Stone offers several reasons to visit: monthly markets with a regional focus, history surrounding the Church of St Michael, and a green space between three bodies of water. The dates you choose may be just as important as whether you want to include heritage or time in nature in your travel plans.
Market Saturdays and food events
The Stone Farmers Market takes place on the first Saturday of every month, except January. Most of the goods at the market are produced within a 30-mile radius. If you are interested in regional produce, the market gives you a specific reason to visit Stone on a particular Saturday. The information about where the goods come from applies to most of them, not every item on offer.
Another date in the monthly calendar is the Craft & Collectables Market, which takes place on the third Saturday, also except in January. The two markets therefore fall on different Saturdays. When planning, it is worth keeping the right date in mind and checking the latest information before your trip.
The Stone Food and Drink Festival also brings together local produce and culinary skill. The main event takes place in Westbridge Park. The festival complements the markets with an event of its own, focused on food and drink. If you are planning to visit, check the event dates in advance.
History and heritage
The Church of St Michael is listed as a Grade II* building. For a trip focused on historic architecture, it is a distinctive cultural landmark in Stone. You can use the listing as a point of reference when planning, but it does not provide information about visiting arrangements or opening hours.
Local tradition also gives Stone a historical narrative: according to legend, the town’s origins are linked to the murder of the Saxon princes Rufin and Wulfad. As a legend, this account of the town’s origins should be distinguished from established historical facts. A crypt below ground level is also preserved in a former rectory, now called The Priory. Both subjects offer different points of interest if you are interested in the town’s historical traditions and surviving architectural heritage.
Crown Meadow between three waterways
Crown Meadow lies between the River Trent, the Trent & Mersey Canal and the Scotch Brook. Its position beside these three named waterways shapes its place in the landscape of Stone. Crown Meadow is also an important part of the Trent Valley wildlife corridor.
Crown Meadow has footpaths and seating, allowing visitors to spend time in the natural surroundings. The site thus combines practical visitor amenities with its importance to the wildlife corridor. If you would like to include time outdoors as well as visits to markets and cultural sites, Crown Meadow offers a distinct connection with nature during your stay.
Travelling by train
At Stone (Staffs) railway station, platform 2 is the only platform with step-free access. Trains from there run towards Stafford and Birmingham. If step-free access is essential for your journey, check the latest information from National Rail before travelling. This lets you take this specific access information into account without assuming it applies to other platforms.
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For the wider travel guide: Staffordshire.
