Nestling in the beautiful Sow Valley, the historical town of Eccleshall is well worth a visit, with an assortment of shops, restaurants and public houses, Fletcher’s Garden Centre, and model railway. The town has 130 public footpaths, many historic buildings and the beautiful 13th century Holy Trinity Church.

"This charming 16th Century thatched cottage was once owned by Izaak Walton, the celebrated author of the Compleat Angler, and has witnessed over three hundred years of rural life"

Stonefield Park is a Green Flag award winning park tucked away in a traditional residential area in the heart of Stone and only a 10 minute walk north of the town centre. The park was opened in 1928 and contained formal flowerbeds, a bandstand two grassed tennis courts and a bowling green. With the exception of the bandstand these features still remain today.

We welcome both members and non-members to use our facilities.

Our memberships include access to our gym, swimming and fitness classes across both Stafford and Stone Leisure Centres. Whether you are looking to reach your goal in the gym, go for a swim or push yourself and workout with others in our group fitness classes, our membership includes it all!

Trentham Monkey Forest is the only place in the UK where you can actually walk amongst 140 Barbary macaques roaming free in 60 acres of beautiful English forest. You will be mesmerised as you watch the monkeys playing in the trees and on the ground and don't be surprised if they stroll on the path straight in front of you - there are no bars or barriers here and visitors become totally engrossed in the monkeys lives. 

It’s the perfect family day out for all ages and the fantastic setting allows visitors to see natural behaviour, just like watching the monkeys in the wild. Guides are always at hand to explain the monkey antics and feeding talks take place every hour.

See website for seasonal opening times and prices.

Taking place the first weekend of October every year, Staffordshire's biggest gastronomic gathering offers something for foodies of all ages.

From midday Friday right through to Sunday evening there will be plenty to keep the whole family entertained on the main Westbridge Park site, the festival Farmers' Market graces the High Street on Friday and Saturday and the town's pubs, restaurants and hotels also get involved with special festival offers and events that range from cook-offs to themed meals.