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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!
With the whole country about to be gripped with Diamond Jubilee fever, and Queen Elizabeth to thank for a four day weekend, Staffordshire has a huge variety of Diamond Jubilee Events that will guarantee a Bank Holiday weekend fit for Royalty!
Join us for the first ever Central Rivers Bird Festival, 19th - 27th May, when a selection of Staffordshire's top birding experts will be leading a series of walks around some of the Central Rivers area's top attractions and secluded wildlife hotspots not normally open to the public.
The Olympic Torch Relay will shine a light on Staffordshire when it passes through our county on 30th May, and again on 30th June, en-route to the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic games. Plus an action-packed evening celebration at Hanley Park, Stoke-on-Trent on 30th May.
For nature-lovers we've got days out in the breath-taking beauty of the Peak District National Park, the National Forest and tranquil Cannock Chase - amazing landscapes to inspire or challenge. Explore our Great Gardens, the unique Monkey Forest at Trentham Estate and miles of peaceful canals.
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
