Staffordshire Moorlands Tourism

16/08/2025

Out and about in the this weekend?
Check out our website for ideas and inspiration
Lets give Alstonefield and surrounding area a shout out!
👉For breath-taking views, take a look at this beautiful 4 mile walk:
https://peakdistrictwalks.net/river-dove-walk-alstonefield-via-milldale/
👉Check out Alstonefield Village Hall for live music, scrummy cakes and much more!
👉Head down the road to The Tea Junction for a delicious lunch!
👉Did somebody say...... ! keep 'em 👀peeled !🕵️‍♂️
👉Tonight at Alstonefield St Peter's Church join the talented
👉 Fine ales and hearty food, head on over to The George At Alstonefield
👉 There's just so much to enjoy, why not stay the night🤔
The Manifold Inn Hotel
Hartington Hills
Hope green Farm
Gateham Grange Farm Holidays
👉Sunday sees the open day for Hope House Costume Museum
For more places to stay and eat, things to do and whats on go to our website:
https://www.visitstaffordshire.com/moorlands/
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15/08/2025

🌞 It's perfect weather to enjoy the this weekend in the !

🗓What's On...

🖋 Walk the Moorlands Mindfulness and Journaling
🐎Wild West Summer Fayre
🍻Foxt Fest 2025
🎭The Wizard of Oz
🎩Hope House Costume Museum Open Day
🥾Walk the Moorlands - Centuries before the Iron Horse - about 9 miles
🥾Walk the Moorlands - Moor Moors - about 8 miles
🐑Dovedale Sheep Dog Trials

➡️Children's & Family Activities...

🧭 Tittesworth Water Treasure Hunt
🦘 Where's Wallaby?
🎨Meet Pepperpot the Mole at Ilam Park, National Trust
🎈Summer of Play at Biddulph Grange Garden

💻Thinking of staying the weekend or longer? Plan your visit at www.discoverstaffordshiremoorlands.co.uk

🛍 with our Moorlands Markets

🎼Enjoy local music with Keeping it Live in Leek! The Sound of a Moorlands Town … Gigs and Much More

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14/08/2025

🆓We love a free day out and we are sure that you do too !

🚂There are so many days out to enjoy in the , where you don't need to spend anything to enjoy our beautiful area.

🚸Visit Staffordshire blog lists suggestions for family days out in this summer!

📲https://www.visitstaffordshire.com/things-to-do/family-days-out/30-days-out-under-30

🧭Start planning your summer adventures here: www.discoverstaffordshiremoorlands.co.uk

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📸Rudyard Lake

14/08/2025

Who wishes they were dining at The Flintlock at Cheddleton last night!
How delicious does that meal look!
Thank you Jack Whitehall for visiting the

13/08/2025

13/08/2025

🚌Spot the Wallabies with the Moorlands Connect!
🦘Where's Wallaby?
📲https://www.peakwildlifepark.co.uk/whats-on/wheres-wallaby
🐶 Dog friendly
🚴‍♀️Cyclists welcome



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Spot a Wallaby on Your Travels! 🦘🚌

Out with Moorlands Connect this summer? Keep an eye out - you might just spot a colourful wallaby statue!

The Where’s Wallaby? trail by Outside Arts features 10 sculptures across the Moorlands - and we can get you to 8 of them (Wallabies 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 & 10).

📲 Book via the Moorlands Connect app
📞 Or call 01335 342951

A fun extra to enjoy while you're out and about this summer!


OUTSIDE

12/08/2025

....lets bring home the awards and show what our amazing area has to offer!
If you are a tourism business in the Staffordshire Moorlands , or you know of one that would be a worthy winner, check out the link here:
https://www.enjoystaffordshire.com/trade/what-we-do/tourism-awards

** Get your applications in for the 2026 Tourism Awards** 🎉

This is the area’s largest celebration of tourism and hospitality, the 2026 Visit Staffordshire & Stoke-on-Trent Tourism Awards competition supported by University of Staffordshire.

The awards are free to enter and there are 20 categories covering attractions, venues, experiences, accommodation businesses, restaurants, pubs, cafes and farm shops. Plus cross sector categories such as accessibility, regenerative tourism and international.

Hot on the heels of Keele University Events & Conferencing and World of Wedgwood, who won England’s Business Events Venue of the Year and Silver in the International Tourism Award respectively at the national VisitEngland Awards for Excellence 2025, the hunt is on once again to find the region’s best tourism businesses.

Our competition is the only way for and businesses to qualify for the national awards, so if you think you've got what it takes to win go to https://www.visitstaffordshire.com/awards for more details

11/08/2025

⛺️ It’s camping season! Swap chores for chill time in the great outdoors 🌲🌿with 40% off grass pitches at five stunning Camping and Caravanning Club Club Sites in the Peak District: Leek and Alton and the Star, Hayfield, Crowden, and Bakewell.

📣 Club members save even more with their standard discount on top - non-members are welcome too!

Ready to pitch up? ⛺

👉 Find out more

www.campingandcaravanningclub.co.uk

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www.discoverstaffordshiremoorlands.co.uk

11/08/2025

Why not celebrate Afternoon Tea Week from August 11th to August 17th at one of our beautiful venues in the
From the traditional to the themed, with finger sandwiches, mini cakes and scones, all washed down with tea or bubbles, what’s not to love about an Afternoon Tea?
Here are some suggestions from the team at Staffordshire Moorlands Tourism but let us know where you've visited for this delicious British tradition.
The Tawny Hotel
Hetty's Tea Shop
Hales Hall Caravan and Camping Park
Three Horseshoes Country Inn & Spa
Ego at The Hollybush, Stockton Brook
The Izaak Walton Hotel
For more options including places to visit, things to do, what's on and accommodation go to:
https://www.visitstaffordshire.com/moorlands/

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09/08/2025

Take a visit to the garden town of , is blooming this
👉 Check out Summer of Play at Biddulph Grange Garden Throughout the garden, there will be a variety of different games and activities.
👉 Treat yourself to some tasty snacks at
👉 Can you spot 🕵something big and colourful here?!
👉 Take a stroll along the for some interesting independent shops
👗 The Boutique at Biddulph
👶 Jelly bean wardrobe
👨‍🎨
🎁 Mothershaws
👉 Stay over at and explore the area the next day!

Visit Stoke

08/08/2025

😎A warm and sunny weekend awaits in the to enjoy...

🎪Party in the Park 2025
🚜Manifold Valley Agricultural Show
🎼Peak District Weekender 2025
🎭Kevin Jay Comedy Hypnotist at the Foxlowe Arts Centre
🎖A True British Soldier - by Martha Callaghan
🍦Summer Celebration at The Dairy
🧭 Treasure Hunt at Tittesworth Water
🦘 Where's Wallaby?
🎨Meet Pepperpot the Mole at Ilam Park, National Trust
🎈Summer of Play at Biddulph Grange Garden

💻Thinking of staying the weekend or looking for things to do? Plan your visit at www.discoverstaffordshiremoorlands.co.uk

🛍 with our Staffordshire Moorlands Markets: www.staffsmoorlands.gov.uk/markets

🎼Enjoy local music with Keeping it Live in Leek! The Sound of a Moorlands Town … Gigs and Much More

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08/08/2025

🍴Today is We have traditional Oatcake shops in all 3 of our towns for a lunch option - what's your filling going to be?

🧀Povey's Oatcakes in
🥩Cross Street Oatcakes in
🧅leek oatcakes in

📸Photo Credit: Povey's Oatcakes by Cathy Bower

🦘Have you found one of the wallabies in all of the 3 towns on the Where's Wallaby? trail.

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