Amerton Railway, Stafford

Name: Amerton Railway
Address: Amerton Working Farm On the A518 Stafford - Uttoxeter Road, Stafford, ST18 0LA, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1889 271337

#11 among attractions in Stafford

Museum, Scenic railroads, Tours

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The Amerton Railway is a 2 ft narrow gauge heritage railway in the English county of Staffordshire. It is owned by Staffordshire Narrow Gauge Railway Limited, a registered charity, and operated by volunteers. ()

Coordinates: 52°50'54"N, 2°0'35"W

Address

Amerton Working Farm On the A518 Stafford - Uttoxeter RoadStafford ST18 0LA United Kingdom

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+44 1889 271337

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Amerton Railway – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Shugborough Hall, Chartley Castle, Staffordshire County Museum, Essex Bridge.

3.3 miS
Museum, Historical place, History museum
Shugborough Hall, Stafford
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1.1 miE
Forts and castles
Chartley Castle
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3.4 miS
Museum
Staffordshire County Museum
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3.3 miS
Bridge
Essex Bridge
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4.7 miSW
Park
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3.2 miS
Canal
Haywood Junction
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5.3 miSW
City hall
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4.1 miS
Monastery
St Mary's Abbey
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3.2 miS
Tomb
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5.3 miSW
52°48'26"N • 2°6'57"W
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Library
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