Shire Hall, Stafford

Name: Shire Hall
Address: Shirehall Market Square, Stafford, ST16 2LD, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1785 278345

#3 among attractions in Stafford

Museum, Art gallery, Shopping

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Facts and practical information

The Shire Hall is a public building in Stafford, England, completed in 1798 to a design by John Harvey. Formerly a courthouse, it housed an art gallery which closed to the public in July 2017. The court rooms and cells are preserved. The building, its interiors, and the associated street furniture were grade II* listed on 17 December 1971, when it was described as "One of the finest public buildings in Stafford". ()

Completed: 1798 (226 years ago)Built: 1798 (226 years ago)Coordinates: 52°48'26"N, 2°7'1"W

Address

Shirehall Market SquareStafford ST16 2LD United Kingdom

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+44 1785 278345

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Day trips

Shire Hall – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: St Mary's Church, St Chad's Church, Stafford Castle Golf Club, Ancient High House.

~630 ftSW
Church
St Mary's Church, Stafford
4 min walk • St Mary's Church, Stafford is a Grade I listed parish church in the Church of England in Stafford.
~420 ftS
Church
St Chad's Church, Stafford
3 min walk • St Chad's Church, on Greengate Street in the centre of Stafford, is a Grade II* listed Anglican church. Saint Chad, who died in 672, was the first Bishop of Lichfield. The church was built in the 12th century, and is the oldest building in Stafford.
0.7 miSW
52°48'9"N • 2°7'53"W
Stafford Castle Golf Club, Stafford
18 min walk • Golf, Historical place, Forts and castles
~370 ftS
Museum, Historical place, History museum
Ancient High House, Stafford
2 min walk • The Ancient High House is an Elizabethan town house located on the main street in Stafford. The house was constructed in 1595 by the Dorrington family, from local oak, which anecdotally came from the nearby Doxey Wood, and is the largest timber framed town house in England.
~1310 ftW
Windmill
Broad Eye Windmill, Stafford
7 min walk • The Broad Eye Windmill is an historic windmill in the county town of Stafford, Staffordshire, England. The windmill is currently home to Windmill Broadcasting, and is looked after by the Friends of Broad Eye Windmill.
1 miN
Park
Astonfields Balancing Lakes, Stafford
25 min walk • Astonfields Balancing Lakes is a local nature reserve on the north-eastern edge of Stafford, in Staffordshire, England. The main purpose of the balancing lakes is flood defence; the site has also been developed for wildlife habitats. Its area is about 4 hectares, and it is designated a Grade 1 Site of Biological Importance.
~230 ftE
City hall
Borough Hall, Stafford
2 min walk • The Borough Hall is a municipal building in Eastgate Street, Stafford, Staffordshire, England. The borough hall, which formed the headquarters of Stafford Borough Council, is a Grade II listed building.
~230 ftE
52°48'26"N • 2°6'57"W
Gatehouse Theatre, Stafford
2 min walk • Theater, Concerts and shows
~680 ftE
Library
William Salt Library, Stafford
4 min walk • The William Salt Library is a library and archive, in Stafford, Staffordshire, England. Supported by Staffordshire County Council, it is a registered charity, administered by an independent trust in conjunction with the Staffordshire & Stoke-on-Trent Archive Service, which also operates the county archives from an adjacent building.
0.9 miS
52°47'41"N • 2°7'27"W
Rowley Park Sports Stadium, Stafford
24 min walk • Park
~1090 ftE
Park
Kingsmead Marsh, Stafford
6 min walk • Kingsmead Marsh is a local nature reserve near Stafford, in Staffordshire, England. Its area is about 6 hectares, and it is designated a Grade 1 Site of Biological Importance.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Shire Hall open?

Shire Hall is open:

Monday 9:30 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 9:30 am - 5 pm
Thursday 9:30 am - 5 pm
Friday 9:30 am - 5 pm
Saturday 9:30 am - 5 pm
Sunday 1 pm - 4 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Shire Hall?

Nearby attractions include Gatehouse Theatre, Stafford (2 min walk), Borough Hall, Stafford (2 min walk), Ancient High House, Stafford (2 min walk), St Chad's Church, Stafford (3 min walk).

How to get to Shire Hall by public transport?

The nearest stations to Shire Hall:

Bus

Gatehouse Theatre • Lines: 877, 878 (2 min walk)
Shrewsbury Arms PH • Lines: 877, 878 (3 min walk)

Train

Stafford (9 min walk)