Memorials: the Polish Katyn Memorial, the German War Cemetery (Deutscher Soldatenfriedhof) and the Commonwealth Cemetery, all on Cannock chase, are within walking distance of the holiday cottage.

Anglo-Saxon treasure hoard, discovered in Staffordshire, near the local village of Hammerwich. Viewing at Lichfield, Tamworth, Stoke-on-Trent and Birmingham; and on tour.