Manchester Airport 1 hr 31
Twycross Zoo (31 min.)
family-orientated nature centre filled with primates mammals reptiles and amphibians plus dining. Conkers (27 min.)
family-friendly centre in the national forest with play areas discovery zones and an amphitheatre. National Memorial Arboretum (Alrewas (Staffordshire))
expansive woodland area with memorials and thousands of trees in honour of those fallen in service. Lichfield Cathedral (19 min.)
gothic edifice with daily cofe services and choral evensong plus an anglo-saxon treasure hoard. National Trust - Shugborough Estate (28 min.)
preserved georgian mansion and estate with costumed staff period exhibits garden trails and farm. National Trust - Calke Abbey (35 min.)
unrestored nt property vividly showing an estate in decline with walled gardens and orangery. Park Road (13 min) Rosliston Forestry Centre (14 min.)
modern cabins offering kitchens and terraces with bbqs plus walking trails and outdoor activities. National Trust - Sudbury Hall And The Museum Of Childhood (18 min.)
ornately crafted 17th-century country manor also housing toys and interactive displays on childhood. National Forest Adventure Farm (10 min.)
adventure play park with sports areas and go-karts. onsite casual restaurant using local produce. Drayton Manor Theme Park (24 min.)
large adventure playground with 12 rides based on thomas the tank engine indoor play and parklands. The National Brewery Centre (17 min.)
guided tours explore british brewing with shire horses vintage vehicles and beer samples. The National Forest Co (25 min.)
forest reservoir cycling and camping Snowdome (26 min.)
indoor snow skiing & snowboarding centre with an ice rink swimming pool & gym. Tutbury Castle (16 min.)
ruins of a historic medieval site with a tudor garden ghost hunts and paranormal events programme. Tamworth Castle (24 min.)
medieval motte-and-bailey fortress with pleasure grounds re-enactments and children s workshops. | 
