Aston on Trent has an amazing history going back 5000 years
The Local History Group offers small groups (maximum 25) an interesting, informal and personally guided tour lasting around one hour.
Starting from the village centre, your tour meanders through the village taking in many points of historic interest, interwoven with fascinating facts and anecdotal stories.
Learn about the mysterious Cursus and why the Anglo-Saxons settled here
Follow the fortunes of the Holden and Winterbottom families and their power base
Glimpse the harsh regime of Victorian education
Understand the importance of the lost great houses of the village
Did the FA Cup really come to Aston?
Appreciate the rural beauty of the surrounding countryside
Marvel at the splendour of All Saints’ Parish Church
All tours will be led by an experienced member of the Local History Group
Cost: £1 per person includes free trail booklet
Refreshments may be available on request for an additional 75p per person
Car parking available
Interested? Contact our Secretary via the contact form. Click here.