A new interactive walking trail in Staffordshire celebrating Bridgtown’s history has officially launched, bringing stories of the past to life with QR codes, local creativity, and community spirit.
The Bridgtown Tales Trail was officially launched this month, offering residents and visitors the chance to explore the village through a fun and engaging route. Along the trail, explorers can find eight QR codes, each revealing stories, facts and insights into Bridgtown’s heritage.
The project was developed by Cannock Chase Council and Inspiring Healthy Lifestyles, with support from the Bridgtown and District Local History Group. It is funded as part of the Cannock Chase Can programme – an initiative encouraging people to get active, explore their local area, and improve their wellbeing.
Local schoolchildren worked alongside professional artists to develop the content for each QR code.
Anna Nevin, head of wellbeing at Cannock Chase Council, said: “The Bridgtown Tales Trail is a brilliant way to make history more engaging and accessible, and it builds perfectly on the momentum of last year’s relaunch of the Cannock Chase Heritage Trail. It’s especially inspiring to see children helping to shape the trail – they’ve added real heart and creativity to it. I’d encourage everyone to get involved, get walking, and discover something new about Bridgtown.”
John Devey, chair of the Bridgtown and District Local History Group, said: “We’re delighted to support this trail and to see Bridgtown’s history shared in such an interactive way. The involvement of local schools has made the project even more special, and we hope it encourages people of all ages to explore and learn more about our village.”
A free trail map is available to download online and from local venues. The trail is also featured on the free Cannock Chase Can app.
