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Trentham Estate

Free admission

Trentham Estate is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
20 min–45 min
Best time of year
Clear days year-round
Nearest railway station
Stone · 5.1 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Trentham Estate is a named viewpoint in Staffordshire, the West Midlands, marked on Ordnance Survey maps for its outlook. It sits within the Stoke-on-Trent South parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Stone, about 5.1 km away. Postcode area ST12.

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From the Wikipedia article

Trentham Estate is an estate and gardens, near the village of Trentham in Staffordshire, England, just on the southern fringe of the city of Stoke-on-Trent. It is centred on the ruins of Trentham Hall, and also hosts a monkey forest and a shopping village.

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Background

History

The estate was first recorded in the Domesday Book in 1086. At the time it was a royal manor, with a value of 115 shillings. An Augustinian priory originally occupied the site, followed by a convent. Trentham Priory occupied land on the Trentham estate from the 11th century until the Dissolution of the Monasteries.

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Coordinates
52.9471, -2.1966
County
Staffordshire
District
Stafford
Parish
Swynnerton
Postcode
ST12 9HP
Parliamentary constituency
Stoke-on-Trent South
Nearest railway station
Stone5.1 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Trentham Estate?
Trentham Estate is in Staffordshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode ST12 9HP), in the parish of Swynnerton.
Is Trentham Estate free to visit?
Yes, Trentham Estate is free to enter.
How do I get to Trentham Estate?
The nearest railway station is Stone, about 5.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode ST12 9HP.