Attractions


Our area has so much to offer everyone. There's family fun at the thrilling Theme Parks to the great outdoors of the breathtaking Staffordshire Moorlands countryside. We have the fine china and stately splendour. History and Heritage with exiting nights out and fabulous places to eat.
In fact there is so much to see and do, how on earth are you going to fit it all in to one visit.


Attraction    Location Contact
  • Alton Towers
    		• Alton ST10 4DB  Tel: 08705 20 40 60
    Web: www.altontowers.com
    UK's premier theme park. What else can anyone say!
  • Alton Towers discounts, Top Dog Days
    		•   Web: www.topdogdays.com
    Information about discounts and days out in the UK, especially Alton Towers
  • Blackbrook Zoological Park
    		• Winkhill, Near Leek ST13 7QR  Tel: 01538 308293
    Web: www.blackbrookzoo.co.uk/
    Rare birds, unusual animals,reptiles, aquarium, childrens pets & farm. Under 5's playroom. Open all year except Xmas & New Year. Fully accesible disabled
  • Bolton Gate Saddlery & Stables
    		• Weston Coyney, Stoke on Trent ST3 5BD  Tel: 01782 312824
    Email: info@boltongatesaddlery.co.uk.
    Web: www.boltongatesaddlery.co.uk/
    BHS Approved, riding on a country park. Lessons for all standards. Saddlery Shop Open every day
  • Bridgemere Garden World
    		• Nantwich, Cheshire CW5 7QB  Tel: 01270 521100
    Email: info@bridgemere.co.uk
    Web: http://www.bridgemere.co.uk/
    A Unique shopping experience 5000 varieties of plants, garden accessories, furniture, gifts, clothing toys & more. HobbyCraft store. Coffee shop & Restaurant. Open Daily
  • Brown End Farm Cycle Hire
    		• Waterhouses,Staffs ST10 3JR  Tel: 01538 308313
    Email: terryriley@zetnet.co.uk
    Web: www.users.zetnet.co.uk/BrownEndFarm/ch_main.html
    Direct access to Manifold Track avoiding busy roads. Safe cycling to suit all. Child seats, helmets provided. Easter to October Other times by arrangement
  • Chatsworth House
    		• Bakewell, Derbyshire DE45 1PP  Tel: 01246 582204
    Email: visit@chatsworth.org
    Web: www.chatsworth.org
    House, Garden, Farmyard, Adventure Playground, Shops and Restaurant open from March to December. Stunning Stately home of Duke & Duchess of Devonshire, set in equally stunning countryside. Park open all year. Photo courtesy of Chatsworth House Trust, by Matthew Bullen
  • Cheddleton Flint Mill
    		• Cheddleton, Near Leek ST13 7HL  Tel: 01782 502907
    Web: www.ex.ac.uk/~akoutram/cheddleton-mill/index.htm
    Unique watermill tells the history & processing of pottery materials. Wealth of industrial heritage. Run by voluteers, entry is free but donations welcome.
  • Churnet Valley Cycle Hire
    		• Churnet Valley, Denstone, Farm on the Hill, Manor House Farm, Prestwood, ST14 5DD   Tel: 07971 371433/ 07838 857253
    Web: http://www.farmonthehill.co.uk/cycle-hire.html
    Cycle through the Churnet valley and discover the hidden charm of this picturesque landscape, a setting rich in history and natural beauty. This quiet trail follows the river Churnet through woodland and meadows, using the old railway line or quiet lanes from Prestwood to Oakamoor.
  • Churnet Valley Steam Railway
    		• Cheddleton, Near Leek ST113 7EE  Tel: 01538 360522
    Email: mgt@cheddcvr.freeserve.co.uk
    Web: www.churnetvalleyrailway.co.uk
    Steam Trains 10 1/2 mile return journey through the Churnet Valley. Stations with shop, tearooms museum, riverside parking, picnic island. Look for our special events days including, Station at War, Thomas days, Real ale express......
  • Consall Forge Pottery
    		• Consall, Wetley Rocks, Near Leek ST9 0AJ  Tel: 01538 266625
    Web: www.4ateapot.co.uk
    Craft Pottery, hand thrown stoneware ceramics. Teapots a speciality. Secluded Churnet Valley setting. Open most days. Best to telephone first.
  • Coombes Valley Reserve. RSPB
    		• Bradnop, Nr Leek, Staffs. ST13 7EU  Tel: 01538 384017
    Web: www.rspb.org.uk
    Secluded woodland valley walks. Many woodland birds, butterflies, flowers and other wildlife. Open all year except Xmas. Sorry no dogs
  • Derwent Pursuits, Adventure Activities
    		• all over!  Tel: 0800 358 1308
    Email: pete@derwent-pursuits.co.uk
    Web: www.derwent-pursuits.co.uk
    Derwent Pursuits has been providing adventure activities in an around the Peak District for over fifteen years. These activities can be part of an adventure education package for a school, a team building event for a business or an adventure experience for a family and friends. Activities regularly delivered by our team include: Canoeing Climbing Orienteering Abseiling Archery We can also offer a mountain experience, arrange a trip down a local cave or combine many of these activities into a land based or water based expedition. Whatever your aspirations are we will put a programme together that suits your needs.
  • Drayton Manor Theme Park and Zoo
    		• Tamworth, Staffs. B78 3TW  Tel: 01827 287979
    Email: info@draytonmanor.co.uk
    Web: www.draytonmanor.co.uk
    Largest family run theme park Wet rides, roller-coasters and many others. Plus 15 acres of Zoo Open mid March to Nov.
  • Foxfield Railway
    		• Caverswall Road Station, Blythe Bridge  Tel: 01782 259667 / 396210
    Email: enquiries@foxfieldrailway.co.uk
    Web: www.foxfieldrailway.co.uk
    The Foxfield Light Railway is one of the UK’s earliest heritage railways. The line was built in the 1890’s and unlike many lines which follow valleys, the Foxfield Railway maintains a 5½ mile round journey which boldly crosses open moorland, hills and woodland. This results in spectacular sounds and sights as the locomotives climb the steepest gradients as trains steam through Scenic North Staffordshire to terminate in the remote woodland halt of Dilhorne Park which offers one of the finest unspoilt views across the open moorlands where very little modern life can be seen...


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