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Recommended Towns & Villages near Abbots Bromley

Sudbury Hall, Derbyshire

Sudbury (16 Pictures)

in the county of Derbyshire (6.8 miles, 10.9 km, direction NE)

The village of Sudbury lies in a landscape of contrasts where old Royal hunting grounds meet with the industrial heritage of 19th-century England...

English Longhorns at Tutbury

Tutbury (50 Pictures)

in the county of Staffordshire (8.6 miles, 13.8 km, direction E)

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

Parish Church, Church Broughton, South Derbyshire

Church Broughton (1 Pictures)

in the county of Derbyshire (9.6 miles, 15.5 km, direction NE)

Church Broughton is an attractive Derbyshire village lying in open countryside that is perhaps best noted for its ancient church dedicated to Saint Michael...

Herb Garden

Lichfield (216 Pictures)

a Historic City in the county of Staffordshire (9.7 miles, 15.6 km, direction S)

The Lichfield Markets have been held on the historic Market Square since King Stephen granted the first charter for a market in 1153. In the past martyrs were burnt at the.....

Marketplace houses, Burton-upon-Trent, Staffordshire

Burton upon Trent (54 Pictures)

in the county of Staffordshire (9.9 miles, 15.9 km, direction E)

Burton-on-Trent is an attractive town, it has a pleasing market place surrounded by pleasant properties, some being timber-frame black and white...

Stafford

Stafford (55 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Staffordshire (10.0 miles, 16.1 km, direction W)

Set in a landscape of contrasts with constantly changing scenery from the Royal hunting forests of Cannock Chase to the breweries of Burton, it is pleasurable to come across the.....

Denstone Primary  School

Denstone (7 Pictures)

in the county of Staffordshire (10.1 miles, 16.2 km, direction N)

Denstone is a peaceful village set in the midst of rural Staffordshire countryside, where farm meadows are watered from a myriad of sparkling rivers flowing down from the Peak District National Park...

Royal Oak Hotel, Cannock Town Centre.

Cannock (37 Pictures)

in the county of Staffordshire (10.9 miles, 17.5 km, direction SW)

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...

Alton Castle, Staffordshire

Alton (29 Pictures)

in the county of Staffordshire (11.0 miles, 17.7 km, direction N)

The village has many elegant stone buildings, and there is a circular lock-up and the romantic ruins of a 12th-century castle...

Repton Church Gate, Derbyshire

Repton (9 Pictures)

in the county of Derbyshire (14.1 miles, 22.6 km, direction E)

Repton is one of England's most ancient towns, it was once the capital of the Saxon Kingdom of Mercia and the church there is the burial ground of Saxon Kings...

Historic Lime Kilns at Froghall, Staffordshire

Froghall (9 Pictures)

in the county of Staffordshire (14.7 miles, 23.6 km, direction N)

Attractively situated on the banks of the Caldon Canal in the beautiful Churnet Valley. Froghall offers visitors the opportunity to experience a diverse range of landscapes including fine watermeadows with a wealth of wildlife...

Tamworth Castle, Staffodshire

Tamworth (32 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Staffordshire (15.1 miles, 24.2 km, direction SE)

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...

Ashbourne Parish Church

Ashbourne (14 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Derbyshire (15.1 miles, 24.3 km, direction NE)

Ashbourne is a delightful market town located in the Derbyshire Dales, in the central part of England...

River Dove, Ilam park

Ilam (58 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Derbyshire (16.8 miles, 27.0 km, direction N)

A pretty and popular village which includes a wonderful park which is part of Ilam Hall. Enjoy wonderful walks through the park and the lovely river Manifold. The village is set.....

Halter Devil Chapel, Mugginton, Derbyshire

Mugginton (1 Pictures)

in the county of Derbyshire (16.9 miles, 27.2 km, direction NE)

This is a popular Derbyshire village with a church dating back to the Doomsday Book...

Mary Queens of Scots slept here - Ashby-de-la Zouch Castle, Derbyshire. - November 2004

Ashby de la Zouch (41 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Leicestershire (18.0 miles, 28.9 km, direction E)

This town takes its name from the La Souche family, lords of the manor from about 1160. The Norman prefix distinguishes Ashby from other towns of similar name...

The Church of St James in the village of Swarkestone, Derbyshire.

Swarkestone (9 Pictures)

in the county of Derbyshire (18.0 miles, 29.0 km, direction E)

Swarkestone is a small enchanting village which grew up on the reeeded banks of the River Trent...

Staunton harold hall & Church, Leicestershire

Staunton Harold (22 Pictures)

in the county of Leicestershire (18.5 miles, 29.8 km, direction E)

Staunton was mentioned in the Doomsday Book when it was held by Henry de Ferrers...

The Market Place, Derby

Derby (68 Pictures)

in the county of Derbyshire (18.5 miles, 29.8 km, direction NE)

This is the premier town of the Shire, it is steeped in history with roots stretching to Roman times - the legions had a camp near the east bank of the Derwent, but the town was.....

Wolverhampton

Wolverhampton (38 Pictures)

in the county of West Midlands (19.0 miles, 30.6 km, direction SW)

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Recommended attractions near Abbots Bromley

The River Trent, Shugborough Estate

Shugborough Estate (37 Pictures)

(5.8 miles, 9.4 km, direction W)

Shugborough Hall with its vast surrounding estate has been the seat of the Earls of Lichfield, the Anson family, ever since it.....

Bridge across the Lake

Sudbury Hall (22 Pictures)

(6.8 miles, 11.0 km, direction NE)

This delightful historic house which was built in the early 17th century for the Lords Vernon, has all the ingredients for a.....

Sunrise through the Pines, Cannock Chase

Cannock Chase Country Park (140 Pictures)

(7.3 miles, 11.7 km, direction SW)

Once upon a time this vast area was the 'Happy Hunting' ground of Kings and Queens of England who came here to enjoy a good day's.....

Tutbury, Staffordshire: Tutbury Castle ruins

Tutbury Castle (6 Pictures)

(8.5 miles, 13.6 km, direction E)

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Sunrise in Beacon Park, Lichfield

Lichfield Cathedral (112 Pictures)

(9.3 miles, 15.0 km, direction S)

Most recently Lichfield Cathedral has been the scene of an important archaeological find which has astounded the world of.....

Part of Croxden Abbey, Near Uttoxeter, Staffordshire

Croxden Abbey (6 Pictures)

(9.8 miles, 15.7 km, direction N)

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Stafford - Shire Hall

Shire Hall Gallery (1 Pictures)

(9.8 miles, 15.8 km, direction W)

Stafford's handsome Shire Hall Gallery with its impressive porticoed frontage, served for a time as the local Crown Court. .....

Ancient High House, Stafford

Ancient High House (1 Pictures)

(9.9 miles, 15.9 km, direction W)

Dominating Stafford's Greengate Street, is an impressive Elizabethan building that has stood at the centre of the town for over.....

Stafford Castle, Staffordshire

Stafford Castle (10 Pictures)

(11.1 miles, 17.9 km, direction W)

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Alton Castle, Staffordshire

Alton Castle (5 Pictures)

(11.2 miles, 18.0 km, direction N)

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Alton Towers

Alton Towers Theme Park (61 Pictures)

(11.7 miles, 18.8 km, direction N)

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

Tamworth Castle, Staffordshire

Tamworth Castle (9 Pictures)

(14.5 miles, 23.4 km, direction SE)

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Zoo at Drayton Manor

Drayton Manor Park (6 Pictures)

(16.1 miles, 26.0 km, direction SE)

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Ilam Hall. Thorpe Cloud from Ilam

Ilam Park (12 Pictures)

(16.7 miles, 26.9 km, direction N)

Running along both banks of the river Manifold, this is an area of beautiful open park and woodland with spectacular views.....

Monkey Forest, Trentham, near Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire

Monkey Forest (7 Pictures)

(16.8 miles, 27.0 km, direction NW)

This is an outstanding tourist attraction for children and adults of all ages. Here, in a vast wilderness of trees 140 Barbary.....

Trentham Gardens, Summer 2006.  Following the extensive restoration of the Italian Gardens

Trentham Gardens (12 Pictures)

(16.8 miles, 27.1 km, direction NW)

These pictures are of the garden and lake of Trentham Gardens, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire. This was the former home of the.....

Calke Abbey, Derbyshire

Calke Abbey (57 Pictures)

(17.2 miles, 27.7 km, direction E)

Calke Abbey was built between 1701-1703. The building, in the Baroque style, was built for Sir John Harpur. It is an.....

Kedleston Hall, Derbyshire

Kedleston Hall (25 Pictures)

(17.4 miles, 28.0 km, direction NE)

The home of the Curzon family for over 800 years. The present mansion was originally designed for Sir Nathaniel Curzon in around.....

Thorpe Cloud on the right at Dovedale

Dovedale (62 Pictures)

(17.9 miles, 28.8 km, direction N)

The River Dove flows through one of England's loveliest valleys. Though little more than a mile long, Dove Dale shows a variety.....

image of staunton harold reservoir taken from hall roof, 2003

Staunton Harold Reservoir (5 Pictures)

(18.0 miles, 29.0 km, direction E)

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