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Peak Directions - Promoting Enterprise across the Peak District with descriptions and links for a wide range of websites that provide support and information to help small businesses and social enterprises in the Peak District area Why
not visit the Peak District National
Park? Peak District attractions and places to visit on your Peak District Holiday peakdistrictview.com |
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This craggy outcrop of rocks lying on the the
southern uplands of the Pennines just 4 miles north
of Leek offers fantastic views, walks and
climbing. |
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Winkhill, Leek ST13 7QR Tel:01538 308293 Fax: 01538 308283 Email:enquiries@blackbrookzoologicalpark.co.uk A fun and educational day for all whatever the weather. Rare birds, unusual animals, reptiles, insects and aquatics. Open April-October 10.30am-5.30pm; November-March 10.30am-dusk Admission charged. Excellent access to all areas. |
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Mill Street, Leek, ST13 8HA Tel:01538 483741 James Brindley, the famous canal engineer, built this water powered corn mill by the River Churnet in 1752. Visitors can see corn being ground and visit the museum showing millwrighting skills. Open: Easter-September, weekends and bank holidays. Also 3rd Monday in July to end of August. Mon, Tue, Wed. 2pm-5pm. Admission charged. |
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Cheddleton, Nr Leek Staffordshire Moorlands ST13 7EE Tel: 01538 360522 FAx: 01538 361848 Email: mgt@cheddcvr.freeserve.co.uk www.churnetvalleyrailway.co.uk A truly beautiful heritage railway deep in the heart of Staffordshire's secret valley. Open: Easter - October. Open every Sunday and all Bank Hol Mondays. July and August every Saturday. August every Wednesday (please phone before visit) |
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Alton, Staffs ST10 4DB Tel:0870 4444 455 www.altontowers.com Alton Towers is Britain's no.1 theme park. Set in 500 acres of beautiful Staffordshire countryside. Enter a world of magic, excitement, thrills and surprises. Open from April - November. Most of the park is accessible to people with disabilities. |
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Leek Road, Cheddleton ST13 7HL (on A520 beside the Cauldon Canal) Tel: 01782 502907 www.ex.ac.uk/~akoutram/cheddleton-mill Unique watermill, with two wheels, tells the story of pottery materials. Open: Sat and Sun 2pm-5pm throughout the year. Weekdays by appointment. Admission: Free (donations welcome) Visitors with disabilities limited to ground floor. |
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Mill Cottages, Consall Forge, Wetley Rocks, Stoke on Trent Staffordshire ST9 OAJ Tel: 01538 266625 www.4ateapot.co.uk Email: nick@4ateapot.co.uk Craft Pottery in secluded Churnet Valley - attractive handthrown functional and decorative ceramics. Open: The pottery is open most days between 10am - 5pm but telephone first before making a special journey. |
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Ilam, Ashbourne, Derbyshire DE6 2AZ Tel / Fax: 01335 350245 Email: ilampark@ntrust.org.uk www.nationaltrust.org.uk Beautiful area of open parkland and woodland alongside the River Manifold. Open: Grounds open all year. Shop open daily April - October. Tea room closed Wednesday / Thursday, low season open weekends only. Admission: Car park charge, National Trust members free. Limited access near Hall (wheelchair available). Adapted W.C. Info centre and shop accessible via cobbled courtyard, ramps available. |
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Foxt Road, Froghall, Stoke on Trent ST10 2HJ Tel: 01538 266486 An enjoyable way to experience the Cauldon Canal and Churnet Valley. Our crew, dressed in period costumes, will serve you with home cooked food. Advanced booking recommended for all trips. Open: Mid May to early September, Sunday lunch and afternoon tea trips. Group charters available throughout the week. Fee charged. |
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Grange Road, Biddulph. Staffs Moorlands ST8 7SD Tel: 01782 517999 Fax:01782 510624 email:biddulphgrange@ntrust.org.uk An unusual Victorian Garden, restored by the National Trust including a Chinese Temple, Egyptian Court, Dahlia walk and a Scottish glen. Open April - October Wed-Fri 12.00-5.30 (closed Good Friday) Winter opening Nov-Dec Sat and Sun only 12.00-4.00 Admission Adult £4.60 Child £2.30 Family £11.50 |
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Caverswall Road Station, Blythe Bridge, Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire Tel: 01782 396210 Fax: 01782 396210 www.foxfieldrailway.co.uk Journey back to the age of steam on a trip through rural North Staffordshire. Large collection of locomotives and rolling stock. Open: Sundays Easter - End of September. Bank Holiday weekends. Weekends in December. Admission: £4.50 adults, £3.50 Snr Citizens, £2.00 children (5-16 yrs) Wheelchair access on the trains not available at the moment. |
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Rudyard, Nr Leek, ST13 8PF Tel / Fax: 01538 306280 Ideal for walking, picnicking, sailing, fishing and canoeing. Shop / cafe, visitor's centre, toilets and changing rooms. Miniature railway, boat hire / rides. Open: Call for details on opening times / activity prices. Fully accessible toilet, visitor centre and fishing. |
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Cross St. Mill, Cross Street, Leek, Staffordshire ST13 6BL Tel / /fax: 01538 382333 www.thekiddieskingdom.co.uk Enjoy sliding into ball pools, climbing the rope frames, crossing the bridges and lots more. Open 10am-7pm (last entry 5.30pm) 7 days a week. Closed Christmas day, boxing day and New Years day. Admission: £2.75 per 1 1/2 hour weekdays. £2.95 per 11/2 hour weekends and Bank Holidays. Adapted toitet and ramps within establishment for visitors with disabilities. Baby changing facilities also available. |
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Six Oaks Farm, Bradnop, Leek, Staffordshire ST13 7EU Tel / Fax: 01538 384017 www.rspb.org 11/2 miles of nature trails in spectacular wooded valley. A super selection of birds, flowers and butterflies. Open: All days except Christmas and Boxing day. Access difficult for people with disabilities. |
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Meerbrook Nr Leek ST13 8SW www.stwater.co.uk Play area, outdoor walks and shopping! Wonderful scenery across waters of reservoir. Visitor centre. Closed Christmas day only. |
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Lower Lady Meadows Farm, Near Bradnop, Leek
Staffs ST13 7TZ |
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Foxt, near Froghall, Staffordshire Moorlands ST10 2HS Fine detailed relief ceramics, jewelry, wall plaques and intricately carved oak panels. Open: Most days (please telephone to check) Admission: Free Visitors with special needs please telephone first. |
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Rudyard Station, Rudyard, Nr Leek ST13 8PF Tel / fax 01995 672280 Email: hanson.mike@virgin.net www.rudyardlakerailway.co.uk A magical three mile return trip alongside beautiful historic Rudyard Lake. Open: Sundays March - October, summer Saturdays, bank holiday weekends. Please telephone for fares and details. No facilities for people with disabilities. |
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