Staffordshire Attractions

Alton Towers

Possibly Britain's no.1 theme park. Set in 500 acres of beautiful Staffordshire countryside enter a world of magic, excitement, thrills and surprises.

Alton,  ST10 4DB Tel: 0870 444 44 55

Amerton Farm

Plenty to see in lovely surroundings, Restaurant, Bakery, Farm Shop, wonderful crafts including potter, wood turner, dolls houses and fabric crafts. wildlife centre and farmyard. Summer steam train, Garden Centre.

Stowe by Chartley Stafford ST18 0LA  Tel: 01889 270294 Email

Ash End House Children's Farm

Small family owned . Friendly farm animals, ideal for young children, lots of undercover activities. Picnic barns, cafe and gift shop.

Middleton Lane Middleton Near Tamworth B78 2BL  Tel: 0121 329 3240  Email

Blackbrook Zool

A fun and educational day for all whatever the weather. Continually growing attraction, always something new to see. Rare birds, unusual animals, reptiles, insects and aquatics. Picnic or have a meal in the Toucan Tearooms. Shop.

Winkhill, Leek ST13 7QR Tel: 01538 308293.

Cheddleton Flint Mill

Restored flint mill with two water wheels. Museum collection includes 100hp steam engine and horse drawn canal boat on Caldon Canal.

Leek Road Cheddleton Leek ST13 7HL  Tel: 01538 392561

Churnet Valley Wildlife Sanctuary

Wildlife sanctuary and nature reserve. Comprising of 12 acres nature enthusiasts can experience the world of otters & owls in their natural surroundings

Kingsley, Cheadle, ST10 2BX Tel: 01538 75602   Email

Claymills Pumping Station

Victorian steam operated Pumping Station. There are four Gimson of Leicester beam engines housed in two houses, five boilers, and numerous other auxiliary engines. There is also a period workshop, with its steam driven machinery, a dynamo house, which provided D.C. electricity for lighting, and the site office block.

The Sewage Works Meadow Lane Stretton Burton-on-Trent DE13 0DB  Tel: 01283 509929  Email

Mill Meece Pumping Station

Preserved pumping station with two horizontal steam engines. The station supplied water to Newcastle under Lyme and Stoke on Trent for sixty years.

Cotes Heath Near Eccleshall ST21 6QH  TEL: 01270 873683   Email

Natural Sciences Centre

Themes include astronomy and space science, weather, alternative energy, conservation and ecology. There is also a dinosaur display.

Newchapel Observatory Stoke on Trent ST7 4PT  TEL: 01782 785205    Email

RSPB Coombes Valley

1.5 miles of nature trails in a spectacular wooded valley. A super selection of birds, flowers and butterflies in spring and summer, and a lovely walk with wildlife of interest any time of year.

Six Oaks Farm, Bradnop, Leek, ST13 7EU Tel: 01538 384017

The Threshing Barn

A Grade II listed farm provides a perfect venue for day workshops in country crafts. Spinning, weaving, natural dyeing, felt, rag rugs and much more.

Lower Lady Meadows Farm, Near Bradnop, Leek,  ST13 7TZ Tel: 01538 304494 Email

Tittesworth Reservoir

Lots to do with a play area, outdoor walks and shopping! Then afterwards enjoy wonderful scenery across the waters of the reservoir from the visitor centre's restaurant. Special meal deals available throughout the year.

Meerbrook Nr Leek ST13 8SW Tel: 01538 300400

Wedgwood Visitor Centre

Explore the Wedgwood Visitor Centre,set in over 240 acres in the heart of the Staffordshire countryside

Wedgwood Drive, Barlaston, Stoke-on-Trent, ST12 9ER England  Tel: +44 (0)1782 2829 Email

Falconry, Otter and Wildlife Centre

Educational and guided tours with flying displays (weather permitting). Visitors by appointment.

Sprinks Lane Kingsley Near Cheadle  ST10 2BX  TEL: 01538 754784

Moorlands Park Farm

Rare Breeds and domestic farm animals.

Ipstones Edge Near Leek Stoke on Trent ST10 2LP  TEL: 01538 266479