Top Things to do in Staffordshire
Top Hotels in Staffordshire
- 1. Holiday Inn Express Stafford, an IHG Hotel
- 2. The Moat House
- 3. Drayton Manor Hotel
- 4. The Swan Hotel
- 5. Premier Inn Stoke/Trentham Gardens Hotel
- 6. Weathervane Hotel
- 7. Meadows Way Guest House
- 8. Borough Arms Hotel
- 9. Hilton at St George's Park, Burton upon Trent
- 10. Best Western Stoke On Trent City Centre Hotel
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10 Free Things to do in Staffordshire That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Staffordshire, United Kingdom including Gallery Three, National Memorial Arboretum, The Roaches Peak District, The Hopwater Cellar, Cannock Chase, Lichfield Cathedral, Ancient High House, The Potteries Museum and Art Gallery, Longton Park, Westport Lake.
Restaurants in Staffordshire
1. Gallery Three
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 13 reviews
Gallery 3 is an award winning art gallery, offering an extensive portfolio of original paintings, collectable limited editions and sculpture.
2. National Memorial Arboretum
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5.0 based on 3,580 reviews
The National Memorial Arboretum is the UK's year-round centre of Remembrance. With 150 acres of beautiful woodland and gardens to explore and over 300 unique memorials to see, you're sure to be fascinated by our many memorials and the amazing stories and symbolism behind them. Entry is free. To help you make the most of your visit; guided walks, tours and trails, learning activities, exhibitions, a restaurant and a gift shop are also available.
Reviewed By AlcesterMartyn - Alcester, United Kingdom
We visited in October 2020 and fortunately it was a sunny day, so the outdoor experience was a pleasure exploring the wide range of memorial gardens in peace and tranquility. Covid 19 restrictions were in place, so you needed to book to eat in the restaurant, fortunately we were able to get an "on the spot booking". Coffee shop limited to two groups at any one time, so pace was a little slow. Food and drinks in both places were excellent quality - local Burton Brewery Ales available in the restaurant. I was surprised to be told that all the memorials were not in the guide book. There were 370 on the day we visited - the guide book said 330 - so new additions are plentiful. I was pleasantly surprised at the wide range of memorials in addition to the Armed Services Memorial which is particularly poignant with 16,000 lives lost sine the end of WWII. For example the loss of 250 Falkland Islanders in addition to the 237 armed services personnel was an education to me. I'm sure you will learn something new if you visit.
3. The Roaches Peak District
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5.0 based on 462 reviews
Reviewed By kenhI2641SB - Ipswich, United Kingdom
Visited when staying at the Camping and Caravanning site at Blackshaw Moor near Leek. It was a superb 10 mile round trip hike from the campsite, across country via Lower Blackshaw Farm and Whitty Lane up to Hen Cloud. From there its an excellent north west trek following the Roaches ridge past Doxy Pool to the Trig point before turning back. Superb views of Tittesworth Reservoir. Plenty of places to stop for a picnic with a view. There is limited roadside parking that runs below the Roaches albeit it gets full very quickly. It is worth noting that it is not a bad walk from the reservoir Visitor Centre where there is ample parking, toilets etc.
4. The Hopwater Cellar
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 59 reviews
Independently owned bottle shop and bar. Specialising in over 400 bottled beer and cider, available to drink on site or off site. Plus one traditional cask ale, two keg beers and a selection of malt whisky's. Bottled wine and prosecco also available. Dogs welcome!
Reviewed By shep1215 - Newcastle-under-Lyme, United Kingdom
Great place to go and enjoy some different beers from all over the world Craig and Andy are great hosts and they know all about the world beers.
5. Cannock Chase
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4.5 based on 1,312 reviews
Reviewed By ajorme224 - Rugeley, United Kingdom
Just a short walk from home this is a fantastic location for leisure visits for all the family. Lots of trails for all and just fantastic views, the choice of entry routes is endless, we often walk along the canal and then into seven springs before heading to Marquis Drive or Birches Valley, just the tip of what this area has to offer
6. Lichfield Cathedral
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4.5 based on 1,984 reviews
An Ancient Cathedral Full of Life & Wonder There has been a Cathedral in Lichfield for over 1300 years and its story is one bursting with history, art, culture and life. If you're looking for rich heritage, ancient artefacts, and stunning architecture then Lichfield Cathedral has it all. Lichfield Cathedral's story doesn't end with its past, it is very much alive with a vibrant programme of services, events and art projects to capture the imagination of all ages.
Reviewed By 149stuartc - Rayleigh, United Kingdom
About thirty minutes drive from Birmingham there is a large car park nearby. Visiting the Cathedral is free. The guide book is £5 and they offer free tours which I highly recommend. This is one of the best cathedrals I have ever visited with a long history going back to Saxon times. Every corner reveals something new and the history was so interesting especially the civil war siege. Highlights include the Saxon bible and statue of an angel, the Zulu shields and the medieval wall paintings. The tour lasted about 90 minutes and was so interesting. Highly recommended.
7. Ancient High House
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4.5 based on 215 reviews
Reviewed By BaldEagle100 - Chippenham, United Kingdom
Whilst there is plenty of exhibits for visitors to admire in this free museum as a carpenter/joiner and latterly building surveyor I was fascinated at the construction of this hewn English oak timber framed building.
8. The Potteries Museum and Art Gallery
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4.5 based on 565 reviews
Travel back in time and discover the history of the Potteries, including the world’s greatest collection of Staffordshire ceramics and The Staffordshire Hoard, a trove of Anglo-Saxon treasure! The museum has more than one hundred and fifty thousand objects on display across a range of subjects including; Ceramics, archaeology (including the Staffordshire Hoard), fine and decorative arts, natural sciences and social history. We have a lively and engaging exhibitions and events programme with many free events for the whole family to enjoy. Enjoy a light lunch or afternoon snack in our relaxing Café Museum with regular musical accompaniment by Frank Leigh. Browse in The Foyer Shop for unique quality gifts, cards, books and souvenirs of the Potteries.
Reviewed By PatrickR414
lovely attraction, close to Tesco so easy to park, started off in the cafe delicious local oatcakes and full range of dishes and cakes, very clean, lovely meal and friendly staff. visited the Staffordshire Hoard, stunning display. the pottery and china rooms were fantastic. there was a delightful street scene of houses in the early 19th century, a chip shop with coal fired range, a chemist, fire station and a school room, a typical parlour and a wash house too, and a full sized dolls house complete with amazing furniture
9. Longton Park
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4.5 based on 181 reviews
Reviewed By kennysquiz - Longton, United Kingdom
Longton Park is a fantastic place. So well looked after great children's play area- tennis courts in Great condition - Nice cafe- and well kept large water area with ducks etc- beautiful
10. Westport Lake
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4.5 based on 348 reviews
Reviewed By RandRH - Newcastle-under-Lyme, United Kingdom
Westport lake is a lovely place to go for a stroll when you need a break from work and stress! Good paths for walking, running and cycling. Wheelchair and pushchair friendly. Small pool and larger lake, plenty of wildlife to see. There’s also a wooded section with breeding pool, this is harder to access for some. Great cafe on site with a balcony overlooking the water. If you’re lucky you can catch the oatcake boat on the canal!
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