Attractions
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Below are suggestions for places to visit while you are in the area. A - All Saints Church (5.6 miles South)All Saints Church was designed by arts and crafts architect Norman Shaw, featuring stained glass designed by Burne-Jones and made by William Morris & Co. Compton, Leek, Staffordshire Moorlands, ST13 5HH
Alstonefield (15.3 miles South East)
Staffordshire Moorlands, DE6 2FX
B - Alton Towers Resort (16.7 miles South)
Alton, Staffordshire, ST10 4DB Tel: 08705 204060
Bakewell (20.7 miles East)
Less than 200 years ago, Bakewell
presented a completely different picture with narrow streets and timber framed
properties, many of which had thatched roofs. The modern layout of the town only
came about in the 19th century. Modern Bakewell has something for everyone, and everything for someone, from its many historic buildings and its wonderful riverside walks along the banks of the Wye, to its award-winning newly designed and recently revamped town centre with shopping arcades and numerous emporiums of excellence.
C - Biddulph Grange Country Park (7.6 miles South West)A 30 hectare (73 acre) site that was originally part of the larger Biddulph Grange Estate, comprising of woodland with meadows, a large lake and ponds. Paths have been restored and new ones created to give easy access throughout the park. Grange Road, Biddulph, Staffordshire Moorlands, ST8 7TZ http://www.staffsmoorlands.gov.uk/site/scripts/documents_info.php?documentID=96
Biddulph Grange Garden - National Trust (7.6 miles South West)
Grange Road, Biddulph, Staffordshire Moorlands, ST8 7SD Tel: 01782 517999 http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-biddulphgrangegarden
D - Blackbrook Zoological Park (11.4 miles South-East)
Winkhill, Nr Leek, Staffordshire Moorlands, ST13 7QR Tel: 01538 308293 http://www.blackbrookzoo.co.uk/
E - Blaze Farm (4.1 miles North East)
Wildboarclough, Nr Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 0BL Tel: 01260 227229
F - Brindley Mill Museum (4.9 miles South)
Mill Street, Leek, Staffordshire Moorlands, ST13 8ET Tel: 01538 483741
Buxton (11.4 miles North East)
There
is a splendid Crescent, ornamental gardens, an Opera House and the largest
unsupported dome in the country. The Opera House is host to the annual Buxton
Festival, and a number of venues around the town contribute to the largest
Festival Fringe in England. Situated just over a thousand feet up in the
Derbyshire hills, Buxton’s also the ideal base for climbing, caving, mountain
biking, walking, bird watching, horse riding, gliding and much much more.
Chester (56.2 miles West)
Chester
Cathedral was founded as a Benedictine monastery over 900 years ago and attracts
hundreds of thousand visitors per year. Despite
so much history and heritage, Chester is a vibrant, dynamic city full of bars,
pubs, clubs, hotels and restaurants which means each time you visit you will
discover something new. http://www.chester.com/visitchester/aboutchester/
G - Churnet Valley Railway (9 miles South)
Enjoy a 10 mile return steam train journey through the picturesque Churnet Valley between Cheddleton and Froghall. Tearooms at both Cheddleton and Froghall. Special events through out the season, including Santa & Steam in December. Station Road, Cheddleton, Nr Leek, Staffordshire Moorlands, ST13 7EE Tel: 01538 360522 http://www.churnet-valley-railway.co.uk
Congleton (10.6 miles West)
Consall (12.3 miles South)Consall is an area of natural beauty within the Staffordshire Moorlands. It has a designated nature reserve, the Caldon Canal & Churnet Valley Steam Railway run through it. Consall Nature Reserve, Nr Cheadle, Staffordshire Moorlands, Staffordshire, ST10 2DQ
I - Danebridge Trout Farm (1 mile North)
They are specialists in farm fish, with fresh rainbow trout for sale. Plus catch your own with use of farm tackle and opportunities for children to feed the fish. There is also a nature trail and picnic area. Opening times: Open 7 days a week, all year round. Danebridge Fisheries, Wincle, Macclesfield, Cheshire SK11 0QE Tel: 01260 227293
Gradbach (10.3 miles North-East)Gradbach is a tiny hamlet on the River Dane, and a well-known beauty spot which attracts many visitors. The hamlet is centred around a fine stone-built mill which was built in 1785 for the spinning of silk. Quarnford, Nr Buxton, Staffordshire Moorlands, SK17
Ilam (18.5 miles South-East)
Village Centre, Ilam, Nr Ashbourne, Derbyshire
J - Ilam Park (18.5 miles South-East)Managed by the National Trust, a beautiful area of open park and woodland, running on both banks of the River Manifold and with spectacular views towards Dovedale. Open all year. Youth Hostel, NT shop, tearoom and small caravan site. Ilam, Nr Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 2AZ
K - Jodrell Bank (17 miles North East)
The
76-m Lovell Telescope at Jodrell Bank has been a familiar feature of the
Cheshire landscape and an internationally renowned landmark in the world of
astronomy. Since
the summer of 1957 it has been quietly probing the depths of space, a symbol of
our wish to understand the universe in which we live. Even now, it remains one
of the biggest and most powerful radio telescopes in the world, spending most of
its time investigating cosmic phenomena which were undreamed of when it was
conceived. These
pages describe how the telescope was built, how it works, and some of the
exciting projects in which it has been engaged. At the Visitor Centre, you can walk half way around the telescope, and view the telescope from many angles, on our Observational Pathway. You can also find out more about the telescope, and the history of Jodrell Bank, on a series of information boards around the Pathway. http://www.jodrellbank.manchester.ac.uk/aboutus/lovell/
L - Kingsley Bird & Falconry Centre (14.7 Miles South-East)
The Sanctuary, Sprinks Lane, Kingsley, Nr Cheadle, Staffordshire Moorlands, ST10 2BX http://www.kingsleyfalconry.co.uk/
M - Leaps and Bounds (5.8 miles South)
Cross Street Mill, Cross Street, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 6BL Tel: 01538 382333 http://leapsandboundsleek.co.uk/
Leek (5.3 miles South)
Staffordshire Moorlands, ST13 5HH
Longnor (11.5 miles East)
Nr Buxton, Derbyshire, SK170NS
Macclesfield (8.1 miles North)
Hare Hill at Over Alderley near Macclesfield, is a delightful National Trust garden and well worth a visit as it has attractive walks, including a path to Alderley Edge. Other tourist attractions in Macclesfield include the impressive country house, Adlington Hall, and the ancient timber-framed manor house, Gawsworth Hall in Church Lane.
N - RSPB Coombes Valley (9.5 miles South-East)
Six Oaks Farm, Bradnop, Nr Leek, Staffordshire Moorlands, ST13 7EU Tel: 01538 384017
O - Rudyard Lake (3.6 miles South West)
Rudyard, Nr Leek, Staffordshire Moorlands, ST13 8XB
P - Rudyard Lake Steam Railway (3.9 miles South)
Rudyard Station, Rudyard Road, Rudyard, Nr Leek, Staffordshire Moorlands, ST13 8PF
Q - St. Edward's Church (5.3 miles South)
A detailed account of the double sunset can be found in Dr.Robert Plot's book, 'The Natural History of Staffordshire'. This was published in 1686 and dedicated to King James II. Dr. Plot was Keeper of the Ashmolean Museum and Professor of Chymistry at Oxford. He described how on midsummer's day the sun was observed from Leek churchyard to set behind a hill called the Cloud. It would then reappear and set again on the more distant horizon of the Cheshire plain. "...This hill is so situated with respect to the Churchyard of Leek, that a spectator standing there of an evening three or four days before the 10th of June, beholds the disk of the sun gradually emerging from beyond the northward side of the hill, which is nearly perpendicular..." Plot's date, 10th June, is that before the introduction of the present Gregorian calendar in 1752 which added eleven days to the date of the summer solstice, now 21st June. Church Office, Church Street, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 5HH Tel: 01538 388134
R - The Roaches (6.5 miles East)
The Roaches are particularly popular with climbers because of the diversity of the climbing routes there. Also there are many miles of paths to satisfy the most seasoned rambler. see the Walks page The Roaches area includes Hen Cloud, so named because with a little imagination it looks like a roosting hen. The name could also have been derived from the Anglo -Saxon 'Henge Clud' meaning steep cliff. Also Ramshaw Rocks which includes the weird rock formation called the Winking Man. For many years, from the 1930's to the early 2000s, a fairly large group of Wallabies roamed the Roaches. We believe only one is left now. They had been released from a private zoo. 3 Yaks were also released at the same time but they died out in the 1950's. Nr Leek, Staffordshire Moorlands, Staffordshire, ST13
S - The Threshing Barn (9.7 miles South)
Lower Lady Meadows Farm, Bradnop, Leek, Staffordshire Moorlands, ST13 7EZ Tel: 01538 304494
T - Tittesworth Water (3.7 miles South East)
Tittesworth Visitor Centre, Meerbrook, Nr Leek, Staffordshire Moorlands, ST13 8SW Tel: 01538 300400 http://www.stwater.co.uk/server.php?show=nav.6003
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Alstonefield is a small picturesque
village in the Peak District National Park. It is located in the Staffordshire
Moorland, near to the border of Derbyshire, between the valleys of the rivers
Dove and the Manifold.
Escape to the Alton Towers Resort,
Britain's No 1 short break destination for families. New for 2009 is Sharkbait
Reef by SEA LIFE an underwater world with a myriad of creatures to discover,
plus a new land of surprises - Cloud Cuckoo Land
Famous for its Puddings, Annual
events and for receiving royal charter as a market town in 1330, markets are
still held every Monday in the town centre and there is a thriving livestock
market. The town has a long and fascinating history; mentioned in the Dooms Day
Book of 1085,`Badequella’ meaning Bath-well. 
Owned by the National Trust, one of
Britain's most exciting and unusual gardens, with a series of connected
compartments. Features a Chinese garden, Italian garden & Scottish Glen.
Visit Blackbrook Zoological Park to
see rare birds, unusual animals, reptiles, insects and aquatics. A fun and
educational day whatever the weather. New penguin exhibit and riverhogs.
Visit our award winning farm and
sample our fabulous home-made dairy ice cream before strolling around the nature
trail. Set high up in the hills above Macclesfield.
Restored water-powered corn-mill
built by renowned canal engineer James Brindley. The mill houses a small museum
dedicated to Brindley's life and achievements.
From fast
rides, hard climbs to lazy days & historical plays.
When it
comes to beautiful cities, Chester is one of the loveliest and on every
tourist’s 'must see' itinerary. The city comfortably ranks alongside the
cities of London, York, Bath and Edinburgh. As
soon as you arrive in Chester you will appreciate the city's unique atmosphere
and sense of history. Founded
by the Romans over 2000 years ago, much of the Roman influence remains and
Chester's city walls are the most complete in Britain. In
every corner of the city you are confronted with history, from the Roman
amphitheatre, which is currently under excavation, to the medieval half-timbered
buildings. One of Chester's
most unique features are the two-tiered rows, which means you can shop whatever
the weather and gives you double shopping fun! 
For the keen fisherman or for families, Danebridge Fisheries is a great place
to visit. You can fish in the well-stocked pool, catch your own supper or feed
the trout (food supplied). Beautifully situated on the banks of the Dane next to
Dane Bridge, the trout farm is also a great place to set out from for a walk
along the river bank. 
Charming, picturesque village with
'swiss chalet' style houses.
Bird of Prey Centre set in slopes
of the Churnet Valley. Overlooking the River Churnet, the Caldon Canal and
Churnet Valley Railway. Over 100 birds on display. Bird handling is available at
an additional charge.
Childrens indoor play centre- Aged
0-9 years. Open everyday we offer a clean, safe, friendly, and stimulating
environment for children to play.
An historic market town with a
reputation for unusual shops, antiques, good food and award winning teashops.
With connections to William Morris, James Brindley, Thomas Wardle and Bonnie
Prince Charlie.
Peak District village with an
ancient market place.
A
prosperous market town, Macclesfield was once famous for its silk industry and
this is celebrated at the Silk Museum. Paradise Mill, nearby, was once a
working silk mill but has now been reopened as a living museum with mill tours.
West Park Museum, set in one of the earliest public parks, has a collection of
art, ancient Eygptian artifacts and items relating to local history. On show are
works by Charles Tunnifcliffe who was born at Langley near Macclesfield.
Spectacular wooded nature reserve
which supports a wonderful mix of birds, moths and butterflies and flowers.
Rudyard Lake provides some of the
most dramatic scenery to be found in the Staffordshire Moorlands. Over two miles
long and surrounded by woodland.
Take a magical 3 mile return trip
alongside beautiful historic Rudyard Lake. Our Victorian style narrow gauge
steam trains are the best way to see and access the Lake's attractions.
St. Edwards Church is connected to
William Morris. There is a Pre-Raphaelite window in the north transept, designed
by his friend Sir Edward Burne-Jones and made by William Morris. It is
also the prime location to see Leek's double sunsunset.
Impressive gritstone edges and
craggy rocks loved by walkers and climbers. It groups together two main
gritstone outcrops, 'Ramshaw Rocks' famous for the 'Winking Man' rock formation
and 'Hen Cloud' offering stunning panoramic views.
Set in the Staffordshire Moorlands,
a lovely 17th Century, Grade 2 listed farm, providing numerous craft courses and
a huge range of craft materials for sale from the workshops or by mail order.
Inspirational country crafts for sale.
An ideal part of a great day out in
the Peak District National Park. There's something for everyone to enjoy;
visitor centre, restaurant, gift shop, children's play area and easy access
walks.