Aston Village History Trail

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.