Staffordshire facts

Staffordshire is a county, which combines natural beauty with world-shaping traditions.

The county is rich in history, heritage and gardens and is home to the world famous Potteries.
Staffordshire is a county with varying landscapes.

The Staffordshire Moorlands consists of a spectacular, rocky upland of crags, dales and wild moors.
 
Activities to be enjoyed include hiking, mountain biking, pony trekking, hang-gliding and rock climbing.

The gentle Vale of Trent sits between Stafford, Burton-upon-Trent and Lichfield. There are many historic buildings. The 18th century home of Royal photographer Patrick Lichfield at Shugborough, the medieval cathedral at Lichfield, Castles at Tamworth, Tutbury and Stafford and the largest timber-framed town house in England are all to be found in Staffordshire.

There are a variety of gardens, ranging from the traditional and formal, to the unusual.
The county is known throughout the world for its fine china. In the Potteries, companies like Wedgwood, Spode and Royal Doulton practice their skills.

Staffordshire is also famous for its brewing industry and at the Bass Museum you can soak up its history.

At Tutbury, the ancient art of glassblowing and crystal engraving are carried out.
Staffordshire’s industrial heritage is reflected throughout the county, in railways, mills and steam engines


Types of serviced accommodation businesses in Staffordshire




Types of non-serviced accommodation businesses in Staffordshire



Selected employment by category in Staffordshire as a percentage of total employed in the county

 



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