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Local Attractions to visit during your stay We’ve put together a list of local attractions that we think you might want to visit during your stay at Huntley Wood. Family fun, to exploring the Potteries, to monuments of National importance, to rambling in the Peak District - there’s something for everyone to enjoy. We hope you enjoy your stay, and please feel free to contact us if you need any further information, recommendations or suggestions. 1 Britain’s Biggest theme park is a big hit for the whole family. 2 The World of Wedgwood, a unique, interactive visitor experience celebrating the very best of British craftsmanship. Experience Wedgwood for the day through shopping, food, visitor tours and art and craft workshops. 3 Visit the award-winning Trentham Gardens, for shopping and eating out, peace and quiet, fun and action! Indulge yourself at the newly expanded Trentham Shopping Village with shops, cafés, restaurants and the vast Trentham Garden Centre, it’s perfect for shopping. Get involved in one of our fantastic events. Walk with 140 Barbary macaques at the Monkey Forest. Amaze yourself as you take on Treetop Adventures. 4 Foxfield Railway is a fun family day out for all ages. From heritage and themed events to driver experiences, from Santa Steam Trains to simple days out in the Staffordshire countryside. Enjoy a huge range of special events and experiences at Foxfield including our Cream Teas, Knotty Heritage Train, Festival of Steam, footplate experiences, and many more. 5 Situated on the side of the Churnet Valley with breathtaking views over the surrounding countryside, Kingsley Bird & Falconry Centre is a unique habitat where visitors can marvel at the sight of spectacular birds of prey from around the world. 6 National Trust - Hawksmoor. Discover Staffordshire's secret woodlands. 7 A site of ecological & historical importance in the heart of Staffordshire. 8 Croxden Abbey - The 12th century abbey at Croxden was home to 70 Cistercian monks at its peak. Although converted into a farm after its suppression in 1538, the remains are impressive, including towering fragments of its 13th century church, infirmary and 14th century abbot's lodging. 9 The Old Manor - A Low, stone-built medieval hall, set in the picturesque countryside of Derbyshire. 10 Shugborough Estate - A Staffordshire paradise: a rich blend of landscape, monuments, gardens and architecture, shaped by travel and adventure. 11 Ilam Park, Dovedale and the White Peak - White Peak Estate, including Ilam Park, Dovedale and Hamps and Manifold Valleys 12 Little Moreton Hall - Iconic Tudor Manor House 13 Lyme - Glorious house, surrounded by gardens, moorland and deer park. 14 The Chatsworth House Trust - The house, many of its contents and 737 hectares (1,822 acres) of the surrounding landscape are leased to a registered charity, the Chatsworth House Trust, established in 1981. 15 Nine Ladies Stone Circle - A small early Bronze Age stone circle traditionally believed to depict nine ladies turned to stone as a penalty for dancing on Sunday. It is part of a complex of prehistoric circles and standing stones on Stanton Moor 16 Sudbury Hall and the National Trust Museum of Childhood - Late 17th-century house with lavish interiors and the Museum of Childhood. 17 Take a flight on Britain's first alpine style cable car. Witness the spectacular views of the surrounding Peak District as you begin your journey up to the summit. 18 Wingfield Manor - The vast and immensely impressive ruins of a palatial medieval manor house arranged round a pair of courtyards, with a huge undercrofted Great Hall and a defensible High Tower 22 metres (72 feet) tall. 19 Duffield Castle - The remains of one of England's largest castles 20 Calke Abbey - The un-stately home and country estate. 21 Ashby de la Zouch Castle - A visit to Ashby Castle makes a great family day out in Leicestershire. The property began as a manor house in the 12th century and reached castle status in the 15th century. 22 Explore the unique locations of The Potteries through historical maps, photos and documents. 23 Downs Banks - A little wilderness of woodlands and heath in the heart of the Midlands. 24 For over 50 years this vast underground complex, remained secret, hidden on the outskirts of a sleepy Cheshire town. Declassified in 1993, the 35,000 square foot underground bunker would have been the centre of Regional Government had nuclear war broken out. 25 Cheshire's Historic Working Water Mill. 26 Haughmond Abbey - The extensive remains of an Augustinian abbey, including its abbots' quarters, refectory and cloister. The substantially surviving chapter house has a frontage richly bedecked with 12th and 14th century carving and statuary, and a fine timber roof of around 1500. 27 Enjoy a fun family day out at this recreated Victorian Town. You can discover more about Victorian life as you meet the 'Victorian' townsfolk. 28 Wroxeter Roman City - Discover urban-living 2,000 years ago at Viriconium (Wroxeter) - once the fourth largest city in Roman Britain. Wander the remains of the bathhouse and explore a reconstructed town house from a city which was almost as large as Pompeii. 29 Our large walkthroughs allow you to come face to face with exotic and endangered animals from across three continents. 30 The Heath House Estate has been in our family since it was built in 1840 and uniquely combines an impressive, yet cosy house and home complete with beautiful grounds, intimate gardens, an Orangery. 31 Gentleshaw Wildlife centre, a registered charity, is a small sanctuary for exotic animals and birds of prey. As well as a hospital unit for the treatment of wild raptors, (not on display), the centre is home to over 30 different species of Bird of prey, Primate, Reptile, Invertebrate, Raccoons, Cats and many more. 32 Twycross Zoo is an award-winning conservation charity, with an award-winning schools programme, and fun for all the family 364 days a year. 33 We provide an unbeatable selection of packages to suit both first time and experienced shooters alike, and at many of our venues you'll even find children's clay shooting experiences. 34 Alongside our excellent driver training, we also host exhilarating 4x4 driving experiences. Let loose on this wild adventure for your next birthday, party, or event. 35 Uttoxeter Racecourse is firmly established as one of the leading National Hunt tracks in the Midlands, offering quality racing, as well as fun events throughout the year. Set in 110 acres of Staffordshire countryside. 36 The UK’s No.1 Tropical Aqua Park is based in the Heart of the Midlands. Water World is an epic adventure for the whole family to enjoy. 37 Situated in Staffordshire on the edge of the National Forest, the Arboretum is the UK’s year-round centre of Remembrance. 38 Local Pubs 39 The Huntsman in Cheadle, Staffordshire is a thriving country pub and restaurant which offers a wide variety of Real Ales and excellent quality home-cooked food at affordable prices. 40 Excellent local pub restaurant serving lunch and dinner 7 days a week. 41 Zara & Brayn bid you the warmest of welcomes to The Draycott Arms. We want to give you the best, whether it is an all-round dining experience, or just some pleasant drinks and a natter in great company. We look forward to your visit! 42 Tucked away in the quiet village of Freehay and a few miles from Alton Towers is the delightful "Queens at Freehay" Public House and Restaurant. 43 Where to shop 44 45 46 47 48 .
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