Bromley Hayes
| Bromley Hayes | |
|---|---|
 Bromley Hayes Garden Centre | |
  Bromley Hayes Location within Staffordshire | |
| Civil parish | |
| District | |
| Shire county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | RUGELEY |
| Postcode district | WS13 |
| Dialling code | 01283 |
| Police | Staffordshire |
| Fire | Staffordshire |
| Ambulance | West Midlands |
| UK Parliament | |
Bromley Hayes is a hamlet in the parish of King's Bromley, in the Lichfield district, in the county of Staffordshire, England. It lies in the Trent Valley and midway between Lichfield and Kings Bromley.
History
Bromley Hayes was once occupied by a creamery owned and operated by Trent Valley Dairy and Produce Co. Ltd on the Trent and Mersey Canal in 1885. In 1892, the creamery went into bankruptcy and closed.[2] However, in 1896, it was reopened and taken over by Edwards Creameries.[3]
It continued to be operational under the company until it was then purchased by United Creameries. Who continued to operate the creamery at Bromley Hayes until the 1930s, when it was finally closed.[4]
Present day
In 2010, a new building consisting of two-storeys was built in Bromley Hayes, which was to be used for both canal boat service and maintenance was constructed.
In 2016, the building was sought to be converted into a private residence by the owners although nothing appears to have happened. The building includes a dry-dock and office space.[5]
Bromley Wharf continues to be a popular mooring and leisure spot for narrowboats and boat enthusiasts.
Amenities
Bromley Hayes is mostly made up of multiple businesses, a few residences and Kings Bromley Wharf.
There was also a garden centre in nearby Rileyhill, called "Bromley Hayes Garden Centre" on Shaw Lane.[6]
Trent and Mersey Canal
The Trent and Mersey Canal passes to the north of Bromley Hayes and Kings Bromley Wharf.
See also
References
- ^ "United Kingdom Parliament". Retrieved 18 September 2009.
- ^ "Creamery Staff, Kings Bromley". www.search.staffspasttrack.org.uk. Retrieved 4 August 2025.
- ^ Holderness, Nb (11 April 2021). "NB Holderness: The Cream always Rises". NB Holderness. Retrieved 4 August 2025.
- ^ "Geograph:: Former Creamery at Kings Bromley Wharf,... © Roger D Kidd". www.geograph.org.uk. Retrieved 4 August 2025.
- ^ German, John. "Bromley Wharf Boathouse" (PDF). OnTheMarket.com. Retrieved 4 August 2025.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Guide, Garden Centre. "Garden centre Bromley Hayes Garden Centre in Lichfield opening hours and reviews". Garden Centre Guide. Retrieved 4 August 2025.
External links
- Map sources for Bromley Hayes