Places to go near Alton

Boating on the Caldon Canal

Staffordshire is alive with things to do and discover, from stately homes and museums to scenic lakes and historic canal architecture.

For fun in the great outdoors visit Rudyard Lake, a scenic spot for walking, sailing, rowing or simply sitting and admiring the view. Nearby Birmingham is choc-a-bloc with visitor destinations of a more urban persuasion, but there's a lot to be said for taking time out in rural Staffordshire.

Local attractions

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  1. Cheddleton Flint Mill. © Debbie Turner - http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/

    Cheddleton Flint Mill »

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

  2. Great Marquess steam locomotive on the Churnet Valley Railway. © Chris Farman - http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/

    Churnet Valley Railway »

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

  3. Churnet Valley Wildlife Sanctuary & Nature Reserve »

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

  4. Consall Nature Park. © Richard Thomas - http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/

    Consall Nature Park »

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

  5. Consall Wharf, near Froghall Wharf

    Froghall Wharf »

    Located on the Caldon Canal, one of the most picturesque canals in England, Froghall Wharf is just a few miles north …

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