Stone is a beautiful market town situated midway between Stafford and Stoke on Trent, close to the A34 and alongside the Trent & Mersey Canal and the River Trent. The town is easily accessed from all parts of the country by road and rail.

By Rail.

Stone Railway Station is a five minute walk from the town centre. Stone is on the direct Crewe to London Euston service operated by London Midland trains ( click here for the timetable ) and connections to other parts of the rail network can be accessed by changing at Stafford and Stoke-on-Trent.

By Bus

Reliable and regular bus services operate between Stoke, Stafford and Stone.

Firstbus operates a twenty minute service, the 101, between Hanley via Newcastle and Stafford calling at Stone. Click here for the 101 timetable.

Bakerbus operate an hourly service, the X1, between Hanley via Stoke station and Stafford calling at Stone. Click here for timetable.

D & G operate several local services including a service to and from Longton. Click here for timetables.

By car to Stone

From the north on M6, leave at Junction 15. Continue straight ahead at first roundabout onto the A500 towards Stoke on Trent. In 1 mile take the next slip road to join the A34. At roundabout at bottom of slip road take third exit to continue south on A34. After five miles, follow signs to Stone town centre.

From the south on M6, leave at Junction 14. Take third exit on roundabout towards Stafford and Stone. At second roundabout turn left onto A34 continue for four miles to Stone. Follow signs to Stone town centre

If you're not travelling by motorway,  from the east, Stone is easily accessed from the A50 at Meir (near Stoke on Trent ) along the A520.

From Lichfield and Rugeley, the A51 joins the A34 just south of Stone. Follow signs to town centre.

For a map of the area click Multimap

To plan your route click Route Planner

Car Parking

If you're travelling to the Festival by car, all public car parks are clearly signed as you approach Stone. We strongly recommend you use the designated car parks.

By Canal

The Trent and Mersey Canal runs through the town and there is ample towpath mooring. Further information can be found on the following websites.

The Inland Waterways Association site.

The British Waterways site with a link to their holiday section.

www.canalcruising.co.uk for boat hire and services at Crown Street Wharf.

www.stoneboatbuilding.co.uk for boat chandlery supplies.