Rugeley in South Staffordshire is possibly famous for its power station – at one time there were two but nowadays there is just the Rugeley B power station supplying electricity for around 1 million people. In the19th century Rugeley was deemed to be one of the largest and striking market towns in the area. Lying just to the northern edge of Cannock Chase it has nearly always enjoyed its industrial heritage, there is evidence that in medieval times that iron workings and glass manufacture took place here whilst in the 19th and 20th centuries Rugeley was a centre for coal mining and this was one of the main reasons that the original Rugeley A power station was located here. Easy access to this raw material together with the available land, water (the River Trent and the Trent and Mersey Canal pass through the town) together with excellent communication links ensured the success of Rugeley A through until its closure in 1995. Today Rugeley is carving itself a reputation as a thriving commercial centre, on part of the land formerly used by the power station now stands Lea Hall Enterprise park which is attracting new companies to the area with diverse clients who are responsible for nationwide distribution as well as the more hi-tech companies seeking convenient office and distribution space and with the recent opening of the new eastern by pass the town centre is a lot less congested with traffic now moving more freely around the town.
Attraction
Birches Valley Forest Centre
Go Ape!
Budget
Premier Inn Rugeley *book online*
Travelodge Rugeley *book online*
Classes
Dance - Sundance School of Dance
Yoga - Steve Welch Yoga
Cottage
Bellamour Cottage
Waterside Lodge
Estate Agent
Bagshaws Residential
New World Estate Agents
Southwells
Stevens Chartered Surveyors & Estate Agents
The Jayman Partnership 2
Golf Club
Holiday Park
Market
Pub and Bar
Albion Inn
Chase
Globe At Rugeley
Horns Inn
Old Peculiar
Plough Inn
Prince Of Wales
Red Lion
Talbot Inn
Wicket Inn
Ye Olde Windmill
School
Abbots Bromley School of Girls
Taxi
Tour Guide
Sports Clubs
Etching Hill (Tennis)
Shops
Boots
Hallmark Cards
Web Calabria
Activities
Go Ape!(Adventure)
Beaudesert Archery Club(Archery)
Places to Stay near Rugeley
Travelodge Rugeley (0.13 miles)
There are loads of reasons our customers choose to stay at Travelodge. Our great value clean and comfortable rooms with en-suite provide everything needed for a good night's sleep and are close to where people ... More | visit website
Premier Inn Rugeley (0.20 miles)
Cedar Tree Hotel (1.13 miles)
An impressive Georgian property a short driving distance from Lichfield. 33 en suite rooms all with sky sport. Excellent facilities licensed bars conference facilities free parking and free wireless internet. ... More
Shoulder Of Mutton (3.97 miles)
Marsh Farm (4.92 miles)
Marsh Farm is located in the Staffordshire countryside, 1 mile from the picturesque village of Abbots Bromley. The farm offers Bed & Breakfast accommodation, afternoon teas and farmhouse catering for parties up to 50 ... More | visit website
Barns Hotel (5.71 miles)
A stylish and well run independant hotel with an excellent reputation for friendly staff, food and service. This thriving venue has long been established as a bar, restaurant and conference ... More
Hoar Cross Hall Health Spa Resort (5.75 miles)
Innkeepers Lodge (5.77 miles)
The Cathedral Lodge (6.41 miles)
In the heart of Lichfield, just a short walk from the city centre and the magnificent cathedral, this charming hotel offers newly refurbished rooms with flat-screen TVs and free wireless internet ... More
Days Inn Cannock (6.53 miles)
The Hotel has 40 en-suite ... More | visit website
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