Drayton Manor Resort is a large family-oriented theme park and zoo in Staffordshire, England, offering over 40 rides including thrill coasters, family rides, and a children’s area themed around Thomas & Friends. The park also features a zoo with over 100 animals, seasonal events like Halloween celebrations, and on-site accommodation with a hotel and camping facilities.
Hilltop Apartments in Earl Shilton offers modern, ground-floor studio apartments designed for comfort and accessibility, featuring a kitchenette and en-suite bathroom with wet room facilities, set in a convenient Midlands location.
Earl Shilton is a historic market town in Leicestershire with rich medieval heritage, industrial history, and community cultural events, offering visitors a walkable town centre with various historical sites, local shops, and sports activities.
A rustic style lodge near the Peak District with open plan living space, suitable for families or friends, offering a peaceful rural retreat with private parking and courtyard outdoor space.
Melbourne Hall & Gardens in Derbyshire offers visitors an early 18th-century English garden in the style of Le Notre, combined with a historic family home open to the public in August. The venue features elegant formal gardens, exquisite furniture, antiques, and unique garden ornaments in a picturesque setting.
7 Oct–1 Nov (another 23 days)
Explore locations at Calke Abbey used in *Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man*, with information about filming in the historic interiors and outdoor spaces. A downloadable walking trail highlights filming locations across the estate.
A spacious detached home in the rural market town of Market Bosworth offering two double bedrooms, an enclosed garden with patio, and close proximity to the town centre and local attractions.
Market Bosworth is a historic market town in Leicestershire known for its connection to the Battle of Bosworth and a charming town centre with historic buildings, recreational parks, and a heritage railway nearby.
A ground-floor conversion of traditional farm buildings set on a working farm offering accommodation for couples, families, or friends, featuring ensuite bedrooms, enclosed garden, and private parking.
Shugborough Estate in Staffordshire offers a blend of indoor and outdoor experiences including tours of a Georgian mansion, expansive gardens, parkland, and a working model farm. It features accessible facilities, food outlets, family-friendly activities, and dog-friendly grounds across 900 acres of historic and natural landscapes.
7 Oct–1 Nov (another 23 days)
An exhibition of recently conserved watercolours explores Thomas Anson’s vision for Shugborough Estate, including paintings of its monuments by Nicholas Dall, Moses Griffith and Edward Jones.
This Nordic style luxury lodge offers spacious accommodation on the ground floor with wheelchair friendly access, situated within an award-winning marina setting with abundant wildlife and countryside surroundings.
This accommodation offering is a ground-floor barn with an open plan living space located in a peaceful courtyard setting on a non-working farm in Staffordshire, featuring shared amenities like a games room, gym, and an indoor heated swimming pool with jacuzzi.
Sinai Park House is a historic timber-framed Elizabethan manor house with a 13th-century moat, located on a hilltop overlooking the Trent Valley in Staffordshire. Visitors can explore its rich history through private tours by appointment, enjoying accessible facilities and free parking.
Burton upon Trent is a historic market town in Staffordshire, England famed for its brewing industry, rich history, and vibrant cultural scene, offering visitors markets, theatres, breweries and riverside landmarks.
A single-storey one-bedroom holiday accommodation suitable for couples, located in the village of Newbold Coleorton amidst the National Forest and Leicestershire countryside. It features an open plan living space with a private enclosed garden and is near local amenities including a pub and restaurant.
Staunton Harold Church is a rare 17th-century Gothic style church set in the Leicestershire countryside, offering guided tours and historic architecture with scenic views by a tranquil lake. The site features accessibility options including ramped access on request and a visitor car park nearby with charges at weekends and bank holidays.
7 Oct–1 Nov (another 23 days)
A museum room display at Calke Abbey showcasing the Chinese silk hangings from the State Bed. Visitors can look at the hangings and explore the symbolism and meanings in their imagery.
Hilltop Apartments offers modern studio apartments on the ground floor in Earl Shilton, Leicestershire, blending historical location with modern self-contained accommodation ideal for short stays or work trips.
Low Barn is a rural two-bedroom barn conversion surrounded by fields and a stud farm, offering a peaceful and scenic location near Market Bosworth on the Warwickshire-Leicestershire border.
Tropical Birdland is a bird-focused visitor attraction in Desford, Leicestershire, featuring many bird species including parrots, hornbills, and owls, with some birds flying outdoors during visiting hours.
The Milking Parlour is a country cottage nestled beside a Staffordshire countryside property, surrounded by picturesque rural and equestrian landscapes, providing a peaceful and homely retreat ideal for families or groups seeking easy access to local attractions and nature.
Laurel Lodge is a spacious luxury family-friendly lodge located on the ground floor with open plan living, set by Marina View North with views of the marina and surrounded by scenic walking opportunities.
Coopers Square is an indoor shopping centre in Burton upon Trent featuring 70 stores including major anchors Primark and Marks & Spencer, with a cafe and ample parking facilities.
A cosy, single-level lodge located in a rural setting within the National Forest, offering scenic views and close proximity to historic sites and nature reserves, suitable for up to four guests.
Melbourne Hall Gardens in Derbyshire offers formal garden landscapes with avenues, specimen trees, sculptures, and water features. Visitors can enjoy restored historic garden layouts, notable ironwork, and statuary in a tranquil outdoor setting.
7–8 Oct, 10–15 Oct…
Explore photographs and photobooks about two generations of the Harpur Crewe family’s children at Calke Abbey. Visitors can read, try a jigsaw and rocking horse, and dress up to act out a play.
Hilltop Apartments in Earl Shilton offers nine modern ground-floor studio apartments designed for comfort and accessibility with step-free access and en-suite wet rooms, situated in a town rich in history with convenient access to local attractions and cities.
Acacia Lodge is a ground-floor accessible lodge with marina views, set in a peaceful environment with a private veranda and garden, designed for a comfortable family stay including pet and wheelchair access.
Foremark is a 230-acre nature reserve in Derbyshire featuring diverse woodland, heathland, and open water habitats including a reservoir. Visitors can enjoy walking trails including a wheelchair-accessible bridleway, a playground for children, outdoor family activities, and refreshments at the kiosk. Dogs are welcome on leads in designated areas.
A stylish converted barn annex set in Staffordshire countryside among large grounds overlooking farmland and woodland, ideal for families and friends seeking a peaceful and spacious rural retreat.
A single-story 1-bedroom rural cottage near Netherseal in the National Forest offering countryside views and a peaceful setting ideal for country walks and relaxation.
A semi-detached holiday home in Royal Sutton Coldfield, offering a home-like atmosphere with three double bedrooms, set in a residential area close to nature reserves, parks, and local attractions.
Middleton Hall and Gardens is a historic garden in north Warwickshire featuring a Grade II-listed Walled Garden, ancient fruit trees, herbaceous borders, and seasonal attractions such as a working smithy. The gardens offer accessible outdoor exploration with facilities including refreshments and parking.
Groom's Cottage is a ground-floor bungalow retreat designed for couples, situated on a peaceful farm setting with access to nature walks and shared amenities.
A cosy single-level lodge ideal for couples seeking a relaxing break in the National Forest, surrounded by countryside and close walking paths.
Staunton Harold is a 163-acre countryside venue featuring a man-made reservoir, wildlife habitats, and walking trails. Visitors can enjoy wheelchair-friendly paths, a dog-friendly café, adventure playground, and various outdoor family activities including water sports and fishing. The site combines outdoor natural beauty with indoor facilities for a varied visit experience.
11 Oct (this Sunday)
A full-day yoga retreat welcoming the arrival of autumn, with mindful movement, breathwork, meditation, restorative yoga and Yoga Nidra. The programme also includes a mindful walk and a seasonal lunch.
A spacious family house in the quiet rural village of Stowe-by-Chartley, Staffordshire, serving as an ideal base for exploring nearby countryside and attractions.
Walnut Lodge is a 2-bedroom Nordic style lodge situated on the ground floor with a south-facing balcony overlooking a secluded lawn area, nestled in a peaceful marina setting within Derbyshire countryside.