Attractions in Ipstones & Things to Do in Ipstones
(and nearby)

Alton Towers Resort (4 Miles)*
The Alton Towers Resort is to launch two brand new attractions for the 2012 season when the Theme Park re-opens on 24th March.
Foxfield Steam Railway (6 Miles)*
Experience the nostalgia of this unique Heritage Steam Railway for a five and a half mile round journey, winding gently through some of North Staffordshire's most picturesque countryside.
Dovedale (6 Miles)*
Dovedale is one of the most visited sites in the Peak District. The River Dove babbles through this shady limestone gorge and the highlight for many is crossing the river by a series of stepping stones.
Ilam Park and South Peak Estate (7 Miles)*
The popular Ilam Country Park lies on the banks of the River Manifold, which waters miles of scenic meadows and limestone gorges along its rock-strewn course through the Peak District.
Ford Green Hall (8 Miles)*
Ford Green Hall is a seventeenth century house complete with period garden. It was home to the Ford family for almost two centuries.
Emma Bridgewater Factory (8 Miles)*
The Emma Bridgewater factory lies in the heart of the historic Stoke Potteries region, in a sunny Victorian factory on the banks of the Caldon Canal.
Etruria Industrial Museum (9 Miles)*
Situated at the juction between the Trent & Mersey Canal and the Cauldon Canal, Etruria Industrial Museum is centered around Jesse Shirley's Bone & Flint Mill.
Biddulph Grange Garden (10 Miles)*
An unusual Victorian Garden, restored by the National Trust. Containing a series of connected gardens including a Chinese temple, Egyptian Court, Dahlia Walk, Scottish Glen, Parterres, Avenues and many other settings.
High Peak Trail & Cromford Canal (10 Miles)*
The High Peak Trail is a 17.5 miles traffic free trail across the White Peak for walkers, horse riders and cyclists.
Sudbury Hall (13 Miles)*
The ideal family day out - an intriguing house, an entertaining museum and a restful garden.
National Trust Museum of Childhood (13 Miles)*
Situated in the 19th century service wing of Sudbury Hall, the Museum of Childhood is a delight for all ages with something for everyone.
Little Moreton Hall (13 Miles)*
The charming black-and-white timbered building of Little Moreton Hall certainly is one of the most famous Tudor country houses in England. First impressions are how small the building is!
Rode Hall (13 Miles)*
A beautiful country house with extensive gardens near Congleton, Cheshire. Snowdrop Walks in mid-February.
Izaak Walton's Cottage (15 Miles)*
Izaac Walton is best remembered for writing the 'The Compleat Angler' which was completed in 1653. The following year he bought the Halfhead Estate which included the cottage.
Pooles Cavern and Buxton Country Park (15 Miles)*
High and low adventure at Poole's Cavern and Buxton Country Park.Poole's Cavern - Found deep beneath the limestone hills on the edge of the historic Derbyshire spa town of Buxton.
Gawsworth Hall (15 Miles)*
Gawsworth Hall is an ancient Manor House wrapped in romance, intrigue and great charm. On a tour of Gawsworth's historic rooms, you will see fine paintings, furniture, sculpture and stained glass.
Buxton Museum & Art Gallery (15 Miles)*
The Museum & Art Gallery features geology, archaeology and history of the Peak District displayed in a seven section time tunnel - complete with sounds and smells!
Wirksworth Heritage Centre (16 Miles)*
The Story of Wirksworth encompasses the history of the town from prehistoric times to the modern day.
National Stone Centre (16 Miles)*
Admission to our dramatic fifty acre site, on the edge of the Peak District National Park, revealing a fossil tropical seascape 330 million years old, is free.
Macclesfield Silk Museum (16 Miles)*
Just a short distance from The Silk Heritage Centre are the new Silk Museum Park Lane Galleries.
The Ancient High House (16 Miles)*
Stafford's Ancient High House has been one of the most important buildings of the town for over four hundred years. Its late Elizabethan architecture makes it particularly distinctive among its 20th century neighbours.
Haddon Hall (17 Miles)*
Haddon Hall - the Derbyshire Home of the Duke of Rutland, has belonged to the family since the late 16th century.
West Park Museum (17 Miles)*
West Park Museum opened in 1898, a gift from Marianne Brocklehurst for the people of Macclesfield. The Museum is located in one of the earliest public parks which opened in 1854 and was funded by voluntary subscription.
Peak District National Park (17 Miles)*
National Parks are Britain's breathing spaces. Places to get away from it all and enjoy fresh air and spectacular countryside.
Dorothy Clive Garden (17 Miles)*
The Dorothy Clive Garden is intimate and informal. It embraces a variety of landscape features, including a superb woodland garden, an alpine scree, a damp garden and spectacular summer flower borders.
* Distances shown are in a direct line. Distances by road will be longer.



Above, you'll find a list of the Tourist Attractions in Ipstones and things to do in Ipstones (and nearby) listed on AboutBritain.com.

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