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Where else can you find a National Park, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and a forest in the making?
Where else can you dangle by your fingers from a cliff face, pilot a narrowboat on a sleepy canal, or get up close to friendly, free-roaming forest monkeys?
Discover the great outdoors and the amazing countryside in Staffordshire - from the towering gritstone crags of the Staffordshire Peak District, to the unspoilt ancient heather heathland of Cannock Chase to the peaceful, leafy woodlands of the National Forest to the open country parkland and secluded byways of South Staffordshire.
For walkers and lovers of the great outdoors, Staffordshire is as good as it gets for outdoor days out and more!
Whether it's simply an active day or a longer walking break you'll be sure to find something to excite you, with Staffordshire's motivational landscape at hand there's no excuse for sitting around, so get your boots on and put your best foot forward!
There's so much to choose from, you're guaranteed an action packed activity holiday - want Staffordshire walks? There's everything from easy family walks to challenging mountain hikes and beautiful National Forest walks.
Staffordshire has some great terrain for cycling - ‘Follow the Dog' mountain biking across Cannock Chase, discover the hidden Manifold Valley cycle track or hire bikes for the whole family and cycle the easy routes of the National Forest.
Have a go at pony trekking and explore Staffordshire's quiet lanes, bridleways and old pack horse trails. Enjoy some wonderful scenery while you soak up the peace and quiet.
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Dorothy Clive Garden
Winner - Silver Award - Enjoy Staffordshire Small Visitor Attraction of the Year 2019. Covering a…
Fenton Manor Sports Complex
Fenton Manor Sports Complex is a principal sport, leisure and events venue located in…
Apedale Community Country Park
Once an Open Cast mining site this park now has 155 hectares of woodland, pools and pastureland.…
Shropshire Union Canal
The canal lies in the counties of Staffordshire, Shropshire and Cheshire It links the canal system…
Manifold Valley
A deep limestone valley of steeply wooded slopes and towering rock pinnacles. Perfect for walks…
NPF Bassetts Pole Adventure Park
Join the action at NPF Bassetts Pole Adventure Park, for a truly exhilarating outdoor experience. A…
National Forest Adventure Farm
The National Forest Adventure Farm, is acres of fun for everyone, whatever the weather!
Blithfield Reservoir
Blithfield is a large reservoir owned by the South Staffs Water PLC, situated approximately 4 miles…
Biddulph Valley Way
Following the former railway along the Biddulph Valley from Stoke-on-Trent to Congleton, the Way a…
Rod Wood Nature Reserve
Despite the name, woodland comprises only a small part of Rod Wood. The site is an interesting…
The National Brewery Centre
The National Brewery Centre celebrates Burton upon Trent's proud brewing heritage and its influence…
Westport Lake Visitor Centre
Westport Lake, created alongside the Trent and Mersey Canal is a nature reserve consisting of two…
New Vic Theatre
A world famous theatre-in-the-round presenting plays, musicals, concerts, and more. Facilities…
Heritage Canoe Trail
Stoke-on-Trent's Heritage Canoe Trail has been created for paddlers of any ability to enjoy a…
Lichfield Garrick Theatre
Located in the heart of Lichfield, Lichfield Garrick provides a programme of shows and conference…
The National Forest
The National Forest is England's most ambitious environmental project. In the Heart of England,…
Go Ape Cannock Chase
Go Ape is the UK's No.1 Forest Adventure. You can enjoy our Tree Top Adventure and Forest Segways…
SnowDome
Winner - Silver Award - Enjoy Staffordshire Large Visitor Attraction of the Year 2019…
- 1Dorothy Clive Garden
- 2Fenton Manor Sports Complex
- 3Apedale Community Country Park
- 4Shropshire Union Canal
- 5Manifold Valley
- 6NPF Bassetts Pole Adventure Park
- 7National Forest Adventure Farm
- 8Blithfield Reservoir
- 9Biddulph Valley Way
- 10Rod Wood Nature Reserve
- 11The National Brewery Centre
- 12Westport Lake Visitor Centre
- 13New Vic Theatre
- 14Heritage Canoe Trail
- 15Lichfield Garrick Theatre
- 16The National Forest
- 17Go Ape Cannock Chase
- 18SnowDome
