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Nestled in the north of Staffordshire on the River Churnet, Leek has gained a reputation as a well travelled holiday destination town, frequented by visitors on their way to the Staffordshire Moors and the Peak District National Park. But Leek also has plenty to offer visitors in town in addition to the outstanding natural beauty of the Staffordshire Moors.
The town of Leek can trace its origins as far back as the first millennium. But historians agree that Leek merited a mention in the Domesday Book, William the Conqueror's ancient census of British towns. As centuries passed by, Leek was under the aegis of the Earls of Chester until the 16th century dissolution.
But until the middle 18th century, Leek was nothing more than a typical, quaint market town. The silk industry had transformed Leek's reputation for the better. Today, Leek still conducts a weekly market in celebration of the town's heritage.
Goings-On in Leek
Every travel season thousands of passing day-trippers and holidaymakers visit Leek on their way to the Peak District National Park, one of the largest open green spaces in the whole of Britain. Inside the Peak District, you will have plenty of opportunities to enjoy the full lot of outdoorsman activities. As an ideally positioned location, many choose Leek as a jump off town for holidays in the national park.
However, in Leek town centre, you will find other attractions suited for first-time and returning visitors alike. The town's market is held on Wednesdays and features local antiques and artisan vendors from across the county. Leek's most unique attraction remains the famed "double sunset", which occurs every Midsummer Day a few days before the official marking of the summer solstice. The "double sunset" is merely an illusion created by the Staffordshire landscape. Still, travellers often descend on Leek during this time of the summer.
Leek is also close by the man-made Rudyard Lake, a reservoir constructed in the late 17th century. Along the shores of Rudyard Lake, you will discover a steam railway, which is popular with first-time visitors to Staffordshire. The Rudyard Lake Steam Railway affords travellers the opportunity to both unwind and take in the beauty of the countryside, the chief attraction of any visit to Leek.
How to Travel to Leek
Leek is relatively easy to locate by car since the town lies so near the Peak District National Park. Simply follow the M6 Motorway to Stoke-on-Trent and keep watch for the A525, which extends into city centre. Next, simply take the A53 in order to arrive straightaway in Leek town centre.
Places to Rest in Leek
Leek's accommodations range from self-catering guest houses to fully catered hotels. Most of the reputable establishments are situated within Leek town centre. But caravanning parks are also available near Leek. As you would expect of a town close to a major national park, Leek's guest services are top of the line and the local residents are happy to oblige visitors in need of directions to the Peak District.
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