| Country | England |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 52.969855°N 1.969873°W |
| Static image | St Chad's church, Freehay - geograph.org.uk - 2859799.jpg |
| Shire district | Staffordshire Moorlands |
| Shire county | Staffordshire |
| Region | West Midlands |
| Constituency westminster | Staffordshire Moorlands |
| Civil parish | Cheadle |
| Post town | CHEADLE |
| Postcode district | ST10 |
| Postcode area | ST |
Freehay is a village and former hamlet[1] in the civil parish of Cheadle, in the Staffordshire Moorlands district, in the county of Staffordshire, England. Brookhouses is located to the southeast of Cheadle.[2]
History
Freehay dates back to the Domesday Book, where it was recorded under the name "Celle or Cedla". It was a part of Cheadle as a subordinate.[3]
The village did not see much expansion during the Industrial Revolution although two quarries were opened in the village.
One that is owned and operated by Tarmac called "Tarmac Croxden Sand & Gravel Quarry".[4]
There is also a viewing platform overlooking the quarry.[5] Another one is located close to the village centre, that is owned and operated by Heidelberg Materials.[6]
Amenities
Freehay has maintained a rural identity and includes a village hall, parish church (St Chad's Church)[7] and a pub named "The Queens at Freehay".[8]
Transport
Freehay is served by a community bus, operated by Ashbourne Community Transport. The bus number, route 411 runs from Uttoxeter to Ashbourne via Leigh, Freehay, Tean and Denstone.[9] This bus only runs once a week on Wednesdays only.
The nearest regular bus connections are in neighbouring Cheadle and Uttoxeter.
The nearest railway stations to the village are both Uttoxeter and Blythe Bridge.
References
- ^ "Freehay, Staffordshire (Hamlet)". gazetteer.org.uk. Retrieved 2025-08-08.
- ^ "History of Freehay in Staffordshire". visionofbritain.org.uk. Retrieved 8 August 2025.
- ^ "County Maps - Staffordshire County Council". www.staffordshire.gov.uk. Retrieved 2025-08-08.
- ^ "Croxden Sand & Gravel Quarry". Tarmac. Retrieved 2025-08-08.
- ^ "Archaeological Watching Brief at Croxden Quarry, Freehay, Staffordshire". archaeologydataservice.ac.uk. Retrieved 2025-08-08.
- ^ "Aggregates Cheadle (Freehay) Quarry | Heidelberg Materials UK". www.heidelbergmaterials.co.uk. Retrieved 2025-08-08.
- ^ "St Chad's Church, Freehay". www.achurchnearyou.com. Retrieved 2025-08-08.
- ^ "Queens at Freehay – Pub and Restaurant | 01538 722383". Retrieved 2025-08-08.
- ^ "Freehay, adjacent to Village Hall – Bus Times". bustimes.org. Retrieved 2025-08-08.