| the spa offers saunas, lounge areas, and indoor and outdoor pools. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. other amenities include a gym, a tennis court and a hiking trail. bike rentals are available. an upgraded suite offers a 4-poster bed and a free-standing bath. there's a fine-dining restaurant. set on 72 acres of parklike grounds, this upscale spa resort is 3 miles from blythe bridge railway station and 5 miles from tours at the world of wedgwood. featuring underfloor heating and designer toiletries, the 10 stylish suites provide complimentary wi-fi, smart tvs and sitting areas, plus minibars, tea and coffeemaking facilities, decks, and access to a shared hot tub
Manchester Airport 56 min
Nemesis (29 min)
Built in 1994, this famed ride in Alton Towers park features 4 inversions & a top speed of 50 mph. World of Wedgwood (11 min)
Heritage showcase for Wedgwood, with demonstrations, hands-on clay fun, factory tours and shopping. Alton Towers (26 min)
Adventure park with roller coasters and vertical drops, plus rides and attractions for younger kids. Trentham Estate (15 min)
This 725-acre estate features gardens, shopping, a monkey forest, an adventure course & more. The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery (19 min)
Displays tracing Potteries' history, plus extensive ceramics collection, fine art and WWII Spitfire. Alton Towers Waterpark (33 min)
Indoor/outdoor tropical lagoon–themed waterpark at a resort with an eatery & ice cream parlor. Oblivion (28 min)
Iconic roller coaster with a 180-ft vertical drop, part of the Alton Towers resort theme park. Wicker Man (28 min)
Themed wooden roller coaster with a 6-story Wicker Man effigy & immersive light & sound effects. Gladstone Pottery Museum (10 min)
Displays tracing Staffordshire's pottery industry history, on show in preserved, original workshops. Peak Wildlife Park (30 min)
Zoo specialising in bird collections and with small mammals including rare warty pigs and meerkats. The Smiler (27 min)
The only roller coaster in the world to have 14 loops, this popular steel rides goes up to 85 kph. National Trust - Shugborough Estate (28 min)
Preserved Georgian mansion and estate with costumed staff, period exhibits, garden trails and farm. Waterworld (18 min)
Tropical-themed water park offers wave pool, slides, rides and flumes, plus a weekly aqua disco. Trentham Monkey Forest (15 min)
Woodland and meadows with 140 monkeys living in freedom, with forest path, info boards and videos. Churnet Valley Railway (1992) plc (20 min)
This steam railway still runs services along a section with a restored station houses. | 
