29 West Street Welcome Pack

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Meðlimur síðan 2020

Sightseeing

The Roaches

The Roaches in Staffordshire is a Peak District gem; located above Leek and Tittesworth Reservoir, it’s loved by hikers and climbers alike. The impressively rugged and steep gritstone ridge is home to mythical mermaids and 15 metre natural gritstone clefts, so this is far more than your average countryside walk. It groups together two main gritstone outcrops, 'Ramshaw Rocks' famous for the 'Winking Man' rock formation and 'Hen Cloud' offering stunning panoramic views. With panoramic scenery which, on a clear day allows you to see much of Cheshire, Winter Hill in Lancashire and even Snowdon in Wales! The mermaid, or ‘Blue Nyph’ is said to inhabit Doxey Pool, a stunning pool of water which sits on the top of the Roaches. The myth surrounding the Nyph is that she waits just under the surface, ready to grab children and pull them in! Ignore this folklore, Doxey Pool is in fact a beautiful addition to the Roaches and the surrounding landscape. Another highlight which is just a few minutes’ walk from the top of the Roaches is Lud’s Church. This deep, moss-clad gritstone chasm is filled with just as much myth and legend as Doxey Pool.

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The Roaches

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The Roaches in Staffordshire is a Peak District gem; located above Leek and Tittesworth Reservoir, it’s loved by hikers and climbers alike. The impressively rugged and steep gritstone ridge is home to mythical mermaids and 15 metre natural gritstone clefts, so this is far more than your average countryside walk. It groups together two main gritstone outcrops, 'Ramshaw Rocks' famous for the 'Winking Man' rock formation and 'Hen Cloud' offering stunning panoramic views. With panoramic scenery which, on a clear day allows you to see much of Cheshire, Winter Hill in Lancashire and even Snowdon in Wales! The mermaid, or ‘Blue Nyph’ is said to inhabit Doxey Pool, a stunning pool of water which sits on the top of the Roaches. The myth surrounding the Nyph is that she waits just under the surface, ready to grab children and pull them in! Ignore this folklore, Doxey Pool is in fact a beautiful addition to the Roaches and the surrounding landscape. Another highlight which is just a few minutes’ walk from the top of the Roaches is Lud’s Church. This deep, moss-clad gritstone chasm is filled with just as much myth and legend as Doxey Pool.

Peak Wildlife Park

The large walkthroughs allow you to come face to face with exotic and endangered animals from across three continents. Whether you love lemurs, have a passion for penguins or want to wander with the wallabies (and feed them with your hand!), the park has something for you. The regular keeper talks and on site facilities provide everything you need for an entertaining, exciting and educational day out

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Peak Wildlife Park

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The large walkthroughs allow you to come face to face with exotic and endangered animals from across three continents. Whether you love lemurs, have a passion for penguins or want to wander with the wallabies (and feed them with your hand!), the park has something for you. The regular keeper talks and on site facilities provide everything you need for an entertaining, exciting and educational day out

City/town information

Leek

The bustling market town of Leek is situated on the south-western edge of the Peak District, and is known locally as The Queen of the Moorlands. It has plenty to offer the visitor, and is set in the stunning landscape of the Staffordshire Moorlands, situated on the banks of the River Churnet, a few miles south of the Roaches. Leek has been a market town for hundreds of years, having been granted a royal charter in the 13th Century to hold a cattle market every Wednesday. At that time the economy of the town was based largely on agriculture, although it became a centre for the textile industry following the industrial revolution. There are still numerous markets held weekly in the town, including food markets and craft fairs.

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Leek

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The bustling market town of Leek is situated on the south-western edge of the Peak District, and is known locally as The Queen of the Moorlands. It has plenty to offer the visitor, and is set in the stunning landscape of the Staffordshire Moorlands, situated on the banks of the River Churnet, a few miles south of the Roaches. Leek has been a market town for hundreds of years, having been granted a royal charter in the 13th Century to hold a cattle market every Wednesday. At that time the economy of the town was based largely on agriculture, although it became a centre for the textile industry following the industrial revolution. There are still numerous markets held weekly in the town, including food markets and craft fairs.

Entertainment Venue

Alton Towers Vatnagarður

Alton Towers, on the edge of the Peak District in Staffordshire, surely needs little introduction?! It’s the largest theme park in the UK and covers 910 acres, split across 10 themed areas of action and adventure!

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Alton Towers Vatnagarður

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Alton Towers, on the edge of the Peak District in Staffordshire, surely needs little introduction?! It’s the largest theme park in the UK and covers 910 acres, split across 10 themed areas of action and adventure!