Best places: Tourist attractions in Staffordshire Moorlands, United Kingdom

Shifting land on a hill created this deep, overgrown chasm with history as a secret religious site.

Built in 1994, this famed ride in Alton Towers park features 4 inversions & a top speed of 50 mph.

National Trust site inspired by the East, with a dahlia walk and plants from round the world.

Vast area best explored from Ilam Park with its visitor centre, tea-room, shop and caravan site.

👍👍 Always love coming here, have done since I was little myself. Nice afternoon on row boats followed by a paddle in the water, picnic ,ice creams etc. The staff are always so lovely and welcoming, even the young apprentice Matthew! Lovely and chatty and very helpful 😊 super clean and tidy too. Lush a...

The only roller coaster in the world to have 14 loops, this popular steel rides goes up to 85 kph.

Clearly visible in the face of a steep cliff, this cave has a long history of human settlement.

👍 Good for autumn walks. Free car park. Walking paths are not in the best condition due to rain.

Iconic roller coaster with a 180-ft vertical drop, part of the Alton Towers resort theme park.

This green space with meadows, woodland & gardens offers fishing ponds, walkways & a cafe.

👍👍 Beautiful part of the Peak District. It's a very special place for me personally as it's where my love of the outdoors started, as it was the first place I drove to when I bought my 1st car, many many years ago, & I go at least once every year! Wetton Mill can be very busy on summer weekends, but th...

Zoo specialising in bird collections and with small mammals including rare warty pigs and meerkats.

👍👍 Great views from up here. It is just nice to climb a rock and be there contemplating the infinite view of the horizon. It was great fun doing this trail, it can be challenging but everybody can do it, at their own pace. Bring appropriate footwear, water and snacks. Highly recommended.

This steam railway still runs services along a section with a restored station houses.

👍👍 2nd year we have been on the North Pole Express. Wonderful Christmassy experience. Thank you

👍👍 Went just for one night with my little boy and we had the best time. Lovely campsite, super friendly and staff we so lovely. Very well kept and great outside bar. Only problem we had was the restaurant/bar had to stop serving food at half 5 due to being busy which was a shame as looked amazing. We d...

👍👍 I really love this place and I try and go when it's quiet. Greenway is always more quiet than the reservoir walk. You can spend so much time exploring, so many things to see and the wildlife is amazing.

Steel roller coaster opened in 2005, with a car-racing theme, top speeds of 60 mph & sharp turns.

Whimsical hotel inside an amusement park, plus mini-golf, a water park & regular live entertainment.

👍👍 This exceeded all expectations, can't believe we have never visited before. Will be returning soon. Well signposted, different types of walks, clean toilets, free parking, stunning scenery. Lakes, river, canal, woods, pub with live music and food en route, well maintained walkways.