Days Out Near Lower Micklin Farm

www.altontowers.co.uk
The UK’s largest theme park.
Wicker Man opened 2018

www.altontowers.com/waterpark/
Enjoy a water based thrill day riding the MasterBlaster and the other flumes or just relaxing in the outdoor Bubbly Wubbly Pool. Open all year.

www.altontowers.com/spa/
Maybe time for some of your group to have a relaxing day in the Spa. Open all year.

www.waterworld.co.uk
UK’s No.1 indoor tropical aqua park! Open all year.

Festival Park  ST1 5PU 01782 205747

www.peakdistrict.org
Just a few miles away. Explore the Peak District and all it has to offer.

www.derbyshireuk.net/dovedale.html
Take a leisurely stroll along Dovedale and cross the stepping stones or build up a sweat with a climb up Thorpe Cloud.

www.ramblersretreat.co.uk
Fantastic walking and eating. Only two miles from Lower Micklin Farm. Why not spend the day here while the ‘youngsters’ enjoy Alton Towers.

http://www.derbyshire-peakdistrict.co.uk
Beautiful 24km cycle ride through the Peak District.

www.farmonthehill.co.uk/cycle-hire.html
A gentle cycle from Denstone to Oakamoor along the disused railway. Bike hire available locally.

www.derbyshireuk.net/manifold_trail.html
An easy route being on a tarmacadam track and minor roads between Waterhouses and Hulme End and, as such, is suitable for children and old people. Stunning geological features including Thor’s Cave.

www.cressbrook.co.uk/features/carsington
Carsington Water is a local centre for outdoor activities – there is a sailing club active next door to the Visitor Centre, and there are many opportunities for walking and cycling around the reservoir and the surrounding villages. Cycle hire is available and there is plentiful car parking. 

http://www.staffs-wildlife.org.uk/
Fantastic walking and climbing area. You may even see a wild wallaby!

https://www.ukclimbing.com/logbook/
Climbing opportunities scattered all around the Churnet Valley. Some within walking distance of Lower Micklin.

www.foxfieldrailway.co.uk
A beautiful five mile round trip through the picturesque Staffordshire Moorlands.

www.churnet-valley-railway.co.uk
A delightful 10 mile return journey through Staffordshire’s hidden valley.

www.nationaltrust.org.uk/sudburyhall
Late 17th-century house with sumptuous interiors and the Museum of Childhood.

www.chatsworth.org
Explore the historic house, discover fascinating stories and enjoy one of Europe’s most significant art collections.

http://www.peakwildlifepark.co.uk/
Walk with the animals. Also indoor play area.
Only eight miles from Lower Micklin Farm.

www.cuct.org.uk/welcome
The Caldon Canal is widely seen as one of them most interesting waterways in the country. It is very much a canal of contrasts, beginning in the centre of the Potteries but also passing through remote countryside on the summit level and the Churnet Valley.

www.visitstoke.co.uk
Visit the ceramic capital of Stoke on Trent. Take a tour around the Royal Doulton or Wedgwood factories or visit one of the many factory shops for all your pottery.

www.trentham-monkey-forest.com
Walk among the 140 monkeys living in freedom in the monkey forest.

www.uttoxeter-racecourse.co.uk
Enjoy a day at the races. Only seven miles from Lower Micklin Farm

www.nationalbrewerycentre.co.uk/index.htm
(Formerly the Bass Museum)

www.visitashbourne.co.uk
Plenty of retail experiences for all. Many individual shops and teashops. Gateway to the Peak District.

www.cinebowl.co.uk
Cinema, Ten Pin Bowling and Ice Skating in Uttoxeter.

 http://www.trentham.co.uk/
Stroll around the gardens, run wild in the woodlands, brave the barefoot, walk, steam or set sail along the lakeside, hide and seek in the maze, enjoy adventure play.

38 Market Pl, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire ST14 8HP 01889 358572
A vintage tea shop in Uttoxeter. Selling High quality tea’s, coffee’s & a selection of home made cakes and light lunches.
Afternoon tea is available with a selection of sandwiches. All made with local produce.