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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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National Memorial Arboretum
Winner - Gold Award - Enjoy Staffordshire Business Events Venue of the Year 2019. The National…
Cannock Chase Trekking Centre
Join us for the ultimate horse riding experience trekking through the tranquil forest of Cannock…
Central Forest Park
Central Forest Park is a beautiful green space in the heart of the city. It provides facilities for…
Extraordinary Golf at Alton Towers Resort
Themed around Alton Towers signature rides and attractions, Extraordinary Golf offers an…
Thorswood Nature Reserve
Whether you’re interested in wildflowers or landscape history, looking for a picnic spot, or just…
Lichfield Cathedral
Lichfield Cathedral is a medieval Cathedral with 3 spires set in its own Close and is treasured…
Alton Towers Resort
Winner - Gold Award - Enjoy Staffordshire Large Visitor Attraction of the Year 2019. Winner…
Victoria Hall
Victoria Hall is a revamped concert hall located in Hanley, and at the heart of the Cultural…
NPF Bassetts Pole Adventure Park
Join the action at NPF Bassetts Pole Adventure Park, for a truly exhilarating outdoor experience. A…
Rod Wood Nature Reserve
Despite the name, woodland comprises only a small part of Rod Wood. The site is an interesting…
National Forest Adventure Farm
The National Forest Adventure Farm, is acres of fun for everyone, whatever the weather!
Claymills Victorian Pumping Station
Fantastic steam beam engines. Stoke our steam boiler. Visit our steam driven workshop. Children…
Erasmus Darwin House
Elegant Georgian home of Erasmus Darwin, grandfather of Charles Darwin, leading doctor, scientist,…
Brewhouse Arts Centre
The Brewhouse Arts Centre is a great venue to see live theatre, music and exhibitions, or to take…
Biddulph Grange Country Park
Based on the Victorian theme of landscaped views combined with natural features, the 73 acre park…
Shugborough Estate
An oasis of Grade 1 listed parkland in the heart of Staffordshire, Shugborough provides a great day…
Drayton Manor Zoo
Drayton Manor Zoo is a fascinating place to explore with 15 acres of open plan zoo which is home to…
Staffordshire Regiment Museum
Come and see the Staffordshire Regiment Museum tell the story of the bravery, tenacity and heroism…
- 1National Memorial Arboretum
- 2Cannock Chase Trekking Centre
- 3Central Forest Park
- 4Extraordinary Golf at Alton Towers Resort
- 5Thorswood Nature Reserve
- 6Lichfield Cathedral
- 7Alton Towers Resort
- 8Victoria Hall
- 9NPF Bassetts Pole Adventure Park
- 10Rod Wood Nature Reserve
- 11National Forest Adventure Farm
- 12Claymills Victorian Pumping Station
- 13Erasmus Darwin House
- 14Brewhouse Arts Centre
- 15Biddulph Grange Country Park
- 16Shugborough Estate
- 17Drayton Manor Zoo
- 18Staffordshire Regiment Museum
