The Club was created in 1964 with a mission to restore and promote canal boating. From its humble beginnings, and near closure in the late 60s, its dwindling members persuaded the Stafford Borough Council into allowing them to use the then derelict Hazlestrine Canal Arm as a base. The members of the Club worked hard to restore this section of the canal but dwindling membership threatened them once more. By 1976 there were only three left and as a last resort they arranged a meeting to "Save the Stafford Boat Club. This helped to revive the club and obtain a lease of the land from the Stafford Borough Council. A right of way from the Wildwood estate developer followed and the necessary planning permissions granted. The club has since gone from strength to strength expanding its footprint purchasing the field opposite the land it originally leased. The site continued to be developed and in 1990 its original wooden hut clubhouse was replaced with a charming new building next to the slipway. In 2004 a Wet Dock was added completed in 2004 along with an ornamental lock feature in the middle of the field. The Club is accessed off the main Wildwood Drive 'ring road' and as a frequent walker in the area I like to spend a minute or two basking in its freindly, peaceful, atmosphere; watching the narrow boats coming and going. I've yet to sample the Club House treats but I understand the hosts are a friendly bunch and the beer is cheaper than most!

Always enjoy our time at SBC, this time in the wetdock. Richard and Alan made sure we had everything we needed while we were there.

The club is in a beautiful setting with a workshop and slipway on site. I was driving up to help a friend who had mechanical problems with his boat. He'd arranged access with the club and arranged a repair at their site. I drove up from the Grand Union canal enroute to Cheshire. He had also run out of gas and needed water and kindling. He had a toddler onboard and his partner is expecting another baby. One of the moorers kindly helped me carry the water to his boat. As soon as we'd finished a guy from the clubhouse shouted across to the far side of the canal. The gate is locked now. If that's your car you'll have to come back and get it tomorrow. No good deed goes unpunished as they say. When I called back to say wait a minute he walked off. I saw him enter the closed clubhouse so he was likely there in some official capacity. I found his attitude extremely unhelpful. Especially as I still had an hour and a half to travel North and had nowhere to stay. As it happens the gate opened when I drove up to it. Either by means of an induction loop in the ground or an infrared sensor. So the guy likely knew this and was just being bloody minded. It's sad to say that there's always a few of these idiots in marinas and clubs. It spoiled what should have been a successful day in helping my friend. I should also add that the club would not sell my friend a bottle of gas because he was not a member. That gives you an idea of the calibre of the people running it. If they had any sense they should see outside custom as potential new business.

Lovely little place friendly bar staff and very cheap alcohol

Not brilliant. Checked the website beforehand and non-member boaters seem welcome, however there are charges for rubbish disposal and for water. I'm not sure about elsan emptying. These charges are not on the website or displayed on the dock so a boater can decide to pay or leave. Also diesel sales only to members. I won't be back.

Wonderful place, friendly, quiet arm on the Staffs and Worcs canal, lovely members that we met, shall be back for sure 👍🍻🌞

Brilliant venue thanks again guys for your hospitality. Great Staff thanks again Alan and the crew.

Very friendly marina in a good spot on the Staff and Worcs. Was very helpful in charging my batteries overnight. Its well kept and well Maintained.

Great facilities lovely people

Visiting with cubs for a kayaking session, they had a great time! Seemed to be a nice set up.

Recommended for efficient boat yard for blacking and paint Dock... friendly service, happy to help and clean amenities

Nice venue friendly

Went here for a wedding reception. Very picturesque venue. And the price Of the Drinks were very reasonable. Would recommend this place for a small wedding reception.

Great location, lovely surroundings, friendly members, good facilities.

Lovely, private well laid out club

Nice and quiet will be back