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| The imposing tower of St.Peters Church guides people to Stanion from many miles away. | The sign welcoming you to Stanion sits on the main A43 between kettering and Corby. | The village is located close to the main roads of the A43 and A14, allowing easy access to the midlands. |
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| Until the 1950's Stanion was a small rural community, nestling in the Rockingham Forest and providing stone and mortar for local building. | Since then, the village has grown in line with the development of local industry. | The centre of the village still has plenty of character with most new development taking place on the edge of the village. |
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| The village still has its own Post Office, together with a couple of local public houses. | The latest developments taking place on the edge of the village consist mainly of executive houses. | Entering the village from Brigstock, people are greeted by the sight of the Lord Nelson Pub. |
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| Seating in the centre of the village, with a view of The Lord Nelson and pointer to the village hall. | Although close to main roads, the village manages to remain peaceful and unhurried. It's also close to a large, easily accessible country park. | Some of the older properties in the village used to be alms houses, which the council were obliged to build for the local poor. |
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| The church of St.Peter is still inregular use by the community. It dates largely from the 13th Century. | The early stones in the graveyard provide evidence of the history of this originally small community. | The spire, as well as providing a pointer for people looking for the village is also a favourite nesting place for birds. |
