Pictures of Staffordshire

About the county of Staffordshire

In the Northern parts of central England lies the county of Staffordshire. The picturesque county town of Stafford offers something for everyone from Historic stately homes and ancient castles to beautiful gardens and exciting theme parks. In the
town of Stoke-on-Trent you will find the famous visitor centres of fine porcelain such as Wedgewood, Spode and Royal Doulton known as 'The Potteries'. The nearby 'Alton Towers' theme park boasts over 150 rides and attractions and offers a great family day out. The city of Lichfield has many attractions including 'Lichfield Cathedral, the only medieval English Cathedral with three spires.

Recommended Towns & Villages to visit in Staffordshire

Cannock (37 Pictures)

in the county of Staffordshire

Think of Cannock and nearly always there springs to life a vision of the wonderful landscape of Cannock Chase, originally a giant "Royal Forest" gradually reduced in size and grazed by numerous flocks of sheep until the turn of the 20th century...

Tamworth (32 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Staffordshire

In the 8th century the Saxon Kingdom of Mercia was ruled from Tamworth. Later in AD 913, a fortress was built here by the daughter of King Alfred...

Tutbury (50 Pictures)

in the county of Staffordshire

This picturesque little town in the Dove Valley is dominated by the ruins of the medieval castle...

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Recommended Attractions to visit in Staffordshire

Alton Towers Theme Park (61 Pictures)

Alton Towers is the number one theme park in England. Dating back to the Victorian times, Alton Towers closed during the outbreak.....

Biddulph Grange Garden (42 Pictures)

This remarkable garden surrounds a grand house with a history of fluctuating fortunes. The gardens were originally the creation.....

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