Pictures of Staffordshire

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

Cannock (37 Pictures)

in the county of Staffordshire

Think of Cannock and nearly always there springs to life a vision of the wonderful landscape of Cannock Chase, originally a giant "Royal Forest" gradually reduced in size and grazed by numerous flocks of sheep until the turn of the 20th century...

Lichfield (216 Pictures)

a Historic City in the county of Staffordshire

The Lichfield Markets have been held on the historic Market Square since King Stephen granted the first charter for a market in 1153. In the past martyrs were burnt at the.....

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...

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Recommended Attractions to visit in Staffordshire

Alton Castle (5 Pictures)

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Ancient High House (1 Pictures)

Dominating Stafford's Greengate Street, is an impressive Elizabethan building that has stood at the centre of the town for over.....

Chartley Castle (1 Pictures)

The very castle that once held Mary Queen of Scots. First built by one of the early Earls of Chester circa 1100, the castle has a.....

Churnet Valley Railway (9 Pictures)

The Churnet Valley Railway is a preserved standard gauge heritage railway to the east of Stoke-on-Trent in Staffordshire,.....

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