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Visit The Children’s Country House at Sudbury car-free
It’s quite easy to visit The Children’s Country House at Sudbury car-free.
Travel by bus from: Burton-on-Trent (45 mins), Tutbury (10 mins) and Uttoxeter (10 mins). Hop off at Garden Cottages and walk through the side entrance over the grass or hop off at Vernon Arms and walk 5 minutes along Main Road to the main entrance.
Trains run to Tutbury and Uttoxeter from: Crewe (45/55 mins), Derby (15/25 mins), Nottingham (45/55 mins) and Stoke-on-Trent (25/35 mins). Then travel onwards from the train station by bus.
Trains run to Burton-on-Trent from: Birmingham New Street (30 mins), Sheffield (40 mins) and further afield.
Check out our recommended route (below) and then use our journey planner (above) for door-to-door train, bus and walking routes.
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The bus or train Wayfarer from Sheffield and Derby gives you unlimited travel around the area. Or find the best bus ticket (Network Zone B).
Scenic North Staffordshire Train Line stops at Tuttford & Hatton and Uttoxeter.
There are Rails to Trails walks from every station.
If you travel from Stoke-on-Trent, then look out for the duck-themed family story trail.
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Getting to The Children’s Country House at Sudbury car-free
Here's our recommended route to The Children’s Country House at Sudbury. To get bus and train times and walking routes use our journey planner.
By bus from Burton-on-Trent
Bus 401 stops nearby. Buses leave from New Street (shelter 3) and Burton-on-Trent train station (shelter S2) regularly (none on Sundays). The journey takes about 45 minutes.
Hop off at Garden Cottages and walk through the side entrance over the grass.
Or hop off at Vernon Arms and walk 5 minutes along pavements to the main entrance.
By bus from Tutbury
Bus 401 stops nearby. Buses leave from Tutbury Silk Mill Lane shelter and Hatton Castle Hotel by Tutbury & Hatton train station regularly (none on Sundays). The journey takes about 10 minutes.
Hop off at Garden Cottages and walk through the side entrance over the grass.
Or hop off at Vernon Arms and walk 5 minutes along pavements to the main entrance.
By bus from Uttoxeter
Bus 401 stops nearby. Buses leave from Uttoxeter bus station (shelter 1) and Thomas Alleynes High School near the train station regularly (none on Sundays). The journey takes about 10 minutes.
Hop off at Garden Cottages and walk through the side entrance over the grass.
Or hop off at Vernon Arms shelter and walk 5 minutes along pavements to the main entrance.
By train via Tutbury & Hatton or Uttoxeter
There are direct trains to Uttoxeter on the North Staffordshire Line from:
- Tutbury & Hatton (10 mins), Stoke-on-Trent (15 mins), Derby (25 mins), Kidsgrove (35 mins), Alsager (40 mins), Crewe (45 mins), Nottingham (55 mins) and Newark Castle (85 mins).
There are direct trains to Tutbury & Hatton on the North Staffordshire Line from:
- Uttoxeter (10 mins), Derby (15 mins), Stoke-on-Trent (35 mins), Nottingham (45 mins), Kidsgrove (45 mins), Alsager (50 mins), Crewe (55 mins) and Newark Castle (75 mins).
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Head to Tutbury Castle Hotel (1 min walk) or Uttoxeter Thomas Alleynes High School (10 mins walk). Change for bus 401 – see above.
By train via Burton-on-Trent
There are direct trains to Burton-on-Trent from:
- Birmingham New Street (30 mins),
- Derbyshire: Derby (10 mins), Willington (5 mins),
- Staffordshire: Tamworth (10 mins), Wilnecote (15 mins),
- Other: Cheltenham Spa (80 mins), Leeds (85 mins), Nottingham (40 mins), Sheffield (40 mins),
- Further afield: Aberdeen, Cardiff Central, Glasgow and Plymouth.
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Change for bus 401 at Burton-on-Trent train station (shelter S2) – see above.
By bus via Uttoxeter
There are direct buses to Uttoxeter from:
- Ashbourne (bus Sw swift, 30 mins),
- Derby (bus Sw swift, 70 mins),
- Hanley (buses 32 & 32x, 55 mins).
Head to Uttoxeter bus station (shelter 1). Change for bus 401 – see above.
About The Children’s Country House at Sudbury
The Children’s Country House at Sudbury is the first heritage experience of its kind and a place to have fun with history.
Originally home to the Vernon family, visitors can come and explore the Hall, Museum of Childhood, and the Gardens, as well as partake in a hot or cold beverage and variation of light meals and snacks in the Fairytale Forest Café. We’re also pleased to provide visitors with a second-hand shop, selling pre-loved items including books, toys, and clothing.
Families can step back in time and learn all about childhood through the ages as well as take part in lessons in our Victorian Classroom. Available on a first come, first serve basis on the day of your visit, take a leap back into World War 2 as a child evacuee in our Mystery Rooms experience (subject to volunteer availability on the day).
For any queries about visiting contact The Children’s Country House at Sudbury on 01283585337 or [email protected]
Address: The Children’s Country House at Sudbury, Main Road, Sudbury, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 5HT. Visit Website