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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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Gladstone Pottery Museum »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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Harecastle Tunnel »Harecastle Tunnel is actually two tunnels - though only one is navigable today. They sit, side-by-side, on the Trent …
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Rudyard Lake »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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Brindley Water Mill »
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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Brownhills Canoe Centre »
The Brownhills Canoe & Outdoor Centre is situated adjacent to the Wyrley & Essington Canal in Brownhills. The …
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Canal boats at rest - prints for sale »
Artist John Twinning has exhibited and sold his work at exhibitions throughout the country. You can see examples of …
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Cheddleton Flint Mill »
The Caldon Canal passes by Cheddleton Flint Mill, an excellent example of a water mill which once ground flint for …
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Churnet Valley Railway »
This lovely steam engine runs along the former NSR Churnet Valley main line, which was closed in 1988. It was …
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Churnet Valley Wildlife Sanctuary & Nature Reserve »
Just a short drive from Cheadle, Churnet Valley Sanctuary & Nature Reserve is home to otters, owls, wallabies, red …
