Stafford is a small city that became a shoe-making center in the 18th C and converted to electrical engineering in the 20th C. Shire Hall, built in 1795, is quite interesting. Also worth noting is the parish church, restored by Sir Gilbert Scott in 1841. It has a central tower, early English nave and Decorated transepts. It also contains the bust of Izaak Walton (1593-1683) who was born here and baptized in the Norman font in this church.
There are many other impressive buildings in Stafford, including the William Salt Library, which contains valuable books and manuscripts detailing the history of the county. Victoria Park in Stafford is a riverside park with bowling greens, play areas and a paddling pool.
This 19-mile / 30 kilometer trail goes through the Beacon Regional Park, from the heart of the West Midlands to the Staffordshire boundary. The trail goes past lakes, nature reserves, canals and picnic spots.
Shugborough was the ancestral home of Lord Lichfield. There are several sites to visit on the property including: the 18th century mansion, original servants' quarters, a working kitchen and laundry, museum, restored mill, several neo-classical monuments and extensive parkland and gardens.
Address: Shugborough Estate, Lichfield Road, Stafford ST17 0XB, England
Hours:
March 14 to October 29: 11am-5pm
Always opened on: Spring Bank Holiday - Britain (last Monday, May ), Summer Bank Holiday - Britain outside Scotland (last Monday, August )
Tips: Last admission 4:15 pm.
Parking: Pay
Disability Access: Partial facilities for persons with disabilities.
Guides: Guided tour available as optional extra.
Facilities: Gift shop, Restaurant or food service
Transit: Bus: Arriva North Midlands 825 from Stafford station
This cottage belonged to the author of `The Compleat Angler.' It is a typical 17th century black and white cottage with a herb garden and picnic orchard. The cottage also has numerous displays of Walton's literary works and belongings.
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