Staffordshire is a historic and culturally rich county in the West Midlands known for its pottery heritage, scenic countryside, castles, and family-friendly attractions.
Rock Mews is a spacious and comfortable accommodation located centrally in Bakewell, offering panoramic views over the town and ideal for family or group stays with child-friendly amenities and outdoor garden space.
Thornbridge Hall features 10 acres of varied and themed gardens including Italian, Water, and Sub-tropical gardens, with a public glasshouse and play area, set in the Peak District National Park. It offers refreshments, plant sales, and welcomes dogs, with free access for RHS members on selected days.
Bakewell is a picturesque market town in Derbyshire within the Peak District National Park, famous for its historic buildings, traditional markets, and the original Bakewell pudding.
This holiday property in Shropshire accommodates up to 20 guests and features 9 en-suite bedrooms, a games room, enclosed garden with patio, and scenic views of Chelmarsh Reservoir, set in a rural waterside location.
Comer Woods is a large working woodland within the Dudmaston Estate in Shropshire offering outdoor activities such as walking, running, cycling, and natural play for families. The site is dog-friendly, accessible with powered mobility vehicle hire, and features a takeaway café with seating. It hosts various family-focused events during the summer and has free access with parking charges for non-members.
11 Oct, 13 Oct…
A volunteer-guided wellbeing walk through Comer Woods, offering gentle exercise and time to enjoy the woodland and chat with other walkers. Participants can visit the café for tea and cake afterwards.
Woodpecker Loft is a semi-detached barn conversion situated at the southern tip of the Peak District near Carsington Water and Ashbourne, offering a peaceful and homely countryside retreat with a private gated courtyard and balcony.
A spacious barn conversion set in a rural location within the Peak District National Park near Hartington, suited for family or friends gatherings with scenic views and proximity to countryside walks and village amenities.
Tissington Hall is a historic ancestral home dating back to 1609, offering guided tours of the house and gardens including a large family library and extensive parkland. The venue provides accessible facilities, a cafe, and opportunities to see fine panelling and art collections, making it a distinctive heritage experience in Derbyshire's Peak District.
A secluded barn conversion in a rural setting within the Peak District National Park, serving as a family-friendly base near local attractions and countryside walks.
Peak Wildlife Park is a large 75-acre zoo in Staffordshire, England, featuring a diverse range of birds, mammals, and reptiles, including polar bears. It focuses on conservation and education and offers a family-friendly outdoor experience with amenities like a café and gift shop.
This semi-detached stone cottage in the Peak District National Park is a family-friendly accommodation in a scenic countryside location near Bakewell town centre, offering outdoor space and functional amenities without a hot tub or on-site restaurant.
Barn conversion accommodation set within shared grounds surrounded by rural scenic countryside with shared facilities including an indoor heated swimming pool, games room, and outdoor play area, suitable for families and groups.
This large barn conversion on the edge of the Peak District National Park offers spacious accommodation for up to 14 guests, with seven bedrooms and a private hot tub available at extra cost. It features a lawned area, gravelled courtyard, and a large patio with garden furniture and barbecue, nestled in a rural setting close to local villages and countryside walks.
Winster Market House is a historic 16th century neoclassical building in Derbyshire featuring an assembly hall now serving as a visitor exhibition centre with displays on the mining history of Winster and a scale model of the village.
Wyedale is a spacious detached holiday home in Bakewell, located in the Peak District National Park, featuring five en-suite bedrooms and suitable for families including less mobile guests, with nearby shops, pubs, and countryside activities.
Haddon Hall is a historic stately home in Derbyshire featuring centuries of history, art, and craftsmanship with access to magnificent gardens and regularly hosts events and exhibitions. Visitors can explore the grand house interiors, gardens, and enjoy amenities like a restaurant, making it a rich cultural and outdoor experience.
A detached Grade II listed 17th-century farmhouse near the Peak District National Park set on a working farm in rural Staffordshire Moorlands, featuring six ensuite bedrooms across three floors, original period features, a private hot tub, garden with barbecue, and private parking.
Biddulph Old Hall is a historic Elizabethan mansion and medieval hunting lodge with guided tours covering its rich history, gardens, ruins, and former uses as an artist's home and Buddhist retreat. Visitors can explore both the house interior and extensive grounds, enjoying seasonal gardens and refreshments.
15 Oct (next Thursday)
A one-man performance of the classic penny dreadful tale of Sweeney Todd, featuring an audience with the infamous Demon Barber of Fleet Street. The show is not a musical.
Purpose-built holiday complex with stone barn cottages set near Carsington Water, offering countryside views and shared access to leisure facilities including an indoor heated swimming pool and games room within 3 acres of grounds.
The Barn is a luxurious detached holiday let set in the Derbyshire countryside that accommodates up to ten guests, offering a relaxed and scenic rural atmosphere with a private hot tub and garden.
The Old Farmhouse at Brookfields Farm is a stylish and spacious accommodation located on the outskirts of Church Broughton village in Derbyshire, offering a child-friendly and modern interior with scenic rural surroundings.
This accommodation is a large converted barn near the Peak District National Park, suitable for families and groups, with an enclosed garden and private hot tub available at an extra cost.
Ilam Park is a 158-acre National Trust country park in Staffordshire featuring the historic Ilam Hall, a Gothic Revival style Grade II* listed building now used as a youth hostel, set amid ancient woodland and scenic river walks.
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.
This is a Grade II* listed, detached Georgian house in the Peak District village of Birchover, set in a scenic countryside location with historic features and a homely atmosphere.
The Nine Ladies is a Bronze Age stone circle on Stanton Moor in Derbyshire, notable for its prehistoric origin, consisting of ten millstone grit stones arranged in a circle around 10.8 meters in diameter. It serves as a significant archaeological and cultural site, attracting visitors interested in ancient monuments and modern Pagan rituals.
Mill House Barn is a stylishly converted barn set in the peaceful Cheshire countryside within 1.5 acres of shared grounds, ideal for families or groups exploring local attractions and historic sites.
Sandbach Crosses are two elaborately carved 9th-century Anglo-Saxon stone crosses located in the marketplace of Sandbach, Cheshire. They are outdoor historic monuments known for their religious and Celtic carvings, historically and artistically significant as Grade I listed structures and scheduled ancient monuments.
Tawny Barn is a remote barn conversion located on the outskirts of the village of Longnor with extensive views over fields and countryside, offering a peaceful and homely retreat suitable for families and groups.
Ye Olde Stone House is a Grade II listed Tudor home in Sutton Coldfield, restored with original features and located near Sutton Park and local attractions, offering a historic and homely stay for families and pet owners.
One Stop Shopping Centre in Birmingham is a large outdoor retail park with over 60 stores and restaurants, free parking, and convenient access from public transport. It offers a wide variety of shopping options in a largely open-air setting.
A spacious detached farmhouse located in a rural Derbyshire valley near Ashbourne, offering a peaceful and stylish retreat with six ensuite bedrooms, ample social spaces including a games room, and outdoor patios with garden furniture and BBQ facilities.
This accommodation is a spacious barn conversion set in rural surroundings with shared access to an indoor heated swimming pool and games room, suitable for large groups and families near Carsington Water in the Peak District.
Carsington Water is a large reservoir nature reserve featuring diverse wildlife habitats and extensive outdoor activities such as cycling, sailing, and playgrounds, complemented by an accessible visitor shop and facilities. It offers a welcoming environment for families and visitors with disabilities, including wheelchair-accessible trails and play areas.
A homely detached converted garage accommodation in the rural village of Flagg within the Peak District National Park, offering a peaceful setting suitable for families with easy access to nearby popular towns and outdoor activities.
Gib Hill is a large Neolithic burial mound in Derbyshire, featuring an Early Bronze Age round barrow and forming part of a prehistoric monument complex near Arbor Low henge.
A modern four-bedroom detached home in a residential cul-de-sac in North Staffordshire, suitable for families and groups, featuring contemporary decor, a conservatory, and convenient access to local attractions and amenities.
Coombes Valley is a woodland nature reserve in Staffordshire ideal for nature lovers and families, offering wildlife viewing, nature trails, a seasonal visitor centre café, and outdoor play areas. Dogs are not permitted except assistance dogs, and some rugged terrain limits full wheelchair access.
Sandybrook Lodges is a rural lodge holiday park set in the former grounds of a 19th century manor house near Ashbourne, surrounded by Derbyshire countryside and woodland, offering a relaxing and natural atmosphere suitable for romantic breaks and family holidays.
Norbury Manor is a historic 17th-century manor with an adjoining medieval hall house, known as The Old Manor, located in Norbury, Derbyshire. The site features distinctive medieval architecture, a herb garden, and the Old Manor is open to visitors seasonally.
This detached waterside property with peaceful views across the historic Macclesfield Canal and Cheshire countryside offers spacious accommodation and is suitable for family holidays.
Little Moreton Hall is a historic 16th-century half-timbered moated manor house near Congleton, Cheshire. It features well-preserved Tudor architecture, extensive gardens, and a famous Long Gallery. Visitors can explore the restored house interiors, enjoy the gardens, and dine in the on-site restaurant, making it a comprehensive historic and outdoor experience.
7–11 Oct, 14–18 Oct…
A free spotter activity at Little Moreton Hall invites visitors to look for the wolf on the Moreton family crest and find wolves hidden around the hall and courtyard.
A barn conversion holiday accommodation suited for families or friends, located on the edge of the Peak District National Park with access to local attractions and a shared enclosed lawned garden.
A beautiful Georgian property in the heart of Bakewell, accommodating twelve guests with six bedrooms and three bathrooms, featuring a blend of historic charm and modern comforts including an open fire, enclosed garden, and private parking.
Chatsworth House & Gardens is a historic estate in Derbyshire featuring a remarkable house with significant art collections, extensive gardens with sculptures and water features, a working farmyard and playground for children. The venue offers full wheelchair accessibility including lift access and facilities such as a cafe and shop, providing a diverse visitor experience both indoors and outdoors.
The Arch House is a stylish five-star holiday retreat located on the outskirts of Ashbourne, combining modern comfort with countryside charm in a peaceful rural setting near the Peak District.
This spacious property is located in the village of Darley Dale within the Derbyshire Peak District and features multiple bedrooms, a games room, and a courtyard garden with seating and a pizza oven, suited for groups and families.
This spacious accommodation is a converted barn set on a working farm near the village of Hartington, featuring panoramic countryside views and a homely atmosphere with modern conveniences alongside original features.
Lake View is a contemporary designer home set in a beautiful lakeside environment with stunning views and ample outdoor space, ideal for family and group holidays with access to a private pub and natural surroundings.
Colliery Lane Lodges is a collection of bespoke lodges in a peaceful rural setting overlooking a private lake with access to fishing and outdoor activities, close to popular attractions and national parks.
A spacious rural holiday property near Chelmarsh Reservoir with waterside views, six ensuite bedrooms, a fenced garden with patio and BBQ, and facilities accommodating families, groups, and pets.
Dudmaston Hall is a 17th-century country house and estate in Shropshire featuring historic architecture, extensive gardens, parkland, woodlands, lakes, and a distinguished collection of modern art. Visitors can explore both indoor historic interiors and outdoor landscaped grounds within a traditional English country estate setting.
This 16th century manor house in the Peak District National Park is a unique and historic property ideal for large gatherings, surrounded by rural scenic grounds and shared spa facilities.
Tomfields Cottage is a cosy semi-detached holiday cottage located on Kingsley Moor in the Staffordshire Moorlands near the Peak District National Park, offering peaceful countryside views and a private enclosed garden suitable for pets.
A large rural farmhouse set on a working farm offering spacious accommodation for up to 13 guests with views over the farm and surrounding countryside, featuring two open-fire reception rooms, a fully equipped kitchen, and private garden with patio and barbecue.
Throwley Cottage is a traditional rural cottage on the outskirts of Ashbourne surrounded by fields, offering a peaceful and homely retreat with three bedrooms and facilities suited for families and pets.
Chalet Du Lac is a boutique ski chalet themed holiday home overlooking Rudyard Lake near the Peak District National Park, featuring stylish design, private Irish pub and Tikki Bar, and spacious living areas with scenic waterside views.
A secluded farmhouse on a working farm set on the edge of the Manifold Valley with historical significance, ideal for family holidays with countryside views and wildlife.
This accommodation is a barn conversion set in a peaceful Staffordshire hamlet near various attractions including Alton Towers, featuring a cosy atmosphere and family-friendly layout with garden and games room.
A spacious rural holiday cottage within a hamlet of historic stone buildings on the edge of the Peak District National Park, ideal for families or groups with all bedrooms en-suite and shared access to an indoor heated swimming pool and games room.
This converted cottage is set in beautiful rural grounds with shared use of a heated indoor swimming pool, games room, and outdoor play areas, ideal for families and groups seeking a peaceful countryside retreat.
Arbor Low is a well-preserved Neolithic henge monument in Derbyshire, featuring a large limestone stone circle surrounded by earthworks and a ditch. It offers an outdoor archaeological experience showcasing ancient ceremonial structures and links to nearby barrows in a significant prehistoric landscape.
A spacious semi-detached holiday property situated in a rural location sharing a large 17-acre garden with a pond with resident swans, providing a peaceful and homely atmosphere suitable for families.
The Stables is a spacious barn conversion set in peaceful Staffordshire countryside, offering a tranquil and characterful rural retreat for families and friends with panoramic views and a private garden.
Dane Hurst is a detached property in the village of Rushton Spencer offering private and spacious accommodation for up to 10 guests with five bedrooms, set in tranquil gardens and countryside surroundings with local walks nearby.
Biddulph Grange Garden is a Victorian formal garden featuring themed garden rooms with international plants, a geological gallery, and distinctive areas like the Chinese Garden and Egyptian Court, offering an adventurous outdoor experience for all ages.
10 Oct, 17 Oct…
A volunteer-led talk in the Chinese Garden explores its history, design, different elements and sources of inspiration.
A self-catering farm cottage in the Peak District offering spacious countryside accommodation with four bedrooms and a games room shared on site, set in a peaceful rural location near historic landmarks and walking trails.
A spacious five-bedroom family-friendly house in a rural Shropshire village featuring a private hot tub, garden with patio, and on-site parking, set for a peaceful countryside retreat.
Goldstone Hall Gardens is a mature and intricately designed five-acre garden in North Shropshire, featuring formal and informal plantings, a kitchen garden with diverse herbs, a walled garden, and a Georgian Manor House with restaurant and bedrooms.
A luxury historic property on the River Severn in Bridgnorth featuring seven bedrooms, a games room, and an enclosed courtyard garden with a unique historic cave bar area, close to local amenities and scenic countryside attractions.
Aldenham Park is a Grade II* Palladian historic house with significant ties to Charles I, featuring guided tours of the main rooms and gardens, and tea served in the saloon. It is a lived-in family home open to visitors by paid tour, offering both indoor and outdoor experiences with some child-friendly aspects.
Bridgnorth is a historic market town in Shropshire, England, divided by the River Severn into High and Low Towns. It features a steep funicular railway, castle ruins, historic churches, and is rich in cultural and outdoor activities.
Rivendale Lodge Retreat is a lodge and treehouse accommodation collection located in the Peak District National Park, offering a setting with outdoor activities and family-friendly features including pet-friendly amenities.
A rural five-bedroom farmhouse at Haddon Grove Farm Cottages situated on the edge of the Peak District National Park, suitable for family gatherings and group stays, set within a hamlet of historic stone buildings near the National Nature Reserve of Lathkill Dale.