Staffordshire Moorlands Tourism

20/08/2024

🗓In the lead up to the here's what's happening this week in the ...

🐑 Dovedale Sheep Dog Society Trials
🍃Family activities - Staffordshire Wildlife Trust
🧚‍♀️Magical Bubble Wednesdays at Peak Wildlife Park
🐾Meet Bluey at Peak Wildlife Park
🎭Folksy Theatre at Biddulph Grange Garden
🎬The Iron Claw (15) at Wellspring Methodist Church Staffordshire Moorlands
🕰Leek antiques and collectors market 30th Anniversary
🎪Butterton Wakes & Scarecrow Festival
🥾Walk the Moorlands Brown Edge Guided walk
🐾Food and Paws Fest with Checkley Parish Community (Upper Tean, Lower Tean, Checkley & Hollington)

💻Discover more events in Staffordshire at www.enjoystaffordshire.co.uk

🛍️ with the Staffordshire Moorlands Markets: www.staffsmoorlands.gov.uk/markets


🎼Enjoy Local music with Keeping it Live! The Sound Of Leek: Gigs and Much More

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16/08/2024

🌞The sun is shining this weekend in the and there is so much to discover...

🚂Why not take a train ride on one of our ...
Churnet Valley Railway (1992) PLC
Foxfield Railway
Rudyard Lake Steam Railway
🐻‍❄️Spot the exotic or local wildlife at...
Peak Wildlife Park
RSPB Coombes Valley and Consall Woods
🛶Paddle the waters at...
Rudyard Lake
Tittesworth Water Sports And Activity Centre
🧗‍♀️Climbing high at...
The Peak Climbing Wall
Madrenaline Activity Centre
🏓Time to play at...
Biddulph Grange Garden
Ilam Park, National Trust
Tittesworth Water
WildAndfree Adventure Playground
The Play Barn at Round Meadows Farm

🗓Or enjoy these local events...

🎤🎼Say Something Music at the Foxlowe Arts Centre
🎷Leek Blues & Americana at The Greyhound Inn Warslow
🥾Daltons Dairy Weaver Hills Walk
🎪Kingsley Holt Centre Summer Fayre
🎬WONKA at Flash Village Hall

💻Discover more events, places to stay or where to eat at https://tinyurl.com/2hfnmae4

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15/08/2024

🛍On Saturday 24th August we will be celebrating the 30th Anniversary of Leek's Saturday Vintage Market.

The Market takes place every Saturday in the Market Place but on Saturday 24th August there will be even more to see with Moorlands Radio, live music and entertainment !

❤️ with the Staffordshire Moorlands Markets: www.staffsmoorlands.gov.uk/markets


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13/08/2024

💚 The is looking beautiful, a stunning part of England to discover !

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📸Butterton (Cliff Salt)


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12/08/2024

🗓 What's happening this week in the ...

🛝Big Bounce Events at Biddulph Valley Leisure Centre
🧚‍♂️Bubble Fairy at Peak Wildlife Park
🚂Family Fun at Foxfield Railway
🖌Family activities - Staffordshire Wildlife Trust at Biddulph & Leek Library
🐾Paw Patrol - Heroes in Training at Peak Wildlife Park
🎤🎼Say Something Music at the Foxlowe Arts Centre
🎷Leek Blues & Americana at The Greyhound Inn Warslow
🎪Kingsley Holt Centre Summer Fayre
🎬WONKA at Flash Village Hall

💻Discover more events in Staffordshire at www.enjoystaffordshire.co.uk

🛍️ with the Staffordshire Moorlands Markets: www.staffsmoorlands.gov.uk/markets


🎼Enjoy local music at Keeping it Live! The Sound Of Leek: Gigs and Much More

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10/08/2024

Enjoy Staffs 30 Family Days Out in Staffordshire for Under £30

To help you make the most of Summer, we’ve put together a handy list of 30 different family friendly places to visit and things to do in Staffordshire, that won’t break the bank – in fact they all cost less than £30* for 2 Adults and 2 Children to get in, and some are free family days out!

Our popular campaign aims to fill your Summer with fun, whether your family is active, creative, curious, looking for adventure or simply loves wildlife, we’ve plenty of ideas and inspiration for you.

Each of our suggested attractions is either free admission, or costs no more than £30* for a family of four to enter, so start planning your family summer days out in Staffordshire now!

💻https://www.enjoystaffordshire.com/.../30-family-days-out-under-30-pounds
📸 Rudyard Lake Steam Railway
Rudyard Lake
(image credit: Jennifer Upstone)

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08/08/2024

🖍️A few of our visitors today enjoying the fun activities at the Nic!
Monday to Saturday, 10am - 4pm
1st floor of The Nicholson Institute
Stockwell Street
Leek
ST13 6DW

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08/08/2024

🚍 Don't forget to book your transport to the on Saturday 10th August for hassle-free travel 🐄🌳🐴🐕

Enjoy the scenic journey through the beautiful Manifold Valley as we take you straight to the heart of the action. Whether you're coming from Leek, Buxton, Ashbourne or anywhere in between, our convenient service ensures you won't miss a moment of the fun. 🎡✨

Hop on board and make the most of your day at the Manifold Show without the stress of driving and parking. Booking is easy - download the moorlands connect booking app from your App Store or call 01335 342 951

For more information and to plan your trip, visit: https://www.ashbournect.org.uk/moorlands-connect

05/08/2024

🗓Here's what's happening this week in the ...

🎈Children's Day at Brindley's Mil
🤹‍♀️Andrew Van Buren's Circus Workshop at Biddulph Youth and Community Zone
🛝Big Bounce Events at South Moorlands Leisure Centre
🧚‍♀️Magical Bubbles at Peak Wildlife Park
🐶Meet Bluey at Peak Wildlife Park
🎬The Phantom Of The Open at Wellspring Methodist Church Staffordshire Moorlands
🐄Manifold Valley Agricultural Show
🎼The Swinging Woodpeckers at Brough Park, Leek.
👗Open Day at Hope House Costume Museum
🏓 National Trust's Summer of Play at Biddulph Grange Garden & Ilam Park, National Trust

💻Discover more events in Staffordshire at www.enjoystaffordshire.co.uk

🛍️ with the Staffordshire Moorlands Markets: www.staffsmoorlands.gov.uk/markets


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29/07/2024

🗓As we go from July into August, here's what's happening this week in the ...

🏓 The National Trust's Summer of Play at Biddulph Grange Garden & Ilam Park, National Trust
🍃30th July: Family activities - Staffordshire Wildlife Trust at Biddulph & Cheadle
🏆 30th July: Rural Olympics at Tittesworth Water
🚂30th & 31st July: Steam Powered Adventure at Churnet Valley Railway (1992) PLC
🐾1st August: Paw Patrol - Heroes in Training at Peak Wildlife Park
🥾3rd August: Free Guided Walk in Oakamoor with Walk the Moorlands
🎭4th August: The Secret Diary of Henry VIII at Ilam Park, National Trust
🎈4th August: Party in the Park with Team Cheadle, Staffordshire
🛍4th August: The Sunday Supplement Market (Leek)

💻Discover more events in Staffordshire at www.enjoystaffordshire.co.uk

🛍️ with the Staffordshire Moorlands Markets: www.staffsmoorlands.gov.uk/markets


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26/07/2024

🚍 Explore the Car-Free! 🌳

Discover the beauty of our countryside and connect to Ashbourne, Buxton, Cheadle, Leek and more without needing a car.

The Moorlands Connect service is here for you, now covering new areas including Cheadle, Denstone, Newhaven and Rudyard!

The service operates Monday to Saturday throughout the year (apart from Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day) and also runs every Sunday from April to September.

The Moorlands Connect can Pick-up & Drop-off anywhere within the service area detailed on the map. Connect to scheduled buses for transport into Macclesfield, Hanley, Derby and the Peak District.

To book search for the Moorlands Connect app on your app store and download. If you’re unable to use the app, call 01335 342 951 Monday-Friday, 9am-4pm.
You can book on the day or up to 28 days in advance.
For more details visit https://www.ashbournect.org.uk/moorlands-connect

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26/07/2024

25/07/2024

The is where we want to be this !

🎭 Cheadle CATS Romeo & Juliet
🎭Lou Conran at the Foxlowe Arts Centre
🎼Peak District Weekender 2024
🐏Leek & District Show
🍺The Craig Pickering Memorial Beer & Music Festival
🎻Leek Town Centre Country & Western Live Music and Line Dancing
🎈Biddulph Festival 2024 Family Fun Day
🎭 Andy Kind Comedy Night at St Lawrence's Church, Biddulph
🎈Picnic in the Park
🎭 A Midsummer Night's Dream & Twelfth Night at Bolton Gate Arts

🚌Explore the with the Moorlands Connect bus service ( Ashbourne Community Transport )

💻Discover more events in Staffordshire at www.enjoystaffordshire.co.uk

🛍️ with our Staffordshire Moorlands Markets: www.staffsmoorlands.gov.uk/markets


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24/07/2024

22/07/2024

🎨Looking for things to do with the kids?

Drop in for FREE self-led activities in the Art Gallery of the Nicholson Institute; create an animal face mask or enjoy our colouring and drawing activities.

Monday to Friday
11am - 3pm

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22/07/2024

🗓 This week in the !

Find your local Wildlife Trust event and get stuck in to wild activities, talks, walks and much more.

20/07/2024

😎 It's the and it's the start of the in the !

🚂Rail Ale Trail at Churnet Valley Railway (1992) PLC
🎭 Sherlock Homes Strikes Back at Biddulph Grange Garden
🎭 As You Like It at Bolton Gate Arts
🪩 Back to the 80s at Biddulph Moor Village Hall
🎨Biddulph Festival 2024 Open Art
🎨Redolence Exhibition at Foxlowe Arts Centre
🎸The Situation's July Thing at Foxlowe Arts Centre
🎭Jack Skipper & George Lewis at Leek Comedy Club
🏓The National Trust's Summer of Play at Ilam Park, National Trust & Biddulph Grange Garden

💻Discover more events in Staffordshire at www.enjoystaffordshire.co.uk

🛍️ with our Staffordshire Moorlands Markets: www.staffsmoorlands.gov.uk/markets


🎼Enjoy Local music with Keeping it Live! The Sound Of Leek: Gigs and Much More

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19/07/2024

Enjoy Staffs 30 Family Days Out in Staffordshire for Under £30

To help you make the most of Summer, we’ve put together a handy list of 30 different family friendly places to visit and things to do in Staffordshire, that won’t break the bank – in fact they all cost less than £30* for 2 Adults and 2 Children to get in, and some are free family days out!

Our popular campaign aims to fill your Summer with fun, whether your family is active, creative, curious, looking for adventure or simply loves wildlife, we’ve plenty of ideas and inspiration for you.

Each of our suggested attractions is either free admission, or costs no more than £30* for a family of four to enter, so start planning your family summer days out in Staffordshire now!

💻https://www.enjoystaffordshire.com/ideas-and-inspiration/30-family-days-out-under-30-pounds

📸 Rudyard Lake Steam Railway
Rudyard Lake
(image credit: Jennifer Upstone)

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17/07/2024

17/07/2024

The Sun is Shining at Last! Just in time for the !

Many stalls from Leek Butter and Trestle Market New are joining our outside traders whilst the refurbishment is taking place offering a wide variety and value for money.

Check out this wonderful article from the National Geographic

How to plan a weekend in North Staffordshire, UK (nationalgeographic.com)

Show casing what North Staffordshire has to offer featuring tourism businesses:
The Tawny Hotel
Black Lion, Consall ForgeChurnet Valley Railway (1992) PLC
Alton Towers

For events, place to visit and much more visit:
www.enjoystaffordshire.com

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15/07/2024

🗓Last week before the , here's what's happening this week...

🎭Staged CIO What's Happening in the Garden?
🚂Rail Ale Trail at Churnet Valley Railway (1992) PLC
📖Poetry Goes Wild at Biddulph Festival 2024
🎭 Sherlock Homes Strikes Back at Biddulph Grange Garden
🎭 As You Like It at Bolton Gate Arts
🪩 Back to the 80s at Biddulph Moor Village Hall
🎨Redolence exhibition at Foxlowe Arts Centre
🎸The Situation's July Thing at Foxlowe Arts Centre
🎭Jack Skipper & George Lewis at Leek Comedy Club

💻Discover more events in Staffordshire at www.enjoystaffordshire.co.uk

🛍️ with the Staffordshire Moorlands Markets: www.staffsmoorlands.gov.uk/markets


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15/07/2024

12/07/2024

🗓 ⚽️🎾The weekend is here in the ...

🎪The Festival of Brilliant
🎪Brown Edge Carnival
🎭Comedy Bidduph
🥁Leek Club Day
🎉Bee Active Crazy Colour Run
🥾 HATCH HIKE @ Daltons
🎪Draycott Summer Fayre
🎭The Wind in the Willows at Bolton Gate Arts
👟TITTESWORTH WATER 10K, HALF MARATHON & 50K JULY 2024

💻Discover more events in Staffordshire this weekend at www.enjoystaffordshire.co.uk

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11/07/2024

11/07/2024

To keep on the topic of travel news, as we’ve mentioned previously, has a free bus all day on Saturday 13th July, that we encourage everyone to use in order to stay environmentally friendly! 🚌

Hollinshead Coaches will be starting the route outside the Biddulph Youth and Community Zone, then the Staffordshire Moorlands Family Hub, followed by Sainsbury's/Biddulph Town Hall, The Rose & Crown in Biddulph Moor, and finally arriving at Biddulph Old Hall! This will be a round-trip then going from Biddulph Old Hall, to Biddulph Moor, The Rose & Crown ETC.

The first coach will depart at 9:30am from the Biddulph Youth and Community Zone, and these round-trips will begin every 45 minutes (there will be a break with no services between 1-2pm).

The last bus to Biddulph Old Hall will be at 4pm and the last bus leaving Biddulph Old Hall will be at 6pm.

See you all there! 🎉

For tickets and further information about the event:
https://outsidearts.org/events/the-festival-of-brilliant-12-13-jul-2024/

10/07/2024

10/07/2024

There will be no outdoor market in Leek this Saturday (13/07) as the annual Club Day event is taking place.

You can find out more about club day, including the procession route, by visiting https://leekclubday.org/

08/07/2024

🗓Circle those calendars, here's what's happening this week in the ...

🥾 Biddulph Grange Country Park Walk with Walk the Moorlands
🎪The Festival of Brilliant
🎪Brown Edge Carnival
🎭Comedy Bidduph
🥁Leek Club Day
🎉Bee Active Crazy Colour Run
🎪Draycott Summer Fayre
🎭The Wind in the Willows at Bolton Gate Arts
👟TITTESWORTH WATER 10K, HALF MARATHON & 50K JULY 2024

💻Discover more events in Staffordshire at www.enjoystaffordshire.co.uk

🛍️ with the Staffordshire Moorlands Markets: www.staffsmoorlands.gov.uk/markets


🎼Enjoy Local music with Keeping it Live! The Sound Of Leek: Gigs and Much

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05/07/2024

🌞 It's the and there is a lot happening across the , starting tonight !

🎤Cheadle Carnival Rave On The Rec
🎭Ivo Graham & Abi Clarke: Work in Progress at Foxlowe Arts Centre
🎭Staged CIO Swings and Roundabouts
⛱ Biddulph Festival 2024 Biddulph by the Sea
🎪Cheadle Carnival
🎨Jennifer Collier at Biddulph Library
☘️ at Stockton Brook Studios
🦸The Sunday Supplement Market & Doctor Plot’s
🦆 Flash Duck Race - MANOR FARM
🌹Hilltop Flower Festival with Biddulph Festival 2024

💻Discover more events happening in Staffordshire at www.enjoystaffordshire.co.uk

🛍️ with the Staffordshire Moorlands Markets: www.staffsmoorlands.gov.uk/markets


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