Shugborough Hall is a place well worth a visit. It is a National Trust site located in a large estate in rural Staffordshire. There is plenty to see and do for Adults and children alike. On a nice day there are some very pleasant walks that you can do, as well as visit the house. There is a gift shop, toilets and tea room/restaurant close by. The Hall and all of its history is quite fascinating. As I like my photography I loved seeing some of Lord Lichfield's cameras and equipment, as well as the many photographs mounted on the walls. Some are of famous faces that you will recognise, and some of the Royal Family over various years. There are also events put on throughout the year. I have visited twice in December to see the spectacular display of Christmas Trees. They differ every year, and sometimes follow a theme. They also put on a light show display in December. I haven't seen this yet, but do plan on it this year. I have heard it is very impressive.

Wonderful national trust free entry day. Blessed with fine sunshine. Greeted by 2 very helpful members who explained the map. Added onto planned guided visit to new garden at 2pm. This proved really good with the gardener being very interesting. Volunteers in house brilliant, informative and friendly despite impromptu fire alarm, they were unflappable. Beautiful grounds, gardens and all with our rescue dog Maddie. (She stayed in the car whilst we went inside house). Just had such a lovely relaxing day. Thank you 😊

Lovely day out at Shugborough - the staff are 10/10 and gave brilliant service. The gentleman and lady upstairs in Patrick Lichfield’s apartments on Saturday were brilliant, friendly and knowledgeable and great help. The girl working the ice cream counter near the mansion tea room (but not inside the tea room) was amazing, really helped us with our intolerance while ordering an ice cream, super friendly to all customers in front of us and gave exceptional service to us with our celiac dietary needs. It’s a shame a lot of Shugborough has shut since the national trust took ownership, but still has lovely grounds on a sunny day.

Shugborough is simply beautiful whether you're visiting the house or just walking the grounds. Me and my fiance visit often as we just love walking our dog through the grounds and picking up a coffee at the tea room. Very friendly staff upon entry, plenty of info boards explaining future plans, the house is gorgeous inside and out with lots to see. Staff and volunteers are very knowledgeable with the history of the the house. It's just a fab place to visit.

First visit today and what a fantastic place! We decided to join as family members and it was well worth it. The grounds, gardens and mansion are all beautifully kept — full of history and charm. The tea rooms were excellent too, perfect stop for an autumn treat. Even during October half term it never felt crowded; plenty of parking and so much space to explore that you’d hardly notice how busy it actually was. A brilliant family day out — we’ll definitely be back! – O’Toole UK | Keeping it real, one visit at a time.

Had a wonderful day, strolling around the gardens and small walk plus a joy to hear so much history from the volunteers in the hall. The cafe was reasonably priced with good food and coffee.

Amazing place the mansion has lots of things to admire the gardens spectacular iff your going with your family pack up for the day and spend a full day exploring this huge place its a little pricey so best to make it a day and enjoy or the other option join the national trust and visit some of there amazing places

I attended the SEN session with 2 of my grandchildren, absolutely brilliant. Staff were so friendly and helpful. Beautiful, clean atmosphere, loved being able to see the animals. Food was beautiful with a good choice and good value for money. Hope to see more of these sessions as they are so needed and valued in the SEN community. Thank you.

Wow wow wow. worth every penny. Breakfast served all day. little more than I would normally pay. 11.99 but amazing. will be back. Staff not to friendly. But service and food 100%

We had a birthday party here yesterday for a 2 year old. It was fantastic. Play barn was warm, clean and plenty of frames for kiddies. Tractor ride and feeding animals included. The staff was great, so helpful. Especially wife and husband who took charge. Very helpful. Good price for what was included. We had it all to ourselves too

We go here regularly and have done for years! so I took my daughter for her birthday on Tuesday the barn with the rabbits and small animals was locked up, gift shop again locked up a lot of the little shops were also shut. daughter is too young for the play barn that’s fine we didn’t go for that but the track around the place is really tough with a pram and no the railway was not open. It was clear the farm had a staff shortage it was a let down. Amerton farm was lovely when they had the bird sanctuary with the fox and all the other lovely animals you could walk around the goats and the chickens it was beautiful and now It’s very just disappointing but if you are lucky enough to make it up to the track you’ll see two highland cows.

Great for the kids as a great play area but not many farm animals.

Went here with my wife and kids. We went for the Halloween event, pick and pumpkin 🎃 and we went on the train.

Amazing day out for the little ones have took out twins twice. There’s so much to do here works perfect for twins that are interested in different activities. There’s food from the cafe is lovely and all the facilities are so clean.

Lovely place for a walk (manageable for a toddler) and cute summer trail on for kids over summer. The visitor centre has costumes that can dress up in which our biggest lad(3yrs) really loved. We really enjoyed our visit!

Visited Stafford castle, really nice walk round the perimeter and up to the castle. Very unspoiled. Plenty of parking. Visitor centre and tearoom. Lovely ruin to visit. Unfortunately we chose a day when there was a school visit, so we couldn't go into the tea room/visitor centre or go inside the castle so we will have to go again! The castle entry is free.

You can see the view of Stafford city from the height, good hike, its green and serene but nothing much to see.

Small car park but ok on a weekday. The museum is well stocked with exhibits. The shop has a few items and canned drinks & confectionery is available (if the shop is open - limited opening times). The walk to the castle is steep with one bench part way. Wheelchair accessable but hard work up the hill. Allow an hour for the visit to include the castle, museum and herb garden. Free admission.

This is great place to maybe walk your dog, let the kids run off steam and look at Stafford history, but if you're expecting a proper castle you may feel a little underwhelmed..... If you are expecting Warwick Castle type of size or structure, you won't see any Port Cullis, Drawbridge, Turrets or grey stone, sorry. This Castle is quite small, and in ruins and its half patched up with red brick. Stafford Castle has been demolished and rebuilt a couple of times and this shows in the material it's built of which maybe only 200 years old. You can go inside the walls and have a nosey too so it's not all bad, the visitor centre is very good, there's clean toilets and free entry/parking too The real beauty of this place is the view from Castle Hill and the surrounding meadows, woodlands.

Nice wall around the lower part and short stroll up to the castle itself. Lots of information on the way round. Visitor centre offers hand on with armour etc and coffee at just £1! Well worth a visit

I had no idea there was even a castle in Stafford so it was a pleasant surprise to find this. There's a nice walking route up to the Castle with many information points with historical facts and illustrations. Unfortunately the Visitor centre was closed due to a school trip otherwise I'd have liked to have had a look in there too. There's also a short woodland walking route here too.

I have never travelled to Stafford by train before, but as you leave the station you have Victoria Park right infront of you. What a gorgeous gem. The landscaping is stunning, with beautiful beds of flowers with vibrant colours. There is a band stand, a river with ducks and swans, thatched buildings, lovely bridges and a bowling green. It was a sunny day and the club were out bowling, such a great sight to watch. Next to the green were two aviaries with doves, golden pheasant, budgies, etc. Such a lovely atmosphere and buzz about the park. There was also a cafe, which appeared very popular. So lovely to see a well manicured park, with the grass cut to protection. Such a treat to walk through.

Lovely park, especially the greenhouse. Was a great place to visit on a sunny afternoon

Truly impressed by this park! It’s rare to come across such a beautifully maintained space. The moment I stepped out of the train station, I was greeted by a vibrant, colorful flower lawn - it made me fall in love with Stafford right away. The park is incredibly clean, and the flowers and grass are so well cared for. I was genuinely amazed by the whole scene. There’s also a café inside the park, and even some charming bird aviaries filled with tiny, adorable birds. I didn’t expect to visit such a lovely park - it was a delightful surprise and left a lasting impression!

Lovely park for an nice stroll around the canal. The colours of fall made it more beautiful!

Wonderful park.beautiful flowers & grounds & great sand & splash area for the kids ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️❤️

A great day at Victoria Park and will go again, plenty for children, sit and watch the ducks and coffee and sandwich at Albert's on site. Carpark next to park, Sainsbury's a cross the road.

What a beautiful little Oasis within the historic town of Stafford. Beautifully kept and a delight to stroll through. From the gorgeous Summer house and the sweet Canaries to the magnificent monument. A great little café and lots of spots for a picnic.

Lovely little place to take kids to see a wide array of animals . Also great value for money and

Fabulous Sanctuary. Friendly helpful staff doing a great job. Well cared for happy animals with some cheeky chappies amongst them. Great couple of hours.

A lovely experience! Great knowledgeable keepers and friendly staff. Very reasonable prices. Great place for families. Easily accessible.

Highly recommend a visit here if you love wildlife and/or have children. Absolute bargain at only £5 per adult to enter! Spent over 3hrs here on a sunny bank holiday weekend. Very impressed at the enclosures and the way the animals are obviously cared for extremely well by the volunteers. The bird flying demonstration was great, informative and entertaining (although commentary was a little difficult to hear at times due to crackly microphones) with one owl walking around the benches where we sitting! Will definitely visit again in future 😃

If you want an afternoon of quality animal watching AND want to support a good cause, can't recommend enough the Gentleshaw Wildlife centre and only an incredible £5 to get in. All rescue animals, some with appalling stories, staffed by volunteers.... excellent cake shop...and it's a garden centre. Thoroughly brill on every level. Go, support them.... Oh, best flying display....possibly best walking display too....ever.

Very pleasant visit to the wildlife centre. Animals well cared for. Excellent information explaining where the animal cake from, with many being taken in injured etc. Lots more to see than we expected

I’d give this 10 stars if I could. Visited with son, daughter in law and 2 children aged 3 and 5 on a very cold autumnal day. We were all completely amazing by the beautiful, well kept enclosures for the birds and animals. I am very sensitive about animals and generally avoid zoos for that reason but even I could see that these creatures were loved and well cared for in appropriate environments. If you are like me you will be happy to see that every creature has a name. Their stories are of rescue and rehoming. (Don’t read if you are easily upset). Even the ones who have passed are memorialised but not in a maudlin way. It was animal lunchtime and I could see how the volunteers interacted with the animals and how comfortable and happy they were. Honestly this is a completely under the radar, magical place. In practical terms there are loads of picnic areas, the little train for rides - the grandchildren loved that, a fabulous cafe in the garden centre and, when we went, a brilliant Christmas shop. Unbelievably value for money and lovely, lovely people. Do go and support this very wonderful organisation.

A nice little place, steeped in history, and a great spot to while away a couple of hours. Children love the grounds, house and animals. Food is a little pricey so I'd take a picnic, but good that they're dog friendly.

A good sized property in a (surprisingly) lovely area not too far outside of Wolverhampton... Easy access from the A5, it has a decent car park. Some interesting history about King Charles staying there for a couple of days, not exactly thrilling but I guess you had to be there... To be honest, they don't try to overload you with "facts" but there are quite a few information boards to read around the place. Everyone we met were friendly and enthusiastic about the attraction. Small tearoom with all the usual offerings, prices what you expect, but the coffee was nice and the scones looked fresh. Despite the weather not being the best, we had a walk down to the Priory, which took about 20 minutes, not a lot to see, but a decent walk over the fields looking over the Shropshire countryside. In all, we spent a pleasant 4 hours there.

Car parking is simple. Site is small. Cafe does not appear to have any choices for vegan on its very limited menu. Beware wasps! The imaginative candles for interactive interpretations in rooms was hit and miss. Lots of planned updates for the grounds.

Lovely place full of history. Fab staff, very helpful. Cafe was great. We also walked down to the white ladies priory from here too.

A great place to visit. The house and gardens are very interesting. We also walked down to the ruined abbey which is worth a quick visit.

Great place to visit. Grounds, and house, are stunning. Staff/volunteers are helpful and friendly. White Lady Priory just a short walk away. Definately worth a visit.

Fantastic place , the children 4 , 5 , and 6 years old thoroughly enjoyed the interactive walk around of the old house. The youngest got a little scared when Cromwell's men began knocking the door, during the interactive tour. wonderfull to step back in time to such a prominent point of British history and so we'll preserved. Great adventure park too for the little one's.

Nice museum to have a look around if you have an hour to spare. Free entry. Staff were friendly and helpful.

Stumbled on this museum while out and about for Heritage Open Days. What a find! The building is just amazing. Although the museum is great, it was the actual building that captived me. Seeing the timbers was fascinating and to see the attic space was great. Three floors of exhibits, with the military taking up the attic space. There is no fee to visit, but please donate. There is a little gift shop and facilities onsite The lady on the desk was lovely welcoming and knowledgeable. Fantastic

Brilliant visit to the Ancient High House. All the staff there were very informative, happy to explain to us even though they were busy, it adds greatly to the visit and brings it all alive. Many different rooms to explore., very interesting. There is no admission charge, we left a donation in the box, this helps them greatly to maintain the building and carry on with their historic work. Would recommend a visit for children and adults alike.

A great slice of history preserved in this building right in the centre of town. Architecturally significant, the social history is also of great human interest and we enjoyed meeting volunteer and regular staff. Definitely worth a visit if you’re in the area-it’s free and donations are accepted!

This is one of the oldest house in Stafford built in the 1500s the era of Queen Elizabeth the 1st.. It’s quite a big house full of history. It’s nice to wander around inside and imagine how people lived in the past.

A must visit if you are in the Stafford area. Very well preserved old house with rooms decorated to the different periods that the house has lived. The militaria memorabilia on the top floor is also perfectly organised and enrich surely our knowledge or the world conflicts and the role of the Stafforshire forces.

What a delightful place to visit. The wonderful lady behind the front desk told us that the house dates back to Elizabeth the 1st in 1545 and was actually built in the shape of an E. Those of you from Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 (like me 😊) and Ireland will be interested to note that Charles the 1st and Prince Rupert took refuge here and set up his headquarters whilst waiting for back up from troops from Wales and Ireland 🇮🇪 at the start of the civil war in 1642. There is a room showing how the house was constructed and shows the bare bones of the structure, And a room showing an exhibition on the many ways Arsenic was used in daily life to make a beautiful green colour that slowly poisoned you and your loved ones as you enjoyed the beautiful shade of green in your fine clothes and fine dining. (who needs enemies hey) The beautiful tapestries, especially in the bedroom in my photos were all hand-made with love and care by women from Stafford who, I was told have all since now passed on, taking their excellent skills with them. It is free to visit. There is a gift shop on the ground floor that takes both cash and card payment. Please be generous and buy stuff and make a donation, don't worry if you don't have cash, they do take a card payment. 😎 There are toilets however there is no disabled access to the building given its age and composition

What a night!! Never been b4 & the staff were Brilliant. Great lady blonde hair behind the bar. Lady & gentleman on the stairs showing us the way. AND ELVIS!! OMG!! This man was amazing!! Just like the real one. He had a great sense of humour interacted with the Audience. We are booking again!! When is he coming back!! Excellent value. I was in Vegas!

Went tonight to see Hello Again ( Neil Diamond). We booked the star package as it was a special occasion and we had a fabulous time. The two Maisie’s looked after us brilliantly. Would highly recommend it. Show was excellent too. All in all a great night out.

Absolutely fabulous. Came here to watch the Dennis Taylor/ Steve Davis black ball final. Brilliant Theatre with very polite attentive staff. Wouldn't hesitate to book another show

We spent a lot of time (and money!!) Visiting the gatehouse and the staff are always so friendly and helpful. The theatre is comfy and warm, clear vision from every seat. Gatehouse do so much for the community too! I was in sgyt and now my daughter is too, so its a lovely place to visit. Nice coffee too! X

March 5th 2025 Another remarkable performance from Karl Loxley tonight . A full house were thoroughly entertained. He has certainly done well for himself since being on the Voice. As always the staff at this venue are excellent. There is a bar area if you fancy a tipple. Street parking is available, which is good 👍

Did not have a chance to attend any play but the list looks very impressive!

After many years hi by to the gatehouse I've decided to no longer attend this once great venue, why you may ask. Il enlighten you the Gatehouse for generations was a place where plays and shows of all kind ls had taken place. A place that different opinions could be freely expressed. But recently I was informed that Katie Hopkins show was cancelled. This is nothing more than a crime of freedom of speech. Shakespeare's history plays often reflect the political and social concerns of his time, many found him offensive should we ban these plays next .. no . Il take my monies else where in future

Not sure if this is the best place to post and I'm sure your food may have been lovely but my review is specifically regarding your rabbit/guinea pig enclosure. I visited last month whilst on holiday but we left very shortly after as was very busy but mainly because I was appalled at the conditions in which your guinea pigs and rabbits are kept in. There wasnt hardly any hay in sight, no enrichment, the guineas should not be housed with rabbits, the water bottle dirty with algae, and the floor looked like old damp wood shavings. The food bowl was what appeared to be a communual bowl for both species? (they have very different nutritional needs and should not be fed museli) These standards are not suitable for small animals and I urge you to rethink this setup as its not suitable while also going against some of the basic welfare needs. I hope you will review these standards or perhaps these animals will need rehoming.

Red Lion Ice Cream Farm is hands-down the best ice cream we’ve ever tasted – and at such great prices too! It’s all homemade, absolutely delicious and there’s a huge variety of traditional and unique flavours to choose from. The rum and raisin is particularly incredible and has become a personal favourite. Beyond the ice cream, you can visit and feed the animals (feed is available to buy in the café), which makes it a perfect outing for families with children. The cheeky donkey poking her head through the café window always makes us smile, and there’s a lovely mix of animals including alpacas, goats, cows, pygmy goats and different varieties of sheep. The farm also has a peaceful, welcoming atmosphere that would be ideal for more community events — it’s a great space for campers and passing visitors alike. Overall, Red Lion Ice Cream Farm is a must-visit if you’re looking for delicious ice cream, and a wholesome family friendly experience. Highly recommended!

Pros: - animals are lovely. We saw guinea pigs, rabbits, alpacas (I think), donkey, sheep, goats, chickens, ducks, various other small birds :) -Parking area is clean and well kept. -Ice creams are delicious, I particularly loved the jaffa cake flavour! -friendly staff -free entry 🫶🏻 so I made sure to spend extra at the ice cream shop to support them! Cons: only feedback - it would be good if you could offer 3 or 4 scoop ice cream options in a bigger cup. Recommend overall.

Couldn’t stay long. Not disabled friendly. No accessible toilets, only ones had a very wet floor, due to lots of handwashing, which I nearly slipped over on, as I use 2 sticks to walk very short distances. Couldn’t access the cafe as the threshold strip was too high to allow my mobility scooter inside. Did have an ice cream outside in the cold which was ok.

Fantastic place. My mum and I are coeliac and everything gluten free (including ice cream) are very clearly labelled. I see a lot of places where the staff don’t really know how sensitive it can be and cross contamination can happen very easily. When the girl (didn’t get her name) did our ice cream, she made my partner’s and my son’s, then washed her hands before making mine and my mums. They are very careful to keep it all gluten free and it was delicious too!

First visit today to enjoy a tasty ice cream. Lovely helpful young lady at the counter. Delicious ice cream cones at a good price. So many interesting flavours to choose from. Great to chat with Rory the falconer and see the Lanner falcon up close. Wonderful to see the falcon flying and returning to her handler. Rory’s expert knowledge was very interesting and he clearly loves his work and engaging with the public . A great afternoon out.

Really nice and clean, lovely little animals (goats,sheep,alpacas) you can feed. You can buy the animal food from the shop for £1.00. They sell ice cream and hot /cold drinks.

We popped in for a drink after a walk around the nature reserve. We didn't have food, but what we saw looked lovely. Tea and hot chocolate was good and reasonably priced. We'll definitely be back to try lunch there soon.

Great coffee, cake and service. Quite a popular place. Is noisey at busy times though. They also have a shop for gifts, guides and maps. Parking is free, despite the signs saying otherwise! Check with shop staff when you arrive. Well worth a visit.

Easy parking (donation charge only), picnic tables on nearby grassland. Visitor centre, toilets, gift shop and cafe with terrace. Easy access paths suitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs, alongside several lakes and large ponds. This is also a nature reserve, so plenty of wildlife here including ducks and geese which are accessible and human friendly as they like to be fed (boxes of wild bird food available to buy for £2.50). More elusive birds here too including the kingfisher which is much sought after by the long-lensed cameras. Very pleasant and picturesque setting.

Beautiful reserve to stroll around for an hour or so, entrance is free. Perfect for toddlers learning to walk lots of lovely things to see and the geese are fantastic! Didn't have anything from the cafe but looks nice, clean and C19 safe. We even caught a rare sighting of a sleeping mink! Really enjoyable and would recommend to anyone looking for an inexpensive afternoon out.

We love to take our dogs for a walk here and then have breakfast in the cafè. The breakfast is always delicious and we always get extra sausages for the dogs too. The coffees are really good,especially the flat white. Always friendly happy and helpful staff, definitely dog and child friendly. Beautiful scenery.

Brilliant, hidden gem of Stafford. Lovely walks around the site, everywhere you go, there is a new little surprise. The river Trent runs through the back of the site, where there is access to have a little paddle if you feel like it. The nice Visitor Centre and large car park are ideal as a starting point. Containing a small shop that sells a few ice lollies and drinks if you want them. It is not the biggest site, but perfect for a picnic and to spend a good few hours with the children.

First time here, signed up to support national trust, great cappuccino with home made type lemon drizzle, service was quick, cake was delicious and served quickly and tables cleaned straight away, a credit to wolseley centre, well done 👏

This is the second time my boys have attended the Limitless Festival at Stanford Ground Ltd, and each time they’ve come back buzzing with excitement. The site is impressively spacious—ideal for summer camping and large youth gatherings. Arrival and departure are always well-organized, and the facilities support a wide range of activities tailored to young people. A fantastic venue that consistently delivers a safe, energetic, and memorable experience.

Wool Gathering, spacious plenty of space around the stalls. Very friendly atmosphere, sharing ideas with followers and ll different crafts, to go and try. This a lift cafe hot and cakes sandwich drinks. If you don't want to go upstairs they even have tea or coffee downstairs, and extra seating for letting you think before buying your items. I would recommend it 👌

Been here for the reunionshow for the last 3 years. It's a great venue and easy to get around as I'm a wheelchair user. The lift to the upper mezzanine is a bit small and you have to wait a while if its busy, but thats just a small problem.

Fireworks experience good but was not as busy as previous years and I suspect this is down to the cost/price if things. The actual tickets for the event are not that expensive from the rotary club and in all honesty, Completely worth it. Once inside however, the cost of the rides and foot from individual sellers is outrageous. It's madness. The price themselves out of making money

We've been here twice for the Max Power reuinion and it is a great venue. Parking is great and handled really really well and there is plenty of space and options for food and toilets etc once in the ground.

Was an absolutely amazing experience at Stafford Bird show. I would highly recommend this for all bird lovers and bird breeders.

Great venue and some wonderful shows held here. Only criticism is that they really need to sort out how the cafe is run. Very poorly managed at The English Winter Show. Slow service, queueing system needed sorting and not many options other than stodge. No complaints with anything else though.

An absolutely delightful little railway. Your ticket gets you two round trips and is exceedingly great value. Just £6 for me and my 2 daughters (4 and 1). The guard was even kind enough to give us a look in the shed. This is was our third visit and we definitely will return. Our previous visit had been for their santa special which again was amazing value

Brilliant railway ride - my 4 year old absolutely loved it and such good value for money. He also really enjoyed the little museum afterwards which had train track to build and models to see. Everyone was really friendly! We’ll definitely be visiting again

Narrow gauge steam trains, friendly people, nice countryside, it's a lot of fun! 👍

Absolutely brilliant, really good price for what you get, you go around the track twice. Lovely staff and a really cute little shop after. You even get the old type train ticket to keep, amazing, will be back 🥰🥰

Following the ride behind Isabel, the loco that spent quite a few years mounted on a plinth outside Stafford Station and now back in steam, I was invited for a tour around the engine sheds which was gladly accepted. Thomas, my very knowledgable guide, showed me several locos owned by various members of Amerton plus an old acquaintance. Sitting in the corner of one of the sheds was the 0-4-0 Trentham Express loco awaiting repair. Many years ago, before the railway was removed from service at Trentham Gardens, I worked on the very same locos' engine. Hopefully it will be back in service soon. I managed to snap a few pictures of Isabel and the locos on 'shed' which should give some idea of the railway. Overall, a pleasant visit on a Sunday and the rain mainly stayed away. With very helpful staff members, it's well worth a visit, especially if looking for something to entertain the kids and plenty for them to do on other parts of the centre as well.

A highly recommended experience for young and old alike, the Amerton Railway runs through delightful countryside in a quiet corner of North Staffordshire. Steam locomotives are usually hauling trains on Sundays, with diesels on Saturdays. Engine shed tours can be arranged by request throughout the day. The journey itself takes passengers down past Amerton Pond and the Industrial Railway, passing a replica drift mine, with a pleasing sweep of hills to the left, and the ruins of Chartley Castle shrouded in trees on the horizon. Chartley Halt is the intermediate station, with a pleasant picnic area where one can relax and watch the trains and look out for the abundance of wildlife which includes green woodpecker, yellowhammer and little egret, as well as fieldfares in the later months. The journey continues from Chartley, following Amerton Brook, the line slinking through the tall mature trees and open farmland, passing the Pumpkin field, twice crossing the brook before swinging right and back into Amerton station. The 12 minute ride is just right for small children, and there is an I-Spy Challenge sheet available in the ticket office, with lots of interesting things to see on the journey, including crocodiles, butterflies, a windmill, a large bat, a snake, even a ticket office cat. Adults, like me for example, find the I-Spy rather good too! The ticket office has a range of souvenir items for sale including books and postcards. Several old steam locomotives can be seen at Amerton, including Isabel, an engine built at Bagnalls Works in Stafford 125 years ago. The Amerton Railway was built as a permanent home for Isabel, and a delightful train ride with her is like a holiday to many, away from the stress of life, with the gentle journey through rural Staffordshire, the chuffing and clanking of the locomotive, the panoramic views from the carriages, the echo of the whistle, the smell of steam, and the picture postcard scenery, one feels alive and content with life. The friendly staff are all volunteers, and the railway has earned the Queen's Award For Voluntary Service in 2021. Highly recommended.

Visited the railway during their annual gala... A fantastic little railway that runs through some lovely countryside... Great photo opportunities... Very family friendly... I would highly recommend a visit whenever they are open...

Visited today as part of Heritage Open Days. What a lovely little church. The staff were friendly and quick to point out features.

Brilliant place to go went to see the tree festival. And they were all lovely the staff were very kind and polite they had a little band there that played some Christmas songs. They did Tea and coffee with a mince pies. It is very clean and tidy and well presented inside. So much to look at and history to talk about. They have little activities that go on there and get all ages to join in. Both inside and outside have a beautiful character to it.

Beautiful building & interior .the best staff you could wish for .a must visit jewel of stafford ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💒🛐❤️

Fascinating gem of a church opposite the Swan Hotel in Greengate Street. With Norman arches and carvings including the mythic pagan derived 'Green Man' and a fabulous altar painting. Well worth an explore!

Visited the church as I saw it's the open day. It is a very classic building with a cafe corner near the entrance.

Beautiful church with beautiful statues

We popped in this weekend to receive a lovely warm welcome by the team at St Chad's. We were given a full guided, very informative tour of the church and was amazed how much history it had. I would recommend anybody that is in Stafford to pop by and see how wonderful this place is. Thank you once again!

Beautiful family park. Steep slope to come down to the playing area but it has a safe ramp for you to access the level. Good size car park and toilet facilities to use.

Great for children as the play area has lots of variety. You can take dogs but not a very big area, you can walk around it in 20 minutes. There are toilets, but not the nicest, rather smelly, apparently the gents was terrible. Ice cream van was in the car park. Parking is free.

Great playground and park, with plenty of space for a picnic and to play with the children. We were able to find shade with the little one and get ice-cream from the ice cream truck in the car park. For us it's a bit of a drive but we usually spend there a good few hours so definitely worth it.

45 acres of beautifully laid out park. Lovely nature walks, Historical buildings, children's park etc.

Absolutely amazing place for the whole family. It has got toddler attractions, kids attractions, wheelchair carrousel, teenage area, dog field right next to it, outdoor gym, tennis court, skate park and all within a picturesque setting!

This is such a great park to bring the kids. A huge playpark, football field and courts, outdoor gym and skate ramps. It is very picturesque here also with great views along the canal. A lovely place to come and relax whilst the kids burn off some energy.

Good friendly park. Lots for kids to do, plenty of places for parents to sit. It's got a skate park and an outdoor gym which can be fun for both adults and children

Amazing views... So many deer... Loved my morning walk here.

Very moving to see all the items left at the grave - wreaths, painted stones & messages - we were there with our furry friend and it was if he felt the loss as lay down by the memorial and he’s usually very lively (border collie!)

A quiet place for freda,s resting place. New Zealand,s regiment mascot.

The grave marks the last resting place of Freda, a Harlequin Great Dane dog who made her mark in the military. he was a dog who was the faithful mascot of the Fifth Battalion, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, and her time stems from the New Zealand Army's visit to Brocton Camp, Cannock Chase, in September 1917 for training. Freda was around two years old when she arrived. It is not clear whether she accompanied the New Zealand Rifle Brigade from its previous posting on Salisbury Plain, with some claiming she was presented to them at World War One's Battle of the Somme. Rumours abound the origin of Freda's name, with some suggesting she was named after the daughter of a man who kept the Soldiers' Club in Hednesford. As a mascot for the New Zealand battalion based at Cannock Chase, Freda would take part in parades and was a familiar sight around the camp. Freda died to disease in December 1918 and was buried at The Cannock Chase War Cemetery, alongside the resting place of 50 other members of the brigade who died the same year. Surviving members of the brigade, who gave Freda the nickname of "The Dinks", placed a headstone in her memory. Freda's collar is held at the national Army Museum in Waiouru, New Zealand. For years to come after the war, people from the nearby village of Brereton kept Freda's grave tidy, laying crosses and flowers each year. After it was vandalised, the Friends of Cannock Chase group laid a new marble headstone in her honour in 1964. The headstone was renewed again in 2001, costing around £350, and the grave remains a feature of historical tours. In 2010, Freda inspired the community's Armistice Day activities, with working dogs and their owners invited to a special service at her grave to celebrate the loyalty and service of such dogs.

Cold and beautiful. Roads on approach can be slippery and if you've not got 4wd the decent back into Brockton can be a little nerve rattling.

Beautiful for photography, incorporated a pre wedding shoot with a couple of hours wildlife. Can't wait go back. x

Nice walk on cannock chase. Plenty of small car parks nearby