Top Things to do in Staffordshire
Top Hotels in Staffordshire
- 1. Holiday Inn Express Stafford, an IHG Hotel
- 2. The Moat House
- 3. Drayton Manor Hotel
- 4. The Swan Hotel
- 5. Premier Inn Stoke/Trentham Gardens Hotel
- 6. Weathervane Hotel
- 7. Meadows Way Guest House
- 8. Borough Arms Hotel
- 9. Hilton at St George's Park, Burton upon Trent
- 10. Best Western Stoke On Trent City Centre Hotel
The 10 Best Gardens in Staffordshire, England
Discover the best top things to do in Staffordshire, United Kingdom including National Memorial Arboretum, Allied Special Forces Memorial Grove, Mitton Manor Gardens, Woodhouse Green Nurseries, Trentham Gardens, Biddulph Grange Garden, Sugnall Walled Garden, Stapenhill Gardens, Elford Walled Garden, Jacksons Nurseries.
Restaurants in Staffordshire
1. National Memorial Arboretum
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3,580 reviews
The National Memorial Arboretum is the UK's year-round centre of Remembrance. With 150 acres of beautiful woodland and gardens to explore and over 300 unique memorials to see, you're sure to be fascinated by our many memorials and the amazing stories and symbolism behind them. Entry is free. To help you make the most of your visit; guided walks, tours and trails, learning activities, exhibitions, a restaurant and a gift shop are also available.
Reviewed By AlcesterMartyn - Alcester, United Kingdom
We visited in October 2020 and fortunately it was a sunny day, so the outdoor experience was a pleasure exploring the wide range of memorial gardens in peace and tranquility. Covid 19 restrictions were in place, so you needed to book to eat in the restaurant, fortunately we were able to get an "on the spot booking". Coffee shop limited to two groups at any one time, so pace was a little slow. Food and drinks in both places were excellent quality - local Burton Brewery Ales available in the restaurant. I was surprised to be told that all the memorials were not in the guide book. There were 370 on the day we visited - the guide book said 330 - so new additions are plentiful. I was pleasantly surprised at the wide range of memorials in addition to the Armed Services Memorial which is particularly poignant with 16,000 lives lost sine the end of WWII. For example the loss of 250 Falkland Islanders in addition to the 237 armed services personnel was an education to me. I'm sure you will learn something new if you visit.
2. Allied Special Forces Memorial Grove
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 35 reviews
The Allied Special Forces Memorial Grove is located within the National Memorial Arboretum, Croxall Road, Alrewas, Staffordshire DE13 7AR. The Grove is a place for Remembrance, Commemoration, Education and quiet contemplation. It is a living memorial, in harmony with nature and growing in stature. Guided tours available with Mike Colton.
3. Mitton Manor Gardens
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 9 reviews
Mitton Manor Gardens is a 7-acre country garden that surrounds a Victorian manor, containing a range of different styles, formal box and topiary, prairie planting and natural woodland bordered by a stream. The gardens feature stunning vistas, water features and sculptures. Mitton Manor gardens is dog-friendly, and kids go free! Open on designated event days only.
4. Woodhouse Green Nurseries
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By bsw937 - Lichfield, United Kingdom
Really excellent supply of plants at this time of year, very surprised. Located not far from Barton Marina. The car park is small however.
5. Trentham Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3,646 reviews
The Trentham Estate is home to the award-winning Trentham Gardens featuring The Italian Garden by Tom Stuart-Smith, and the Floral Labyrinth and Rivers of Grass by Piet Oudolf and vast wildflower and woodland meadow plantings by Nigel Dunnett. A fascinating wire fairy sculpture trail, fab childrens adventure playground with the UK's first barefoot walk, a family-friendly maze, mile-long Capability Brown lake with seasonal boat and train trips. Trentham Monkey Forest, Trentham Treetop Adventure and Trentham Shopping Village with 50 shops and 14 cafes and restaurants can also be found at The Trentham Estate. You'll find something for everyone here.
Reviewed By gloopyicecream - Walsall, United Kingdom
Fantastic dramatic gardens, loads of grasses and wild flowers - even the fairy sculptures move with the wind (the sculptures are really cleverly created in wire and have dandelion seeds floating from flower, really brilliant). My girls 9-14 loved finding the 20 odd sculptures in creative places around the park. Good outdoor play area and the bare foot walk is really good and nicely muddy (there are shower heads to clean it all off). There was ice-cream in the shop but i waited till i got outside for a Cadwalders (as i used to make that ice-cream). The caramac and the salted caramel were both delicious and creamy.
6. Biddulph Grange Garden
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,194 reviews
Reviewed By ewenbaxter - Dunfermline, United Kingdom
Wonderful gardens and well worth a visit, National Trust staff were very helpful and happy to spend time explaining the history behind the house and gardens.
7. Sugnall Walled Garden
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 53 reviews
A magnificently restored walled garden dating back to 1737 contains a superb tearoom serving a seasonal 'brunch' type menu every day with some of the ingredients supplied by the garden. The tearoom is open everyday except Christmas Day.
Reviewed By Mevans212
One of the best afternoon teas we have ever had. Great selection of sandwiches and little cakes beautifully presented. The staff were very friendly and tentative throughout. Nice walk around the gardens after
8. Stapenhill Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 91 reviews
Reviewed By ulstermarine - County Antrim, United Kingdom
Excellent display and a lovely walk besides. Got it's own car park (free) which makes a change from lots of others I could name. Take some bread for the legions of geese and ducks below the gardens. Walk to the footbridge, gifted by Baron Burton, which leads into the city centre. Be sure to turn around and view the gardens from the middle of the river. Magnificent.
9. Elford Walled Garden
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 27 reviews
Reviewed By ClareS40
A lovely garden both inside the walls and around the outside. Lovely walk through sensory gardens, lots of interest for children too. Picnic area. Plus allotments to admire.
10. Jacksons Nurseries
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 137 reviews
A traditional nursery based Garden Centre on the edge of the beautiful Staffordshire Moorlands stocking a wide range of plants. Our Tea Room offers a comprehensive selection of quality home cooked meals and cakes/desserts, with an open fire during winter and alfresco dining during warmer times you can be sure of a warm welcome. Our outdoor play area is suitable for children aged 5-12. Our Tea Room opens at 9:00am - 4:00pm Monday to Sunday. Last hot food order 3:00pm.
Reviewed By EmilyS338 - Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom
My family and I have been regular visitors for the last 12 months, we love the atmosphere at Jacksons, created by the staff we are always greeted with a welcoming smile and a warm hello. The food in the cafe is amazing and the cakes are delicious, we always enjoy a walk through the farm shop and they have some lovely things in, Jayne works hard to keep everything looking clean and tidy, she is always happy to help and makes the visit a pleasure. The wonderful staff all deserve a mention they go the go the extra mile to make sure the customer is happy. ???????? Emily,Liz and the monsters.
