Staffordshire sits quietly at the heart of England, but its history is anything but quiet. Cathedral cities, coalfield communities, canal-side market towns and the world-famous Potteries all sit within a short drive of The Moat House, and each has a story worth knowing before you explore.
Whether you’re travelling solo or as a couple with the weekend off, this guide covers everything you need to plan your trip to Stafford.
From our peaceful location beside calm canal waters, The Moat House team have brought together their favourite spots among the historic attractions and bustling cities of Staffordshire to create our local guide
Music is a huge part of your wedding. It allows you to inject a sense of personality into your big day and share something you love with people who mean a lot to you. But choosing music for all the different aspects of the day while also ensuring you have enough crowd-pleasing classics can be stressful. So, to help you tick one thing off your wedding to-do list, we’ve put together this guide on the best wedding songs.
As the nights draw in and the temperature dips, we’re sharing some of the best autumn events in Staffordshire to help you make the most of the season. From pumpkin trails and spooktacular fun to candlelit concerts and theatre shows, get ready for a jam-packed autumn getaway in Staffordshire.
We’re incredibly excited to share some big news. From 18th September, The Moat House is entering a new chapter — still proudly independent, still rooted in the heart of our community, but now reimagined to offer a more relaxed, modern, and welcoming dining experience.
‘Tis the season for fun, festivities and fabulous Christmas events. Staffordshire is home to an array of joyful festive activities to keep you entertained and enthralled in the run-up to the big day.
If you’ve ever felt the pull of quiet countryside, stories hidden in old stone, or gardens that seem to hum with the rhythm of the seasons, Shugborough Estate in Staffordshire has a way of staying with you.
From dramatic Peak District landscapes to its industrious past as the centre of the UK’s pottery industry, there is so much to see and do in Staffordshire. And the best bit is you don’t have to break the bank doing it, as there are a host of free things to enjoy.
Founded in 1895, the National Trust has been preserving the best and most beautiful parts of Britain for 130 years. It boasts an impressive portfolio of castles, churches, stately homes, gardens, historic sites, and more.