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Stafford

Stafford is the 4th largest town in the county of Staffordshire coming after Stoke-on-Trent, Tamworth and Newcastle-under-Lyme, located in the West Midlands of England, 24 miles to the north-west of Birmingham. Stafford is twinned with towns of Belfort(France), Dreieich(Germany), Tarragona(Spain), Stafford(Virginia), and Skarżysko-Kamienna(Poland). A lot of famous people were born or lived in Stafford; the most notable one is J. R. R. Tolkien who was inspired by the surrounding areas to write his early works.

There are many notable landmarks in Stafford that are worth visiting. The Elizabethan Ancient High House located in the town centre is a great museum with constantly changing exhibitions. There is also a Stafford Castle build by Normans in about 1090, St Chad's Church, the oldest building in Stafford dating back to the 12th century, St Mary's, the collegiate church, The Shire Hall Gallery that was built in 1798, Shugborough Hall country estate just outside the town.

There's a lot to do and see in Stafford, whether you are a day visitor or you were passing by to other destinations. Farmyard, forest adventure, castle, marina, racecourse, stately home, monkey forest, art gallery, shopping centre... whatever the weather, you will have something to do in Stafford. Holiday home, hotel, self-catering barn, guest house, campsite, bad and breakfast, country cottage, there are all sorts of accommodation to meet your budget and satisfy taste.

It's hard to find an estate that had survived the test of time and remained almost the same as it was when it was first built, with all main buildings including the walled garden, working farm, servants' quarters and mansion house. It's not beautiful buildings and surroundings, but there is a real art included. This estate host, one of the world's largest art and heritage collections and a lot of female artists, are celebrated through exhibitions.

Stafford Castle and Visitor Centre are at a vital vantage location and strategic position that was immediately recognised by the Normans, in 1100 AD they have built a fortress on that spot. Stafford Castle has overlooked the local skyline for over 900 years. There is a lot of activities for you and your family at this attraction; you can experience the history of the site interactively and lay hands on items including arms, armour and costumes

The finest Tudor building in the Kingdom is found in Stafford, the Ancient High House. It is a timber-framed building, the largest of its type remaining in England, and once it dominated the skies of Stafford. It was built in 1595 by the wealthy Dorrington family. Regional artists exhibit their pieces in two gallery spaces; there is also a changing history exhibition, so you can view a wide range of artefacts from old to modern times.