Broxtowe Borough Council News Release

The new Stapleford Pencil Trail celebrates 111 years of Stapleford’s pencil-making heritage through an interactive and family-friendly trail around the town.

The trail highlights the historic importance of the Chambers Pencils factory and provides residents and visitors with an opportunity to explore Stapleford’s industrial heritage in an engaging way.

Residents can read the full Broxtowe Borough Council news release below:

Discover Stapleford’s pencil-making history with new interactive trail

Originally issued by Broxtowe Borough Council on 15 May 2026.