A short hop away from Birmingham, Wolverhampton and Telford is the hidden gem of South Staffordshire, with its heavenly landscapes, revealing Royal stories, splendid stately homes and tranquil canals.
Things to Do in South Staffordshire
The 17th Century grandeur of Weston Park is a real-life Downton Abbey, offering tantalising Dine & Stay weekends, behind-the-scenes tours, sumptuous dining in The Granary Restaurant and exhibitions from established and up-and-coming artists.
Why not take a romantic stroll through Weston’s Capability Brown parkland, or entertain the children in the Woodland Adventure Playground, with one of the longest double zip wires in the country?
Discover outdoor fun and Royal connections at Boscobel House including the secret priest hole and the Royal Oak where King Charles II hid from Cromwell’s soldiers. Further Royal secrets lie behind oak-panelled walls at Moseley Old Hall, and nearby you can explore beautiful informal gardens and orchards at Wightwick Manor.
Amble along the South Staffordshire Railway Walk, a great spot for some quality saddle time on your bike or on horseback. Navigate the peaceful Staffordshire & Worcestershire canal from the comfort of a heritage Narrowboat, stopping off at a canal side pub or cafe for a leisurely lunch.
Ideas for Family Days out in South Staffordshire
Soak in panoramic views of four counties at the National Trust’s Kinver Edge, the finishing point for the Staffordshire Way long distance path, and explore the fascinating sandstone dwellings at the Kinver Rock houses.
Enjoy more wide-open spaces at Baggeridge Country Park, offering adventure on the high ropes courses and mountain bike trails, combined with plenty of room to escape the action and spot species of all shapes and sizes.
Animal adventures abound at Rodbaston Animal Zone and Lower Drayton Farm where you’ll also find a vast indoor year-round play barn and Summertime maize maze. More active adventures can be found at Hockerhill Play Barn and Jurassic Creek Adventure Golf!
South Staffordshire Food & Drink
Indulge in a romantic meal at The Orangery Restaurant at the Moat House Acton Trussell, awarded 2 AA Rosettes, or devour the mouth-watering menus at The Granary Restaurant. Alternatively you can get your hands on the best Staffordshire produce at Essington Farm, Halfpenny Green Vineyards and Penkridge Market.
South Staffordshire Accommodation
The Moat House at Acton Trussell is perfectly placed for overnight stays in South Staffordshire, the family owned 4-star hotel beside the canal has 41 en-suite bedrooms and suites.
Grab some me-time with a decadent getaway at Weston Park’s characterful holiday cottages, the Dunsley Hall Hotel or self-catering properties in the grounds of Chillington Hall. And for a longer break, head for the canal side lodge and caravans at Oakland Holiday Park, or camp under the stars at Pillaton Hall Farm.
