Norbury Junction

Address Norbury Wharf Ltd, The Wharf, Norbury Junction, Stafford, ST20 0PN

Telephone 01785 284 292

Travel

Rail

The nearest stations are Stafford (10 miles) and Telford (15 miles).

Bus

Not straightforward, visit Transport Direct for more information.

Taxi

Stafford

Stafford is a major station with taxis usually available on a rank. Advance booking is not normally necessary or even possible, unless arriving early in the morning or late at night. Operators who may accept bookings include:

Telford

Telford Central has a taxi rank - or a cab office - within 100 metres. Check availability before travelling, and pre-book if necessary. Consider using the following local operators:

Food and drink

Junction Arms, Norbury Junction, Staffordshire, ST20 0PN. Next to the canal at Norbury Junction. Tel: 01785 284288

Accommodation

Wharf Cottage and narrowboat b&b. At Norbury Junction.

The Royal Victoria Hotel. St Mary's Street, Newport, Shropshire, TF10 7AB (6 miles)

Goldstone Hall. Market Drayton, Shropshire, TF9 2NA (12 miles)

Best Western Tillington Hall Hotel. Stafford, ST16 1JJ (12 miles)

Stockton Top Marina

Address Stockton Top Marina, Rugby Road, Stockton, CV47 8HN

Travel

Rail

The nearest stations are Rugby (10 miles), Leamington Spa (10.5 miles), Warwick (14.8 miles) and Banbury (17.1 miles).

Bus

It appears that Stagecoach Midland Red run routes 63 and 64 from Rugby to Stockton. We have not tried this method of getting to the marina so we don't know if they will stop by the Boat Inn. If you have tried this route please let us know.

Update Comment from one of Rufford's owners:- It is only the buses that call at Stockton village that pass the marina. Those going via Long Itchington and Birdingbury do not. Also the nearest registered bus stop is in the village itself which I guess is nearly a mile away. Unlikely that a bus would stop for you to get on at the pub, and apparently it is very much down to the driver as to whether he will agree to let you alight there.

Update 2, August 2005 There is now a Stagecoach bus stop sign on a post outside the Boat Inn which is for buses in both directions; this would suggest buses now stop outside the pub.

Warwickshire County Council bus maps and timetables.

County Map

Rugby bus map

63/64 Timetable

Taxi

No personal knowledge or use of local taxis to the marina yet but the following companies were found on the internet. There is also a taxi rank at Rugby Station. Feedback or suggestions are welcome.

Air

The nearest airport is Coventry (10.8 miles).

Food and drink

The Boat Inn, Stockton - Next to the A426 bridge over the canal next to Stockton Top Marina. 100yds. Tel: 01926 812349

The Blue Lias, Stockton - Near the bottom of the Stockton flight of the Grand Union, towards Birmingham. 0.5 mile. Tel: 01926 812249

Accommodation

Verve Venues - Staverton Park, Staverton. 8.5 miles

Stoneythorpe Hotel - Southam. 4.1 miles.

Training

Four Counties Boating Calcutt Marina, nr Napton Junction, Warwickshire. Inland waterways helmsman courses plus boat handling for beginners and improvers.
Tel: 01295 680 041 Email: fcboating at aol.com
RYA certified training centre.

Travel tools

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