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Saturday 20th March 2010

Places to go near Stone

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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Image for 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 …

  • Museum
Etruria Industrial Museum. © David Mastin - http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/

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

  • Museum
  • Cafe
Hanley Park. © Nii Noi - http://www.niinoi.com

A Victorian park with one of England’s prettiest canals running straight through it, Hanley Park is a must-visit …

  • Country park
  • Leisure attraction
High Bridge from Loynton Moss. © Richard Thomson - http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/

Owned by the Wildlife Trust, Loynton Moss spans 33 acres and is designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest. …

  • Nature reserve
Image for Shugborough Estate

17th century domestic life is re-created in this extensive country estate. The green and pleasant countryside of …

  • Garden
  • Historic building
  • Country park

Discover the history of The Potteries and see a fine collection of Staffordshire ceramics. Download a Guide and map …

  • Museum

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