Escape to Staffordshre for your holiday

Staffordshire - Historic County - England

Key Towns - Burslem Burton upon Trent Hanley Leek Lichfield Stafford Stoke-on-Trent Uttoxeter Walsall West Bromwich Wolverhampton

Staffordshire - Historic County - England Staffordshire a landlocked county in the West Midlands of England; however, Staffordshire has more miles of canal than any other Shire County. Also the biggest concentration of manufacturers of quality pottery and ceramic, with Stoke-on-Trent, known as The Potteries. The Staffordshire Moorlands, with rocky outcrops, and plenty of opportunities for walking. Explore the fascinating rock house of Kinver Edge. The Peak District extends into northeast Staffordshire. Lichfield has a magnificent medieval Cathedral, surrounded by historic buildings, including the birthplace of Samuel Johnson and Erasmus Darwin's house. Burton on Trent with its brewing history. Chrunet Valley in North Staffordshire, where you can take a boat trip or just enjoy the wonderful scenery, known as 'Staffordshire's Little Switzerland'. Visit Cannock Chase, with its miles of woodland and heath, where Britain's largest herd of fallow deer roam free. Alton Towers the UK's well-known Theme Park set in 500 acres of grounds.
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Fall head over heels in love The stunning buildings boast as much character as any English castle and the history contains as many stories as any royal home; Weston is surely the most welcoming of all stately homes. You do not have to be a gardener to enjoy the magnificent gardens and grounds, nor a historian to see why royalty and prime ministers are drawn to the beautiful house or an art critic to enjoy seeing so many genuine masterpieces and wonderful collections in every corner. As for children, there’s the small matter of 1,000 acres of parkland in which to play. And an endless choice of special attractions including a miniature railway, Woodland Adventure Playground and the Yew Hedge Maze and Orchard - to mention just a few. One visit is all it takes to fall head over heels in love with Weston Park. It is a more engaging experience than any other stately home or castle. It’s a love affair that captures everyone.		Gardens Galore Shropshire has acres upon acres of gardens and parks here are just a few. The Dorothy Clive Garden intimate and informal embracing a variety of landscape features. The 60 acres that make up Hodnet Hall Gardens are renowned as amongst the finest in the country. Forest trees provide a wonderful backdrop for formal gardens planted to give delight during every season, woodland walks amongst flowering shrubs and a daisy chain of ornamental pools. Wollerton Old Hall Garden a four acre plantsman's garden developed around a 16th Century house. You do not have to be a gardener to enjoy the magnificent gardens and grounds at Weston Park. As for children, there’s an endless choice of special attractions including a miniature railway, Woodland Adventure Playground and the new Yew Hedge Maze. Angel Gardens, beautiful ornamental gardens located in an AONB near Ludlow. Situated at 1000 feet above sea level they have panoramic views of the stunning Shropshire countryside and Welsh ranges.
Walking Walking in Staffordshire Grand Union Canal Walk Staffordshire Way	Locations Cannock Chase AONB Kinver Edge And The Rock Houses The National Memorial Arboretum Harecastle Tunnel	Events Abbots Bromley Horn Dance Endon Well Dressing English Winter Fair Lichfield Festival	Snippets Sorry - we don't currently have any articles on this subject for this area.