North and south of the county
Key facts
| Potteries Museum, Hanley | Free, Wednesday to Saturday 10am to 5pm, Sunday 11am to 4pm |
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| Lichfield Cathedral | Monday to Saturday 10am to 5pm, Sunday 12pm to 5pm, by donation |
| Cannock Chase Visitor Centre | Marquis Drive, Cannock, WS12 4PW |
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Staffordshire is a long county. Stoke-on-Trent and Leek sit in the north, and Lichfield, Tamworth and Burton are in the south. A little planning means neither of you does all the driving.
A first date in Hanley
The Potteries Museum and Art Gallery is free, in the city centre, and full of things to talk about, from Staffordshire ceramics to the Staffordshire Hoard. It is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. Pick a weekday afternoon or a Saturday.
Source: Art Fund: The Potteries Museum and Art Gallery visitor information, checked 9 November 2026
A first date in Lichfield
Lichfield Cathedral is open every day, from midday on Sundays, and it also hosts concerts, choirs and recitals. A visit and then a walk into the city centre makes an easy afternoon. Call ahead if you want a quiet visit, as rehearsals can be noisy.
Source: Lichfield Cathedral: Visit, checked 9 November 2026
Meet in the middle on Cannock Chase
The Cannock Chase Visitor Centre on Marquis Drive has information on walks and waymarked trails, including the RAF Hednesford and Brindley Heath trails. The volunteer-run Great War Hut nearby opens at weekends and on bank holidays. It sits between the north and south of the county.
Source: Cannock Chase visitor guide: Visitor hubs, checked 9 November 2026
Questions
Where should we meet if we live at opposite ends of the county?
Cannock Chase is a good middle point, with a visitor centre and waymarked trails on Marquis Drive.
Is there a free date in Stoke?
Yes. The Potteries Museum and Art Gallery in Hanley is free to all.
Is Lichfield good for a date?
Yes. The cathedral is open every day by donation, and the small city centre is easy to walk round afterwards.
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