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Apedale Community Country Park

Black Bank Road
Knutton
Newcastle-under-Lyme
Staffordshire
ST5 6AX

Tel: 01782 632350

Apedale Country Park from the air

About

Once an Open Cast mining site this park now has 155 hectares of woodland, pools and pastureland. Though a young developing site it is an absolute haven for widlife. Many historical features from its indstrial past an still e seen and visitors can experience a working mine and steam railway adjacent to the site. In contast to this old industry the site has tranquil woodland walks and acre of carefully managed pasture all supporting an array of birdlife from Sky Larks to Short Eared Owls.

Map & Directions

Road Directions

From the M6 take A500 for Stoke on Trent, at first roundabout take A34 Newcastle under Lyme. Continue through Newcastle then take B5367 Kuntton. Once through Kuntton look for car park signage on right.

The nearest railway station is Kidsgrove, which is 7 miles away.

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Facilities

Accessibility

  • Disabled access
  • Disabled toilets

Catering

  • On-site light refreshments

Children

  • Baby changing facilities
  • Children welcome

Groups

  • Facilities for educational visits
  • Facilities for groups
  • Guided tours for groups

Meeting, Conference & Wedding Facilities

  • Grounds for outdoor activities
  • Mobile phone coverage

Parking

  • Free Parking

Property Facilities

  • Dogs Accepted
  • Gift shop
  • Public toilets
  • Smoking not allowed

Target Markets

  • Accepts groups
  • Coach parties accepted

Opening Times

* Visitor Centre open: Saturday & Sunday 14:00 - 16:00, Closed Christmas and Boxing Day

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