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Stafford

Stafford is a town in Staffordshire, United Kingdom of about 69,217 people. Within 50 km by road there are 152 places to visit: 57 churches, 32 treks and 14 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Doxey Marshes, Stafford Castle and Chartley Castle.

52.8052° N, 2.1164° WPop. 69,217

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Within 30 km32 places
Within 50 km152
Must-see292
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Stafford

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:20 pm

93 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Stafford
  2. Chartley Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Hednesford Parkpark · 45 min
  4. St Luke's Church, Cannockchurch · 30 min
  5. Aqualate Merelake · 45 min
  6. Eccleshall Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Stafford
Today’s loopStaffordStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Stafford?

Doxey Marshes (nature spot, about 2 km), Stafford Castle (church, about 3 km), Chartley Castle (heritage site, about 13 km), Eccleshall Castle (heritage site, about 14 km), Hednesford Park (park, about 17 km), St Luke's Church, Cannock (church, about 18 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Stafford?

152 places on Spotwander: 57 churches, 32 treks, 14 forts & heritage, 5 hill stations & viewpoints, 9 parks.

Which is the nearest church to Stafford?

Stafford Castle, about 3 km by road; St Luke's Church, Cannock (18 km) is next.

Which is the nearest trek to Stafford?

Beacon Way, about 23 km by road; Forest of Mercia Timberland Trail (Long Route) (24 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Stafford?

Start in Stafford, visit Chartley Castle, then Hednesford Park, then St Luke's Church, Cannock, then Aqualate Mere, then Eccleshall Castle, and drive back — about 93 km by road in all.