Plumley

In 1119, the village was described as 'Plumleia', the name being derived from 'plum-tree leah or wood'.

The village lies on the bank of a small stream called the Peover Eye. The area is mainly agricultural but is dotted with patches of woodland.

Holford Hall lies on the banks of Peover Eye and was built in 1601 for Mary Cholmondeley after the death of her husband, Sir Hugh. Only part of the old hall survives as a private home and is reached by a delightful bridge with seats part way across the moat.

Plumley station hit the headlines a few years ago when it became the most widely used village station in the country - something to do with Gary Barlow from Take That living just over the road!

The station is also regularly nominated in the annual Best Kept Station competition.