Consall

Settlement in Staffordshire Staffordshire Moorlands

England

Consall

Consall Hall Consall Hall was first built in 1810 (as “New Hall”) by an industrialist but has been substantially modified throughout since, including since 1958 when the site was inherited by the previous owner, William Podmore OBE, who spent the next 50 years creating the gardens with lakes, follies and summer houses.
Consall Hall Credit: Eric Marsh

Consall is a small village located in the county of Staffordshire, England. Situated in the Staffordshire Moorlands district, it lies within close proximity to the town of Stoke-on-Trent, approximately 8 miles to the southwest. Nestled within the picturesque Churnet Valley, Consall offers a tranquil and idyllic setting.

The village is known for its natural beauty, characterized by rolling green hills, charming meandering rivers, and dense woodlands. It is particularly popular among nature enthusiasts, hikers, and anglers due to its proximity to the Churnet Valley Railway and Consall Nature Park. The railway, a preserved heritage line, offers scenic steam train rides, allowing visitors to experience the stunning countryside in a unique way.

Consall is also home to the Consall Hall Gardens, a stunning 70-acre estate that features beautifully manicured gardens, a lake, and woodland walks. This privately-owned estate is occasionally open to the public, providing a serene and peaceful environment for visitors to explore.

Despite its small size, Consall boasts a tight-knit community and a sense of community spirit. The village is home to a traditional pub, The Black Lion, which serves as a hub for socializing and meeting locals. Additionally, the village hosts various events throughout the year, including a summer fete and a Christmas market, fostering a sense of togetherness among its residents.

Overall, Consall offers a picturesque and tranquil retreat away from the hustle and bustle of city life. Its natural beauty, community spirit, and rich heritage make it an attractive destination for both locals and tourists looking to immerse themselves in the charm of rural Staffordshire.

If you have any feedback on the listing, please let us know in the comments section below.

Consall Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.034343/-2.032104 or Grid Reference SJ9748. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Consall Hall Consall Hall was first built in 1810 (as “New Hall”) by an industrialist but has been substantially modified throughout since, including since 1958 when the site was inherited by the previous owner, William Podmore OBE, who spent the next 50 years creating the gardens with lakes, follies and summer houses.
Consall Hall
Consall Hall was first built in 1810 (as “New Hall”) by an industrialist but has been substantially modified throughout since, including since 1958 when the site was inherited by the previous owner, William Podmore OBE, who spent the next 50 years creating the gardens with lakes, follies and summer houses.
View down one of the lakes at Consall Hall Taken from the steps out of the garden area down to the lake.
View down one of the lakes at Consall Hall
Taken from the steps out of the garden area down to the lake.
Consall Hall View of the rear of the Hall.
Consall Hall
View of the rear of the Hall.
Consall Hall General view of the Hall from the grounds.
Consall Hall
General view of the Hall from the grounds.
Full Moon Seat Consall Hall grounds is full of structures like this.
Full Moon Seat
Consall Hall grounds is full of structures like this.
Summer House at Consall Hall Octagonal seating area.
Summer House at Consall Hall
Octagonal seating area.
Small seating area The seat has a panoramic view over the estate.
Small seating area
The seat has a panoramic view over the estate.
View of one of the lakes from a sitting area Panoramic view of one of the lakes.
View of one of the lakes from a sitting area
Panoramic view of one of the lakes.
The Hall and the lake Panoramic view of the Hall at the top of this lake.
The Hall and the lake
Panoramic view of the Hall at the top of this lake.
View of the lake from the garden outside Consall Hall This is the upper section of the garden near the Hall.
View of the lake from the garden outside Consall Hall
This is the upper section of the garden near the Hall.
View from inside the octagonal Summer house Looking along an avenue of trees.
View from inside the octagonal Summer house
Looking along an avenue of trees.
The Tawney at Consall Hall This area has since been developed into a Hotel. The oner when this image was taken used to lie in bed inside this building and look out over the grounds.
The Tawney at Consall Hall
This area has since been developed into a Hotel. The oner when this image was taken used to lie in bed inside this building and look out over the grounds.
Distant view of one of the follies at Consall The owner bought many buildings  from various places and had them re-erected on the estate.
Distant view of one of the follies at Consall
The owner bought many buildings from various places and had them re-erected on the estate.
One of the lakes at Consall Hall There are six lakes in the grounds.
One of the lakes at Consall Hall
There are six lakes in the grounds.
Across the lake to the Viewing tower On one of the high points of the estate is a viewing tower.
Across the lake to the Viewing tower
On one of the high points of the estate is a viewing tower.
Tussilago farfara, Coltsfoot Coltsfoot, is a plant in the groundsel tribe in the daisy family. It was used to get rid if coughs.
Tussilago farfara, Coltsfoot
Coltsfoot, is a plant in the groundsel tribe in the daisy family. It was used to get rid if coughs.
Detail of one of the Follies at Consall Hall The owner bought and had re-erected various buildings from elsewhere.
Detail of one of the Follies at Consall Hall
The owner bought and had re-erected various buildings from elsewhere.
Folly at Consall Hall Brick built piers with a timber roof.
Folly at Consall Hall
Brick built piers with a timber roof.
Show me another place!

Consall is located at Grid Ref: SJ9748 (Lat: 53.034343, Lng: -2.032104)

Administrative County: Staffordshire

District: Staffordshire Moorlands

Police Authority: Staffordshire

What 3 Words

///snows.fatherly.tooth. Near Cheddleton, Staffordshire

Related Wikis

Consall

Consall is a small village situated in the Staffordshire Moorlands, Staffordshire, England. It is approximately 6 miles south of the market town of Leek...

Wetley Rocks

Wetley Rocks is a village in Staffordshire, England, about 2 miles (3.2 km) south of Cheddleton and 6 miles (9.7 km) south of Leek. For population details...

Consall railway station

Consall railway station is a former passenger railway station of the North Staffordshire Railway (NSR) and is now a preserved station on the Churnet Valley...

Moorside High School, Werrington

Moorside High School is a coeducational secondary school located in Werrington, Staffordshire. == History == The school was opened in 1939 under the name...

Ashcombe Park, Staffordshire

Ashcombe Park is a country house and estate near Cheddleton, in Staffordshire, England. The house is a Grade II* listed building, listed on 2 May 1953...

Kingsley, Staffordshire

Kingsley is a small village in the Staffordshire Moorlands near to Cheadle, and situated on the A52 from Stoke on Trent to Ashbourne. The civil parish...

Churnet Valley Railway

The Churnet Valley Railway is a preserved standard gauge heritage railway in the Staffordshire Moorlands of Staffordshire, England. It operates on part...

Cheddleton

Cheddleton is an ancient parish and village in the Staffordshire Moorlands, near to the town of Leek, England. == History == The village is divided into...

Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 53.034343,-2.032104
Consall
Place: hamlet
Source: survey
Wikidata: Q2520991
Lat/Long: 53.0346136/-2.0323624
Barrier: stile
Material: wood
Source: survey;gps
Stile: stepover
Lat/Long: 53.0314187/-2.0268754
Barrier: stile
Material: wood
Source: survey;gps
Stile: stepover
Lat/Long: 53.0321503/-2.0291614
The data included in this document is from www.openstreetmap.org. The data is made available under ODbL.

Have you been to Consall?

Leave your review of Consall below (or comments, questions and feedback).