This is a great area for walking, several footpaths pass through the village, the closest being a few yards from the B&B.
Copies of routes & a map are available in your room.or just ask for suggestions, we are keen walkers!
If you choose to venture further afield the hills & dales of The Staffordshire Moorlands,The Peak District, Shropshire Hills (Wrekin, Long Mynd & Stipperstones) & Cannock Chase are easy to reach in less than 1 hours drive. Here you will find walking & mountain bike routes to follow.
For nature-lovers visit the nearby Loynton Moss, Copmere Pool, Aqualate lake & bird hide & Doxey Marshes. All ideal places for bird watching.
Nearby Norbury Junction on the Shropshire Union Canal is a bustling place to watch the antics of those who live & holiday on the canals. Day Boat hire is available but prior booking is advisable.
Within a mile of Ellenhall is the Staffs Gliding Club & Driving Experience course, treat yourself to a fantastic thrill.
Ideas for places to visit:
- Alton Towers (approx. 45 mins)
- Shugborough Hall
- Izaak Waltons Cottage (for fishing enthusiasts)
- Trentham Gardens & Monkey sanctuary
- Stafforshie County Showground
- Amerton Farm
- Ironbridge Gorge Museums
- Churnett Valley Steam Railway
- The Potteries & Wedgwood Museum
- Weston Park (venue for V Festival)
- Cadbury World
Day Trips
Use Steins' Studio as a base & you can easily reach the following places within a day:-
- Cotswolds
- Peak District
- Shropshire
- Stratford-upon-Avon
- Ludlow & The Marches
- Liverpool
- Chester
- Welsh Coast (we recommend Aberdovey)
- Buxton
- Snowdon
- Oxford
- Wye Valley
- & many more