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Great Days Out UK
Great Days Out UK

Choose Your Day Out in Staffordshire. Staffordshire, situated in the West Midlands, unfolds as a county adorned with historical treasures, cultural gems, and an array of activities.

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The North Staffordshire Railway Company (1978) Ltd
Heritage Railways
Heritage Railways

An independent guide to the entire heritage railway scene (including tramways and preserved steam trains) in the UK and Ireland.

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Foxfield Light Railway
Foxfield Light Railway

Neighbouring Foxfield Light Railway is a preserved standard gauge line located south east of Stoke-on-Trent. The line was built in 1893 to serve the colliery at Dilhorne on the Cheadle Coalfield. It joined the North Staffordshire Railway line near Blythe Bridge.

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Heritage Railway Association
Daisy Cottage
Party Houses - Peak District
The White Hart Tearoom and B&B
The White Hart Tearoom and B&B

Located just 3.5 miles from the Cheddleton Station, The White Hart provides luxury Bed & Breakfast accommodation in the centre of Leek, Staffordshire. Our Grade ll listed building has been lovingly restored and also includes an award-winning tea room, outdoor courtyar...

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Knotty Coach Trust
Knotty Coach Trust

The North Staffordshire Railway Rolling Stock Restoration Trust ( the "Knotty Trust" ) have restored NSR coaches Nos. 61 & 127 to form the Knotty Heritage Train, with plans to restore an additional three vehicles to form a complete vintage set.

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Premier Inn - Leek
Premier Inn - Leek

Premier Inn is the UK and Ireland's biggest and fastest growing hotel company. With over 700 budget hotels offering quality accommodation at affordable hotel prices. Situated in a busy market town in the Staffordshire Moorlands, our Leek hotel features our new generati...

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Simply Staffordshire
Simply Staffordshire

A handpicked guide to our independent business network in Staffordshire. Find where to stay, events, things to do, recipes, places to eat, producers, designers, gifts, workshops or day courses that are available within Staffordshire.

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The Manor
The Manor

The Manor Guest House in Cheadle, Staffordshire, offers a charming and comfortable stay. Surrounded by beautiful countryside, it is ideally located for exploring local attractions such as the Churnet Valley Railway, Alton Towers, scenic walking and cycling routes, and natural won...

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Day Out with the Kids in Froghall
Buffer Books
Buffer Books

An interesting site selling a wide selection of second-hand railway related book.

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Leek Online
Leek Online

Details of historical and current day Leek

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Holiday Inn - Stoke
Foxtwood Cottages
Foxtwood Cottages

Foxtwood Cottages offers pet-friendly, self-catering accommodation nestled in the Staffordshire Peak District, providing guests with scenic views, a multitude of activities, and an immersive experience in nature's tranquillity.

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Rudyard Lake Steam Railway
Rudyard Lake Steam Railway

Neighbouring Rudyard Lake Steam Railway is on another section of the Churnet Valley Line . The railway uses miniature narrow gauge steam engines on its trains to give a scenic 3 mile return trip along the side of Rudyard Lake.

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Holiday Cottages in Staffordshire
Holiday Cottages in Staffordshire

Over 20,000 cottage holidays to choose from all over the UK & Ireland to compare and book online. There are plenty of local cottages here in Staffordshire.

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