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Staffordshire is a county of surprising contrasts, stretching from the southern fringes of the Peak District in the north to the urban landscapes of the Black Country in the south, with a deep rural heartland, ancient forests and a heritage of craftsmanship and industry that has left a remarkable mark on the modern world.
The Peak District extends into the north of the county through the Staffordshire Moorlands, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty of gritstone edges, deep valleys and fast flowing rivers that offers some of the finest and least crowded walking in the Peak District. The Churnet Valley, winding through ancient woodland in the east of the county, is one of the most beautiful and least known river valleys in the Midlands, while Cannock Chase, a Country Park and Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in the centre of the county, offers an unexpected expanse of heathland, forest and open space within easy reach of the surrounding urban areas.
Staffordshire’s industrial heritage is both remarkable and unexpected. The Potteries, centred on Stoke-on-Trent, gave the world some of its most celebrated ceramics — Wedgwood, Royal Doulton and Spode among them — and the story of that extraordinary creative and industrial achievement is told with real depth and pride in the museums and factory visitor centres that remain a compelling draw for visitors.
Lichfield, the county’s most elegant city, has a magnificent cathedral — the only medieval cathedral in England with three spires — and a compact historic centre of real charm and distinction. Stafford, the county town, and Tamworth, with its Norman castle, each have their own history and character, while the market town of Uttoxeter and the villages of the Staffordshire countryside offer a quieter and more pastoral face of the county.
Whether you are looking for a walking break in the Staffordshire Moorlands, a journey through the history of English ceramics in the Potteries, a stay in the cathedral city of Lichfield or a peaceful rural retreat in the Churnet Valley, Staffordshire is a county of greater depth and variety than its modest reputation might suggest.
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