Local recommendations
Days out for all the family
A selection of our favourite days out as either a couple or a family
A great day out for the whole family, they also have a separate waterpark - splash landings - 30 mins drive
329 locals recommend
Alton Towers
Farley LaneA great day out for the whole family, they also have a separate waterpark - splash landings - 30 mins drive
Great for toddlers as well as bigger children/adults, also has a zoo. 30 mins drive.
102 locals recommend
Drayton Manor Theme Park
Drayton Manor DriveGreat for toddlers as well as bigger children/adults, also has a zoo. 30 mins drive.
Lovely walks, a big play area, small indoor soft play and lovely café. 20 mins drive.
14 locals recommend
Rosliston Forestry Centre
Burton RoadLovely walks, a big play area, small indoor soft play and lovely café. 20 mins drive.
A must see for all ages - 15 mins drive.
51 locals recommend
National Memorial Arboretum (Alrewas, Staffordshire)
Croxall RoadA must see for all ages - 15 mins drive.
Masses to do here including a large outdoor play area, bike hire, Go Ape, horse riding and just walking - 15-20 mins drive
18 locals recommend
Cannock Chase District
Masses to do here including a large outdoor play area, bike hire, Go Ape, horse riding and just walking - 15-20 mins drive
Sudbury Hall and the National Trust Museum of Childhood
Main Road15-20 mins drive
Barton Marina
Lovely walks, shops, cafes, 2 screen cinema and pop up markets
2 screen cinema showing new releases, classics and live theatre/opera. You can take drinks from the bar in to the film
12 locals recommend
The Red Carpet Cinema & Café Bar
2 screen cinema showing new releases, classics and live theatre/opera. You can take drinks from the bar in to the film
And the rest of the peak district - lots of places to explore, 30-50 mins drive depending on which area
100 locals recommend
Dovedale
And the rest of the peak district - lots of places to explore, 30-50 mins drive depending on which area
Hoar Cross Hall
Maker LaneOne of the UKs top spas - 5-10 mins drive
A full day out for children of all ages - 10-15 mins drive
21 locals recommend
National Forest Adventure Farm
Postern RoadA full day out for children of all ages - 10-15 mins drive
Lovely small farm, outdoor play area and wonderful tea rooms - 10-15 mins drive
Church Farm Tea Rooms & Childrens Farm
Hanbury RoadLovely small farm, outdoor play area and wonderful tea rooms - 10-15 mins drive
Midland Karting Ltd
Wood End Lane10-15 mins drive
Skiing/snowboarding, ice-skating, tubing, tobogganing, snow play, climbing, swimming - 30 mins drive away
44 locals recommend
SnowDome
RiverdriveSkiing/snowboarding, ice-skating, tubing, tobogganing, snow play, climbing, swimming - 30 mins drive away
Tutbury Castle
Castle Street20 mins drive
City/town information
A lovely little cathedral city with plenty of shops, cafes and restaurants. 10-15 mins drive.
34 locals recommend
Lichfield
A lovely little cathedral city with plenty of shops, cafes and restaurants. 10-15 mins drive.
Neighbourhoods
The Shepherds Hut is located on the edge of this tiny village. There is a lovely pub which serves great meals and has a large beer garden.
Hamstall Ridware
The Shepherds Hut is located on the edge of this tiny village. There is a lovely pub which serves great meals and has a large beer garden.
Food scene
Pascal at The Old Vicarage
2 Main StFine dining - 20 mins drive
The Lighthouse Restaurant
New RoadFine dining tasting menu - 30 mins drive
The Wine House
27 Bird StFine dining - 10-15 mins drive
Gastropub with extensive indoor and outdoor seating. Large menu and pizza oven - 5-10 mins drive
12 locals recommend
The Meynell Ingram Arms
Abbots Bromley RoadGastropub with extensive indoor and outdoor seating. Large menu and pizza oven - 5-10 mins drive
White Swan
15 Main StGastropub with huge menu - 15 mins drive
The Red Lion
Main StreetFine dining/gastropub - 10-15 mins away
The Shoulder of Mutton Inn
Yoxall RoadGreat food - Under 5 mins walk away!
The Golden Cup
Great pub food and huge beer garden - 5 mins drive