Bourne Brook facts for kids
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Bourne Brook near Hints
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 Confluence with the River Tame shown in Staffordshire
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| Country | England |
| Counties | Staffordshire |
| District | Lichfield District |
| Town | Fazeley |
| Villages | Shenstone, Weeford, Hints |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Aldridge, Staffordshire |
| River mouth | Fazeley, Staffordshire 52°36′44″N 1°41′32″W / 52.6123°N 1.6921°W |
| Length | 14 km (8.7 mi) |
| Basin features | |
| Basin size | 35 km2 (14 sq mi) |
| Progression : Bourne Brook—Tame—Trent—Humber | |
The Bourne Brook is a small river in Staffordshire, England. It is also known as the Black Brook in its early parts. This brook is a tributary, which means it's a smaller river that flows into a larger one. The Bourne Brook eventually joins the River Tame.
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The Journey of the Bourne Brook
The Bourne Brook travels about 14 kilometers (9 miles) from where it starts to where it meets the River Tame. Its journey takes it through different parts of the countryside.
Where the Brook Begins
The Bourne Brook starts its journey near a place called Aldridge. At this point, it is known as the Black Brook. It begins its flow in what was once part of Staffordshire, but is now in the West Midlands county.
Flowing Through the Countryside
As the Black Brook flows north, it passes to the west and then north of the village of Shenstone. After this, it turns east, flowing past the villages of Weeford and Hints. This is where its name changes from Black Brook to Bourne Brook.
Reaching the River Tame
The Bourne Brook continues its journey, even flowing through the exciting grounds of Drayton Manor Theme Park. Finally, it reaches its confluence (the point where two rivers meet) with the River Tame near Fazeley.
The Long Journey to the Sea
The water from the Bourne Brook doesn't stop at the River Tame! It continues its long journey. From the River Tame, it flows into the River Trent. The River Trent then carries the water to the Humber. Finally, the Humber empties all this water into the vast North Sea.
