Birches Valley Forest Centre
Birches Valley Forest Centre is a vast forestry estate with walks and trails across the hills - there's super outdoor art here too.
It's easy to reach Birches Valley Forest Centre in England, by train. Simply hop on a train to Rugeley Town station - then it's a two-mile walk through the fields or along the roads - so fine on a sunny day. There are taxis available at the station too.
For more visitor info including opening times, visit Birches Valley Forest Centre’s website.
Station details & facilities
Ticket office
Ticket Office opening hours: There is no ticket office at Rugeley Town station, ticket machines are available to purchase or collect tickets from. You can also buy tickets in advance online here.
| Ticket Machine | Available |
|---|---|
| Staff help | Unavailable |
| Staffing level | There is no staff at the station. |
| Oyster Prepay | Unavailable |
| Oyster topup | Unavailable |
| Oyster validator | Unavailable |
| Pre-purchase collection | Available |
Luggage
| Left Luggage | Unavailable |
|---|---|
| Left Luggage Website | https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ |
Facilities
| Shops | Unavailable |
|---|---|
| Postbox | Unavailable |
| Telephones | Available |
| Telephone types | Cards and coins |
| Station Buffet | Unavailable |
| ATM | Unavailable |
| Bureau de Change | Unavailable |
| Tourist Information Office | Unavailable |
| Nearest station with more facilities | Step-free access to both platforms via ramps. Access from platform 1 to platform 2 via footbridge with 26 steps up and 27 steps down. |
Toilets
| Toilets | Unavailable |
|---|---|
| Showers | Unavailable |
| Baby change | Unavailable |
WiFi
| WiFi | Unavailable |
|---|---|
| WiFi notes | |
| Web kiosk | Unavailable |
Staffing and customer service
| Staff Help notes | This station is unstaffed;
All of our trains have ramps on board that our conductors are trained to use.
We recommend booking Assistance 24 hours in advance for this and all other Assistance requests, (you can book further in advance if you wish).
Please contact West Midlands Railway Passenger Assist team on 0800 024 8998 |
|---|---|
| Customer Service notes | Please contact our Contact Centre
team on: 0333 311 0039. Who are open during the following times:
Monday to Friday: 07:00 - 19:00
Saturday and Sunday: 08:00 - 16:00 Bank Holidays: 08:00 - 16:00 except
Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
**Rugeley Town Station is accredited by the Secure
Station Scheme** |
| Customer help points | Available |
| CCTV | Unavailable |
Parking
| Carpark name | Station Car Park |
|---|---|
| Car parking spaces | 30 |
Bicycle Facilities
| Cycle storage | Unavailable |
|---|---|
| Sheltered cycle storage | Unavailable |
| Cycle storage CCTV | Unavailable |
Accessibility
| Step-free access | Step free access is not available at the station. |
|---|---|
| Ramps for train access | Available |
| Wheelchairs | Unavailable |
| Induction Loop | Available |
| Accessible ticket machines | Available |
| Accessible Booking Office counter | Unavailable |
| Accessible taxis | Accessible taxis are available at this station, please see below for more information |
| Accessible taxis notes | Rugeley Town station has neither a taxi rank nor a cab office. Advance booking is essential. Consider using the following local operators:
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First Class Lounge
There is no First Class lounge at this station.
Departures and arrivals from Rugeley Town
Want to check the latest departures and arrivals into Rugeley Town station? Find live information for the next trains departing and arriving at the station below.
Departures
Arrivals
| Departing to | Train | Time | Platform | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| to Birmingham International | West Midlands Trains | 14:21 | On time | |
| to Rugeley Trent Valley | West Midlands Trains | 14:36 | 2 | On time |
| to Birmingham New Street | West Midlands Trains | 14:52 | 1 | On time |
| to Rugeley Trent Valley | West Midlands Trains | 15:01 | On time | |
| to Birmingham International | West Midlands Trains | 15:19 | On time |
See more departures from Rugeley Town
| Arriving from | Train | Time | Platform | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| from Rugeley Trent Valley | West Midlands Trains | 14:21 | On time | |
| from Birmingham New Street | West Midlands Trains | 14:36 | 2 | On time |
| from Rugeley Trent Valley | West Midlands Trains | 14:52 | 1 | On time |
| from Birmingham International | West Midlands Trains | 15:01 | On time | |
| from Rugeley Trent Valley | West Midlands Trains | 15:19 | On time |
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