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About the county of Staffordshire

In the Northern parts of central England lies the county of Staffordshire. The picturesque county town of Stafford offers something for everyone from Historic stately homes and ancient castles to beautiful gardens and exciting theme parks. In the
town of Stoke-on-Trent you will find the famous visitor centres of fine porcelain such as Wedgewood, Spode and Royal Doulton known as 'The Potteries'. The nearby 'Alton Towers' theme park boasts over 150 rides and attractions and offers a great family day out. The city of Lichfield has many attractions including 'Lichfield Cathedral, the only medieval English Cathedral with three spires.

Recommended Towns & Villages to visit in Staffordshire

Denstone (7 Pictures)

in the county of Staffordshire

Denstone is a peaceful village set in the midst of rural Staffordshire countryside, where farm meadows are watered from a myriad of sparkling rivers flowing down from the Peak District National Park...

Mow Cop (15 Pictures)

in the county of Staffordshire

The sheer scale of the height of this village with the quaint sounding name has made it famous, for it is believed that on a clear day the hill is visible to no less than five counties...

Stoke-on-Trent (31 Pictures)

in the county of Staffordshire

Town known best as "the potteries" but in reality Stoke-on-Trent is a 1906 amalgamation of six towns, each of which still maintain their own individuality and character...

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Recommended Attractions to visit in Staffordshire

Biddulph Grange Garden (42 Pictures)

This remarkable garden surrounds a grand house with a history of fluctuating fortunes. The gardens were originally the creation.....

Kinver Edge & the Rock Houses (4 Pictures)

Spectacular high sandstone ridge once home to Britain's last cave dwellers...

Mow Cop Castle (12 Pictures)

Mow Cop Castle is a Grade 2 listed building and dates back to 1754 when Randle Wilbraham of nearby Rode Hall built it as a.....

The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery (1 Pictures)

This is the foremost museum for fine porcelain produced over several centuries in the famous potteries of Staffordshire. Here,.....

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Stoke-on-Trent: The Potteries Hub
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