The Abbey Hotel

AA 2 STAR HOTEL

"Our desire is that every guest should receive entire satisfaction during their stay at the Abbey Hotel."

The Abbey is a family run hotel offering a warm, friendly atmosphere. Originally private residences built in the late 1880s, which have been tastefully and comprehensively converted into high standard accommodation. Our ongoing refurbishment programme is sympathetic to the building's character.

Single, double, twin and family rooms, all en suite. Children very welcome. All rooms with flat screen digital TV (freeview), telephone, tea and coffee, and Wi-Fi.

Elegant restaurant offering a varied range of meals. Comfortable lounge bar also serving bar meals. Cold buffets to à la Carte for any small function or gathering.

Large private car park. Within walking distance from Stafford town centre. Easy access to M6 motorway, Staffordshire County Showground, Shugborough Estate and Cannock Chase.

The Abbey Hotel
65-68 Lichfield Road
Stafford
Staffordshire
ST17 4LW

Tel: 01785 258531
E-Mail: info@abbeyhotelstafford.co.uk
Web: http://www.abbeyhotelstafford.co.uk

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Stafford Leisure Centre

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.

0.8 km from The Abbey Hotel

Staffordshire Wildlife Trust - The Wolseley Centre

The Wolseley Centre is the headquarters of Staffordshire Wildlife Trust - the county's leading nature conservation charity. Set in 26 acres of landscaped gardens, the grounds were once the ancestral home of the Wolseley family, now managed with wildlife in mind, yet still catering for people of all ages and mobility. Why not try a self guided circular nature walk alongside the Stafford Brook and River Trent, explore our woodland and wetland habitats or spend a while relaxing in our wildlife and sensory gardens? Children's interactive trails, visitor displays, gift shop and refreshments, there is everything for a great day out!

1.1 km from The Abbey Hotel

Get Walking Stafford

Get Walking Keep Walking Stafford covers walking routes around local community centres and churches.

These walking routes will provide you with short walks that are suitable for individuals and families.

Visit the website and download the walking routes.

1.1 km from The Abbey Hotel

St. Chad's Church

"In the heart of the County Town St Chad's is a real gem."

It dates from the 12th Century and is full of atmosphere and mysterious carvings - beaked heads, green men and an inscription that may reveal its founder.

Sympathetically restored by the Victorians, the architect Gilbert Scott, was inspired to design its wonderful west end and Hardmans of Birmingham created the window in the side chapel. An example of their work from the twenty first century depicting St Chad is also over the west door.

Knowledgeable stewards will guide you around if you wish.

1.2 km from The Abbey Hotel

Ancient High House

Four hundred years of history are waiting to be discovered within the walls of England's largest timber framed town house.

Step inside and embark on a journey from Elizabethan days through the turbulent Civil War era to the more refined Edwardian period. With hands on activities, children's games and quizzes there's something for all the family, as well as an exciting range of events and workshops throughout the year. An interesting programme of displays by regional artists takes place in two gallery spaces and a changing history exhibition gives you the opportunity to view a range of artefacts not generally on public display.

There is a school and group tour programme and occasional themed tours, talks and workshops to support the history exhibitions.

The ground floor shop offers a wide range of gifts, local crafts, souvenirs, traditional toys, local crafts and local history books.

Open Tuesday to Saturday 10am - 4pm. FREE admission, with the exception of some events and workshops.

1.2 km from The Abbey Hotel

Stafford Gatehouse Theatre

Stafford Gatehouse Theatre is an accessible, thriving venue, which offers a wide range of modern facilities in the heart of Stafford. It houses the town's Visitor Information Centre and a coffee shop offering freshly baked cakes.

Throughout its season the theatre welcomes a variety of touring professional shows, amateur productions and some of the biggest names on the British comedy circuit. It is also home to Stafford's only official comedy club which is hosted in its MET Studio. Stafford Gatehouse Theatre produces a professional pantomime each Christmas and one of Europe's largest open air Shakespeare festivals.

1.2 km from The Abbey Hotel

Stafford's History & Haunts Tours

Take a guided tour around Stafford town centre to discover some of the historic and haunting facts.

Two tours available, Stafford's History or Haunts. Group bookings, £3.70 per person for one tour or £5.40 per person for a combined tour.

1.3 km from The Abbey Hotel

Victoria Park

Victoria Park is a Green Flag award winning park located on the banks of the River Sow in the heart of Stafford Town Centre.

Originally named the Victoria Park Pleasure Grounds the site opened in 1908 and is the Boroughs principal destination park. The park now covers an area of 4.95 acres and is the largest formal park in Stafford Borough.

Following a £2.5 million Heritage Lottery funded refurbishment the park has gained a new café and training centre, alongside a restored bandstand, listed Mottram Shelter, toilets and enhanced landscaping.

1.3 km from The Abbey Hotel

Guildhall Shopping Centre

The Guildhall Shopping Centre is located in the heart of the county town of Stafford, lying 26 miles north of Birmingham between Junctions 13 and 14 of the M6 thus providing excellent links to all parts of the country.

The Centre comprises a total of approximately 157,000 square ft (14,585 sq metres) of gross lettable retail area and incorporates Stafford's Market Hall which has a gross lettable area of approximately 23,000sq ft (2,137 sq metres). Malls and common areas of the shopping centre measure approximately 9,687 sq ft (900 sq metres).

The Centre was officially opened by HRH The Princess Royal on 10th June 1991.

The multi-storey car park is made up of 5 levels providing 255 car parking spaces (including 6 disabled spaces and 8 parent and child spaces) and provides instant access to the shopping malls.

The Guildhall was originally developed and owned by the Standard Life Assurance Company and the architects for the scheme were Fitch Benoy. Standard Life sold the Guildhall Shopping Centre to Tops Estates in March 2000 and it was subsequently sold to Land Securities in December 2004, then to Glanmore Properties in September 2005. Finally it was sold to Edinburgh House in September 2014.

Edinburgh House purchased and took over the day to day management of the scheme in February 2016.

1.4 km from The Abbey Hotel

Stafford Indoor Market

In Stafford Indoor Market you will find an abundance of stalls offering a wide variety of goods.

From wrapping paper to cards for all occasions, antiques and jewellery to beauty products and services, household goods, wool and fabrics, clothing plus much much more.

You will also find a great selection of fresh fruit and vegetables, meats and cheeses. Sweets for the children. Gift ideas for all ages including treats for your pets!

For that well deserved break, visit the Market Café for a warming beverage and a bite to eat!

Stafford Market is located in the heart of Stafford Town Centre and can be accessed from the Guildhall Shopping Centre, Chapel Street and Broad Street. Parking is available nearby and local buses are within easy walking distance.

Opening Hours

Tuesday and Thursday: 9am - 4.30pm

Friday and Saturday: 9am - 5pm

Did You Know?

The original was held on Saturdays only on the Market Square. In 1853 the Butter Market was built at the rear of the Guildhall for the country people to stand with farm produce for sale. In 1912 the market was opened on Tuesday, principally for the sale of farm produce which developed into a small general market.

In 1927 the council extended the General Market from 9000 to 14700 square feet. In 1935 the old Guildhall and Market entrance were demolished and on the site a new Guildhall and Arcade entrance were erected.

1.4 km from The Abbey Hotel