels near Great Wyrley Ad
- Days Inn by Wyndham Cannock Norton Canes M6 Toll 3 2.2 miles
- Holiday Inn Birmingham North - Cannock 4 1.1 miles
- Premier Inn Cannock 3 1.1 miles
- Premier Inn Cannock South 3 2 miles
- Holiday Inn Express Walsall M6 J10 3 5.1 miles
- Fairlawns, Hotel And Spa 4 5.9 miles
- Spread Eagle, Gailey by Marston's Inns 5.4 miles
- The Moat House 4 7.5 miles
- Village Hotel Birmingham Walsall 3 5.1 miles
- The Barns Hotel 3 4.1 miles
Schools in Great Wyrley
- Great Wyrley Academy Secondary
- Landywood Primary School Primary
- Moat Hall Primary Academy Primary
- St Thomas More Catholic Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Radmore Abbey Historic site 4.6 miles
- Wolverhampton Racecourse Recreation 6.5 miles
- Bescot Stadium Stadium 6.5 miles
- Molineux Stadium Stadium 6.6 miles
- Kings Standing Wood Forest 8.5 miles
- Acton Hill Estate 9.1 miles
- Sutton Park Estate 10 miles
- Blithfield Hall Estate 10.4 miles
- The Hawthorns Stadium 10.5 miles
- Ingestre Hall Estate 11 miles
- Villa Park Stadium 11.7 miles
- Patshull Hall Estate 11.8 miles