Browsing local shops within 8 miles of Little Summerhill Cottages

Barton under Needwood, Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire, DE13 8BW, Tel: 01283 711500, Email, www.waterfrontbarton.co.uk

Staffordshire’s unique canal-side attraction with something for everyone Barton Marina is the home of The Waterfront Pub and Restaurant, with super shopping facilities and fabulous walks around the marina, lakes and woodlands.

Milford, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST17 0XB, Tel: 0845 459 8900, Email, www.shugborough.org.uk

Experience the beautiful sights, evocative sounds, real smells and true taste of The Complete Working Historic Estate. Set on the banks of the beautiful River Sow, and on the northern wooded fringes of Cannock Chase.

Shobnall Road, Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire, DE14 2BW, Tel: 01283 507391, Email, www.marstonspedigree.co.uk/www.classicales.co.uk

Established since 1834, Marston's still brews cask conditioned ales with water drawn from its own wells, English barley and hops with the unique Pedigree yeast in the Burton Union System.

London Road, Stoke, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 7QQ, Tel: 01782 411756/743649, Email, www.portmeirion.com

An unrivalled choice of fantastic products from some of the biggest names in British pottery - Portmeirion, Spode and Royal Worcester - can be found at Portmeirion's factory shops.

Market Place, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 5HH, Tel: 01538 483741, Email, www.staffsmoorlands.gov.uk

Leek has held a market charter for 800 years, which has grown to include an award winning Outdoor Market, Fine Food Market, Antique Market and the indoor Buttermarket is set inside a delightfully renovated Victorian Indoor Market Hall.

Ashwood Lower Lane, Ashwood, Kingswinford, West Midlands, DY6 0AE, Tel: 01384 401996, Email, ashwoodnurseries.com

Ashwood is a traditional working nursery, where you can choose from a wonderful range of shrubs, conifers, trees, roses and herbaceous plants.

Forge Lane, Etruria, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST1 5NP, Tel: 01782 284056, Email, www.wedgwood.com

The area's largest stockist of Wedgwood, Royal Doulton, Minton, Waterford Crystal, Coalport, Johnson Bros, Edinburgh Crystal and Royal Albert. Huge discounts of up 75%, shipping and export service.

Stone Road, Trentham, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST4 8JG, Tel: 01782 646646, Email, www.trentham.co.uk

Peace and quiet, fun and action - there's something for everyone at The Trentham Estate. Spend quality family time in the internationally renowned, award-winning Trentham Gardens, Shopping Village, Trentham Monkey Forest and Aerial Extreme.

Wedgwood Drive, Barlaston, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST12 9ER, Tel: 01782 282986, Email, www.wedgwoodvisitorcentre.com

At the Home of Wedgwood enjoy a guided tour around the working factory, explore our award winning interactive Museum and even have a go on the potter’s wheel! Include shopping and dining and there’s something for the whole family.

Unit 230, Trentham Shopping Village, Stone Road, Trentham, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 8AX, Tel: 01782 657828, www.portmeirion.com

An unrivalled choice of fantastic products from some of the biggest names in British pottery - Portmeirion, Spode and Royal Worcester - can be found at Portmeirion's factory shops.

Warstone Road, Shareshill, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV10 7LX, Tel: 01922 418050, Email, www.hollybush-garden.com

More than just a Garden Centre, a complete day out for all the family. Garden Centre, Aquaria and ponds and reptiles, coffee shop and restaurant, arcade of shops, conservatories and cane and miniture railway.

Weston-under-Lizard, Nr. Shifnal, Shropshire, TF11 8LE, Tel: 01952 852100, Email, www.weston-park.com

Weston Park is one of the most welcoming stately homes with as much character as any English castle and with as many stories as any royal home. The Granary Farm Shop, Grill Restaurant & Art Gallery are open daily. Programme of events.

Croxall Road, Alrewas, Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, DE13 7AR, Tel: 01283 792333, Email, www.thenma.org.uk

150 acres of trees and memorials, planted as a living tribute to those who have served, died or suffered in the service of their Country. Including a Chapel, Visitor Centre, Cafe & Shop.

Ironmarket, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 1RF, Tel: 01782 297313, Email, www.newcastle-staffs.gov.uk

Newcastle is an historic market town, which also offers a range of small specialist shops selling high quality goods.

Unit 7 Claymore, Tame Valley Industrial Estate, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B77 5DQ, Tel: 01827 282571, Email, www.suncreamdairies.com

Suncream is a family owned wholesale ice cream manufacturing company which blends heritage and tradition with 21st century manufacturing techniques, creating great tasting great value ice cream sorbet mousse and liquid mix.

Quadrant Road, City Centre, Stoke-on-Trent, ( Sat Nav Postcode - ST1 1RZ ), ST1 1PS, Tel: 01782 289822, Email, intupotteries.co.uk/

intu Potteries is in the heart of the City Centre in Stoke-on-Trent boasting big names including Primark, Next, Debenhams, Starbucks and Costa Coffee all under one roof.

Victoria Hall, Bagnall Street, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST1 3AD, Tel: 01782 236000, Email, www.visitstoke.co.uk

The Tourist Information Centre can provide information on all aspects of your visit to Stoke-on-Trent, from pottery attractions to accommodation, souvenirs to publications, train tickets to theatre tickets and much more.

473 King Street, Longton, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST3 1EU, Tel: 01782 326661, Email, www.portmeirion.com

An unrivalled choice of fantastic products from some of the biggest names in British pottery - Portmeirion, Spode and Royal Worcester - can be found at Portmeirion's factory shops.

Mill Lane, Great Haywood, Staffordshire, ST18 0RQ, Tel: 01889 881747, Email, www.canalsidefarm.co.uk

Growers of strawberries, raspberries and asparagus, all sold within the Farm Shop. Pick your own available between June and October.

Sandford Street, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS13 6QA, Tel: 01543 264390, Email

We are dedicated to finding unique gifts, accessories and design - led traditional and contemporary interior products.

Wedgwood Place, Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST6 4EE, Tel: 01782 525419, Email, www.royalstafford.co.uk

Royal stafford Factory Outlet offers a wide range of seconds and discontinued lines. Royal stafford's tableware patterns, including designer ranges, make this a must for bargain hunters.

50 High Street, Stone, Staffordshire, ST15 8AU, Tel: 01785 818300, Email, www.dunoonmugs.co.uk

The Dunoon factory shop sells fine bone china mugs, cups and saucers and teapots. Purchase selected 'seconds' mugs in designs to suit all tastes at reduced prices.

27 St Edward Street, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 5DN, Tel: 01538 372355, Email, www.themoorlandscookshop.co.uk

The Moorlands Cookshop and Electricaire sell a large selection of top brand cookware, kitchen gadgets and small electrical appliances at highly competitive prices.

Freeport Talke Retail Park, Pit Lane, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST7 1XD, Tel: 01782 777418, www.denby-factory-shops.co.uk

Save up to 50% off rrp on a wide selection of Denby pottery in quality seconds. Choose from classic stoneware patterns and Denby porcelain favourites.

Sutherland Road, Longton, Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 1HZ, Tel: 01782 339420, Email, www.aynsley.co.uk

A wide selection of best quality fine bone china. Giftware and tableware. Seconds and discontinued lines, all at discounted prices. Stockists of Belleek and Galway Crystol. Light refreshements available in our Coffee Shop

137 - 143 Sutherland Road, Longton, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST3 1HZ, Tel: 01782 332492, Email, www.leeds-pottery.co.uk

Beautiful pottery, hand made in our Longton factory using traditional methods of piercing and handle making. Our shop offers an extensive range of tableware and giftware at greatly reduced prices.