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Enjoy Staffordshire for Great Days Out and Holidays
Planning a short break or family holiday? Just about anything's possible - Staffordshire holidays put you bang in the Heart of England with a world of experiences waiting for you.
And right now you can enjoy more of Staffordshire for less. Get your free Enjoy Staffordshire Card, it's the great new way to take advantage of special offers, discounts and promotions from some of Staffordshire's top attractions, accommodation, restaurants and shops. There's never been a better time to visit!
February Half-Term Holidays in Staffordshire
Not sure what to do with the kids this February half-term? Looking for ideas for fun days out? Come to Staffordshire, where you can visit some of the UK's top attractions. Favourites like Alton Towers Resort, Waterworld, Trentham Monkey Forest, Thomas Land at Drayton Manor Park and Shugborough are opening for the holidays. Check out our accommodation guide - there's so much going on in Staffordshire, you'll want to stay for a few days, and don't forget to bring your Enjoy Card!
Masterchef & Young Chef 2012 Competition
Do you think you've got what it takes to become Staffordshire's next Masterchef or Young Chef of Tomorrow? Taste of Staffordshire is on the hunt for talented professionals, hungry for success! To be eligible to enter the 2012 competition you must be either working in the catering industry in Staffordshire or studying catering at a Staffordshire college or university. As well as the coveted title, there's a range of prizes on offer. Visit the Masterchef page for more information and to download application forms.
Places to Stay in Staffordshire
There's nothing we like better than having people to enjoy Staffordshire holidays. Check out our fantastic range of quality assured accommodation and don't forget to look for Enjoy Card special offers!
Whether it's fun family days out in Staffordshire, a taste of outdoor adventure, history brought to life or a spot of shopping you'll find it all in Staffordshire. Just bring your curiosity and a sense of adventure!
Staffordshire's Great Outdoors
In Staffordshire there's every kind of terrain, endless miles of undisturbed cycleways, leafy routes through ancient wood and heathland, towering crags, gentle green hills and limestone dales.
Experience Staffordshire's stirring history and heritage, from the Staffordshire Hoard, the largest hoard of Anglo-Saxon gold ever found to the world's finest china created in Stoke-on-Trent. Culture vultures can discover the magnificence of Lichfield Cathedral, a myriad of museums, living stately homes and captivating castles. Plus Staffordshire's tourist information includes a calendar packed full of colourful and exciting events and festivals throughout the year.
From the celebrated cities of Stoke on Trent and Lichfield to the peace and tranquillity of Cannock Chase, whether you're shopping in Stafford, bargain hunting in Newcastle, beer tasting in Burton, browsing antiques in Leek or ghost hunting in Tamworth, Staffordshire has it all!
Staffordshire hosts a year-long parade of festivals and events. V Festival, Lichfield Festival, Stone Food & Drink Festival, walking festivals, arts festivals and well dressing festivals to name a few. This year we proudly welcome the London 2012 Olympic Torch Relay.
Make the most of your Staffordshire holiday or day out. Visit our secure on-line Enjoy Staffordshire e-shop to buy tickets, maps, guidebooks, souvenirs and gifts, including the excellent value for money Thrill Hopper ticket, which gives access to 4 top attractions for one price.
We've fun for adventurers of all ages. Staffordshire is home to the UK's most screamtastic theme parks and top family attractions - Alton Towers Resort, Drayton Manor Theme Park, Waterworld and SnowDome - there's all the splashes, spills, screams and thrills you can pack in!
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Explore Our Destinations
- Alton Towers Resort
- Burton upon Trent
- Cannock Chase
- Drayton Manor Theme Park
- Lichfield
- National Brewery Centre
- National Memorial Arboretum
- Newcastle-under-Lyme
- Shugborough Estate
- SnowDome
- South Staffordshire
- Stafford
- Staffordshire Peak District
- Stoke-on-Trent - The Potteries
- Tamworth
- The National Forest
- Trentham Estate
- Waterworld
- Wedgwood
- Weston Park
