Rugeley Map

Rugeley map, view the Staffordshire town of Rugeley, located in the county of Staffordshire, England.

Detailed Street Map of Rugeley Staffordshire & Guide to the Area

Rugeley Map Staffordshire: Interactive map of Rugeley, displaying the town situated in the county of Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom.

Use controls (+/-) to display a detailed street map of Rugeley area and a Rugeley town centre map, showing Rugeley Railway Station and Slitting Mill Waterfall.

Other facilities, some of which may also be visible on this Rugeley map are: Shugborough Estate, Rugeley Market Hall, The Plaza Theatre, Tesco Extra, Morrisons, Aldi, Lidl, Co-op Food, B&M Bargains, Home Bargains, Wilko, Poundland, Boots, Superdrug, Holland & Barrett, WHSmith, Costa Coffee, Greggs, Subway, McDonald's, KFC, Domino's Pizza, The Vine Inn, The Redmore, The Horns Inn, The Plaza Pub, The Shrew, The Stag's Leap, The Cedar Tree Hotel, Premier Inn Rugeley, Travelodge Rugeley, Rugeley Leisure Centre, Rugeley Library, Rugeley Medical Centre, Sandy Lane Surgery, Horsefair Practice, Brereton Surgery, Grove Dental Practice, St Augustine's Church, Rugeley Community Church, Etching Hill Evangelical Church, The Hart School, Rugeley Sixth Form Academy, Chancel Primary School, Western Springs Primary School, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Hagley Park Academy, John Bamford Primary School, Rugeley Rose Theatre, Cannock Chase Heritage Trail, The Hart Gallery.

By zooming out a couple of steps (double right click) you can view the surrounding areas of Brereton, Etchinghill, Slitting Mill, Colton, Abbots Bromley, Handsacre, Armitage, Hill Ridware, Mavesyn Ridware, Hamstall Ridware, Kings Bromley, Longdon, Upper Longdon, Hanch, Gentleshaw, Cannock, Hednesford, Heath Hayes, Norton Canes, Chase Terrace, Burntwood, Chasetown, Hammerwich, Shenstone, Lichfield, Fradley, Alrewas.

Rugeley sits quietly on the edge of Cannock Chase in Staffordshire, offering that nice mix of town convenience and countryside calm. It's one of those places that feels just right for anyone who likes easy access to open spaces while still having shops, cafés and a good community feel on their doorstep. With its riverside setting by the Trent and easy links to bigger towns, it's got a steady, down-to-earth atmosphere that people seem to warm to.

The history of Rugeley goes back a fair way, with mentions in the Domesday Book. Originally a small market town, it was farming and local trade that kept it ticking over for centuries. Things shifted dramatically in the 19th century when coal mining arrived, turning Rugeley into a thriving mining town. The landscape changed again in the 20th century with the building of the Rugeley Power Stations, which became big local employers before their closure in recent years. Today, Rugeley is home to around 26,000 people and has settled into a quieter, residential role while still retaining plenty of character.

There's a fair bit to see and do locally. The town centre has a solid range of shops, cafés and pubs, along with a traditional market that still trades several days a week. The nearby Cannock Chase Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is right on the doorstep, perfect for walking, cycling and getting lost among the trees for a while. The National Trust's Shugborough Estate is only a short drive away, with its grand house, riverside parkland, gardens and farm. Over towards Lichfield you'll find the beautiful cathedral city, while English Heritage's Stafford Castle gives you sweeping views and a bit of history thrown in.

In wider Staffordshire, you're spoilt for choice. Alton Towers is less than an hour away, always a hit for family days out. Trentham Gardens offers peaceful walks, high-end shopping and the popular Monkey Forest where you can wander among free-roaming Barbary macaques. Cannock Chase itself is packed with cycling routes, scenic walks and nature reserves. The National Memorial Arboretum at Alrewas is close by and offers a peaceful and poignant visit, while Stafford, Lichfield and The Potteries all offer plenty to fill your weekends.

Getting in and out of Rugeley is easy enough. It's well connected by road, with the A51 running through town and quick access to the M6, A38 and M6 Toll. Rugeley Trent Valley station links directly into the West Coast Main Line for easy trips to London, Birmingham, and Stafford. There's also Rugeley Town station, giving good local services into Birmingham. Birmingham Airport is about 40 minutes away by car, so you're never too far from a getaway if needed. Buses connect Rugeley to Cannock, Stafford and Lichfield without too much bother.

Staffordshire as a county has that solid mix of old industry, market towns and miles of beautiful countryside. From The Potteries and Cannock Chase to the medieval charm of Lichfield and the open farmland stretching out to the Moorlands, there's always something different to discover. The people are friendly, the pace of life is steady, and it's full of places like Rugeley that quietly get on with things, making it a genuinely nice place to be.

Some More Nearby Places: Brereton, Etchinghill, Slitting Mill, Colton, Abbots Bromley, Handsacre, Armitage, Hill Ridware, Mavesyn Ridware, Hamstall Ridware, Kings Bromley, Longdon, Upper Longdon, Hanch, Gentleshaw, Cannock, Hednesford, Heath Hayes, Norton Canes, Chase Terrace, Burntwood, Chasetown, Hammerwich, Shenstone, Lichfield, Fradley, Alrewas.

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