Hidden gems to the East

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Hidden gems to the East

Sightseeing

Back to the English Civil War. Charles II took refuge here, while on the run from the protestant troops. See the priest's hole and the Royal Oak.
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Boscobel House et The Royal Oak
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Back to the English Civil War. Charles II took refuge here, while on the run from the protestant troops. See the priest's hole and the Royal Oak.
A gem of a late Victorian family home, heavy with designs by William Morris and Pre-Raphaelite paintings. Still occupied by the Mander family, so check about opening times first.
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National Trust Wightwick Manor et Jardins
Wightwick Bank
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A gem of a late Victorian family home, heavy with designs by William Morris and Pre-Raphaelite paintings. Still occupied by the Mander family, so check about opening times first.
One for the kids (and dads) RAF Cosford air museum, including cars, aircraft and military equipment.
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RAF Cosford
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One for the kids (and dads) RAF Cosford air museum, including cars, aircraft and military equipment.
David Austin's roses are world-renowned. For the gardeners, this centre is considered to be one of the finest rose gardens in the world. Wonderful cafe for afternoon tea. You can come away with a unique souvenir of Shropshire too.
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David Austin Roses SARL
Bowling Green Lane
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David Austin's roses are world-renowned. For the gardeners, this centre is considered to be one of the finest rose gardens in the world. Wonderful cafe for afternoon tea. You can come away with a unique souvenir of Shropshire too.
12th century church of a small nunnery for the 'white ladies', Augustinian canonesses.
White Ladies Priory
Shackerley Lane
12th century church of a small nunnery for the 'white ladies', Augustinian canonesses.
A quieter, but nevertheless beautiful alternative to the Severn, combine a trip to Wightwick Manor with a gentle walk along the towpath.
Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal
A quieter, but nevertheless beautiful alternative to the Severn, combine a trip to Wightwick Manor with a gentle walk along the towpath.
An Area of Natural Beauty, this woodland features hiking & biking paths, a visitor's centre & a tree-top adventure park.
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Cannock Chase Forest
Birches Valley
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An Area of Natural Beauty, this woodland features hiking & biking paths, a visitor's centre & a tree-top adventure park.
Medieval three-spired Cathedral, burial place of the great Anglo-Saxon bishop, St Chad. The present Gothic cathedral dates back to 1195. Home of the Lichfield Gospels, on display in the Chapter House.
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Cathédrale de Lichfield
The Close
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Medieval three-spired Cathedral, burial place of the great Anglo-Saxon bishop, St Chad. The present Gothic cathedral dates back to 1195. Home of the Lichfield Gospels, on display in the Chapter House.
Atmospheric Elizabethan farmhouse, another of the hiding places of King Charles II in 1651. Features a typical knot garden and, of course, a cafe.
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Moseley Old Hall
Moseley Old Hall Lane
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Atmospheric Elizabethan farmhouse, another of the hiding places of King Charles II in 1651. Features a typical knot garden and, of course, a cafe.
Stately home and large estate on the banks of England's other great river, the Trent. Was home of George Anson, widely credited as father of the British Navy in the eighteen century, height of Britain's colonial expansion.
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Shugborough Hall
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Stately home and large estate on the banks of England's other great river, the Trent. Was home of George Anson, widely credited as father of the British Navy in the eighteen century, height of Britain's colonial expansion.
Pretty village church that has remained almost intact for over 600 years.
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Pretty village church that has remained almost intact for over 600 years.
Chillington has been home to the Giffard family for over 800 years. Rebuilt three times, this family home opens its doors on selected days through the summer.
Chillington Hall
Port Lane
Chillington has been home to the Giffard family for over 800 years. Rebuilt three times, this family home opens its doors on selected days through the summer.
House and gardens, home to Earl of Bradford. Child friendly play area and miniature railway. Good restaurant/cafe and art gallery too.
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Weston Park
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House and gardens, home to Earl of Bradford. Child friendly play area and miniature railway. Good restaurant/cafe and art gallery too.
Fascinating museum to Samuel Johnson's journey from literary obscurity and financial poverty, to world renown and success.
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Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum and Bookshop
9 Breadmarket St
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Fascinating museum to Samuel Johnson's journey from literary obscurity and financial poverty, to world renown and success.

City/town information

Apart from the Cathedral, Lichfield was the birthplace of Samuel Johnson, writer of the first authoritative Dictionary of the English Language. Also famous for its many red-brick Georgian-style buildings.
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Lichfield
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Apart from the Cathedral, Lichfield was the birthplace of Samuel Johnson, writer of the first authoritative Dictionary of the English Language. Also famous for its many red-brick Georgian-style buildings.