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Countryside attractions in Staffordshire

The best countryside in Staffordshire borders on, or is part of, the Peak District National Park.

Ilam Park and Hall
Ilam Park and Hall

The National Trust's Ilam estate hosts a country park, popular with walkers, set around the remains of a 19th-century mansion, now a youth hostel. The Trust maintains an Italianate garden beside the Hall, and walking trails to nearby Dovedale. Within the Park is Holy Cross church, built around the shrine of St Bertram, with two Saxon crosses in the churchyard.
Ilam, Staffordshire, England, DE6 2AZ

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Heritage Highlight: Holy Cross church, with its Saxon crosses and tomb of St Bertram
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Kingsley (Self catering)
Kingsley View, Kingsley

Kingsley View

This semi-detached cottage is in the village of Kingsley, near Leek in Staffordshire and sleeps four people in two bedrooms.
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Longnor (Self catering)
Lapwing, Longnor

Lapwing

A modern barn converion in Longnor, Peak District National Park that can sleep four people in two bedrooms.
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Stafford (Hotel)
Weston Hall

Weston Hall

Weston Hall originated in 1550 when it was built as a small dower house. In early 2012 the Petrouis family took on Weston Hall with a view to making major refurbishments over a 6-month period. After restoring the building to its former glory Weston Hall re - opened on 16th … more >>

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