Area Guide: Aldridge

Enjoy your retirement in the village of Aldridge

About Aldridge

Aldridge is a town in the West Midlands Borough of Walsall, nine miles north of Birmingham. The area is surrounded by sweeping countryside and offers a much gentler pace of life.

Originally a farming settlement, the town name Aldridge comes from the Saxon word “Alrewic”, meaning Alder Tree. Alder is often seen flourishing beside rivers and streams, and the Celts believed their groves represented a place of balance. Today, Aldridge offers that same peace to its residents.

Why move to Aldridge?

Parks and Nature Reserves

Opened in 1874, the park spans 170 acres and includes gardens, green spaces, play areas, and sports facilities.

When you visit, you’ll see a wide range of flora and wildlife. It has over 10,000 different species of trees and shrubs. The Arboretum also hosts many activities such as walking, park runs, fishing and sports.

Park Lime Pits

Located 2 miles north Of Walsall Town Centre, The Pits contain 2 beautiful clear pools surrounded by mature beech woodland. The site is also home to more than 300 species of plants, 100 different types of birds and is also a Local Nature Reserve (LNR), making it an ideal beauty spot.

Community Spirit

Aldridge hosts a number of annual events, including the Aldridge Carnival and the Aldridge Christmas Lights Switch-On. The Aldridge Village Partnership also works to promote and support the town, businesses and its residents.

There’s also numerous clubs, groups and organisations that hold regular events such as Pilates, yoga, poker evenings, camera clubs and much more.  

Markets and Shops

Aldridge is home to the Aldridge Shopping Centre that is home to a range of national retailers such as Home Bargains, WH Smiths, Costa Coffee and Hays Travel. There’s also plenty of other food outlets and independent retailers in the centre.

The High Street also boasts several other retailers and there’s all of the well-known supermarkets in Aldridge for any of the necessities you may need.  

Restaurants and pubs

Aldridge is home to some excellent eateries and drinking establishments for when you feel like a night out or to socialise with friends.

Da Vinci’s Italian Restaurant delivers an authentic Italian experience in a warm, cosy environment. If you’re looking for something more traditional, The Plough & Harrow is a relaxed, stylish country pub that brings together the charming elements of traditional décor and modern flair with an extensive menu of dishes and inviting social areas.

Local Amenities

Local amenities include a library, community centre, post office, banks, chemist, doctors and hairdressers.

4 local GP practices

Local train station: Blake Street

2 vets

Local Clubs and Facilities

Aldridge has a wealth of local amenities for residents, such as:

• Aldridge Library – located on Rookery Lane, offering a range of books, magazines and hosts community activities
• Aldridge Community Centre – Situated on Middlemore Lane, hosting various events and activities for residents of all ages
• Aldridge Post Office – Located on Northgate, with various postal services available like every day banking, bill payments, passport applications, licence applications and more
• HSBC & Lloyds Bank – both situated within Aldridge for all of your banking needs
• Aldridge Pharmacy – situated at the Anchor Meadow Health Centre
• Train stations – Walsall Railway station is the nearest major station in the town centre of Walsall, but Aldridge also has a new station being developed to provide much better connectivity

Churchill Retirement Homes in Aldridge

Croft Lodge - Private, peaceful, and perfect for retirement.

Croft Lodge is our new development of retirement apartments in Aldridge. Scheduled for completion by March 2025, Croft Lodge has a collection of one and two-bedroom properties available.