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| Travel Destination Guide - Staffordshire |
STAFFORDSHIRE (England)
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Located in the heartland of the UK and easily accessible from all regions, Staffordshire is a fascinating County, combining natural beauty with a tradition of world-shaping industry. 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.
Places to visit include:
Alton Towers
Top theme park, Alton Towers, will be launching into 2005 with Rita, Queen of Speed - setting pulses racing as she reaches 100 kmph in just 2.8 seconds, this beauty is built for speed so be sure to check her out this year. Don't forget that you can extend your stay at one of Alton Towers' uniquely themed hotels with access to Cariba Creek tropical indoor waterpark and our luxurious Spa.
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Amerton Farm
Plenty to see in lovely surroundings. Tea room, craft centre, bakery and farm shop. Wonderful gifts and working crafts. Indoor adventure play area, farm yard, wildlife centre, summer steam train, garden centre. Ideal for childrens parties.
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Blackbrook Zoological Park
A day with a difference both indoors and outdoors at the zoological park of The Moorlands. Birds, mammals, reptiles, aquarium, children's pets and farm. Talks, displays, picnicking, play areas, shop, excellent disabled access.
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Churnet Valley Railway
A truly beautiful heritage railway deep in the heart of the Staffordshire Moorlands. Enjoy a 10.5 mile return Steam train ride between Cheddleton and Froghall incorporating the Splendour of Consall Forge and the Churnet Valley.
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Drayton Manor Theme Park
Everyone's favourite theme park, featuring some of the biggest, wettest and scariest rides around! Apocalypse is 'Britain's scariest ride' (Sunday Times) and the world's first stand-up tower drop. Stormforce 10 is 'the best water ride in the country' (Daily Telegraph) and has an amazing backward drop! Shockwave is Europe's only stand-up rollercoaster. New for 2005 - watch the website
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Drayton Manor Zoo
15 acre Zoo that is home to around a hundred different species. Come face to face with big cats, reptiles, exotic creatures, birds and mammals from all over the world. Visit our new Discovery Centre and learn more of our commitment to conservation. 'Adopt an Animal' - please ask for details.
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Foxfield Steam Railway
Experience the nostalgia of this unique steam railway winding gently through North Staffordshire's picturesque countryside. View our collection of Locomotives, then relax in our tearoom or bar. Special event weekends.
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