Burntwood

Burntwood combines green landscapes, a fascinating industrial history and a variety of options for active days. Anyone planning a family trip can choose between expansive nature experiences, distinctive parks, traces of history and cultural sites, and sporting activities. When looking for a holiday apartment or holiday home, the desired combination is therefore especially important: Should the trip focus on walks, culture and history, or activities on the water?

Green paths and varied landscapes

The Greenway is a distinctive starting point for walks and runs. The route is 6.5 kilometres long and forms an accessible corridor through the landscape. There are access points at various places along the route. This allows you to incorporate the route into your personal daily plans without having to commit to a single starting point. The Greenway is specifically intended for walking and running.

Ironstone Heath also shows another side of the surrounding area. The site comprises woodland, heathland and scrubland. A landscape trail there connects with more distant areas and is suitable for experienced walkers. Anyone looking for a route for experienced walkers may consider this trail differently from a stay at Burntwood Park. The park covers almost 3 hectares and includes open spaces, trees, ornamental gardens, a play area and a sports area. Its paths are wide enough for wheelchair users and mobility scooter users to pass one another.

Parks, history and distinctive buildings

Prince’s Park adds a historic accent. It was created in 1863 to commemorate the marriage of Albert Edward, Prince of Wales, and Princess Alexandra of Denmark. The enclosed and fenced public park can be entered and used by the public. Its features include a gate, railings, a bench, three mature trees and planting. Anyone who would like to discover a small, historically significant place during an outing will find a different atmosphere here from that of a longer landscape trail.

The churches and historic buildings also tell the story of Burntwood’s past. Christ Church was consecrated in 1820. St Anne’s Church was built in 1865 to serve the community of Chasetown and is now designated as a Grade II* listed building. The building was designed by Edward Adams of Westminster; the Church of St Anne is designed in the Northern Italian Romanesque style. The Old Mining College Centre was originally built in 1912 by Staffordshire County Council as an educational institution for miners. The “Burntwood Heritage Trail and Blue Plaques” is a cultural trail in Chasetown.

Active days and excursions by the water

For families with different interests, Burntwood Skatepark provides a sporting addition. The purpose-built facility is intended for skateboarding, scootering and BMX riding and features a halfpipe, quarter-pipe ramps, decks and a grind rail. Another option for shared activities is Burntwood Wakes, a free event held every year. Specific event dates should be checked separately for the desired travel period.

Nearby, Chasewater Country Park lies between Burntwood, Brownhills and Norton Canes. The park covers 360 hectares, including around 90 hectares of water. It offers opportunities for birdwatching, walking and cycling. Sailing, wakeboarding, water skiing and stand-up paddleboarding are also available. The surrounding area therefore ranges from peaceful nature observation to water-sports activities.

Choosing Burntwood as a suitable base

A holiday apartment in Burntwood can be particularly appealing if you would like to combine culture, green spaces and different excursion options. For a focus on walking and landscapes, the Greenway and Ironstone Heath offer different types of experience. Anyone who prefers water activities can include nearby Chasewater Country Park in their travel plans. Those interested in culture can focus on Prince’s Park, the churches and the Heritage Trail. When choosing your accommodation, therefore, first consider which of these experiences should shape your trip.

Other places to consider for your travel plans include Seisdon, Cheddleton, Newport, Whittington, Coven, Himley, Leek and Gayton.

For the higher-level travel overview: Staffordshire.