Leisure Breaks at
The Roman Way Hotel, Cannock
From historic estates to high-adrenalin rides, there's something to appeal to everyone in the local area.
Close by is Cannock Chase was designated as an area of outstanding natural beauty in 1958 because of its beautiful landscape, its wildlife and its history. Cannock Chase is the largest surviving area of lowland heathland in the Midlands . Lowland heath is an internationally scarce and threatened wildlife habitat. The AONB also has extensive areas of forest and woodland along with areas of designed parkland, sand and gravel quarrying and mixed agriculture.Cannock Chase and its associated animal and plant communities are part of an historic landscape dating back thousands of years. Wild deer still roam the Chase and are probably descended from the original herd introduced in Norman times for hunting purposes.
Leave the 21st Century behind and step into the real working environments of The Complete Working Historic Estate at Shugborough Estate, within 12 miles of Roman Way Hotel. See, feel, hear and smell history as costumed 'first person' characters take you on a journey into the inner workings of a large country estate and bring real working environments to life. For another trip into the area's heritage, visit Weston Park Weston, a remarkable house set in stunning grounds just 12 miles from Roman Way. At every corner, echoes of different eras call out. Weston Park is a house with a rich history that has proved an important landmark in the area dating right back to the time the land was first mentioned in the Domesday Book.
Wedgewood, England's finest china company has been synonymous with beauty, craftsmanship and innovation for almost 250 years. Founded in 1759 by Josiah Wedgewood, known as the 'father of English potters', a visit to the Wedgewood Visitor to Centre offer san unparalleled opportunity to see the world famous Wedgwood production facility at close quarters and in its full detail.
There is plenty of offer for thrill seekers too, including Waterworld, the Tamworth Snowdome and the every popular Alton Towers, all less than an hours drive away.
