The village offers a range of amenities to include a bakery, butchers, hairdressers, fish and chip and other essential shops.

Within easy reach of the village sits the Staffordshire and Worcester canal which provides stunning walks for those who wish to take the country air.

Although the rural location is a major plus point, the Homelands Park also has easy access to the urban conurbations of, Wolverhampton and Stafford with their excellent shopping and leisure facilities, via a regular bus service.

The delightful town of Penkridge lies within a short distance and offers the visitor an historic Wednesday and Saturday open air market.