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Days out in Staffordshire Alton Towers One of the UK's best known and most exciting themeparks. Explore the different lands, such as Adventure land, Kantanga Kanyon and Gloomy Wood. Contact: 08705 204060 Address: Alton, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire ST10 4DB Web: www.altontowers.com Drayton Manor Theme Park Exciting rides set in 280 acres of beautiful parkland. Attractions include 'Shockwave', Europes only standing up roller coaster. Voted Group Leisure's 'Best UK Attraction for Children 2003-2005 Contact: 08708 725252 Address: Tamworth, Staffordshire B78 3TW Web: www.draytonmanor.co.uk Foxfield Steam Railway Foxfield was constructed in 1893, with a line running for 3 miles through the Staffordshire countryside. Visitors can enjoy the cafe, bar, shop and Foxfield Museum. Contact: 01782 396210 Address: Blythe Bridge Road, Caverswall, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire ST11 9EA Web: www.foxfieldrailway.co.uk Snowdome This indoor ski slope - which offers the chance to ski, toboggan and snowboard on real snow - includes a 170 metre slope and many nursery slopes. Contact: 08705 000011 Address: Leisure Island, River Drive, Tamworth, Staffordshire B79 7ND Web: www.snowdome.co.uk Tamworth Castle This Norman motte and bailey castle has 15 furnished rooms for visitors to explore including the Banqueting Hall, Haunted Bedroom and the Dungeons. Contact: 01827 709629 Address: The Holloway, Ladybank, Tamworth, Staffordshire B79 7NA Web: www.tamworthcastle.co.uk The Air ride at Alton Towers