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Stafford Castle, Stafford

Sudbury Hall, Ashbourne

Sudbury Hall is the wonderful 17th century house that featured in the BBC production of Pride and Prejudice. The house now also contains a fascinating museum of childhood. Admission to the Hall is £5 for adults and £2 for the kids. Entry to the museum is £5.50 for adults and £3.50 for children. Sudbury is open every day from 10am to 5pm but closes an house earlier in the winter. For more information call 01283 585337 or go to www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Ceramica, Burslem

Ceramica is an interactive museum exploring, as you may have guessed, the ceramic industry. It's much more fun than it sounds. Admission is £3.50 for adults and £2.50 for the kids every day from 9.30am till 5pm. On Sundays the museum opens at 10.30am and closes at 4.30pm. For more information call 01782 832001 or go to www.ceramicauk.com

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Attractions in neighbouring counties

Why not try the many things to do in Derbyshire.

You could also opt for one of the numerous wonderful days out in Cheshire.

Alternatively, you could explore the countless places to go in Leicestershire.

Or maybe, the great many things to do in Shropshire are more to your liking.

And finally, you could explore the dozens of attractions in South Wales.