Area Guide: East Staffordshire
Why live in East Staffordshire
Located in the heart of England is the beautiful county of Staffordshire. You will find lush, rolling countryside, pretty villages and market towns. East Staffordshire is ideal for those needing good access to the road networks – the A38, A50, M42, M1, M6 and M6 Toll are easily accessible.
The mains towns in this area are Lichfield (famous for its Cathedral), Burton upon Trent (well known for its breweries), Uttoxeter (known for the racecourse) and Tamworth (visited for the Snow Dome and Castle). Some of the better known villages are Abbots Bromley, Kings Bromley, Yoxall, Barton under Needwood, Rangemore, Dunstall, Alrewas, Tutbury and Marchington.
History
Mary Queen of Scots, Robert Peel and the unique Abbots Bromley Horn Dance are all associated with East Staffordshire.
Famous brands
Bass, Inde Coope, Marstons and Worthington go hand-in-hand with the industrial heritage of Burton upon Trent, as does Marmite!
Home of the Midlands Grand National
Uttoxeter Racecourse hosts National Hunt Racing.
Medieval traditions
The attractive village of Abbots Bromley hosts the famous Horn Dance every September and there is Dressing of Wells held in Newborough every May.
Tutbury
Famous for its crystal, alabaster and the Castle where Mary Queen of Scots was held captive for many years.
Water
The River Trent runs through the area as does the Trent and Mersey Canal. A well known stop on the canal is Barton Marina – a 65 acre site with 320 moorings, lakes, plantations, parkland shops and a public house.
Property type
The area offers mainly red brick properties of all shapes and sizes such as cottages, village houses, farmhouses, manor houses and old rectories.
Places of interest
- The National Memorial Arboretum
- The National Forest
- Snibston Discovery Park
- Alton Towers
- Drayton Manor Park
- Conkers
- The Snow Dome, Tamworth
- Catton Hall
- Tutbury Castle
- Swinfen Hall Hotel, Lichfield
- Hoar Cross Hall Spa Resort
Schools in the area
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The Lichfield Cathedral School
The Close, Lichfield, Staffordshire
WS13 7LH
01543 306 176 |
Repton Preparatory School
Foremarke Hall, Milton, Derbyshire
DE65 6EJ
01283 703 269 |
Smallwood Manor Preparatory School
Uttoxeter, Staffordshire,
ST14 8NS
01889 562 083
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Repton School
Repton, Derbyshire
DE65 6FH
01283 559 200 |
Abbots Bromley School for Girls
Abbots Bromley, Staffordshire
WS15 3BW
01283 840 232 |
Abbotsholme School
Rocester, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire
ST14 5BS
01889 590 217 |
Denstone College
Denstone, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire
ST14 5HN
01889 590 484 |
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