Go back to the past in Sudbury Hall and the National Trust Museum of Childhood
You'll be saying, I used to have one of those, as you wander round the Museum of Childhood. You can see how toys have changed from your grandparents time to now. There's also a Victorian school room and you can try some playground games. Sudbury Hall shows off elegant 17th Century craftsmanship with elaborate plasterwork ceilings in the Long Gallery, Grinling Gibbons wooden carvings in the dining room and some stunning paintings.
Sink a pint at the National Brewery Centre
Discover the history of brewing at the National Brewery Centre Museum. Based in Nearby brewing town Burton on Trent, experienced guides talk you through the processes and way of life for people working in the industry. Shire horses are on site from April to October most days and there's also a collection of vintage vehicles including the famous bottle car - which still works.
Get out and about in the Derbyshire dales
At the southern end of the Derbyshire dales Sudbury is a good base to explore local attractions such as the Royal Crown Derby Visitors Centre and Arkwright's Cromford Mills and the countryside around Ashbourne. Planning a trip to Sudbury? Why not stay at the Travelodge Burton Upon Trent Central Hotel, south east of the town or Ashbourne Travelodge Hotel, 8 miles north.