Derrington Tourist Information |
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Derrington, Stafford is a picturesque village west of the County Town of Stafford. It boasts a Millennium Green which has a wild meadow, fruit and nut trees, herb garden, willow maze and walkways. There is also the Duddas Wood, ideal for a quiet walk through maturing woodland. There is a picturesque church with regular Sunday services, a Village Post Office and Stores, a Pub/Restaurant and a garage with full facilities. There is also a Village Hall which was built by a group of villagers in 1931 on land given to the village by a local farmer. the Village Hall is a registered charity and has a management committee which oversees the daily running. The hall is 'disabled' friendly. Description by John Dunning
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Attractions near Derrington
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Stafford Castle & Visitors Centre
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This prominent vantage point and strategic site was quickly recognised by the Normans, who built a huge timber fortress here by 1100 AD. Extensively rebuilt in the Gothic Revival Style in 1813, the castle fell into ruin through this century. |
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The Ancient High House
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Stafford's Ancient High House has been one of the most important buildings of the town for over four hundred years. Its late Elizabethan architecture makes it particularly distinctive among its 20th century neighbours. |
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Izaak Walton's Cottage
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Izaac Walton is best remembered for writing the 'The Compleat Angler' which was completed in 1653. The following year he bought the Halfhead Estate which included the cottage. |
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Ranton Tourist Information
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Hotels near Derrington
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Self Catering near Derrington
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No longer a working farm, our friendly family run, self catering accommodation offers peace and tranquility surrounded by fantastic views of the staffordshire countrty side. Blythe Farmhouse is a grade II listed building. |
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The Raddle Inn lodges are in the grounds of a pub/restaurant. They offer self catering and B&B accommodation. The Lodges are 5 minutes from Alton Towers and 10 minutes from The Peak National Park. |
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