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Holidays in Staffordshire.

Districts in Staffordshire : Cannock Chase, East Staffordshire, Lichfield, Newcastle-under-Lyme, South Staffordshire, Stafford, Staffordshire Moorlands, Stoke-on-Trent, and Tamworth.

Cities & towns : Biddulph, Burntwood, Burton upon Trent, Cannock, Cheadle, Eccleshall, Hednesford, Kidsgrove, Leek, Lichfield, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Penkridge, Rugeley, Stafford, Stoke-on-Trent (Burslem, Fenton, Hanley, Longton, Stoke, Tunstall), Stone, Tamworth, Uttoxeter.

County town Staffordshire : Stafford.


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Camping & Caravanning 

 Eurocampings  -  ACSI Camping Guide

Car Rental Staffordshire

 Holiday Autos  -  
Holiday Autos offers the best fully inclusive car hire prices. Get cheap car hire quickly and securely online with holidayautos.co.uk, the experts in online car rental.

 
From Enhanced Hertz Driving Directions to Emergency Roadside Assistance, check out the many reasons why Hertz is #1 in Car Rental

Holiday Homes / Cottages & Apartments

   -  leading UK provider of self-catered holidays
Availability search [ refining by specifying price, pet, pub nearby, open fire, swimming pool and more possible ], special offers and brochure request.

  -  Holiday Lodges and Holiday Parks Britain
A short break, or weekend, at one of our holiday parks gives you a real getaway, whatever the season. You'll find well-equipped and cosily heated bungalows, lodges, chalets, apartments and caravans in beautiful forest, countryside and coastal surroundings.

Hotels in Staffordshire

 Hotels in West Midlands [ Booking ]  -  Hotel Guides West Midlands
Popular destinations in West Midlands : Birmingham, Coventry, Wolverhampton, Dudley, Walsall, Solihull, Sutton Coldfield, West Bromwich, Marston Green, Stourbridge, Aldridge, Dorridge.

More Hotels? See Hotels.

Hostels / Budget Accommodation

 - Great Hostels, Free booking
Hostelbookers.com is one of the worlds largest online booking services for hostels. All hostels you see here are offering realtime prices and availability. We do not charge a fee to use this service.

 Youth Hostels England

Travel Agents / Tour Operators

  -  Alton Towers Theme Park
Escape to the extraordinary world of Alton Towers where the year round destination combines theme park thrills with unlimited family fun.

  -  Drayton Manor Theme Park
Drayton Manor boasts unique roller coasters and thrill rides, alongside a number of traditional rides and family favourites. It's a great destination for thrill seekers and families alike.

 
Superbreak offer leisure hotel breaks and features 2-5 star hotels, with the majority in the 3-4 star+ rating.

 
Widest choice of self-catering holidays / short breaks throughout Britain, Ireland and Europe
A self-catering holiday in one of Hoseasons' holiday lodges and parks brings a new meaning to the word freedom. From the moment you arrive you can revel in the limitless possibilities offered at every resort centre.
And with late availability and last minute booking facilities, you'll soon be experiencing the holiday of your dreams.

  
Golfbreaks.com is the UK's premier service for organising Golf Breaks and Golf Days, providing tailor-made golfbreaks at discounted prices and hundreds of special offers!



  -  Create your perfect trip  -  Flight, Hotel and Car

Travel Guides Staffordshire / Related books

Travel Guides England [ Amazon.co.uk ]

The Rough Guide to England (Rough Guide Travel Guides)  -  By Jonathan Buckley, Robert Andrews (Editor)
Paperback 1152 pages (March 25, 2004); Publisher: Rough Guides
England (Lonely Planet Regional Guides S.)  -  by Oliver Berry, Loretta Chilcoat, Fionn Davenport
Paperback 768 pages (March 2005); Publisher: Lonely Planet Publications

Transportation / How do I travel to Staffordshire

 Birmingham Airport [ BHX ]
 Coventry [ CVT ]
 East Midlands [ EMA ]

 Opodo  -  
Flight tickets Staffordshire [ Birmingham, Coventry, East Midlands ]

 
Book cheap flights to Staffordshire at ebookers and benefit from discounted airfares. View their latest offers and book your flights, accommodation, car hire and insurance online.

  Airline Tickets / Bargain Flights  -  Flights to Staffordshire / Price comparison possible

 
thetrainline is the fully impartial rail ticketing website owned by the Virgin Group, Virgin Rail Group and National Express Group, providing the cheaper way to buy train tickets online. thetrainline provides fast, easy and secure access to timetables, tickets and fares for all National Rail journeys across the UK.

  -  Around the UK
You name it, they go there. National Express carries over 16 million passengers a year to 1000 different places in the UK, and thousands of others to destinations across Europe and Ireland. They run more services to and from UK airports than anyone else, and they even lay on special services to festivals like Glastonbury!

 Maps International  -   
Mapsinternational.co.uk is one of the largest map shops online.

 Multimap.com 
Street-level maps, road maps; door-to-door travel directions; aerial photographs; and local information.


Links 

 Travel Insurance  -  online travel and holiday insurance for UK and Irish residents

 hEnjoy Staffordshire
Discover the amazing countryside in Staffs, landscapes to inspire or challenge you. Come and share in colourful country festivals, and explore gardens to stir the imagination. Experience a unique heritage creating the world's finest china, and a history you can see touch and feel. Welcome to our great historic houses, and the magnificent cathedral at Lichfield.
Staffordshire is home to some of the UK's greatest family attractions : Alton Towers, Drayton Manor Theme Park, and more.

 Staffordshire  -  Staffordshire County Council
Located in the heart of Britain and easily accessible from all regions, Staffordshire is a fascinating County.
Combining natural beauty, historic architecture and records, and an extensive library service providing access to and information about the county's highlights, Staffordshire boasts leisure and culture opportunities that are second to none.

 Stafford  -  Stafford Borough Council  -  County town Staffordshire

 Cannock Chase  -  Cannock Chase District Council 
Cannock Chase "the green heart of Staffordshire" is perfectly placed. At its heart lie the majestic woodlands, valleys and heathlands of Cannock Chase, an internationally acclaimed Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
 East Staffordshire  -  East Staffordshire Borough Council  -  Enjoy East Staffs
Located in the Heart of England, the rich history of East Staffordshire embraces the well-known historical figures of Mary Queen of Scots, Robert Peel and Henry Ferrers; brand names such as Marmite and Bass; the unique Abbots Bromley Horn Dance and traditional Well Dressing events.
Hand in hand with the industrial heritage of Burton upon Trent, you will discover some of the most beautiful countryside in the Midlands with lush fields and pretty villages, award-winning restaurants and cosy pubs alongside the River Trent and our meandering canal network.
Towns & Villages in South Stafoordhsire : Abbots Bromley, Anslow, Barton-Under-Needwood, Blithfield, Branston, Burton Upon Trent, Croxden, Dunstall, Ellastone, Hoar Cross, Mayfield, Newborough, Rocester, Rolleston On Dove, Tutbury, Uttoxeter, and more ....
 Lichfield  -  Lichfield District Council 
 Newcastle-under-Lyme
 South Staffordshire  -  South Staffordshire Council
Codsall, Brewood, Cheslyn Hay, Essington, Featherstone, Gallowstree Elm, Great Wyrley, Kinver, Landywood, Lower Penn, Pattingham, Penkridge, Perton, Potters Bar, Seisdon, Trysull, Wombourne
 Stafford Borough Council  -  local government district with borough status
Includes the town of Stafford, the smaller town of Stone and numerous villages.
 Staffordshire Moorlands  -  Staffordshire Moorlands District Council
Alton, Biddulph, Leek.
 Stoke-on-Trent  -  Stoke on Trent City Council 
A unique Great British City made up of six separate towns: Tunstall, Burslem, Hanley (the City Centre), Stoke, Fenton and Longton. Stoke-on-Trent is considered to be the home of the pottery industry in England and is commonly known as The Potteries. See for more Visit Stoke.
 Tamworth  -  Tamworth Borough Council

 Cannock Chase Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty [ AONB ]
Cannock Chase was designated as an AONB in 1958 because of its beautiful landscape, its wildlife and its history. Cannock Chase is the largest surviving area of lowland heathland in the Midlands . Lowland heath is an internationally scarce and threatened wildlife habitat. The AONB also has extensive areas of forest and woodland along with areas of designed parkland, sand and gravel quarrying and mixed agriculture.
 National forest
From exciting discovery centres to stately homes, woodland crafts to wildlife watching, cycling to skiing and loads of wet weather options too, The National Forest really does have something for everyone.
With more than 700 miles of paths to explore, the gentle undulating landscape is perfect for walking, cycling and horse-riding. And through the creation of new habitats, it is an ideal location for bird and wildlife watching.
The National Forest stretches from the outskirts of Leicester in the east to Burton upon Trent and beyond in the west, and links the ancient forests of Needwood and Charnwood.
 Peak District  -  Visit Peak District
At the heart of the Peak District lies Britain's first established national park, created to safeguard and preserve this beautiful region not only for future generations but for visitors to enjoy in the present. Whether you're exploring, getting out in the great outdoors or simply relaxing, experience the Peak District and you'll be taking home wonderful memories!
 Staffordshire Peaks

 Alton  -  village located on the eastern side of the Churnet valley
Noted for the theme park Alton Towers, built around the site of Alton Mansion, which was owned by the Earls of Shrewsbury and designed by Augustus Pugin.
 Biddulph -  a town steeped in history
Located within the bowl created by the ridges of Mow Cop and Biddulph Moor.
 Burton upon Trent  -  large town straddling the River Trent in the east of Staffordshire
The town is popular for its Arts with the main theatre being The Brewhouse. See East Staffordshire Borough Council. 
 Cannock
An attractive pedestrianised centre with extensive new shopping facilities mixes the traditional and the modern. The town boasts one of the Midlands' top leisure centres and a popular theatre - the Prince of Wales Centre.
 Codsall  -  large village in the South Staffordshire district
 Leek  -  Staffordshire Moorlands District Council
 Newcastle-under-Lyme  -  Newcastle Borough Council
Visitors can enjoy the wide variety of historic buildings, which range from half-timbered, thatched cottages in outlying rural villages like Betley to impressive Georgian buildings in the two main towns of Newcastle and Kidsgrove.
 Stafford  -  Visit Stafford Town and Surroundings
Stafford is the perfect destination with all the attributes you'd expect of a County town, a celebrated art gallery, quality shops, green open spaces and a delicious variety of places to eat.
Stafford's villages and hamlets are to be found in some of England's prettiest countryside, their picturesque streets, traditional pubs and welcoming accommodation are waiting to be enjoyed.
 Tamworth  -  Tamworth Borough Council
Come and see what this vibrant and lively town has to offer. With information at your finger tips about the picturesque castle and latest shows to local news, planning applications and what's going on in the area.

More cities and towns : Burntwood, Cheadle, Eccleshall, Hednesford, Kidsgrove, Lichfield, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Penkridge, Rugeley, Stone, Uttoxeter.

 Aerial Extreme [ Trentham estate ]
A unique, fun packed high ropes adventure for everyone. Climb through the forest canopy in the Beautiful Trentham estate, Staffordshire.
 Alton Towers  -  magic world
Family Fun great for kids, big and small. There is something for the whole family, with tons of terrific roller coasters, rides, amazing live shows, weird and wonderful costume characters. Alton Towers has fabulous, fun-packed activities for all ages, scream, let off steam, ride and slide. A fantastic day out for the school holidays or as part of a great short break holiday.
 Biddulph Grange  -  fantasy land near Stoke-on-Trent
A house and landscaped gardens [ Tunnels and pathways lead the visitor on a miniature tour of the world ] owned by the National Trust and developed by James Bateman (1811–1897), the accomplished horticulturist and landowner. See The National Trust
 Blackbrook Zoological Park  -  rare birds, unusual animals, reptiles, insects and aquatics
A fun and educational day whatever the weather. 
 Cathedral of Lichfield  -  traces a history over 800 years
Just seventeen miles north of Birmingham, Lichfield lies at the heart of England. 1300 years ago it stood at the centre of the Kingdom of Mercia. When Chad was made Bishop of Mercia in 669 he moved his See from Repton to Lichfield, which may already have been a holy site since there is a legend that Christians were martyred there under the Roman Emperor Diocletian! ...
 Coors Museum  -  trace the history of the brewing industry Staffordshire
Located in Burton upon Trent, Britain's brewing capital, the Coors Visitor Centre brings together a unique collection of artefacts and memorabilia tracing the fascinating history of the brewing industry. Visit the Shire Horse Stables, explore the Museum Micro Brewery, vintage vehicle collection and working stationary steam engine plus lots more.
 Drayton Manor Theme Park [ near Tamworth ]
Drayton Manor is a family theme park with a mixture of scenic and white knuckle rides.
 Monkey Forest [ Trentham ]
At Monkey Forest Barbary Macaques roam freely in a 60-acre forest. As you enter the park you will feel privileged to observe the monkeys living in their fascinating society as they would in the wild
 Shugborough
Stories of Staffordshire's past come alive at a complete working historic estate.
 Snowdome  -  Go Alpine
 Staffordshire's gardens  -  a world apart
 The Spode Museum, Stoke-on-Trent
The Spode Museum is thought to have been established in about 1925. Artefacts began to be collected to illustrate and record the history and manufacture of wares from the beginnings of Josiah Spode's manufactory in about 1770 to the present day. The Museum became a charitable trust in 1987.
 The Trentham Estate 
Trentham is a most exciting day out in the country. Set in beautiful country parkland estate, but only minutes from the M6. From the unique collection of shops in the Shopping Village and England's largest Garden restoration project to Boat Trips on the lake, outdoor events and a fantastic Monkey Forest. There's everything to discover at Trentham.
 Wedgwood, Spode and Moorcroft
Experience the craftsmanship which created the world-famous potteries. See Wedgwood Visitor Centre, The Spode Museum in Stoke-on-Trent
 Waterworld  -  leading visitor attraction in North Staffordshire, and the UK's No.1 aqua park
Water World is the UK's number one Tropical Indoor Aqua Park. The Facility is built around a wave pool with slides, rides, flumes and features available. There is plenty to do for all ages, weak and strong swimmers.
 Weston-Park  -  live like a lord
There is no better location for an event than having private use of such a magnificent stately home. Whatever the occasion, you can enjoy a personal experience of the house and you gain the intimate and relaxed ambience that no hotel in the world could match.

 News from Staffordshire  -  The Sentinel [ Stoke-on-Trent ] 
 News from Tamworth  -  The Tamworth Herald

Cuisine

The staple foods of England are meat, fish, potatoes, flour, butter and eggs. Many of the English dishes are based on these foods.

Bacon Roly-Poly, Bangers and Mash, Black Pudding, Bubble & Squeak, Cornish Pasties, Cottage Pie, Fish & Chips, Gingerbread, Hot Cross Buns, Hot Pot, Kedgeree new, Ploughman's Lunch, Roast Beef, Roast Chicken, Roast lamb, Shepherd's Pie, Sponge Cake, Toad-in-the-Hole, Tom Collins, Trifle, Yorkshire Pudding

 Traditional foods in England
The Good Food Guide 2005 -  by Andrew Turvil (Editor)
Paperback 784 pages (October 1, 2004)
English Food by Jane Grigson, Gillian Zeiner (Illustrator), Sophie Grigson
Paperback 400 pages; Penguin Books Ltd; ISBN: 0140273247
Favourite Pudding Recipes: Traditional Ways to a Man's Heart -  Birkett Foster
Paperback 48 pages; Publisher: J Salmon; ISBN: 1898435685

History West Midlands

 Mappa Mundi
An outstanding treasure of the medieval age which reveals how 13th century scholars interpreted the world in spiritual and geographical terms.
 Staffordshire Past Track - Local History Online
This web site showcases examples of archive sources available for a variety of places in Staffordshire from the many collections deposited with the Staffordshire and Stoke on Trent Archive Service and also from the printed and graphic collections owned by the William Salt Library, Stafford.

I Never Knew That About England -  by Christopher Winn
Hardcover 208 pages (April 13, 2005); Publisher: Ebury Press
 English Heritage
 National Trust

Music, Art & Culture, Events & Entertainment

 Staffordshire Thrill Hopper ticket

 Moorcroft Pottery 
Welcome to a web site which is all about stories and dreams: about an art pottery now more than a hundred years old, fiercely independent, small and almost alone in its pursuit of quality at the highest level of the applied arts...
 Shire Hall Gallery
The Shire Hall Gallery is the largest venue in Staffordshire dedicated to providing access to, and promoting the visual arts and crafts. Situated in a fascinating Grade II listed building formerly used as the Crown Court the Shire Hall Gallery offers visitors a mixture of old and new with something for everyone!
 Spode
 Wedgewood, England's finest china company  

The English Companion: An Idiosyncratic A-Z of England and Englishness 
By Godfrey Smith
Hardcover 283 pages (January 1, 1996); Publisher: Old House Books
 English folk and traditional music
Guide to Internet resources relating to English folk music
 English Folk Tales
There are many folktales relating to places in England, here is a small selection + English Fairies & Supernatural Creatures
 Traditional music & Folk related links - by area

 WhereCanWeGo.com  -  Britain's What's On Event Guide

Web Portal / Search Engines / Directories

 Inburton.co.uk 
Whatever you're looking for in Burton ... something to do, somewhere new to eat, or even businesses or services in the area, they've got ideas for you.

 Staffordshire Wildlife Trust
Staffordshire Wildlife Trust offers outstanding opportunities for both young and old to learn about the environment and to explore and enjoy the wonders of nature. A recent development is the range of 'green' holidays and short breaks based in the Staffordshire Peaks.
Staffordshire Wildlife Trust at Wolseley Bridge boasts a Visitor Centre with much to see and do and, just minutes away from Stafford.

 The Castles of England  -  Information Castles

 Ask Jeeves
 Google UK
 MSN UK

Boating Holidays

  - Find your perfect UK Boating Holiday
From the moment you set off on your boating holiday in your self-drive hire cruiser or traditional narrow boat, onto Britain's vast network of canals, rivers and inland waterways, you're at the helm in more ways than one. That's because you have the freedom to decide where to go, where to stop and what to visit.

 MSN UK 


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