The area is ideal for Short Breaks and longer holidays. For business accommodation the location to the motorway network is a short drive on quite A roads. Weekend breaks to explore this area of Staffordshire will be enjoyed at the comfort of The Old House bed & breakfast.
Cannock Chase can be accessed easily for walking, rambling and mountain biking.
Shugborough Hall There are many events held at Shugborough during the year, from outdoor musical extravaganzas and magnificent firework displays to smaller fun events at Shugborough’s farm. www.shugborough.org.uk
Shugborough Shooting School is half a mile away. Clay pigeon shooting can be arranged.
Stafford County Showground is on our doorstep.
Many other National Trust properties a short drive away. Mosley Old Hall, Sudbury Hall, Whitwick Manor, Little Moreton Hall to name a few.
Lichfield Cathedral and the historic city is always worth a visit.
Trentham Gradens and The Monkey Forest are only a short drive away.
Wedgwood museum at Barlaston is less than 20mins by car. Stoke-on-Trent and the world famous pottery industry is within easy reach.
Many craft centres are close to the farm also antique stores and markets.
Stafford has excellent shops.
The Wildlife Trust visitors centre can be reached on foot.
For the more adventurous Alton Towers is a must for a day out.
Or relax at Hoar Cross Hall health spa.. About five minutes away is a qualified Aromatherapist and Reflexologist if you tire yourself too much on Cannock Chase!
Theatre goers will find plenty of good theatres. The New Vic theatre at Newcastle and the Regent Theatre at Stoke on Trent. The Garrick at Lichfield, Pipe Ridware a small country theatre and others at Stafford and Cannock.
The area has many good pubs and restaurants to suit all pockets.
Cannock war memorial burial ground is only a few miles away from The Old House.
