staffordshire tourist information
staffordshire tourist information
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Stunning countryside, miles of inland waterways and a host of world famous attractions combine to make Staffordshire stand out from the rest. It's capital, Stoke-on-Trent, is the birthplace of English Ceramics, known affectionately the world over as The Potteries.
Enjoy the traditional bustle of this classic county town, Stafford, brimming with a magnificent array of architectural, cultural and entertainment attractions. Nearby you'll find the 18th-century mansion, Shugborough, one of a rich collection of historic houses and home to Royal photographer, Earl Patrick Lichfield.
Attractions
Explore the Peak District, ideal for leisure and activity holidays – from the spectacular crags and dales of the Staffordshire Moorlands to the sweeping panoramas of the White Peak, you'll find ample opportunity for walking, hiking and cycling, or the more daring challenges of rock climbing, caving and hang gliding.
History
Rich in history and buildings, the three spires of Lichfield Cathedral tower over the Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum and the Erasmus Darwin Centre, based in the home of Erasmus Darwin – grandfather of Charles. Nearby are Drayton Manor Family Theme Park and Zoo, the Staffordshire Regiment and three excellent craft centres.
