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Derrington Tourist Information


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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Red Lion, Derrington © John Dunning
Derrington Village Hall © John Dunning
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What's near Derrington

Attractions:
  Stafford Castle & Visitors Centre  1 Mile
  The Ancient High House  2 Miles
  Izaak Walton's Cottage  4 Miles
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Towns:
  Seighford  1 Mile
  Ranton  2 Miles
  Haughton  2 Miles
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Estate Agents:
  Link Up Properties Stafford  2 Miles
  Halifax Property Services  2 Miles
  Clothier & Day  2 Miles
Hotels:
  Best Western Tillington Hall  2 Miles
  The Swan Hotel  2 Miles
  Holiday Inn Express Stafford  3 Miles
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Bed and Breakfast:

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Self Catering:
  Bank Cottage  4 Miles
  Dalraddy Cottage  7 Miles
  The Old Shippen  11 Miles
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Campsites:
  Pillaton Pools  6 Miles
  Silver Trees Caravan park  8 Miles
  The Haberdashers Arms Campsite  9 Miles

Cinema: Apollo Cinema  2 Miles

TIC: Stafford Tourist Information Centre     Tel: 01785 619619  2 Miles


Attractions near Derrington
Stafford Castle & Visitors Centre (1 Mile)*
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.
The Ancient High House (2 Miles)*
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.
Izaak Walton's Cottage (4 Miles)*
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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Towns near Derrington
Seighford Tourist Information (1 Mile)*
Ranton Tourist Information (2 Miles)*
Haughton Tourist Information (2 Miles)*
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Hotels near Derrington
Best Western Tillington Hall (2 Miles)*
Set in the heart of Staffordshire, this 3-star hotel has a leisure centre and is just half a mile (800 m) from the M6.Alton Towers ticket packages are available. Tillington Hall mixes traditional hospitality with modern facilities.
The Swan Hotel (2 Miles)*
The Swan Hotel is a Quality Independent hotel located in the heart of Stafford Town Centre and has been lovingly restored. We have 31 quality bedrooms, including two four poster suites, which make full use of the history of the building.
Holiday Inn Express Stafford (3 Miles)*
The Express by Holiday Inn Stafford is located just off the M6, Junction 13, with easy access to Alton Towers, Weston Park, Drayton Manor and Waterworld. Other attractions in the area include Shughborough Hall, the Potteries and Birmingham NEC.
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Self Catering near Derrington
Bank Cottage (4 Miles)*
Bank Cottage is a recently refurbished 19th century cottage set in the quiet and scenic Staffordshire countryside with wonderful views across Staffordshire and Shropshire.
Blythe Housefarm (11 Miles)*
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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