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County town of Staffordshire, England
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Stafford is the county town of Staffordshire. It is a market town.
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The remains of a 19th-century mock castle atop the extensive earthworks of a Norman castle.
Nature reserve.
Grand pile built from the early 18th century and now run by the National Trust. Around the Georgian mansion are extensive gardens, a model farm, and ornate railway tunnel entrance to avoid spoiling milord's view.
By car
Stafford is close to both the M6 (junctions 13 and 14) and M6 Toll road and is very accessible by car. The A34, A449, and A518 pass through the town.
By plane
You can fly into either Birmingham Airport (BHX) or Manchester Airport (MAN) and then connect via road or rail to Stafford.
By bus
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