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Things to see in Stafford (United Kingdom): 26 places and when to go
Stafford is a town in United Kingdom, and this site lists 26 places in and around it, mainly History (13), Wildlife (8), Nature (6). The best known are Stafford Castle, Chartley Castle and Eccleshall Castle. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 16 h 37 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 23. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United Kingdom · 52.8084, -2.1203
- Places
- 26 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (13) · Wildlife (8) · Nature (6) · Architecture (3) · Museums and art (3) · Temples (2)
- Best time
- April to September.
- Also possible
- February to March, October and December.
- Nearest airport
- MAN Manchester, Greater Manchester, 61 km as the crow flies
What to see in Stafford
The places in and around Stafford, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Stafford CastleCastle and museum in Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom2.2 km
- Chartley CastleCastle in the UK10 km
- Eccleshall CastleCastle in Eccleshall, Stafford, Staffordshire, England, UK11 km
- Chillington HallGrade I listed historic house museum in South Staffordshire, England, UK18 km
- Milford HallEnglish country house in Berkswich, Stafford, Staffordshire, England, UK5.1 km
- Shugborough HallGrade I listed historic house museum in Colwich, Stafford, Staffordshire, England, UK7.3 km
- Moseley Old HallHistoric house and museum in Featherstone, Staffordshire, England, UK19 km
- Penkridge ViaductRailway viaduct in Penkridge, South Staffordshire, England, UK9.0 km
- Pillaton HallCountry house in Staffordshire, England, UK11 km
- St John's Church, StrettonChurch in Stretton, South Staffordshire, England, UK12 km
- St Mary's Church, StaffordGrade I listed church in Stafford, United Kingdom273 m
- Abbey House, RantonCountry house in Ellenhall, Staffordshire, England, UK8.2 km
- Amerton RailwayNarrow gauge railway in England8.6 km
- Ancient High HouseHistoric house in Stafford, England, United Kingdom315 m
- Loynton MossNature reserve in Staffordshire, UK13 km
- Ranton AbbeyAugustinian priory in Staffordshire, England, UK8.2 km
- Staffordshire County MuseumMuseum in Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom7.2 km
- Way for the Millennium41-mile footpath in Staffordshire, England9.8 km
- Belvide Reservoir Nature ReserveProtected area14 km
- Doxey Marshes Nature ReserveProtected area1.6 km
- Gentleshaw Wildlife CentreWith kids · Wildlife9.7 km
- Jackson's Coppice & MarshProtected area15 km
- Kingsmead MarshProtected area535 m
- Rodbaston Animal ZoneWith kids · Wildlife12 km
And the other 2, by what you come to do:
- Food and drink: Slater's Ales
- Nature: Wolseley Centre
When to go to Stafford
The best time to visit Stafford is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBetter not7:53
- FebPossible9:35
- MarPossible11:30
- AprBest time13:41
- MayBest time15:33
- JunBest time16:37
- JulBest time16:10
- AugBest time14:31
- SepBest time12:23
- OctPossible10:17
- NovBetter not8:22
- DecPossible7:23
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 37 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 23. In April, 26 of the 26 places are at their best.
When to go to United Kingdom in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Stafford
The nearest main airport is Manchester Airport (MAN, Manchester, Greater Manchester), 61 km as the crow flies. How to get around United Kingdom (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Stoke-on-Trent68 places22 km
- Lichfield46 places24 km
- Whitchurch Road18 places38 km
- Birmingham365 places39 km
- Atherstone28 places44 km
- Shrewsbury55 places44 km
And all of United Kingdom, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Stafford?
The best known: Stafford Castle, Chartley Castle, Eccleshall Castle, Chillington Hall, Milford Hall. In all, 26 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Stafford?
April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 16 h 37 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 23.
How do you get to Stafford?
The nearest main airport is Manchester Airport (MAN), 61 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Stafford as the destination and these 26 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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