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WS15 3LR Lichfield District
Days out for all the family
Are there any fun places to visit? The following attractions are within 10 miles of WS15 3LR:
Alton Towers
Alton, ST104DB
Alton Towers is probably the largest and best known theme park in the UK. Home to Nemesis, Oblivion, Corkscres and Air rides, the park is set in over 500 acres of beautiful gardens.
Shugborough
Shugborough, Milford, Near Stafford, ST170XB
With evocative sounds, real smells and the true taste of a Complete Working Historic Estate, immerse yourself in the past through a variety of multi-sensory experiences that bring your visit to life. With its magnificent Mansion House, working Servants' Quarters and Georgian farm with rare breeds, Shugborough provides a full day out with tours, guides and living costumed characters ready to share a powerful set of stories from the past.
Erasmus Darwin House
Beacon Street, Lichfield, WS137AD
Erasmus Darwin was one of the greatest polymaths of the 18th Century. Among Darwin's many talents was his extraordinary scientific insight in physics, chemistry, geology, meteorology and all aspects of biology.
Lichfield Cathedral
Lichfield, WS137LD
The original Cathedral (this is the third building on the site) was dedicated on Christmas Day in the year AD 700 to house the remains of St Chad, Bishop of the Mercians, who died in 672. Today, Lichfield Cathedral still stands at the heart of the Diocese and is a focus for the regular worship of God, the life of a thriving community, the work of God in the wider world, and for pilgrimage.
Lichfield Heritage Centre
Market Square, Lichfield, WS136LG
Discover Lichfied, through graphics, exhibits, displays and audio visual presenttations in the Lichfield Heritage Centre, covering 2000 years of history. The fascinating story of Lichfield`s history from Celtic times - the building of the Cathedral - its Battles and Famous men - right up to the present day.
Sudbury Hall
Sudbury, DE65HT
The decoration includes woodcarving by Grinling Gibbons, superb plasterwork and painted murals and ceilings by Louis Laguerre, and there is a fine collection of portraits. The Great Staircase is one of the most elaborate of its kind in an English house.
Foxfield Light Railway
Caverswall Road Station, Caverswall Road, Blythe Bridge, Stoke-on-Trent, ST119BG
The Foxfield Light Railway is one of the UK?s earliest heritage railways. The line was built in the 1890?s and unlike many lines which follow valleys, the Foxfield Railway maintains a 5 mile round journey which boldly crosses open moorland, hills and woodland.
The National Brewery Centre
PO Box 220, Horninglow Street, Burton upon Trent, Staffs, DE141YQ
The 'Brewing Experience Museum' incorporates large elements of the original Bass Museum. Learn about the legendary Bass family and their role in the development of brewing.
Boscobel House and The Royal Oak
Boscobel, ST199AR
Boscobel House was built around 1632, when John Gifford of Whiteladies converted a timber-framed farmhouse into a hunting lodge. The Gifford family were Catholics, at a time when the religion was outlawed.
Tamworth Castle
The Holloway, Ladybank, Tamworth, Staffs, B797NA
Tamworth Castle is a Norman motte and bailey castle set in the south-west corner of what was a Saxon burh, it's located to dominate the approach over the two rivers which meet below the Castle.Its sandstone walls and superb herringbone wall - all that survives of the 'curtain wall' of the bailey are believed to date from the 1180s.
Gladstone Working Pottery Museum
Uttoxeter Road, Longton, Stoke on Trent, ST31PQ
A restored Victorian pottery factory from the days of coal-fired bottle ovens. Gladstone is an excellent day out for the whole family with lots of opportunities to get your hands on the potteries.
Weston House and Park
Weston Park, TF118LE
The stunning buildings boast as much character as any English castle and the history contains as many stories as any royal home; Weston is surely the most welcoming of all stately homes. One visit is all it takes to fall head over heels in love with Weston Park.
Drayton Manor Park and Zoo
Tamworth, B783TW
For total family entertainment visit the award-winning Drayton Manor Theme Park, near Tamworth, Staffordshire.Drayton Manor also has Europe's only Thomas Land, which features wonderful themed rides and attractions based on characters, including Thomas the Tank Engine, Cranky the Crane and Harold the Helicopter.
Churnet Valley Wildlife Park & Nature Reserve
Sprink Lane, Kingsley, Stoke-on-Trent, ST102BX
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Whiteladies Priory
Between A41 and A5, 1m SW of Boscobel House, WV81QZ
Built on the grounds of a medieval nunnery, it was to White Ladies that Charles II then a Prince was first taken, after fleeing from Worcester. He arrived at White Ladies Priory on Thursday 4th September 1651 after riding throughout the night and was admitted by a servant of the house named George Penderel.
Valley Park Nature Reserve
Meadow View Terrace, Wolverhampton, WV68NX
Valley Park Nature Reserve - Amusement Park in Wolverhampton, . Contact venue on telephone number 01902552351 for opening times, entrance costs, and attractions/rides available at this park.
Ash End House Childrens Farm
Middleton Lane, Middleton, B782BL
Ash End House Farm is a family owned farm which has been operating as a Children's Farm for over 24 years. Children visiting the farm, either with their family or in a group booking, are given food to feed the animals, hold a newly hatched chick or duckling and have a farm badge of their choice.
RSPB Sandwell Valley Nature Reserve
20 Tanhouse Avenue, Great Barr, Birmingham, West Mids, B435AG
Just outside Birmingham and close to the M6, Sandwell Valley is enjoyable for all the family. Sandwell Valley is a wonderful place for wildlife and people located in the heart of Birmingham.
David Austin Roses
Bowling Green Lane, Albrighton, Wolverhampton, WV73HB
World famous rose gardens containing over 700 roses of all types including the Renaissance Garden which is devoted entirely to English roses. The neighbouring Plan Centre has one of the largest collections of container roses anywhere in the Country.
Royal Air Force Museum
RAF Museum Cosford, Telford, TF118UP
The Royal Air Force Museum at Cosford houses one of the largest aviation collections in the United Kingdom. 70 historic aircraft are displayed in three wartime hangars and within The National Cold War Exhibition.
The Staffordshire Hoard
Bethesda Street, Hanley, ST13DW
Thanks to the National Heritage Memorial Fund, the Staffordshire Hoard - the most important collection of Anglo-Saxon treasure ever found - will remain in the West Midlands at The Potteries Museum in Stoke, close to where it was discovered in July 2009.Discover gold and silver artefacts including , cut garnets and warrior geadgear, a horse's head, snakes, eyebrow adornments and detailed helmet fragments replete with illustrations of warriors and animals.
Etruria Industrial Museum
Lower Bedford Street, Etruria, Stoke-On-Trent, ST47AF
Free Guided ToursDiscover more about Etruria Industrial Museum which includes Jesse Shirley Bone & Flint Mill, a historic guaging lock, authentic ticket office and much more!Every Sunday at 1.00 (not available during Events), .
Lilleshall Abbey
Lilleshall, (Off the A518), TF109HW
The extensive, evocative ruins of an abbey of Augustinian canons, dissolved in 1538, feature the remains of the 12th- and 13th-century church and cloister buildings, surrounded by lawns and ancient yew trees. Closed 1 October - 31 March.
Black Country Living Museum
Tipton Road, Dudley, DY14SQ
Discover a fascinating world when you visit Britain's friendliest open-air museum. The Museum occupies a 26 acre urban heritage park in the shadow of Dudley Castle in the centre of the Black Country conurbation of two million people.
Churnet Valley Railway
The Station, Cheddleton, ST137EE
'The Railway in the Valley'. Cheddleton Station is located towards the northern end of the current Churnet Valley line and is the headquarters of the railway.
Cheddleton Flint Mill
Caldon Canal, Leek Road, Cheddleton, ST137HL
Cheddleton Flint Mill is a fine example of a water mill that ground flint for the pottery industry. The site features two water mills, a small museum, a period cottage, traditional narrow-boat and many other exhibits.
Twycross Zoo
On A444, Twycross, CV93PX
Situated near the small village of Twycross, the zoo occupies over 40 acres and is set in open countryside. Despite its rural location, it is only four miles from the M42/A42 (which links the M1 and M6) making it readily accessible from anywhere in central England.
Soho House
Soho Avenue, Handsworth, Birmingham, B185LB
Soho House Museum was the home of Matthew Boulton, one of Birmingham's most famous sons. Boulton is famous for his associations with James Watt and the Lunar Society and left his mark on industrial development in Birmingham.
