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
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Top 10 Historic Sites in Staffordshire, England
Discover the best top things to do in Staffordshire, United Kingdom including Claymills Victorian Pumping Station, German Military Cemetery, Cannock Chase War Cemetery, St. Chad, Chatterley Whitfield Heritage Centre, Ancient High House, Izaak Walton Cottage, The Old Guildhall Prison Cells, Priory Church of Saint Mary the Virgin, Ford Green Hall.
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1. Claymills Victorian Pumping Station
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 266 reviews
A fascinating site that gives you a real chance to get to grips with the steam technology that drove the Industrial Revolution. Four large beam engines, nearly 30 other steam engines, large steam driven workshop where you can “have a go”. Only 1/4 mile from A38 Burton North junction. Brown signs from junction but not on A38. DE13 0DA.
Reviewed By NickofTime55 - Brownhills, United Kingdom
Victorian engineering on an awesome scale. Absolutely fascinating, and made all the better by the great passion and depth of knowledge of the volunteers responsible for the terific restoration of the three beam engines that were in steam. Also thrilled to discover that work on the fourth engine is now under way. Will definitely be visiting again to see how that progresses. Worth mentioning that there are a large number of smaller steam engines in full working order that serve a variety of ancillary functions associated with the main beam engines. Could have stayed all day!
2. German Military Cemetery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 114 reviews
Reviewed By rollylisa71
Amazing,beautiful,thought provoking place to visit. The grounds are kept immaculate. When every where a round us is in chaos, this is a place of reflection of how futile war is. Nobody really wins in the long run . The loss of life on both sides, some only boys.
3. Cannock Chase War Cemetery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 36 reviews
Reviewed By TonyWhitby - Kilcoy, Australia
A beautiful little cemetery where soldiers of New Zealand, from the Great War, have been laid to rest. Sadly they never made it home but hopefully the surrounding countryside is a reminder of their homeland.
4. St. Chad
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By 661JanetG
Brewood has become one of my favourite hidden gems in England. It is such a gorgeous village with miles of canal walks and gorgeous little shops and restaurants. But the highlight was definitely a visit to the church and graveyard. Inside you could read the story of the churches history, and a walk around the gravestones told an amazing story of their own, with some grave stones dating back to the 1600's and still in good condition. The minister was welcoming and informative.
5. Chatterley Whitfield Heritage Centre
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5.0 based on 25 reviews
Chatterley Whitfield is an industrial time capsule and is widely acknowledged to be the most comprehensive surviving example of a deep mine site in England. Here at Britain's biggest remaining colliery site, which has been designated by Historic England as an Scheduled Ancient Monument. Open 1st Saturday of every month
Reviewed By keithb382
We went to the heritage open day on Sunday we started in the waiting area where there were lots of historical items to look at with regard to the mining industry, when you look at the collection you think to yourself how did those men and boys survive in those days with the working conditions. When everyone was there exactly on time everyone had their hard hats on ready to start the tour just before we moved off these 3 miners who looked the real thing had a bit of a comedy acting just to make everyone welcome any give the tour an air of realism for what you were going to see on your tour. So we set off with our guides who had a vast wealth of knowledge to the history of the colliery and the other mines in the area, it was sad to see how the museum has changed since the closure, the most interesting part of the tour was to see the original maps of the coal fields which were mostly hand drawn there were no printers in those days i was so impressed that i became a member there and then also i have found out that the members meet on a Saturday morning once a month to do various restoration projects which i am seriously looking at doing some volunteering with this brilliant group.
6. Ancient High House
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 215 reviews
Reviewed By BaldEagle100 - Chippenham, United Kingdom
Whilst there is plenty of exhibits for visitors to admire in this free museum as a carpenter/joiner and latterly building surveyor I was fascinated at the construction of this hewn English oak timber framed building.
7. Izaak Walton Cottage
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 15 reviews
8. The Old Guildhall Prison Cells
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 62 reviews
The Old Guildhall Prison for felons and debtors is at the rear of the Guildhall. Visitors can explore original cells and the history of law and order in the city in this small display, on the site which has been in use as a prison since 1548. The prison spans stories across the centuries, from the martyrs burned on Lichfield Market Square in the 17th century to the fates of John Neve, William Wightman and James Jackson who were found guilty of forgery and were the last felons to be publicly hanged at Lichfield gallows in 1810. Officially closed as a prison from 1848, the cells continued to be used as the city lock-up until around 1900, and the old police station gates can still be seen on the ground-floor corridor.
Reviewed By JamesSDH73 - Leicester, United Kingdom
A really good place to visit, steeped in history. Very eeerie but well maintained and accessible to those with limited mobility or families with pushchairs. Lichfield is my hometown yet I've never visited the cells before, it was fascinating and the guide was very friendly and informative. I would love to do a ghost watch here!
9. Priory Church of Saint Mary the Virgin
10. Ford Green Hall
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 70 reviews
Home to the Ford family for nearly 200years, Ford Green Hall is a 17th centurytimber-framed farmhouse completewith period garden. An award-winningmuseum, the Hall offers visitors afascinating insight into the life of the17th century. The rooms are furnishedwith an outstanding collection of textiles,ceramics and furniture. Family friendlydisplays, children’s parties andseasonal events.
Reviewed By TheMoshows - Staffordshire, United Kingdom
Brilliant experience, great value for money and the staff were lovely. Had a wander around the beautiful house, lots to see and try and information boards in each rooms. Then had a look in the little gift shop and had a cuppa and a cake in the tea room. Definitely worth a visit; borders on a nature reserve with a lake and lots of waterbirds as well so even more worthwhile. Would definitely recommend!
