Staffordshire Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
ceremonial county in England
About Staffordshire
Staffordshire is a large county inEngland'sWest Midlands. It lies directly to the north and west ofBirminghamandWolverhampton, and less than 30 miles south ofManchester. It is partially urban, particularly in the south and west, aroundCannock,Newcastle-under-Lyme,Stoke-on-TrentandTamworth. To the north and east, Staffordshire is rural. Its hills to the north are part of thePeak District National Park- a protected landscape defined by its peak bogs, challenging, hilly walks, and panoramas across agricultural and industrial landscapes. Some of its largest attractions beyond the Peak District includeAlton Towers, a resort and the UK's biggest theme park, and theCannock Chase National Landscape, a 26 square-mile protected landscape with heaths and woodland. Staffordis the county town.Lichfield
Top Attractions in Staffordshire
Explore the best things to see and do in Staffordshire:
- ★Alton Towers
- ★Drayton Manor Theme Park
Staffordshire Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 9 sections including: