St John the Baptist Church, Ashley. Limited opening. Free entry.
Details
Accessibility:
There is parking on the street around the church but no disability parking bays. There is a bus stop directly outside the church. Exterior access is flat and from the road via a gated entrance. The church has ramped access to flat floor interiors and a hearing loop system inside. There are toilets at the church and baby changing facilities.
Brief description:
A 19th century Gothic-styled church with a 17th century tower . The church has beautiful stained glass, stone carvings and adornments.
Postal Address:
St John the Baptist Church, Ashley, Church Road, Ashley, Market Drayton, Shropshire TF9 4LQ
(The village is in Staffordshire but near to the border of Shropshire, adjacent to Loggerheads, and is 4 miles (6 km) North East of Shropshire's Market Drayton.)
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Phone:
01630 672210
Website:
http://www.ambc.info/
Directions:
The village is in Staffordshire adjacent to Loggerheads, but near to the border of Shropshire and is 4 miles (6 km) North East of Shropshire's Market Drayton .
From Stoke-on-Trent and Newcastle-under-Lyme join the A53 west along Newcastle Road. At the crossroads of Park Lane and Church Road take the turn south along Church Road towards Ashley. On entering the village the church will become visible on the east side of the road.
OS SJ762364
Opening Times:
Sunday services.
Visit website for details:
http://www.ambc.info/services/4593386276
Transport:
For more travel information go to http://www.traveline.info/ or call 0871 200 22 33. Nearest train station is at Norton Bridge 8.43 miles/13.57 kilometres. For train services visit http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ or call 08457 484950.
Amenities:
Very near to the church the Meynell Arms pub serves a full lunch menu, ales and refreshments. Visit Stoke-on-Trent and Newcastle-under-Lyme for shopping, restaurants, cafés, takeaways and entertainments.
Travel Information
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