Browsing local attractions within 5 miles of Lavender Cottage

Alton, Staffordshire, ST10 4DB, (0.7 miles, 1kms), 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.

Staffordshire Moorlands, ST10 1AQ, (4 miles, 7kms), Tel: 01538 483860, Email, www.staffsmoorlands.gov.uk

Discover Cheadle, home to 'Pugin's Gem', one of Britain's finest churches and gateway to the beautiful Churnet Valley steeped in industrial heritage. Visit the restored Victorian market hall or follow the art trail of unusual sculptures.

Kingsley and Froghall Station, Froghall, Staffordshire, ST10 2HA, (4 miles, 7kms), Tel: 01538 750755, Email, www.churnet-valley-railway.co.uk

The Churnet Valley Railway takes you on a journey back to the classic days of railway travel on a rural line that passes through beautiful countryside known as Staffordshire's """"Little Switzerland"""".

Rail Route: Cheddleton, Consall, Froghall, Consall, Cheddleton

Froghall, Nr Cheadle, Staffordshire, (4 miles, 7kms), Tel: 01538 754780, www.staffsmoorlands.gov.uk

Froghall's landscape was dominated by the Thomas Bolton Brass and Copper works, but is best known for its beautiful wharf, boat trips and Froghall Station to the Churnet Valley Railway.

Derbyshire, DE6 2FF, (5 miles, 8kms), Tel: 01335 343666, Email, www.visitpeakdistrict.com

Down the quiet lanes in a very quiet corner of the south Derbyshire Dales, a rural backwater of much beauty. Close by the river Dove on the very borders of Staffordshire and Debyshire.

Nr Cheadle, Staffordshire, ST10 2DQ, (2 miles, 3kms), Tel: 01538 754780

The pleasant countryside in which it stands and its proximity to Alton Towers makes this an ideal place to stay for people wishing to combine a visit to the theme park with walks in the beautiful countyside of the Staffordshire Moorlands.

Derbyshire, DE6 2EE, (3 miles, 5kms), Tel: 01335 343666, Email, www.visitpeakdistrict.com

A quiet remote village close to the river Dove in some beautiful countryside. 6 miles from Ashbourne, Roston is an ancient little settlement with some good-looking old buildings.

Derbyshire, DE6 2EP, (5 miles, 8kms), Tel: 01335 343666, Email, www.visitpeakdistrict.com

An attractive little estate village near the Staffordshire - Derbyshire border at the river Dove. Snelston is built around the Gothic style Hall of which little remains apart from the former stable block and parkland.

Derbyshire, DE6 2DA, (4 miles, 6kms), Tel: 01335 343666

Stanton, is a small village, of stone built cottages and small farms on the Weaver Hills near Ashbourne, Derbyshire. Its most famous son being Gilbert Sheldon - born in 1598 who became Archbishop of Canterbury.