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Towns & cities · West Midlands

Berkswich

Free admission🐾 Dog-friendly👪 Family-friendly

Berkswich — village and civil parish in Staffordshire, United Kingdom.

Berkswich, towns & cities in Staffordshire

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
3 h–6 h
Nearest railway station
Stafford · 3.9 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit Berkswich, the nearest railway station is Stafford, located 3.9 km away. Entry to the area is free, and the postcode for sat-nav is ST17 0WD.

Directions on Google Maps →

About

Berkswich is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 1,528 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in Staffordshire, United Kingdom". Coordinates: 52.7886°, -2.0708°.

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Official information

Berkswich Parish Council represents the communities of Walton on the Hill and Milford in Staffordshire. The council meets monthly to manage local affairs and provide services to the residents.

From the Wikipedia article

Berkswich ( BAHK-switch) is a civil parish in the borough of Stafford in Staffordshire, England. According to the 2001 census it had a population of 1,528, being recalculated as 2,010 at the 2011 Census. Berkswich Civil Parish should not be confused with Berkswich Church of England Parish in the Lichfield Diocese as they cover differing geographical areas. Berkswich Civil Parish covers the villages of Walton-on-the-Hill and Milford. Berkswich Church of England Parish covers those villages along with Baswich, Weeping Cross and Wildwood. Berkswich can be found on the south-eastern fringe of Stafford. On 24 March 1976 the parish was renamed from "Baswich" to "Berkswich".

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Coordinates
52.7886, -2.0708
County
Staffordshire
District
Stafford
Parish
Berkswich
Postcode
ST17 0WD
Parliamentary constituency
Stone, Great Wyrley and Penkridge
Population
1,528
Nearest railway station
Stafford3.9 km
Official site
berkswichpc.co.uk

Sources

Other places nearby

Berkswich is a village in Staffordshire, located in the West Midlands, with a population of 1,528. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.

At a glance

Population
1,528
Administrative county
Staffordshire
Constituency
Stone, Great Wyrley and Penkridge

Things to see in Berkswich

30 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Berkswich

Ancient High House📷 3

Historic houses · West Midlands

Ancient High House

Ancient High House — historic house in Stafford, England, United Kingdom.

Free👶staffordbc.gov.uk
Radford Meadows📷 3

Wildlife reserves · West Midlands

Radford Meadows

Radford Meadows — nature reserve in Staffordshire, UK.

Free🐕👶staffs-wildlife.org.uk
Mill wheels (2) - geograph.org.uk - 2141239📷 3

Watermills · West Midlands

Town Mill

Town Mill is a watermill in the United Kingdom.

Free🐕👶
Tackeroo Railway - by the Reservoir Tower - geograph.org.uk - 3752275📷 3

Archaeological sites · West Midlands

Glacial Boulder

Glacial Boulder — a archaeological in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Queensway roundabout traffic lights - geograph.org.uk - 2509040📷 3

Historic houses · West Midlands

Forebridge Lockup

Forebridge Lockup — a historic house in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

Free👶freedom-leisure.co.uk
Southern end of the bridleway - geograph.org.uk - 7145621📷 3

Manor houses · West Midlands

Brocton Hall

Brocton Hall — a manor in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

Acton Moat Bridge at Acton Trussell, Staffordshire - geograph.org.uk - 2615064📷 3

Historic bridges · West Midlands

Staffordshire And Worecestershire Canal Acton Moat Bridge

Staffordshire And Worecestershire Canal Acton Moat Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Blocked canal south-east of Stafford - geograph.org.uk - 8167437📷 3

Historic bridges · West Midlands

Staffordshire And Worcester Canal Meadow Canal Bridge Number 99

Staffordshire And Worcester Canal Meadow Canal Bridge Number 99 — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Doorstep walk fingerpost, St Thomas Bridge - geograph.org.uk - 5502577📷 3

Historic bridges · West Midlands

St Thomas Canal Bridge Number 101

St Thomas Canal Bridge Number 101 — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
River Penk south of Baswich in Stafford - geograph.org.uk - 6017249📷 3

Historic bridges · West Midlands

Radford Bridge

Radford Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Canal east of Weeping Cross, Stafford - geograph.org.uk - 5604549📷 3

Historic bridges · West Midlands

Walton Bridge No 104

Walton Bridge No 104 — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Canal at Milford Bridge south-east of Stafford - geograph.org.uk - 6700001📷 3

Historic bridges · West Midlands

Milford Bridge, No.105, North Of Home Farm, Milford

Milford Bridge, No.105, North Of Home Farm, Milford — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Hard-pruned poplar trees near Stafford - geograph.org.uk - 6997814📷 3

Historic bridges · West Midlands

St Thomas Bridge

St Thomas Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
River Penk - geograph.org.uk - 3124564📷 3

Historic bridges · West Midlands

Acton Trussell Bridge (That Part In Acton Trussell, Bednall An Teddesley Hay Civil Parish) Acton Trussell Bridge (That Part In Dunston And Coppenhall Civil Parish)

Acton Trussell Bridge (That Part In Acton Trussell, Bednall An Teddesley Hay Civil Parish) Acton Trussell Bridge (That Part In Dunston And Coppenhall Civil Parish) — Grade II listed building-listed b

Free🐕
Chapel roof of Chetwynd Centre Stafford under renewal - geograph.org.uk - 8106058📷 3

Memorials & monuments · West Midlands

War Memorial at the Chetwynd Centre

War Memorial at the Chetwynd Centre — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Elizabeth II postbox on Weeping Cross - geograph.org.uk - 6160270📷 3

Memorials & monuments · West Midlands

Berkswich War Memorial Including Enclosure

Berkswich War Memorial Including Enclosure — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Stafford Borough War Memorial, Victoria Square - geograph.org.uk - 5507323📷 3

Memorials & monuments · West Midlands

Stafford Borough War Memorial

Stafford Borough War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Staffordshire County War Memorial, Victoria Road, Stafford - geograph.org.uk - 3770723📷 3

Memorials & monuments · West Midlands

Staffordshire County War Memorial With Flanking Walls And Gates

Staffordshire County War Memorial With Flanking Walls And Gates — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Brocton Camp (I-Lines) Ancillary Building - Door threshold - geograph.org.uk - 5670066📷 3

Memorials & monuments · West Midlands

Freda's Grave

Freda's Grave — a memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Statue of Izaak Walton - geograph.org.uk - 6078332📷 4

Memorials & monuments · West Midlands

Izaak Walton

Izaak Walton — a memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Bench mark, Old Library, Stafford - geograph.org.uk - 5510006📷 5

Theatres · West Midlands

Stafford Cinema

Stafford Cinema — a cinema heritage in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

Chapel roof of Chetwynd Centre Stafford under renewal - geograph.org.uk - 8106058📷 5

Natural landmarks · West Midlands

Chetwynd Centre

Chetwynd Centre — a school heritage in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

Free🐕chetwynd.staffs.sch.uk
The Tavern, Stafford - geograph.org.uk - 4034491📷 5

Museums · West Midlands

Borough of Stafford

Borough of Stafford — a museum in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

👶
Two Waters Way near Stafford - geograph.org.uk - 5141775📷 5

Museums · West Midlands

River Penk

River Penk — a museum in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

Free👶

Nearby

Elizabeth II postbox on Weeping Cross - geograph.org.uk - 6160270📷 3

Memorials & monuments · West Midlands

Berkswich War Memorial Including Enclosure

Berkswich War Memorial Including Enclosure — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Canal east of Weeping Cross, Stafford - geograph.org.uk - 5604549📷 3

Historic bridges · West Midlands

Walton Bridge No 104

Walton Bridge No 104 — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Blocked canal south-east of Stafford - geograph.org.uk - 8167437📷 3

Historic bridges · West Midlands

Staffordshire And Worcester Canal Meadow Canal Bridge Number 99

Staffordshire And Worcester Canal Meadow Canal Bridge Number 99 — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Canal at Milford Bridge south-east of Stafford - geograph.org.uk - 6700001📷 3

Historic bridges · West Midlands

Milford Bridge, No.105, North Of Home Farm, Milford

Milford Bridge, No.105, North Of Home Farm, Milford — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Footpath to Walton on the Hill - geograph.org.uk - 6661226📷 5

Villages · West Midlands

Milford

Milford — a village in england west midlands.

River Penk south of Baswich in Stafford - geograph.org.uk - 6017249📷 3

Historic bridges · West Midlands

Radford Bridge

Radford Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

Free🐕

Where to eat & stay near Berkswich

Places to stay

Tackeroo Railway - north from Springslade Lodge - geograph.org.uk - 3753094📷 5

Campsites · West Midlands

Spring Slade Lodge

Spring Slade Lodge — a campsite in england west midlands.

Freespringsladelodge.co.uk
Coned Track - Cannock Chase - geograph.org.uk - 4030015📷 5

Caravan parks · West Midlands

Tackeroo Caravan Site

Tackeroo Caravan Site — a caravan park in england west midlands.

forestry.gov.uk
Hixon Fields estate during construction, Hixon, Staffordshire - geograph.org.uk - 2003583📷 5

Caravan parks · West Midlands

Green Man Caravan Site

Green Man Caravan Site — a caravan park in england east midlands.

Penkridge Bank booster station - geograph.org.uk - 6947010📷 5

Caravan parks · West Midlands

Silvertrees Caravan Park

Silvertrees Caravan Park — a caravan park in england east midlands.

Ordnance Survey bolt on St Giles Church - geograph.org.uk - 3605167📷 5

Caravan parks · West Midlands

Red Lion Farm Caravan Park

Red Lion Farm Caravan Park — a caravan park in england west midlands.

Startley Lane - Cannock Chase - geograph.org.uk - 4030422📷 5

Caravan parks · West Midlands

Cannock Chase Camping and Caravanning Club

Cannock Chase Camping and Caravanning Club — a caravan park in england east midlands.

Places to eat & drink

The Picture House, Stafford - geograph.org.uk - 4373293📷 5

Historic pubs · West Midlands

Picture House

Picture House in England West Midlands, United Kingdom.

The Shrewsbury Arms, Stafford - geograph.org.uk - 5279581📷 5

Historic pubs · West Midlands

Shrewsbury Arms

Shrewsbury Arms in England West Midlands, United Kingdom.

Pegasus War Memorial, Stafford - geograph.org.uk - 2003906📷 5

Historic pubs · West Midlands

Eagle Inn Public House

Eagle Inn Public House in England West Midlands, United Kingdom.

The Market Vaults, Stafford - geograph.org.uk - 7379065📷 5

Historic pubs · West Midlands

The Chains Public House

The Chains Public House in England West Midlands, United Kingdom.

Penkridge - Littleton Arms - geograph.org.uk - 7263682📷 7

Historic pubs · West Midlands

The Littleton Arms

The Littleton Arms in England West Midlands, United Kingdom.

littletonarmshuntington.co.uk
HFM Pyrotechnics, at night - geograph.org.uk - 3328468📷 5

Historic pubs · West Midlands

Crystal Fountain Public House

Crystal Fountain Public House in England West Midlands, United Kingdom.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Berkswich?
Berkswich is in Staffordshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode ST17 0WD), in the parish of Berkswich.
What is Berkswich?
Berkswich — village and civil parish in Staffordshire, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Berkswich?
The nearest railway station is Stafford, about 3.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode ST17 0WD.
Is Berkswich free to visit?
Yes, Berkswich is free to enter.
How do I get to Berkswich?
The nearest railway station is Stafford, about 3.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode ST17 0WD.