Alton Towers
[http://www.alton-towers.co.uk/ |
| The UKs largest theme park |
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The Peak District National Park
[http://www.peakdistrict.org/] |
| The Peak District was Britain's first national park, established in April 1951.
Around 38,000 people live in the Park in 125 parishes. Visitors from all over the world come to the Park to find peace and tranquillity and to reconnect with the natural world.
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Dovedale
[http://www.dovedale.info/] |
| Dovedale is the name of the dale that runs between Mill Dale and Thorp in the Peak District. Running along its course
is the exquisite River Dove. The river runs through Hartington, Bereford Dale, Wolfscote Dale and Mill Dale. The dale contains an easy footpath
along its entire length; a real must see!
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The Potteries
[http://www.thepotteries.org/] |
| Stoke-on-Trent is a unique city in England. It made up of six distinct towns: Tunstall, Burslem, Hanley, Stoke, Fenton and Longton - collectively known as
"THE POTTERIES".
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Matlock Bath
[http://www.derbyshireuk.net/matlock.html] |
| Matlock Bath in Derbyshire, became an instant tourist resort for the wealthy and influencial, when warm springs, at a constant temperature of 68 degrees
fahrenheit, were discovered back in 1698. |
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Chatsworth House
[http://www.chatsworth-house.co.uk/] |
| Chatsworth is one of Britain’s best loved historic houses and estates, offering something for everyone to enjoy,
from famous works of art and the spectacular fountains in the garden to the finest shopping, food and drink and many miles of
free walks.
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Carsington Water
[http://www.cressbrook.co.uk/features/carsington/] |
| Carsington Water has been a very popular visitor attraction since the reservoir was opened in May 1992 by Her Majesty the Queen.
The Visitor Centre has a wide range of facilities including shops selling souvenirs, craft items, embroidery materials, ceramics, books etc. The Cafe
in the courtyard offers light refreshments and a restaurant upstairs offes more substantial fayre.
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Tissington and high Peak Bike Trails
[http://www.cressbrook.co.uk/walks/bike02.htm] |
| This is quite a long circuit through the heart of the limestone country known as the White Peak, but the riding is quite easy,
on good tracks or quiet roads almost all the way. There are lovely views and good places for refreshment along the way.
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Foxfield Railway
[http://www.foxfieldrailway.co.uk/] |
| The Foxfield Railway is a preserved Steam Railway in North Staffordshire. Formerly built to carry coal, it now carries visitors
on a five mile round journey through the picturesque Staffordshire Moorland scenery. The railway is home to some 28 Steam, Diesel
and Electric locomotives along with a wide variety of Coaches and Freight vehicles many of which are on display at the Caverswall Road Station
headquarters, Blythe Bridge, Stoke on Trent.
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Uttoxeter Race Course
[http://www.uttoxeter-racecourse.co.uk/] |
| Uttoxeter racecourse has something for everyone. Whether you are new to racing, or an addicted follower of the Sport of Kings, come along to Uttoxeter
and you are guaranteed a day of excitement and fun in beautiful surroundings.
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Churnet Valley Railway
[http://www.churnet-valley-railway.co.uk/] |
| The Churnet Valley Railway is a volunteer-run organisation. The operating company, the Churnet Valley Railway (1992) plc, is supported by the North
Staffordshire Railway Co (1978) Ltd., a Charitable Trust.
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The Coors Visitor Centre (Formerly the Bass Museum)
[http://www.bass-museum.com/] |
| Located in Burton on Trent, Britain's brewing capital, the Coors Visitor Centre brings together a unique collection of artefacts and memorabilia tracing
the fascinating history of the brewing industry. Visit the Shire Horse Stables, explore the Museum Micro Brewery, authentic Cooperage, vintage vehicle collection and working
stationary steam engine plus lots more. And there's plenty for children to enjoy too, including Virtual Burton, a unique interactive touch-screen exhibit which introduces a
cast of virtual characters from the town census year of 1881.
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