Travel Information

The Ancient High House is one of the finest Tudor buildings in the United Kingdom. It is the largest remaining timber framed town house in England.

In 1642 the then King Charles I stayed there en route to Shrewsbury, and the house retains an extensive collection of period furniture and architectural features. It is also the home of the Staffordshire Yeomanry Museum.

The Ancient High House
Greengate Street
Stafford
ST16 2JA

Telephone: +44 (0)1785 619131

Biddulph Grange Garden is a Victorian garden created by James Bateman. His plant collection comes from all over the world. He created themed areas taking his inspiration from gardens from all over the globe, an Italian terrace, an Egyptian pyramid, a Himalayan glen and Chinese garden will delight the eye. So take your campervan hire here and visit the world in one place! Here is also a stunning collection of rhododendrons. Walking around these gardens is a real delight and will certainly give inspiration to all of us with even the smallest patch of garden.  This garden is also unique in the fact it holds the oldest surviving golden larch in Britain, brought from China by the great plant hunter Robert Fortune. There are quite a few steps around the garden, but that adds to the interest giving different heights and vistas. The china garden is a particular favourite because it houses a building in the style of a replica Chinese temple. Stood reflecting its image in the pool, decorated with gilded dragons, sea horses and hanging bells it is a magnificent sight. If you are on your campervan hire holiday in Staffordshire this is the place for photo opportunities on a nice fine day. If you are able to visit these gardens and want to share your photographs with us please let me know. For those of you who also like to check out the tea rooms for the obligatory tea and cake there is a tea-room and Acorn café. The property is owned and managed by the National Trust and they also invite you to browse the world-themed gift shop and plant centre. Check their website at Biddulph Grange Garden prior to setting out in your camper van hire to get opening times and admission prices etc. To get there drive 1 mile north of Biddulph, 3½ miles south-east of Congleton, 7 miles north of Stoke-on-Trent.  Then gain access from the A527 (Tunstall to Congleton road). The entrance is on Grange Road

Biddulph Grange Garden
Grange Road
Biddulph
Staffordshire
ST8 7SD

Tel: 01782 517999

This campsite is only about two or three miles from the town of Leek which has a new pedestrians shopping centre. The town also has some interesting antique shops to browse. The campsite is close to the potteries, the Peak District and Alton Towers. Alton Towers is a theme park with plenty of excitement for all the family. Some of the rides will take your breath away! Expect to find it a bit challenging for older more timid campers who take their teenagers there! If like me, you do not fancy hurtling through the air at great speed, it will be best to watch others dare to attempt some of the spectacular rides. There are also tamer, quieter rides for the less adventurous. For those of you attempting any ride involving water I do recommend having a dry tee shirt at the ready when you have finished. The log flume was great fun, but I was very wet for a couple of hours afterwards and grateful it was a warm sunny day! There are also lovely gardens at Alton Towers and a Caribbean lagoon-style Waterpark. Whilst you are in the area take a drive on to Derbyshire to visit Chatsworth House. This truly magnificent historic house is set in beautiful rolling parkland with garden, farmyard and adventure playground. The site at Leek has seventy pitches. There are some all weather pitches available but some pitches are sloping and chocks are required. Booking your pitch well in advance is essential if you want to ensure hard standing for your Staffordshire Motorhome Hire.

Leek Camping and Caravanning Club Site
Blackshaw Grange
Blackshaw Moor
Leek
Staffordshire
ST13 8TL
Telephone:  01538 300285 (No calls after 8pm please.)
/www.campingandcaravanningclub.co.uk/siteseeker/aspx/details.aspx?id=6220&returnPage=search.aspx

The West Midlands has a lot to offer those touring in a motorhome. Whilst in the area Shugborough Estate is lovely place to visit. The Estate is a National Trust site made up of several buildings and extensive gardens. Also at Shugborough is a model farm with costumed guides producing flour, butter, cheese and ale. Rare livestock breeds roam the grounds offering a unique experience for visitors.

The gardens include terraces, a lake and several monuments of national importance.

Shugborough Estate
Milford
nr Stafford
Staffordshire
ST17 0XB
Tel: 01889 881388

Regular exhibits, special exhibitions and events. The Museum is about the amazing people,“ordinary??? soldiers, the heroes, the Victoria Cross winners……

Staffordshire Regiment Museum
Whittington Barracks
Lichfield
Staffs
WS14 9PY
Tel: 01543 434394

Tamworth Castle is a typical Norman castle. The castle is well worth a visit in your campervan.

Next to the castle are pleasure gardens, ideal for walks and picnics in the Summer.In the summer brass band concerts are held here each Saturday.

Combined with a visit to Tamworth Castle, the facilities in the Grounds are excellent for families with an extensive adventure play area for children aged 3 to 14, a cafe, themed play area for under 6′s (Treasure Island), river walks.

Tamworth Castle
Tamworth
Staffordshire

Telephone: (24hour answerphone) 01827 709629

Whilst travelling around Staffordshire in a camper van, why not take a detour to visit Tamworth Castle, a medieval motte and bailey castle. Tamworth Castle offers over 15 period rooms to explore which reveal over 900 years of history. The Great Hall offers amagnificent 15th century timber beamed roof with a fantastic display of armour and weaponry.

Medieval re-enactments and ghost searches even take place throughout the year!

Tamworth Castle
The Holloway
Tamworth
B79 7NA
01827 709626

The Peak District was Britain’s first national park, established in April 1951. Around 38,000 people live in the Park in 125 parishes. Visitors from all over the world come to the Park to find peace and tranquillity and to reconnect with the natural world. They can also find adventure, experiencing some of England’s finest climbing, caving, walking and cycling. e National Park covers 1,438 km2 (555 sq. miles) with over 2,500 km of public rights of way. The main economic activities are tourism, manufacturing, farming and quarrying.

Travel in your motorhome to this is lovely spot with views over the reservoir (owned by Severn Trent Water). Admission is free but you pay for the car park. There is also a restaurant. Visit their website for up to date information.

Tittesworth Water Visitor Centre
Meerbrook
Leek
Staffordshire
ST13 8SW

Tel: 01538 300 400

Experience the fabulous V Festival in luxury and style by hiring a motorhome or campervan. Taking place at both Weston Park, Staffordshire and Hylands Park, , V Festival promises to deliver as one of the UK’s premier music festival events. The confirmed 2009 line-up boasts many top acts such as The Killers, Razorlight, Oasis, Lady Gaga, Katy Perry and many many more!

With unreliable weather condition and crowded campsites, avoid the mud and madness and enjoy the experience to the max in a comfortable motorhome- complete with your own private bathroom!