Staffordshire - Peak District - Hotels - Holidays - England
When in Staffordshire take the opportunity of exploring
the Peak District which is great for leisure and activity
holidays as the amazing crags and dales of the Staffordshire
Moorlands to The White Peak is ideal as it gives you the
chance to go walking, cycling, hiking and for those who
enjoy the more extreme you can go hang gliding, caving
and climbing.
In Stafford the county town. There is an exciting attractions
ranging from architecture, entertainment and cultural.
And Shugborough, an 18th century mansion is home to the
Royal Photographer, Earl Patrick Lichfield.
In Stoke-on-Trent, discover the skills of Staffordshire's
famous potters, and it was here that Josiah Wedgwood,
Sir Henry Doulton and Josiah Spode worked their magic,
turning base clay into wonderful objects. The Potteries,
today a collection of visitor centres and museums tell
the story of this industry. For displays of glass blowing
and engraving of lead crystal can be found in the town
of Tutbury.
With a vast history, Litchfield Cathedral tower with its
three spires is found over the Birthplace Museum of Dr
Samuel Johnson. Based in the home of Erasmus Darwin, the
grandfather of Charles is the site for The Erasmus Darwin
Centre. Close by is the Drayton Manor Family Theme Park
and Zoo, the Staffordshire Regiment and three excellent
craft centres.
For fun for all the ages there is Alton Towers in Staffordshire’s
beautiful countryside. And have over 125 rides and attractions.
If you like to explore gardens then take a visit to Dorothy
Clive Gardens, Byrkley Park or Bridgemere Garden World
or even explore the Victorian Gardens found at Biddulph
Grange.
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