The present church was built by Walter Chetwynd to a design attributed to Sir Christopher Wren. This is backed up by the existence of a drawing by Sir Christopher Wren labelled Mr Chetwynd's Tower, now in a collection of Wren drawings in the Victoria and Albert Museum. Walter Chetwynd was a friend of Sir Christopher Wren and both were members of the Royal Society.

Ingestre Orangery was built c1770 and stands in the grounds of Ingestre Hall. In 1960 Ingestre Hall estate was purchased from the Earl of Shrewsbury and used as a residential arts by West Bromwich Council, now known as Sandwell Council. The Orangery has been unused for many years and needs to be restored. The Friends of Ingestre Orangery aim to restore the Orangery in the grounds of Ingestre Hall to its former glory and a sustainable use by the community.

Canalside Farm, Shop and Café is located on the side of the picturesque Trent and Mersey Canal near Stafford. There are some beautiful canal and country side paths on our doorstep, as well as the opportunity to visit Shugborough Hall, a stunning Stately Home, only a 10 minute walk away. Open 7 days a week all year round, why not visit us and pick up a picnic, treat yourself to a delicious full English Breakfast, participate in one of our exciting seasonal events or 'pick your own' strawberries and raspberries during the season!

Explore over 300 stalls and discover thousands of antiques and collectable items at the Antiques Fairs held at the County Showground throughout the year.

Come to Amerton Railway for a mile long trip through beautiful Staffordshire countryside on a train pulled by a Staffordshire built steam loco. We run steam trains on Sundays and diesel trains on Saturdays from Easter to the end of October. In the summer bring a picnic to eat at our Chartley Halt Picnic Area and watch trains go by or travel on our Santa Specials in December to meet Santa!

Amerton Railway is at Stowe-by-Chartley on the A518 Uttoxeter road.

Find out more on facebook@amertonrailway or contact us at enquiries@amertonrailway.co.uk.

Sandon Hall, ancestral home of the Earls of Harrowby, sits astride high ground overlooking the Trent valley amidst 400 acres of rolling parkland. Completed in 1854, the imposing Hall, with its 50-acre formal gardens, is a grand, yet tranquil, setting. It is the ideal location for an array of functions, from weddings and parties to conferences and outdoor events. With all events hired on an exclusive basis and with high-quality service at all times, any event at Sandon Hall will live long in the memory.

Stafford Leisure Centre boasts an impressive eight lane 25-metre swimming pool, a teaching pool with state of the art moveable floor, an Easyline gym circuit for gentle workouts housed in its own private studio, a multi-purpose fitness studio, Bodytonic beauty suite and massage, squash courts, a four-court sports hall, plus a training suite available for a range of courses and room hire.

Wolseley Wine Loft offers a delectable selection of over 100 wines; all hand-picked for their exceptional quality and value.

Alongside a diverse range of red, white, rose and sparking wines you'll find sherries, ports, selected spirits and beers from local Staffordshire breweries. Snacks, chocolates and some fantastic cards and gifts are also available. Meanwhile, if you are looking to host a wedding, event or party why not ask about our bar service - we offer options to suit a range of requirements.