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Our view down the valley. With some sun! The forecast is for more of this next week 😎😁
What a lovely picture x
Cool. Will make a change for us to have nice weather on our visit! See you tomorrow x
Get me there now 😀😀xx
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Our village festival is on 12th - 14th July this year. While our village may be small, the festival most certainly isn't. Find out all about it on our latest blog.....
thelaurels.co.uk/oakamoor-festival/
Oakamoor Festival — The Laurels B&B
The 12th to 14th July sees the Oakamoor Festival return to our little village again this year. Murder Mystery The whole weekend’s activities kicks off with the ever popular murder mystery. Song in the Key of Death will take place in the Valley Primary School followed by a traditional Staffordshire...I was going to ask when the hill climb was taking place. I'll try and make it this year.
Our guest blogger Oly, who works part time at Alton Towers has written us a nice little article giving some great insider tips
thelaurels.co.uk/the-alton-towers-story/
The Alton Towers Story - The Power of the Towers — The Laurels B&B
Miles away from the coast, but sure to satiate your roller-coaster desires – it’s time to find out ‘the power of the towers’… Alton Towers – the place where dreams are made of (well, a place where fun times are had, anyway) and, being located in the middle of nowhere, this really is the ...Alex Taylor
Treat yourself 😎We're open 10am-5pm this May Bank Holiday Monday! We'll be serving our full weekend menu, including Amy's amazing homemade Chocolate Orange Gateau and Jammie Dodger Cheesecake! 🍰 Why not pop down and explore Dimmingsdale in full bloom, followed by a treat at the Ramblers?
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Oakamoor Festival
The 12th to 14th July sees the Oakamoor Festival return to our little village again this year. Murder Mystery The whole weekend's activities kicks off with the ever popular murder mystery. Song in the Key of Death will take place in the Valley Primary School followed...
read more
The Alton Towers Story – The Power of the Towers
Miles away from the coast, but sure to satiate your roller-coaster desires – it’s time to find out ‘the power of the towers’… Alton Towers – the place where dreams are made of (well, a place where fun times are had, anyway) and, being located in the middle of nowhere,...
read more
Alton Towers Scarefest
Alton Towers Scarefest If you're in the mood to have the bejesus scared out of you, why not join us for this Halloween Spooktacular? This annual event at Alton Towers is getting more and more popular, so we thought we'd like to join in the fun by dressing up The...
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Places to Visit in and Around Staffordshire
Not everything within the Staffordshire Moorlands and the Derbyshire Dales is located or based around industry. In fact, quite the opposite is the real case; and this is no different for a little-known gem in the middle of the countryside that you will absolutely...
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The Churnet Valley Railway!
When on holiday exploring the beautifully serene Staffordshire Moorlands and surrounding Derbyshire Dales, it is easy to overlook all of the other things going on outside of ‘screaming if you want to go faster’ at the world-famous Alton Towers Resort. If you delve a...
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Family Room for 5 Near Alton Towers
Room for Five? We’ve often been asked by our Alton Towers' guests if we have a family room for five guests, and the answer up until now has always be “Sorry, no.” Well that’s about to change, as we’re knocking our existing Twin Room and one of our Triple Rooms into...
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