Manchester Airport 1 hr 39
National Memorial Arboretum (Alrewas (9 min)
expansive woodland area with memorials and thousands of trees in honour of those fallen in service. The National Forest Co (18 min)
forest reservoir cycling and camping Kingsbury Water Park (22 min)
600-acre park with 15 boating and fishing lakes plus bird-watching hides walking and bike trails. Thomas Land (20 min)
themed zone of drayton manor with numerous family-friendly thomas the tank engine activities. Sutton Park (27 min)
2000 acres of parkland with bike/bridle paths and lakes for walking jogging cycling and angling. Conkers (21 min)
family-friendly centre in the national forest with play areas discovery zones and an amphitheatre. Snowdome (13 min)
indoor snow skiing & snowboarding centre with an ice rink swimming pool & gym. Twycross Zoo (18 min)
family-orientated nature centre filled with primates mammals reptiles and amphibians plus dining. National Trust - Calke Abbey (35 min)
unrestored nt property vividly showing an estate in decline with walled gardens and orangery. Tamworth Castle (11 min)
medieval motte-and-bailey fortress with pleasure grounds re-enactments and children s workshops. Rosliston Forestry Centre (14 min)
modern cabins offering kitchens and terraces with bbqs plus walking trails and outdoor activities. Lichfield Cathedral (19 min)
gothic edifice with daily cofe services and choral evensong plus an anglo-saxon treasure hoard. Ashby De La Zouch Castle (21 min)
15th-century castle now english heritage with civil war history a tower and underground passages. National Forest Adventure Farm (19 min)
adventure play park with sports areas and go-karts. onsite casual restaurant using local produce. | 
