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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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Etruria Industrial Museum
Etruria Industrial Museum and Heritage Centre, the home of Jesse Shirley’s Bone and Flint Mill -…
Rod Wood Nature Reserve
Despite the name, woodland comprises only a small part of Rod Wood. The site is an interesting…
Doxey Marshes Nature Reserve
Doxey Marshes is a fantastic place to discover birds with over 200 species recorded and over 80…
Extraordinary Golf at Alton Towers Resort
Themed around Alton Towers signature rides and attractions, Extraordinary Golf offers an…
Leek to Rushton Spencer Green Way
The Leek to Rushton Spencer Greenway is a pleasant rural route from North Street, Leek to Knot Inn,…
Churnet Valley Railway
The Churnet Valley Railway takes you on a journey back to the 1950s and 1960s. Take a break from…
Kinver Edge
Without doubt, most of the visitors come to Kinver to see the Edge - 200 acres of open access land…
Spode Museum Trust Heritage Centre
A fascinating exhibition at Josiah Spode's former pottery, the birthplace of bone china. There are…
The Health Club and Spa at St. George's Park
St George’s Park is home to the National Football Centre designed for training coaches, teams &…
Hem Heath Woods Nature Reserve
Although often referred to as Hem Heath, this woodland encompasses four distinct woods - The Oaks,…
Alton Towers Resort
Winner - Gold Award - Enjoy Staffordshire Large Visitor Attraction of the Year 2019. Winner…
Chasewater Railway
Enjoy a 4 mile return railway journey in Chasewater Country Park travelling in heritage steam and…
Boscobel House and the Royal Oak
Boscobel House and its famous Royal Oak tree draw you into one of the most dramatic adventure…
The Trentham Estate
Peace and quiet, fun and action - there's something for everyone at The Trentham Estate with…
Norbury Junction
Norbury Junction is a canal junction which lies about 1 mile to the SE of Norbury, It opened in…
Nicholson Museum & Art Gallery
The Nicholson Gallery is housed within the Nicholson Institute and is a living example of late…
Little Moreton Hall
A simpler way of life Join daily guided tours to discover the story of Little Moreton Hall and the…
Apedale Community Country Park
Once an Open Cast mining site this park now has 155 hectares of woodland, pools and pastureland.…
- 1Etruria Industrial Museum
- 2Rod Wood Nature Reserve
- 3Doxey Marshes Nature Reserve
- 4Extraordinary Golf at Alton Towers Resort
- 5Leek to Rushton Spencer Green Way
- 6Churnet Valley Railway
- 7Kinver Edge
- 8Spode Museum Trust Heritage Centre
- 9The Health Club and Spa at St. George's Park
- 10Hem Heath Woods Nature Reserve
- 11Alton Towers Resort
- 12Chasewater Railway
- 13Boscobel House and the Royal Oak
- 14The Trentham Estate
- 15Norbury Junction
- 16Nicholson Museum & Art Gallery
- 17Little Moreton Hall
- 18Apedale Community Country Park
