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The Roaches and Luds Church
Unless you've never read this blog before, you'll have heard me bang on about how much fabulous countryside there is, just minutes from our front door. To continue in that vein then, let's have a look at The Roaches. (or Les Roches as our garlic eating friends would...
Emma Bridgewater – A Rainy Day to Remember
If there's one thing you can rely on in the UK - it's the weather. Yep, you can always rely on it to mess up your plans on a regular basis. Especially when you're on holiday. I've always loved holiday-makers, in the 'hot spots' of England, wandering around in their...
Where is Alton Towers?
It's a question that's asked a surprising number of times. And probably with good reason. So where is Alton Towers? Well, the answer is probably more difficult to answer than you may imagine. Sure the official answer is Farley Ln, Alton, Stoke-on-Trent ST10 4DB, but...
The Best Alton Towers Hack for Parents
If you've been to Alton Towers before, you've probably got your own hacks that work for you. If you've never been before don't forget to have a look at our top tips first. Picture the situation, if you will. You've arrived at Alton Towers with little Jonny who,...
EV Charger Near Alton Towers
With more and more people using an electric vehicle (EV) to travel long distances, the main thing you need to look for when staying overnight is the ability to charge your car. Somewhat unbelievably, at the time of writing, Alton Towers don't have an EV...
Oakamoor Village 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 kick off with the ever-popular murder mystery. Song in the Key of Death will take place in the Valley Primary School followed...
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