Fulford

Settlement in Staffordshire Stafford

England

Fulford

B5066 near Fulford
B5066 near Fulford Credit: Steven Brown

Fulford is a small village located in the county of Staffordshire, England. Situated approximately 4 miles east of the town of Stafford, it lies in the Trent Valley and is surrounded by picturesque countryside. The village is primarily residential, with a population of around 1,200 people.

Fulford boasts a rich history that dates back to the medieval period. The village is home to several well-preserved historic buildings, including St. Nicholas' Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is a prominent landmark in the area and a testament to the village's historical significance.

Despite its small size, Fulford has a strong sense of community and offers a range of amenities for its residents. These include a primary school, a village hall, and a local pub, providing a focal point for social gatherings. The village is also well-served by public transport, with regular bus services connecting it to the nearby towns and villages.

Surrounded by beautiful countryside, Fulford offers ample opportunities for outdoor activities. The nearby Cannock Chase Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is a popular destination for walkers, cyclists, and nature enthusiasts. The village is also conveniently located for those who enjoy water sports, with the River Trent and Tixall Wide just a short distance away.

In conclusion, Fulford is a charming village in Staffordshire that combines a rich historical heritage with a close-knit community and easy access to the natural beauty of the surrounding area.

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Fulford Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.939202/-2.0714694 or Grid Reference SJ9537. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

B5066 near Fulford
B5066 near Fulford
For Sale, Former Residential Care Home This old care home has seen better days, it looks semi derelict.
For Sale, Former Residential Care Home
This old care home has seen better days, it looks semi derelict.
The Entrance to Mount Nurseries
The Entrance to Mount Nurseries
Balaams Lane leaving the B5066
Balaams Lane leaving the B5066
The Driveway to Spot Farm from the B5066
The Driveway to Spot Farm from the B5066
Country lane near Fulford The lane runs from Stallington towards Moss Gate.
Country lane near Fulford
The lane runs from Stallington towards Moss Gate.
The northern side of Fulford
The northern side of Fulford
A footpath leading into Stallington A rural footpath from the church at Fulford, back to Stallington.
A footpath leading into Stallington
A rural footpath from the church at Fulford, back to Stallington.
Sheep in pasture fields near Fulford
Sheep in pasture fields near Fulford
Severn Trent's pumping station at Fulford
Severn Trent's pumping station at Fulford
Crossroads of lanes NW of Fulford
Crossroads of lanes NW of Fulford
Farm buildings outside Fulford Most of the barns have been (or are in the throes of being) converted to residential use.
Farm buildings outside Fulford
Most of the barns have been (or are in the throes of being) converted to residential use.
A beech stump on the path between Fulford and Stallington Two of the massive beeches alongside this path survive (one is behind me) - the third exists only as this stump.
A beech stump on the path between Fulford and Stallington
Two of the massive beeches alongside this path survive (one is behind me) - the third exists only as this stump.
Stallington Hall Stallington Hall (a.k.a. Stallington Grange) a formerly grand house, which belonged to Sir Smith Child, the MP for North Staffs in the 1850s and West Staffs in the 1870s. The hall was sold to Stoke on Trent City Council in the 1920s, whereupon it was converted to a hospital for the mentally infirm.
Despite the highly parlous state of the building, it remains Listed <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/en-468845-stallington-hall-hospital-and-attached-s" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/en-468845-stallington-hall-hospital-and-attached-s">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> The photo was taken by squeezing between a hoarding and the front fence at the site
Stallington Hall
Stallington Hall (a.k.a. Stallington Grange) a formerly grand house, which belonged to Sir Smith Child, the MP for North Staffs in the 1850s and West Staffs in the 1870s. The hall was sold to Stoke on Trent City Council in the 1920s, whereupon it was converted to a hospital for the mentally infirm. Despite the highly parlous state of the building, it remains Listed LinkExternal link The photo was taken by squeezing between a hoarding and the front fence at the site
Housing and play area in Stallington New developments within the former grounds of Stallington Hall, once a country house and more recently a mental hospital. The hall itself is currently derelict.
Housing and play area in Stallington
New developments within the former grounds of Stallington Hall, once a country house and more recently a mental hospital. The hall itself is currently derelict.
The Hunter Public House
The Hunter Public House
The Greyhound Inn - Saverley Green
The Greyhound Inn - Saverley Green
Saverley Green Road
Saverley Green Road
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Fulford is located at Grid Ref: SJ9537 (Lat: 52.939202, Lng: -2.0714694)

Administrative County: Staffordshire

District: Stafford

Police Authority: Staffordshire

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 52.939202,-2.0714694
Bus Stop
Village Hall
Bus: yes
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Public Transport: platform
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Lat/Long: 52.9368972/-2.0716876
Bus Stop
Village Hall
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 3800C795302
Naptan Bearing: SW
Naptan CommonName: Village Hall
Naptan Indicator: Opp
Naptan Landmark: Village Hall
Naptan Street: Fulford Rd
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
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Fulford
Place: village
Lat/Long: 52.9398971/-2.0717819
Townend
Place: hamlet
Lat/Long: 52.9378656/-2.0675408
Barrier: stile
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Post Box
Post Box Type: lamp
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Lat/Long: 52.9390704/-2.0718437
Waste Basket
Lat/Long: 52.9390888/-2.0715761
Post Box
Ref: ST11 286
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Telephone
Booth: K6
Covered: booth
Old Phone: +44 1782 388521
Lat/Long: 52.9380907/-2.070026
The data included in this document is from www.openstreetmap.org. The data is made available under ODbL.

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