Places to go along the Caldon Canal

By the mid-18th century, the area around Stoke-on-Trent now known as the Potteries had become the world leader in …

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Rudyard Lake was built in 1797 to provide water for the Caldon Canal. For over 100 years, it has been a popular …

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The Mill was built by the great canal engineer, James Brindley, in 1752, whilst he was working as a millwright in …

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The Caldon Canal passes by Cheddleton Flint Mill, an excellent example of a water mill which once ground flint for …

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This lovely steam engine runs along the former NSR Churnet Valley main line, which was closed in 1988. It was …

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Just a short drive from Cheadle, Churnet Valley Sanctuary & Nature Reserve is home to otters, owls, wallabies, red …

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Fun for all the family, Consall Nature Park is a great day out, whatever your age. The park is set within the …

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Deep Hayes Country Park is just south westof Leek, and is brilliant for walking and enjoying the countryside. There …

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The Etruria Industrial Museum is an Etruscan bone and flint millbuilt in 1857 to grind materials for the …

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