Uttoxeter, Staffordshire
Uttoxeter is a rural market town in the grazing district above the vale of Dove. It has two railway stations the main line to North Staffordshire and the Churnet Valley Railway which runs partly along the old Uttoxeter to Froghall canal which has partly been filled in.
Uttoxeter's new Market Place has been home to a new Farmer's Market, run by the local NFU. The market is held on the last Saturday of every month and is becoming larger and larger each time. The market is a huge benefit to the town and was spurred on by the successes of the previous two food festivals held during Flourish Festival week.
The Flourish Festival has proved very popular, bringing many talents to Uttoxeter with over 30 events, from Music to visual arts Drama to Food based activities. The 2008 festival is scheduled to take place from Friday 20th to Saturday 28th June and plans currently include a music weekend, visual art galleries and taster sessions, amateur dramatic performances and a film festival celebrating Uttoxeter's heritage.
The May Festival has been re-introduced and staged in the historic market place. Traditional music and there is even some May Pole Dancing.
Places to See in Uttoxeter
Bramshall Road Park the recreational ground which offers tennis, basketball, skate ramps, football, childrens play area, a bowling green and plenty of space to roam around.
Cinebowl - the local cinema and bowling centre on Town Meadows Way
Dovefields Retail Park - has a major supermarket and high street chains.
The Leisure Centre on Olfields Road
The Market Place which is home to the War Memorial Millennium Monument and Dr Johnson Memorial.
The Markets Wednesday & Saturday are held weekly in the towns market place.
Peak District National Park not far from the town, just a short drive.
River Dove and River Tean both run through Uttoxeter.
Spook Market in the Market place every Friday.
St Marys Church
The Town Hall
Uttoxeter Golf course not too far from the main town.
Uttoxeter Heritage Centre on Carter Street, free entry to all.
Uttoxeter Racecourse - a real fun day out with its lovely setting. They offer first class hospitality. Prices start from just £7 to get in.
Alton Towers the world famous theme park is just a short drive from Uttoxeter.
The main employers in the area are
JCB the well known excavation specialists based in a beautiful setting in the village of Rocester. They have wonderful landscaped grounds all around the factory it is a great spot to see. They are planning to move and redevelop the site for local housing.
Foxes Biscuits - formely Elkes Biscuits in Cheadle Road
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