Gailey Wharf in Staffordshire

Address | Gailey, Near Stafford. ST19 5PR

Gailey is an ideal base for cruising routes including the Black Country Ring and The Four Counties Ring.

Stourport Basins - discover the historic heart of Stourport-on-Severn and its unique origins as a canal town. The Stourport Canal Basins are made up of five historic basins and are home to nearly 100 beautifully painted and colourful narrow boats.

Tardebigge - the thirty locks in the Tardebigge Flight make it the largest flight of locks in Britain and raise the Worcester and Birmingham Canal up 220 feet through some delightful countryside. Complete this feat of engineering and get a real feeling of satisfaction as you look back on this magnificent flight of locks.

Gas Street Basin - the hub of Birmingham's canal system and well worth a visit for its range of waterside pubs and to see the pretty canal boats moored there.

Cadbury World - at the world famous chocolate factory take a tour and see the your favourite chocolate being made. Visit the museum and learn the history of chocolate from the Aztec's to present day.

Black Country Museum - see the historic building brought to life and meet the characters who lived and worked in bygone times. There will be a warm welcome awaiting you at the Bottle and Glass where you can try a traditional pint of Black Country Real Ale.

Canal

  • Shropshire Union

Info

  • Local accommodation : Please check www.hotelshopuk.com or www.laterooms.com for special rates.
  • Taxis : Penkridge Cabs - Tel: 01785 713013
  • Groceries : There are a number of stores based in nearby Cannock as follows: Sainsburys Supermarkets (telephone, 01543 573757, www.sainsburys.co.uk).
  • Bike Hire : n/a