Stafford Attractions
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.
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.
Beacon Way Walking Trail, England
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.
Bradley, England
(Near Stafford)
Bradley, southwest of Stafford, has a late 13th century church with a Norman font and a number of thatched cottages.
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Great Haywood - Shugborough 18th Century Mansion
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.
All values are in local currency
Hours
March 14 to October 29
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always opened on:
Spring Bank Holiday - Britain (last Monday, May )
Summer Bank Holiday - Britain outside Scotland (last Monday, August )
Summer Bank Holiday - Britain outside Scotland (last Monday, August )
| Family | 30.00 |
| Adult | 12.00 |
| Concession or reduced rate | 9.50 |
| Child | 7.00 |
Parking
Pay
Disabled
Partial facilities for persons with disabilities.
Guides
Guided tour available as optional extra.
Facilities
Gift shop
Restaurant or food service
Restaurant or food service
Museum of the Staffordshire Yeomanry
Housed in an elegant Elizabethan building is a collection of uniforms, documents and weapons tracing the history of the Regiment.
Stafford Tourist Office
The Ancient High House
Greengate Street
Stafford ST16 2JA
England
The Ancient High House
Greengate Street
Stafford ST16 2JA
England
Hours
April 1 to October 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 10:00 | Closed |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 16:00 |
November 1 to April 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 10:00 | Closed |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 15:00 |
Facilities
Gift shop
Shallowford - Izaak Walton's Cottage
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.
