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The Ancient High House is one of the finest Tudor buildings in the country. Once dominating the skyline of Stafford, it is the largest remaining timber framed town house in England.Royalty was welcomed to the house in 1642 when King Charles I stayed there en route to Shrewsbury,…
Distance: 14.9 miles away

Cheddleton Flint Mill is a fine example of a water mill that ground flint for the pottery industry. The site features two water mills, a small museum, a period cottage, traditional narrow‐boat and many other exhibits.Cheddleton Flint Mill consists of a complex of buildings including two separate…
Distance: 8.9 miles away

Welcome to our award winning farm and the peace and delight of the Upper Dove Valley in the Peak District. If you enjoy spectacular scenery and care about the environment you will love staying here. The tranquility belies the fact that we are only 7 miles south of…
Distance: 13.7 miles away

Ford Green Hall is a 17th century timber‐framed farmhouse complete with period garden. An award‐winning museum, the Hall offers visitors a fascinating insight into the life of the 17th century. The rooms are furnished with an outstanding collection of textiles, ceramics and furniture.Ford Green Hall is in the…
Distance: 12.6 miles away

Supported by designs from the world‐famous Moorcroft Design Studio and the consummate skills of a dedicated workforce of artists, craftsmen and women, Moorcroft pottery has unprecedented popularity and esteem, while examples, both old and new, fetch high prices in the major salesrooms of the world. Today, Moorcroft leads…
Distance: 12.8 miles away

Discover over 200 years of pottery produced in Stoke‐on‐Trent by the oldest surviving family business in the ceramic tableware industry. Explore the original Dudson factory courtyard and enjoy the unique experience of stepping inside the Grade II listed bottle oven to view the collection and to trace the…
Distance: 12.3 miles away

In the heart of the County Town St Chad's is a real gem. It dates from the 12th Century and is full of atmosphere and mysterious carvings ‐ beaked heads, green men and an inscription that may reveal its founder. The church hosts exhibitions and concerts…
Distance: 14.8 miles away

A 17th century timber framed building with displays reflecting the town's history. Visit the centre's gift shop for books, cards, souvenirs and local information.…
Distance: 5.5 miles away

A restored Victorian pottery factory from the days of coal‐fired bottle ovens. Gladstone is an excellent day out for the whole family with lots of opportunities to get your hands on the potteries. Allow at least 1.5 hours for the visit. At this working pottery, you can…
Distance: 9.8 miles away

Thanks to the National Heritage Memorial Fund, the Staffordshire Hoard ‐ the most important collection of Anglo‐Saxon treasure ever found ‐ will remain in the West Midlands at The Potteries Museum in Stoke, close to where it was discovered in July 2009.Discover gold and silver artefacts including ,…
Distance: 12.1 miles away