Browsing local shops within 8 miles of The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery

Castle Hill, Nantwich Road, Audley, Staffordshire, ST7 8DH, Tel: 01782 722226, Email, www.peakpursuits.co.uk

Beginners and advanced climbers can climb all year round in North Staffordshire. Kids club, birthday parties and groups welcome. Courses and instructed sessions for beginners. Cafe and shop on site. Free Parking.

Chaseside Stables, Teddesley Coppice, Penkridge, Staffordshire, ST19 5RP, Tel: 01785 711177, www.cannockchasehorsetrekking.com

Join us for the ultimate horse riding experience trekking through the tranquil forest of Cannock Chase. We have an excellent selection of horses and ponies. All abilities catered for.

Hulme End, Hartington, SK17 0EZ, Tel: 01538 483740, www.staffsmoorlands.gov.uk

A deep limestone valley of steeply wooded slopes and towering rock pinnacles. Perfect for walks and cycling

Birches Valley Forest Centre, Lady Hill, Rugeley, Staffordshire, WS15 2UQ, Tel: 0845 643 9215, Email, goape.co.uk/days-out/cannock

Go Ape offers up to 3 hours of tree top fun. Its a great way to get outdoors and have an adventure. You can enjoy our Tree Top Adventure and Forest Segways at Cannock Chase.

Brown End Farm, Waterhouses, Nr Leek, Staffordshire, ST10 3JR, Tel: 01538 308313, Email, www.manifoldcycling-brownendfarm.co.uk

Friendly, family run cycle hire centre with direct access to the scenic Manifold Track.

Alton, Staffordshire, ST10 4DB, Tel: 0871 222 3330, www.altontowers.com

New for 2013, dont miss the brand new 'world first' roller coster-The Smiler- arriving at the Resort.

Barton under Needwood, Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire, DE13 8BW, Tel: 01283 711500, Email, www.waterfrontbarton.co.uk

Staffordshire’s unique canal-side attraction with something for everyone Barton Marina is the home of The Waterfront Pub and Restaurant, with super shopping facilities and fabulous walks around the marina, lakes and woodlands.

Various locations, throughout, Staffordshire, WS11 1TJ, Email, www.treasuretrails.co.uk

Treasure Trails is the unique, award winning activity for everyone. Have fun solving the clues; you could win a cash prize!! if you're looking for something different, try Treasure Trails.

Stafford Driving Centre, Clanford Road, Seighford, Staffordshire, Staffordshire, ST18 9QE, Tel: 0870 3600360, Email, www.driveme.co.uk

Driveme are one of the leading suppliers of driving experience in the UK. We give adults and children the chance to drive cars they dream of owning including supercars, rally cars, and 4 X 4 vehicles.

Festival Park, Etruria, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST1 5PU, Tel: 0844 496 1000, Email, www.waterworld.co.uk

The UK's number 1 indoor aqua theme park. It has over 30 rides and attractions including the mighty Nucleus, outdoor pool, aqua disco, and cafe.

Leisure Island, River Drive, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B79 7ND, Tel: 08705 000011, Email, www.snowdome.co.uk

The ultimate snow, ice and leisure experience. Whether it's a fun packed day on the snow, family outing on the ice or a dip in the pool, the SnowDome provides fun for all! All you need is a sense of adventure!

The Fishing Lodge, Tittesworth Water, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 8SH, Tel: 01782 722226, Email, www.peakpursuits.co.uk

Peak Pursuits Ltd. provide adventurous outdoor activities and holidays in the Peak District and Staffordshire. Our highly experienced, fully qualified, enthusiastic leaders, guarantee the highest standards of safety and delivery.

Just off Bassetts Pole Island,, Bassetts Pole, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B75 5SA, Tel: 0121 3231000, Email, www.npfextreme.co.uk

National Paintball Fields is the UK's number 1 paintball and laser combat attraction based in Sutton Coldfield. Play different movie themed action packed adventure maps from only £12.50 per player.

Wood Lane, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, ST14 8BD, Tel: 01889 562561, Email, www.uttoxeter-racecourse.co.uk

Uttoxeter Racecourse has something for everyone. Whether you are new to racing, like to enjoy a special day out or you are a loyal follower of the Sport of Kings, come along to Uttoxeter and you are guaranteed a day of fun and excitement.

Tittesworth Visitor Centre, Meerbrook, Nr Leek, Staffordshire Moorlands, ST13 8SW, Tel: 01538 300400, www.stwater.co.uk

An ideal part of a great day out in the Peak District National Park. There's something for everyone to enjoy; visitor centre, restaurant, gift shop, children's play area and easy access walks.

Armitage Park, Hawkesyard, Rugeley, Staffordshire, WS15 1PU, Tel: 01543 491911

200 acre Hawkesyard Estate offers a historical exciting and mysterious venue for all seasons for the whole family; golf, weddings, meetings and events. The newly restored gothic hall, a grade II listed building, beautiful manicured gardens

From Runcorn - Shardlow, ST15 8YP

The Trent & Mersey Canal is a vital part of the network’s heritage, the ambitious project of the great canal engineer James Brindley. It is full of interesting features that reflect its history, including Harecastle Tunnel.

Scotia Road, Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 4ET, Tel: 01782 233500, Email, www.stoke.gov.uk/dimensions

Local authority leisure centre, with facilities consisting of leisure pool with inter-active water play features, cafe bar, children's indoor play tower, party room, sports hall and sensory room for children with disabilities.

City Road, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST4 2RR, Tel: 01782 233222, Email, www.stoke.gov.uk/fentonmanor

Fenton Manor Sports Complex is the principal sport, leisure and events venue between Manchester and Birmingham, located in Stoke-on-Trent. Indoor sports arenas, international events venue, leisure club, sports therapy and more.

Fradley, Nr Lichfield, Staffordshire, Tel: 01543 264280, www.curborough.co.uk

Britain's premier speed sprint motor sport venue. All types of cars compete here at regular events for you to watch.

Planters Garden Centre, Trinity Road, Freakley, Tamworth, B78 2EY, Tel: 01827 251511, Email

Experience the high level thrills of Planters Sky Trail Adventure. This great attraction for the whole family is one of the only nine found in the country. If your after an adrenalin rush. Rise to the challenge.

Postern Road, Tatenhill, Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire, DE13 9SJ, Tel: 01283 533933, Email, www.adventurefarm.co.uk/about-us

The National Forest Adventure Farm near Burton upon Trent offers exciting indoor play, outdoor play and farm animals. The Farm hosts many events throughout the year, including, during the summer months, one of the largest themed Maize Mazes

Wood End Lane, Fradley Park, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS13 8NF, Tel: 01543 418419, Email, www.midlandkarting.co.uk

Midland Karting offers the opportunity to experience outdoor karting at its best on National and International circuits in professional karts that can reach 45 mph. Themed events throughout the year.

Castleton to Rochester, Tel: 01629 816558, Email

Walk Route: 46 miles

Wycliffe Hall, Wycliffe Street, Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 3ET, Tel: 01782 938491, Email, www.kilnworx.org

Kilnworx is Staffordshire's newest and largest indoor climbing centre with over 75 routes equipped for top rope, lead & sport climbing, complete with traversing wall & abseil stations. Ideal for beginners and advanced climbers.

Scotch Hills, Newchurch, Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire, DE13 8RL, Tel: 01283 575237, www.bluebellwoodsyoxall.com

Three woodland walks provide access to a magical carpet of bluebells in spring which cover the woodland floor. Includes the Lake Walk.