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National Memorial Arboretum

May 15, 2020January 7, 2020 Laura GinnBurton on Trent, Lichfield, National Memorial Arboretum, Staffordshire0 comment

Places such as Burton on Trent and Lichfield in Staffordshire may not be the first places that spring to mind as locations to visit. However, these two cities have a wealth of attractions and history between them, and situated roughly halfway between them is one of the most famous attractions in the country – the National Memorial Arboretum. Leaving the A38 at a village known as Alrewas, it is just a short distance to this site of 150 acres which has more than 30,000 trees, an abundance of wildlife, and…

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Drayton Manor

August 15, 2017August 7, 2017 Laura GinnDrayton Manor0 comment

Drayton Manor is a theme park, set in the grounds of one of Britain’s great historical manor houses, located in the picturesque village of Drayton Bassett in Staffordshire. The theme park is one of the most successful in the UK ranking fifth by popularity, as measured by footfall, and brings a significant amount of tourism to the village with a population of just 1,037 at the last census. The History of the Manor Beginning in the 15th century when the British aristocracy began prioritising comfort over fortification for their luxury…

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Alton Towers

February 15, 2017February 21, 2017 Laura GinnAlton Towers0 comment

Also known as Alton Resort, Alton Towers is located in Staffordshire. This hotel and amusement park is part of the Merlin Entertainment Group. Opened in the mid-1800’s, Alton Towers hosted garden and flower shows until 1980 when a water and theme park was built on the location. There are currently nine roller coasters at Alton Towers along with other attractions. These roller coasters include: Congo River Rapids Nemesis Thirteen Runaway Mine Train The hotel located at Alton Towers opened its doors in 1996, and is well known as the first…