Stafford History
The ancient capital of Mercia, Stafford is steeped in history and has many treasures from the past.
Stafford plays host to many notable sites including; the ruins of Stafford Castle,originally built by the Normans in 1070 and Britains largest timber framed town house - the Elizabethan Ancient High House, which is now a museam with changing exhibitions.
The town’s oldest building is St Chad’s Church, which dates from the 12th century.
The town became well known for its shoemaking during the 18th century and it was primarily this success that put Stafford on the map as a major town in England.
Shoppers Paradise
Shop in the piazza-style square adjacent to the Shire Hall Gallery and in the modern Guildhall Shopping Centre. Wander away from the main street
and discover picturesque streets and lanes with individual designer shops and interesting eateries.
Stafford going forward has even more to offer, plans for the £500 million regeneration of the town centre include a revitalised shopping centre with new
brand names, a £60 million investment in the campus of Stafford College and an ambitious mixed use development, Riverside Regeneration, which will
include a six screen multiplex cinema, hotel and conference facilities and new bars and restaurants.
With all this just a 6 minute drive away Brice Court is a shoppers paradise.
Bars and Eating Out
From fine-dining restaurants serving international cuisine to traditional pubs, coffee shops and bars, its all here in Stafford and only a short distance away
from Brice Court.
The atmosphere of the town as a whole is vibrant and exciting with a string of bars and clubs in the city centre. If you don’t fancy a night of clubbing then perhaps you should check out one of the many wine bars. Yates’s
has a chilled feel to it and provides a good selection of wines, ales and lagers.
Alternatively if you fancy an exciting and fun-filled atmosphere then Zanzibar may be worth a look. One thing is clear, no matter where you decide to go in Stafford you’re destined to have a good time.
Destination Anywhere
Few towns in the UK could claim to be so centrally located as Stafford, with such good road and rail access combined with proximity to several major cities, and a choice of airports.
Situated close to junctions 13 and 14 of the M6 it is less than an hours drive to both Manchester and Birmingham airports. If you prefer you can take the bus or train, Stafford Railway Station, lies on the West Coast Main Line and offers direct, fast links to virtually every major city in the country. London
is 90 minutes, Birmingham 45 minutes and Manchester 60 minutes. Brice Courts’ central location also provides easy access to Stafford’s infant care centres and schools, many of which are approximately five minutes’ drive away.
A walk in the park
Whether you’re a theme park thrill seeker or searching for a little peace and quiet everything you need is right here. Alton Towers, Drayton Manor theme park, Waterworld and Tamworth Snowdome, are all within an hour’s drive. Or you could take a stroll down to Victoria Park to take in the riverside views.
With so much to do you would be really spoilt for choice.