Staffordshire Visitor Travel Guide Page

We have compiled a travel and holiday information guide to help with your holiday stay in Staffordshire.

About Staffordshire

The county of Staffordshire lies in the west Midlands area of England with Stoke-on-Trent being the largest town in the area whilst Stafford is the county headquarters. The county touches lower reaches of the Peak District where the Staffordshire moorlands can be found in the north of the county. Sites of interest around the county include Tamworth Castle which has remained fortified since the Anglo-Saxon era. Lichfield Cathedral is also a beautiful landmark which dates back to 700AD! The Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal is also an idyllic route to enjoy some walking, cycling or even a barge weekend away. The county is also home to two of Britain's largest theme parks. Alton Towers and Drayton Manor Theme Park have fun and frolics for all the family with white knuckle rides for those who are more adventurous and other, more subdued, forms of entertainment for those who want less endeavor. There is also the legend of Mermaid's Pool at The Roaches in the county. It is said that the pool has mysterious powers. No fish or animals can survive in it and it is rumoured that once a year on Easter Eve at midnight a mermaid appears to either bless those that witness her with immortality or lure them to their watery grave.

Attractions & Heritage Sites within Staffordshire

1. Lichfield Cathedral - Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS13 7LD The Lichfield Cathedral is one of the oldest cathedrals of Christian worship in England. Built in the thirteenth century, it is the only British medieval cathedral with three spires. 2. Drayton Manor Theme Park - nr Tamworth, Staffordshire, B78 3TW Drayton Manor Theme Park, located near Tamworth, is a large theme park famous for thrilling rollercoaster and water rides. Other attractions include the Drayton Manor Zoo, with over 100 species of animals, and Thomas Land, with rides and play areas. 3. Tamworth Castle - The Holloway, Tamworth, B79 7NA Tamworth Castle overlooks the Tame River in the town centre of Tamworth. Built by the Normans in the eleventh century, the castle has had many improvements, made by six different families who have owned the property over the centuries. See Full List of Attractions in Staffordshire See Full List of History and Heritage Sites in Staffordshire

Towns and Villages in Staffordshire

Staffordshire has some lovely towns and villages to explore, below is a list with a short summary and link to more information about it and pictures. Burton on Trent - has a history which is inextricably linked to the town's brewing industry... More... Cannock - was mentioned in the Domesday Book in the 11th century and was renamed a number of times... More... Leek - still conducts a weekly market today in celebration of the town's heritage... More... Lichfield - countryside offers a myriad of pleasant opportunities to enjoy the outdoors... More... Newcastle under Lyme - had 20 felt hat factories that employed a third of the borough's population... More... Stafford - Castle was built by the Normans in 1090, first of wood and then fortified with stone... More... Stoke on Trent - holds the title as the most modernized, cosmopolitan city in the whole of Staffordshire... More... Stone - is still centred about the canal and river even to this very day... More... Tamworth - sits on top of the large former Saxon capital of Mercia... More... Uttoxeter - economy has for centuries evolved around agriculture and farming... More... Walsall - contains over 200 open spaces and parks where residents and visitors may enjoy the outdoors... More... Wednesbury - Museum and Art Gallery boasts a vast collection of drawings, paintings and watercolours... More... Wolverhampton - has a wonderful rich mixture of British, African, Asian and Caribbean cultures... More...

Useful Contact Information for Staffordshire

Leek Tourist Information Centre Stockwell Street, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 5HH Tel No: 01538 483741 Lichfield Tourist Information Centre Castle Dyke, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS13 6HR Tel No: 01543 412121 Stafford Tourist Information Centre Stafford Gatehouse Theatre, Eastgate Street, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST16 2LT Tel No: 01785 619619 Stoke-on-Trent Tourist Information Centre Victoria Hall, Bagnall Street, Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 3AD Tel No: 01782 236000 Tamworth Tourist Information Centre 29 Market Street, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B79 7LR Tel No: 01827 709581

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