If you're interested in the Elizabethan era, Stafford in Staffordshire is the place to visit. The Ancient High House is England's largest Elizabethan town house, welcoming you into life under Queen Elizabeth I, while Stafford Castle offers incredible views over the city.
For those of you who love being outside, make sure to visit the Peak District, Cannock Chase or the National Forest near Burton. If you want to be active in a different way, Lichfield and Tamworth are full of fun attractions, including theme parks, castles, the birthplace of Samuel Johnson and the Police Museum where you can find out more about the founder of the police force, Robert Peel.