Russell's Guidebook
Food Scene
Lovely local pub. Great food and a friendly welcome. 15 minutes walk or 2 minutes in the car.
9 locals recommend
The Tavern
College RoadLovely local pub. Great food and a friendly welcome. 15 minutes walk or 2 minutes in the car.
Farm shop with local produce, cafe and shops. Well worth a visit!
33 locals recommend
Denstone Hall Farm Shop & Café
Main RoadFarm shop with local produce, cafe and shops. Well worth a visit!
The Bulls Head Alton
2 High StreetGreat food. In the village of Alton, two minutes drive
The White Hart
24 Market PlAnother great local pub. Thai food at the weekend
The Bridge House Hotel & Restaurant
Great food and a big beer garden.
Great cafe on the edge of Dimmingsdale. Enjoy a drink and a wedge of cake. Car park or about an hour's walk along the scenic old railway track from Denstone ( now suitable for bike or on foot)
16 locals recommend
Ramblers Retreat
Red RoadGreat cafe on the edge of Dimmingsdale. Enjoy a drink and a wedge of cake. Car park or about an hour's walk along the scenic old railway track from Denstone ( now suitable for bike or on foot)
Great food. A little further to travel but well worth it!
6 locals recommend
The Crown Inn, Marston Montgomery
Riggs LaneGreat food. A little further to travel but well worth it!
The Duncombe Arms
Main RoadSmart country pub
White Hart Hotel
34-36 Carter StGreat food and atmosphere
The Shrewsbury Arms
A little further to travel.....but worth it
The Grosvenor Restaurant at Hales Hall
Great food in a lovely setting. Grade 2 listed building.
Raddle Inn
3 Quarry BankWorth a visit for a good pint and good food
Panacea Indian Dining
37 High StreetGreat food. Friendly staff. Will also deliver
Mr Woo's Chinese
57 High StGreat Chinese food. Also deliver
Rollercoaster Restaurant
Farley LaneQuirky restaurant at Alton Towers resort
Domino's Pizza - Uttoxeter
8 Market PlaceGreat takeaway food. Will deliver
Rocester Chippy
34 Mill StreetGreat fish and chips
Papa John's Pizza
Town Meadows WayAn alternative to Dominoes. At the Cinebowl in Uttoxeter
Darwin and Bear Uttoxeter
32 Market PlaceMexican food in Uttoxeter.
Things to do
Alton Towers
Farley LaneThe best theme park in the country!
Alton Towers Waterpark
Great fun for all the family
Lovely walk. Just about a mile around the lake. Plenty of wildlife. Pathways are all paved. Suitable for all ages
8 locals recommend
JCB World Headquarters
Lovely walk. Just about a mile around the lake. Plenty of wildlife. Pathways are all paved. Suitable for all ages
Uttoxeter Racecourse
Wood LaneA great day out at the races!
CineBowl
Town Meadows WayBowling alley, Ice skating and Cinema in Uttoxeter
Just a few minutes away by car. Great place for walking
15 locals recommend
Dimmingsdale Valley & Furnace Forest Walks
Just a few minutes away by car. Great place for walking
Redfern's Cottage
34-36 Carter StMuseum showing the history of our lovely town, Uttoxeter
Peak Wildlife Park
Great place for kids and adults with a wide range of animals
Ilam Park
National Trust. Play, explore, woodland walk and great views.
Dovedale
Renowned beauty spot. Walk across the river on the stepping stones
Trentham Estate
Stone Road725 acres of spectacular natural beauty, shops and places to eat.
Trentham Monkey Forest
Stone RoadWalk around with the friendly monkeys!
Delicious ice cream and dairy products. Play area and coffee served. On the edge of the Weaver Hills ( Great to prepare you for a walk or just after finishing!)
7 locals recommend
Daltons Dairy
Delicious ice cream and dairy products. Play area and coffee served. On the edge of the Weaver Hills ( Great to prepare you for a walk or just after finishing!)
Weaver Hills
Great place to walk and cycle. Lovely scenery.
Churnet Valley Cycle Hire
Local cycle hire
Ashbourne Cycle Hire Centre
Mappleton RoadHire a bike and go on the cycle trail
Emma Bridgewater Factory
Lichfield StreetLovely cafe, decorating studio and factory shop.
Luxury shopping, unique events and hands on learning experiences.
36 locals recommend
World of Wedgwood
Wedgwood DriveLuxury shopping, unique events and hands on learning experiences.
Gladstone Pottery Museum
Uttoxeter RoadWorking museum. Great bit of local history.
Potteries Shopping Centre
Hope StreetPlenty of big shops in a safe environment
Carsington Water
Great walks, water sports and cafe.
SnowDome
RiverdriveA bit further afield but great for winter sports
Hoar Cross Hall
Maker LaneLovely spa experiences
Cannock Chase Forest
Birches ValleyMountain biking and walking
Interesting place to visit. Guided tours, exploring brewing and beer samples!
15 locals recommend
The National Brewery Centre
A511Interesting place to visit. Guided tours, exploring brewing and beer samples!
The Roaches
Great place to walk
Drayton Manor Theme Park
Drayton Manor DriveA great follow up to Alton Towers!
Chatsworth House
Stately home in the heart of the Peak District
Amerton Farm
Great for all ages. Wide range of animals
Thor's Cave
Natural cavern in the Manifold Valley
Weston Park
Lovely country house and gardens
Waterworld
Festival WaySimilar to Alton Towers waterpark
Crich Tramway Village
National team museum. Take a trip back in time.
Poole's Cavern & Buxton Country Park
Green LaneAmazing caves. Good footpaths around caves
Museum, art gallery, gardens and stately home.
24 locals recommend
Sudbury Hall and the National Trust Museum of Childhood
Main RoadMuseum, art gallery, gardens and stately home.
Haddon Hall
Stately home with extensive gardens
British site of national rememberance
51 locals recommend
National Memorial Arboretum (Alrewas, Staffordshire)
Croxall RoadBritish site of national rememberance
Neighbourhoods
Uttoxeter
Friendly local market town.
Friendly local market town with one of finest churches built in the 19th century.
6 locals recommend
Cheadle
Friendly local market town with one of finest churches built in the 19th century.
Ashbourne
Local town, gateway to the Peak District. Tudor and Georgian heritage
Leek
Queen of the Moorlands
Bakewell
Market town best known for it's pudding and tart!
Buxton
Spa town in the heart of the High Peak
Developed as a local attraction with gardens, walks, cable car and a funpark
155 locals recommend
Matlock Bath
Developed as a local attraction with gardens, walks, cable car and a funpark