The Area...

Coven lies at the heart of the Midlands, with easy access to the surrounding countryside, local towns and cities. So whether you like the theatre and the arts, good country walks, eating out at smart restaurants or the local pub, visiting museums and galleries or simply spending the day mooching around the shops, there’s something to suit every taste.

With majestic stately homes, medieval castles, fascinating museums and more, the local area is known around the world for its history and heritage. There are three historical castles at Stafford, Tamworth and Tutbury, as well as a medieval cathedral in Lichfield. There are several nearby stately homes and beautiful gardens open to visitors, including Shugborough Hall, the Trentham Estate and Weston Park. The National Memorial Arboretum, which is the UK’s year-round centre of Remembrance and home to iconic Armed Forces Memorial, is located within 25 miles of Darelyn Park.

The renowned Wedgwood Museum, together with the Spode Museum Trust Heritage Centre in Stoke-on-Trent are not to be missed and celebrate the very best of the British ceramic industry and design heritage.

If golf is your passion, there are more than 30 golf clubs within the local area to choose from. There is also the 3 Hammers Golf Complex within one mile of the park which offers an excellent 18 hole short course, driving range, golf shop, bar, bistro and national award-winning golf academy.

Whether you’re looking for hardcore hiking or a relaxing stroll, there’s a host of great walks in the local area. There are tracks across the county which are perfect for rambling, notably through Cannock Chase, which is the UK’s smallest mainland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Here you can ride, hike, climb or just wander at your own pace.

And with over 2000 miles of rivers, canals, lakes and reservoirs to explore in the local area, there are plenty of towpaths to tread and waterways to wander.

The ‘Forget me not’ club is a social gathering for the over 55s which takes place on Tuesday afternoons between 2pm and 4pm. The activities include bingo, meals, guest speakers and various other entertainment. Mrs Ann Hall also organises various coach trips on Wednesdays throughout the year. If interested, please contact Ann Hall at No.3 on 01902 791485.