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Local Attractions
Blackbook Zoological Park 01538 308293 has many rare and endangered species and more Click here
Kingsley Bird & Falconry Centre 01538 756702 Owls, Hawks, Falcons, and Eagles with tours behind the scenes etc, 6.5 miles Click here
Water World in Hanley 01782 205747 has slides, Flumes, Waves, Kiddies Pool, Swim
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Carsington Water 01629 540696 for walks, windsurfing, canoeing, fishing, birdwatching
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Tittesworth Resevoir 01538 300400 for walks, Visitor Centre, playground and more
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Snowdrome -
Cycle Hire Staffordshire 01782 256869 See some of the amazing scenery from two wheels in Staffordshire Click here
Cycle Hire Derbyshire See some of the amazing scenery from two wheels in Derbyshire
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Churnet Valley Railway 01538 360522 Runs through the Churnet Valley and beside the Cauldon canal Click here
Foxfield Steam Railway 01782-
Rudyard Lake Steam Railway 01538 306704 Narrow gauge steam engines -
The Regent Theatre 0870 060 6649 in Stoke, Ballet, London Shows and much more -
Victoria Hall 0870 060 6649 in Stoke, Orchestral Concerts and shows -
New Vic 01782 717962 in Stoke for the best theatre 'in the round' -
Stoke Repertory Theatre 01782 209784 -
Queens Theatre Burslem 01782 825800 -
Cinebowl 01889 566644 Watch some of the latest films or go bowling in Uttoxeter -
The Odeon 0871 22 44 007 in Festival Park Stoke -
The Gladstone Museum 01782 237777 The story of the Potteries, all wrapped up in one unique museum. Click here
The Wedgewood Visitor Centre 01782 204141 Restaurant, Museum, Shop, demonstrations Click here
Cheddleton Flint Mill 01782 502907 Cheddleton Flint Mill is a fine example of a water mill that ground flint for the pottery industry Click here
Caldon Canal 01283 704855 Aqua Narrowboate Hire based at Froghall Wharf Click here
Caldon Canal 01538 266486 Froghall Wharf Boat Trips. The crew, in period costume,
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Haddon Hall, Derbyshire 01629 812855 A fortified medieval manor house dating from the 12 th Century Click here
Sudbury Hall Ashbourne 01283 585337 Featured in the BBC's 'Pride and Prejudice'; Museum of Childhood Click here
Shugborough Hall 01889 881388 The Complete Working Historic Estate near Stafford in the heart of Staffordshire Click here
Consall Hall Landscape Gardens 01782 551947 A 70 Acre haven of Beauty and Tranquillity Click here
Trentham Gardens, Stoke on Trent 01782 646 646 Gardens, Shopping Village, Ariel Extreme, Monkeys, Lakes, Food Events Click here
Uttoxeter Race Course 01889 562561 Horse Racing, Conference Facilities, Hospitality
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Cycle Hire
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The Races
Dimmings Dale, was once part of the Earl of Shrewsbury’s land, but is now owned mainly by the Forestry Commission (though some of it is in private ownership). It is one of the most in the beautiful parts of the Churnet Valley and well worth a visit. Just outside Alton Village, on the road to Alton Towers, turn left along the Red Road, which follows the contours of the River Churnet, until you come to the Forestry Commission’s car park at the Rambler’s Retreat. The broad pathways once formed the Earl’s private drive to the little market town of Cheadle but have now been incorporated into walks for visitors to explore the natural beauty of this place. The thickly forested hills and rocky outcrops are a haven for a variety of wildlife as are the series of ponds that flow through the valley to the Churnet river. Though much of the terrain is steep, there are plenty of low level walks to suit less agile walkers. What wildlife are you likely to see? Click here for some pictures.