Places to go in Staffordshire
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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By the mid-18th century, the area around Stoke-on-Trent now known as the Potteries had become the world leader in …
- Museum
Harecastle Tunnel is actually two tunnels - though only one is navigable today. They sit, side-by-side, on the Trent …
- Leisure attraction
Rudyard Lake was built in 1797 to provide water for the Caldon Canal. For over 100 years, it has been a popular …
- Leisure attraction
- Cafe
The Mill was built by the great canal engineer, James Brindley, in 1752, whilst he was working as a millwright in …
- Museum
The Brownhills Canoe & Outdoor Centre is situated adjacent to the Wyrley & Essington Canal in Brownhills.˙62˙˙63˙The …
- Canoe hire
- Canoe clubs
The reservoir was completed in 1800 to supply water to the Wyrley & Essington Canal, and it quickly became a …
- Leisure attraction
The Caldon Canal passes by Cheddleton Flint Mill, an excellent example of a water mill which once ground flint for …
- Leisure attraction
- Museum
This lovely steam engine runs along the former NSR Churnet Valley main line, which was closed in 1988. It was …
- Leisure attraction
Just a short drive from Cheadle, Churnet Valley Sanctuary & Nature Reserve is home to otters, owls, wallabies, red …
- Nature reserve
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