Attractions near Alton Towers Resort

, Staffordshire ST10 4DB
Tel 44 (0)8705 20 40 60  

Alton Towers is a fabulous theme park with thrilling rides and includes Cariba Creek; an indoor and outdoor waterpark and Extraordinary Golf; 2 nine hole themed crazy golf courses. It is a very popular attraction being the most visited theme park in the UK.

Stowe by Chartley, , Staffordshire ST18 0LA
Tel 44 (0)1889 270294   Fax 44 (0)1889 271242

Amerton Farm offers a range of activities and attractions, there's a farmyard where you can pet and feed the animals, an impressive tea room which serves anything from an English tea to a traditional English meal, a farm shop, gift shop, furniture shop, jewellery shop, garden centre and so much more...

Mill Lane, , Derbyshire DE4 3RQ
Tel +44 (0)1629 823256  

The mills at Cromford with their powered machinery, large workforce and factory village became models for others throughout Britain and abroad.

Middleton Lane, Middleton, , Staffordshire B78 2BL
Tel 44 (0)121 329 3240  

Children visiting the farm, either with their family or in a group booking, are given food to feed the animals, can hold a newly hatched chick or duckling if they wish and have a farm badge of their choice. During our Spring Summer season the children are also invited to help bottle feed the lambs and kids.

South Street, , Leicestershire LE65 1BR
Tel +44 (0)1530 413343  

Ruins of 15C castle, formerly a Norman manor house. Fields nearby were the setting for the tournament in Sir Walter Scotts 'Ivanhoe'.

Beacon Road, , Leicestershire LE12 8SR
Tel +44 (0)1509 890048  

Park with 180 acres of undulating heathland & woods. On the top of Beacon Hill you can see Loughborough.

Matlock Road, , Derbyshire DE56 1BE
Tel 01773 841488  

The unique Belper River Gardens are situated at a point where the River Derwent is at its widest. You may see all manner of bird life including swans, herons, Canada geese and a variety of ducks and moorhens. Location of a number of film and TV productions.

Winkhill, , Staffordshire ST13 7QR
Tel 44 (0)1538 308293  

Set amid the Staffordshire Moorlands, Blackbrook Zoological Park is one of the largest and varied collections of some of the most rare and endangered species of birds in the world. With a collection of small mammals and reptiles

Bluebell Nursery, Annwell Lane, , Leicestershire LE65 2TA
Tel +44 (0)1530 413700  

Five acres of woodland and arboretum, planted since the early 90s. Contains an avenue of witch hazels and rare trees, including over 30 oak species and cultivars, and the most complete collection of winterberries.

Castle Street, , Derbyshire S44 6PR
Tel 44 (0)1246 822844  

Seventeenth century Bolsover Castle is a wonderful place to imagine the Golden age of Chivalry. Set on a hilltop overlooking the Vale of Scarsdale, it offers panormaic views over the surrounding countryside.

Sutton Cheney, , Leicestershire CV13 0AD
Tel +44 (0)1455 290429  

Site of the Battle of Bosworth between Richard III & Henry VII in 1485. Hosting many exhibits dedicated to the story of this significant battle including models, film theatre & much more.

Estate Office, Deer Barn Buildings, Bradgate Park, , Leicestershire LE6 0HE
Tel +44 (0)116 236 2713  

850 acres of natural parkland surrounding the ruins of Bradgate house, home of Lady Jane Grey, the 9 day Queen of England. Also featuring extensive wildlife & visitor centre.

Beacon Road, , Leicestershire LE12 8SR
Tel +44 (0)1509 890048  

A farm trail set around 130 acres of Charnwood forest farm.

Water Street, , Derbyshire SK17 6XN
Tel +44 (0)1298 72190  

From Gilbert & Sullivan to ballet, opera to comedy, childrens productions to drama, this Edwardian theatre is open all year and has a summer opera festival & pantomime.

Ticknall, , Derbyshire DE73 7LE
Tel +44 (0)1332 863822  

Calke Abbey is a vivid example of a great country house in decline, with extraordinary contents, historic park and restored garden. Children will love exploring this Baroque mansion.

, Cheshire SK11 9JY
Tel +44 (0)1625 861221  

Capesthorne Hall near Macclesfield has been the family home of the Bromley Davenports since 1726. The distinctive Jacobean style house with its Georgian Chapel and delightful gardens and lakes is set in over 100 acres of parkland.

Alton Towers Resort, , Staffordshire ST10 4DB

Cariba Creek is the Alton Towers Resort's water park, a heated oasis of fun for all the family. Boasting hundreds of fantastic interactive water features, this Caribbean lagoon offers gallons of excitement for kids of all ages, and is open all year round.

Queen's Park, Granby Street, , Leicestershire LE11 3DU
Tel +44 (0)1509 634704  

The munciple Carillon Tower & War Museum indicate Loughborough's importance as a bell-founding town.

4 Apiary Gate, , Derbyshire DE74 2JA
Tel 44 (0)1332 812711  

Castle Donington Museum is a former 17th Century farmhouse and charming garden. A different exhibition is staged each year. This years exhibition tells the story of transport in our area from prehistoric times to the present. Walkers Trail available from the Museum.

Chell Street, Sneyd Green, , Staffordshire ST1
Tel 44 (0)1782 236937  

Central Forest Park is next to the City Centre, and has the Stoke Skate Plaza - Europe's largest street style skate park. There is also a safari-themed adventure play area and boulders to climb!