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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Staffordshire

6 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Staffordshire, England

Updated May 12, 2021

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Unusual Attractions in Staffordshire

Lud’s Church

Staffordshire, England

Lud's Church

This haunting stone chasm is a hotbed of mossy rock and English legend.

Doxey Pool

Staffordshire, England

Doxey Pool

This tiny little pool is said to be home to a malicious mermaid named Jenny Greenteeth.

The Queen’s Chair in the snow.

Leek, England

The Queen's Chair

This stone throne invites adventurers to observe breathtaking views of the Peak District.

Tree and shrub growth has softened the crater but it’s scale is still apparent

Staffordshire, England

The Hanbury Crater

The site of one of the largest non-nuclear explosions in history, created when a massive bomb dump accidentally exploded.

Retaining wall on WWII firing range

Staffordshire, England

Cannock Chase Military Training Grounds

Parts of this former military training ground may have inspired parts of J.R.R. Tolkien's famous fantasy series.

Bevin Boys Memorial.

Staffordshire, England

Bevin Boys Memorial

A long-overdue monument to the forgotten British men drafted into the coal mines during World War II.

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Les Oakes and Sons Architectural Reclamation Yard

Cheadle, England

Les Oakes and Sons Architectural Reclamation Yard

Inside this reclamation yard is a unique collection of horse-drawn vehicles.

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