Bishop's Offley

Settlement in Staffordshire Stafford

England

Bishop's Offley

Derelict Red Brick Stables at Sugnall Credit: Mick Malpass

Bishop's Offley is a small village located in the county of Staffordshire, England. Situated approximately 6 miles northwest of the town of Eccleshall, it is surrounded by picturesque countryside and offers a peaceful and rural setting.

The village is known for its historic charm, with many buildings dating back to the 17th and 18th centuries. These include traditional cottages made of local stone, which add to the village's character and appeal. The architecture is a mix of different styles, reflecting the village's long history.

Despite its small size, Bishop's Offley has a strong sense of community. The village boasts a local pub, The Swan Inn, which serves as a meeting point for residents and visitors alike. The pub offers a range of traditional food and drink options, adding to the village's charm.

For those who enjoy the outdoors, Bishop's Offley is surrounded by rolling hills and beautiful landscapes, making it an ideal location for walking, cycling, and enjoying nature. The village also benefits from its proximity to the Staffordshire countryside, providing easy access to further recreational opportunities.

Although Bishop's Offley is a peaceful and tranquil village, it is conveniently located near major road networks, providing easy access to nearby towns and cities. This allows residents to enjoy the benefits of rural living while still having access to amenities and services in the wider area.

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Bishop's Offley Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.864318/-2.324532 or Grid Reference SJ7829. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Derelict Red Brick Stables at Sugnall

Mick Malpass

Road from Woodwall Green to Croxton

Mick Malpass

Offley Brook Mill

A commercially working watermill with two wheels and an auxiliary diesel alternator set. The mill house is opposite. This is a very rural location.

Chris Allen

Old house on the corner of Chester Road, Sugnall

David Howard

Small building at Sugnall Park

Sugnall Park is an area of land below the farm at Sugnall and north of the lake at Cop Mere. The building resembles a turret and is fenced around within an area of woodland.

Trevor Littlewood

Rutted mud of farm road

The road, also the route of a bridleway, is descending to the west from a bend close to the local high point where there's the trig point known to the OS as Croxton.

Trevor Littlewood

Land with lone tree in Sugnall Park

Sugnall Park is an area of land below the farm at Sugnall and north of the lake at Cop Mere. The land has held a crop recently, probably of maize.

Trevor Littlewood

Hedge with embedded trig point

The trig point is known to the OS as Croxton. It's embedded in a hedge which separates the field from a farm road which is also a bridleway.

Trevor Littlewood

Duck Pond

A delightful area of Sugnall "des res" to the Ducks.

Andy and Hilary

Mill Pond, Offleybrook

Geoff Pick

Sugnall Home Farm

Geoff Pick

Cutting in Lane

Geoff Pick

Sugnall Park

Sugnall Park is the site of the annual Eccelshall Show as well as the Tern Valley Vintage Steam Fair which includes a ploughing display and competition.

Anne Pollitt

Offley Mill

Watermill still in regular use by its owners, the Howell family.

Gareth Hughes

Water wheels at Offley Mill

The right hand wheel is still in regular use, driving two pairs of millstones which, among other things, produce chappatti flour for the Asian population of the West Midlands and Staffordshire.

Gareth Hughes