This museum is a fascinating insight into the lives of children from the 18th Century to today. Appealing to all ages, the museum has...

Sudbury Hall is one of the most individual of late 17th-century houses, with rich interior decoration including woodcarving by Gibbons, superb plasterwork, and decorative painted...

This low stone-built Medieval hall was built between the 13th and 15th centuries and has been protected under the ownership of the National Trust since...

Alton Towers is considered by many to be the United Kingdom’s finest theme park. Here there is something for everyone - from ’white knuckle’ rides...

These charming National Trust protected stables and dovecote has a history that dates back to the 16th Century. Completed in 1541, the dovecote was...

Located in 120 acres of beautiful Staffordshire countryside this multi purpose venue hosts a wide variety of national and international events throughout the year including...

Leave the 21st Century behind and step into the real working environments of The Complete Working Historic Estate. See, feel, hear and smell history as...

Ilam Park runs along both banks of the River Manifold in an idyllic setting at the heart of the Derbyshire countryside. The National Trust...

The magnificent pumping engines at Claymills are one of the proudest pieces of industrial heritage that remain in this area. The preservation trust was...

The Bass Museum offers an exciting opportunity to enjoy the history of Brewing. A range of Exhibits, from the historic to hi-tech virtual reality displays...

Branston Water Park – forty-acre lake and country park surrounded by woodland, wetland and wildflower meadow. Facilities include information centre, playground, toilets, and picnic area...

Experience the nostalgia of this unique heritage steam railway for a 5½ mile round trip, winding through some of North Staffordshire’s most picturesque countryside....

Erasmus Darwin (1731 – 1802) was an extraordinary man, probably better known as grandfather to Charles Darwin and he made his home in Lichfield, Staffordshire....

Lichfield Cathedral is unique with its 3 magnificent spires and is referred to as ’Maids of the Vale’ or ’Ladies of the Vale’. Its...

Minster Pool is the perfect place to watch the world go by or feed the ducks. It runs from Dam Street to Beacon Street...

Chancellor Law’s Fountain opened in 1871 and was given to the people of Lichfield by Chancellor James Thomas Law (1790-1876). He was Chancellor of...

This popular antiques and craft centre is situated in rolling countryside, on the edge of the city. Special craft demonstrations can be arranged - ideal...

The Heritage Centre in Lichfield is open 7 days a week and offers the Heritage Collection (over 150 years of history through photographs, newspapers and...

The former house of Samuel Johnson is now a museum telling the story of his life. Samuel Johnson famous for his ’Dictionary of English’...

Lichfield Library stands close to the centre of the town, and has played an important cultural and educational role in the community for generations....

The Tudor Café is a beautiful example of Tudor architecture built at the turn of the 16th Century. A visit to the house on...

Captain Edward John Smith (1850-1912) began his seafaring career at the age of 13 and commanded many ships, and his last command was as Captain...

Lichfield Registry Office with its ornate architecture was once a free library and museum. The building was erected in 1856 and was in fact...

Wall was an important staging post on Watling Street, one of the trunk roads that the Romans built across Britain. The town would have...

Acquired by the National Trust in 1934, this excavation site has uncovered a Roman bathhouse and the remains of several Roman buildings. It is...

Shire Hall Gallery is located in the Market Square at the very heart of Stafford. Housed in a tremendous building, the gallery is a...

The Staffordshire Yeomanry is a famous old section of the armed forces that was established in 1794 as the Staffordshire Volunteer Cavalry. Also known...

This beautiful piece of architecture stands at the very heart of Stafford and is a well loved part of the make-up of the town....

Stafford Castle is one of the most impressive examples of a motte and bailey system in this region of the country. The prominent vantage...

This delightful half-timbered cottage is set on the banks of the river Meece in the beautiful Staffordshire countryside. It has been restored and now houses...

Commissioned by Jospeph Strutt, Derby Arboretum was the first specifically designed urban park to be built anywhere in Britain. The park was donated to...

Royal Crown Derby wares are some of the most sought after that are produced in this area of the country. This factory shop allows...

The Museum of Cannock Chase site was once home to the Valley Colliery; the training pit for thousands of men beginning their working lives in...

The Gladstone Pottery Museum takes you back to the origins of pottery in Staffordshire, and there are many hands-on exhibitions and interesting insights into the...

Markeaton Park offers a wide-open space in the heart of the city where visitors and local people can rest and relax in pastoral surroundings, away...

Derby Gaol invites visitors to take a step back in time to a historic series of prison cells where prisoners would have once languished....

Royal Winton is popular the world over as being a leading manufacturer of quality ‘Chintz’ pottery. With history dating back for more than 100 years,...

Aynsley China was one of the first pottery companies in Stoke. In 1775, John Aynsley founded a small business, which over 200 years grew into...

The church building of St Peter’s dates back to the 11th Century and is one of the oldest and best preserved churches in De4rby and...

Derby Museum and Art Gallery is a well loved institution in the city and stands at the very heart of the community. The art...