Country parks · North West England
Apedale Community Country Park
In or near Chesterton, Staffordshire.
Apedale Community Country Park is a 454-acre (184 ha) country park in the borough of Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, England. The park is unusual for the area as it was previously an opencast min
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Silverdale · 0.3 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Apedale Community Country Park is located in Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, with the postcode ST5 6BJ. The nearest railway station is Silverdale, which is 0.3 km away. Entry to the park is free.
About
Apedale Community Country Park is a 454-acre (184 ha) country park in the borough of Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, England. The park is unusual for the area as it was previously an opencast mine. The area has a long history of mining, with the nearby former collieries at Silverdale and Holditch also having been redeveloped for other uses. The shallow mine at Holditch was redeveloped into a business park and an industrial estate, which led to significant capital gains for Staffordshire County Council. The amelioration of the park was part paid for out of these receipts. Within the park is the Apedale Heritage Centre. The adjoining Moseley Railway Trust is currently running the first phase of the 2 ft (610 mm) narrow gauge Apedale Valley Light Railway extending further into the parkland. There is a series of tracks, waymarked routes and self-guided trails. The country park is also the home of Newcastle Countryside Project and is bordered by the communities of Silverdale, Chesterton, Knutton and Cross Heath.
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Official information
Apedale Community Country Park offers a variety of attractions including mine tours, a museum, and a light railway. Visitors can explore the natural beauty of the country park and engage in educational activities.
From the Wikipedia article
Apedale Community Country Park is a 454-acre (184 ha) country park in the borough of Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, England. The park is unusual for the area as it was previously an opencast mine. The area has a long history of mining, with the nearby former collieries at Silverdale and Holditch also having been redeveloped for other uses. The shallow mine at Holditch was redeveloped into a business park and an industrial estate, which led to significant capital gains for Staffordshire County Council. The amelioration of the park was part paid for out of these receipts. Within the park is the Apedale Heritage Centre. The adjoining Moseley Railway Trust is currently running the first phase of the 2 ft (610 mm) narrow gauge Apedale Valley Light Railway extending further into the parkland. There is a series of tracks, waymarked routes and self-guided trails. The country park is also the home of Newcastle Countryside Project and is bordered by the communities of Silverdale, Chesterton, Knutton and Cross Heath.
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- Coordinates
- 53.0323, -2.2709
- County
- Staffordshire
- District
- Newcastle-under-Lyme
- Parish
- Newcastle-under-Lyme, unparished area
- Postcode
- ST5 6BJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Newcastle-under-Lyme
- Nearest railway station
- Silverdale — 0.3 km
- Official site
- www.apedale.co.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Apedale Community Country Park (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Apedale Heritage Centre
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Silverdale
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Apedale Community Country Park?
- Apedale Community Country Park is in Staffordshire, North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode ST5 6BJ), in the parish of Newcastle-under-Lyme, unparished area.
- What is Apedale Community Country Park?
- Apedale Community Country Park is a 454-acre (184 ha) country park in the borough of Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, England. The park is unusual for the area as it was previously an opencast min
- How do I get to Apedale Community Country Park?
- The nearest railway station is Silverdale, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode ST5 6BJ.
- Is Apedale Community Country Park free to visit?
- Yes, Apedale Community Country Park is free to enter.
- How do I get to Apedale Community Country Park?
- The nearest railway station is Silverdale, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode ST5 6BJ.