Armitage Travel Guide

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Trent and Mersey Canal near Armitage, Staffordshire. Flanked and heavily shaded by tall mature deciduous trees, the canal makes its way between the grounds of the Church of St John the Baptist on the left, and the railway on the right.
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Trent and Mersey Canal near Armitage, Staffordshire. Flanked and heavily shaded by tall mature deciduous trees, the canal makes its way between the grounds of the Church of St John the Baptist on the left, and the railway on the right.
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Church of John the Baptist, Armitage The tower was built in 1632, an addition to a Norman church that was rebuilt partly in the Norman style in 1844-7.
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Bridge No 59 at Handsacre, Staffordshire. On the Trent and Mersey Canal, the bridge was formerly a farmer's access bridge, but now links the towpath with the housing estate at Old Road.
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Trent and Mersey Canal at Armitage, Staffordshire. Taken from the eastern end of the "narrows" where Armitage Tunnel used to be and the A513 crosses the canal at a very oblique angle.
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Crowne Plaza Birmingham City Centre by IHG

Crowne Plaza Birmingham City Centre by IHG

4 out of 5
Central Square, Holliday Street Birmingham England
The price is NZ$172 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
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29 Mar - 30 Mar
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9/10 Wonderful! (1,155 reviews)
Staff very friendly and the room was good too

Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026

Crowne Plaza Birmingham City Centre by IHG
Malmaison Birmingham

Malmaison Birmingham

4 out of 5
1 Wharfside Birmingham England
The price is NZ$189 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
NZ$189
29 Mar - 30 Mar
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Stay at this boutique hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,107 reviews)
Some water damage at wardrobe door but otherwise great Reception staff and breakfast staff very welcoming and helpful Bat staff patient and helpful

Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026

Malmaison Birmingham
Redwings Lodge Wolverhampton

Redwings Lodge Wolverhampton

3 out of 5
45 Waterloo Road Wolverhampton England
Stay at this hotel in Wolverhampton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,153 reviews)
Room was spacious and clean. Only issue no breakfast on offer. Maybe due to some works being done. But great location. In City Centre by the football ground. Good price too

Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

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Staycity Aparthotels , Birmingham, City Centre

Staycity Aparthotels , Birmingham, City Centre

3.5 out of 5
88 Charlotte Street Birmingham England
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Staff were excellent, location good for all localities, city centre shops restaurants and bars. Only a couple of small issues, mirror in the bedro

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Aparthotel Adagio Birmingham City Centre

Aparthotel Adagio Birmingham City Centre

4 out of 5
131 Digbeth Birmingham England
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Aparthotel Adagio Birmingham City Centre
Wychnor Park Country Club

Wychnor Park Country Club

4 out of 5
Wychnor Hall Burton on Trent England
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9.2/10 Wonderful! (460 reviews)
There was no hot water on the first night when we checked in at 9 p.m. The place warmed up quickly, but after a rainy day at CBeebies Land, we couldn’t take a shower. Thankfully, everything worked fine for the next two days.

Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026

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