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Valley Road, Hednesford, Staffordshire, WS12 1TD, Tel: 01543 877666, Email, www.wlct.org/museumofcannockchase

The Museum of Cannock Chase illustrates the rich social and industrial heritage of the Cannock Chase area.

Cosford, Shifnal, Shropshire, TF11 8UP, Tel: 01902 376200, Email, www.rafmusuem.org

Royal Air Force Museum Cosford has a collection of 70 historic aircraft and the National Cold War Exhibition. Includes restaurant, shop hands on gallery, simulator and 4D experience

Horninglow Street, Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire, DE14 1NG, Tel: 01283 532880, Email, www.nationalbrewerycentre.co.uk

The National Brewery Centre celebrates Burton upon Trent's proud brewing heritage and its influence worldwide. Visitors are told the story of brewing by actors in period costume, multi-media interactive displays and hundreds of exhibits.

Wedgwood Drive, Barlaston, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST12 9ER, Tel: 01782 371919, Email, wedgwoodmuseum.org.uk

World class decorative art museum at Wedgwood, with gift shop, guided tours and state-of-the-art facilities for visitors, conferences and hospitality. Further to recent announcements all facilities are open.

Milford, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST17 0XB, Tel: 0845 459 8900, Email, www.shugborough.org.uk

Experience the beautiful sights, evocative sounds, real smells and true taste of The Complete Working Historic Estate. Set on the banks of the beautiful River Sow, and on the northern wooded fringes of Cannock Chase.

Greengate Street, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST16 2JA, Tel: 01785 619131, Email, www.staffordbc.gov.uk/heritage

Take a walk through time. The largest timber-framed town house in England. Built in 1595. Period room settings reflect the fascinating history of the house. Also housing the museum of the Staffordshire Yeomanry.

Hope Street, Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST1 5DD, Tel: 01782 285286, Email, www.dudson.com

Discover the 212 year history of the oldest surviving family business in the ceramic tableware industry. Explore the original Dudson factory courtyard and bottle oven housing a wonderful collection of Dudson pottery.

Duke Street, Tutbury, Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire, DE13 9NE, Email, www.tutburymuseum.btk.co.uk

Tutbury Museum is sited in the Old Soup Kitchen. On the ground floor of Charity House. It is centrally located in the village.

Beacon Street, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS13 7AD, Tel: 01543 306260, Email, www.erasmusdarwin.org

Elegant Georgian home of Erasmus Darwin, grandfather of Charles Darwin. Located in idyllic surroundings. Period furnishings, interactive features and herb garden.

Denby, Derbyshire, DE5 8NX, Tel: 01773 740799, Email, www.denbyvisitorcentre.co.uk

Daily pottery tours - paint a plate and make a frog. Attractive courtyard with award winning home, garden, cookery and gift shops, plus extensive Factory Shop. Free daily cookery demonstrations, museum, restaurant and outdoor play area.

Breadmarket Street, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS13 6LG, Tel: 01543 264972, Email, www.samueljohnsonbirthplace.org.uk

Birthplace of Dr Johnson, the leading literary figure of his day. Follow the story of his life from childhood to his dictionary fame.

Uttoxeter Road, Longton, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST3 1PQ, Tel: 01782 237777, Email, www.stoke.gov.uk/museum

The only complete Victorian pottery factory with original workshops, huge bottle ovens, cobbled yard, tile gallery, Doctor's House and Flushed with Pride - the story of the toilet. Visit the gift shop for handmade pottery,books and gifts.

Whittington Barracks, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS14 9PY, Tel: 01543 434394, Email, www.staffordshireregimentmuseum.com

The museum tells the story of the soldiers of Staffordshire Regiment and its predecessors. Exhibits include vehicles, weaponry and memorabilia.

Bethesda Street, City Centre, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST1 3DW, Tel: 01782 232323, Email, www.stoke.gov.uk/museum

Discover the world famous Staffordshire Hoard along with the history of the Potteries, including the world's greatest collection of Staffordshire Ceramics. See a Spitfire and all sorts of art and craft.

Brampton Park, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 0QP, Tel: 01782 619705, Email, www.newcastle-staffs.gov.uk

A victorian villa in parkland with local history galleries, varied temporary exhibits programme, family activities and events all year. Also craft shop, meeting room hire and schools service.