You're well connected in Featherstone
Conveniently located close to both the M6 and M54 motorways, Featherstone is a dinky village in Staffordshire.
Its main focal point is the Red, White and Blue pub, which serves up tasty traditional grub and beer. If you want more in the way of eateries and shops, Wolverhampton is only a 15-minute drive away.
Explore Charles II's hideout at Moseley Old Hall
Just to the south of Featherstone is this Elizabethan farmhouse where Charles II hid while fleeing for his life following the Battle of Worcester in 1651.
On a tour of the house, discover how the Whitgreave family sheltered him from danger. See the bed he slept in and the priest hole where he laid low, as well as a Catholic chapel hidden in the eaves upstairs.
Lap up the great outdoors at Cannock Chase
With its rolling hills, statuesque pine trees, babbling brooks and tranquil pathways, Cannock Chase Forest is an idyllic spot for leisurely walks, bike rides and wildlife spotting. You'll also find Go Ape! here. Tackle zip wires, Tarzan swings and Segway through the forest.
Looking for a cheap hotel Near Featherstone? Travelodge Birmingham Hilton Park M6 Southbound Hotel is a great stopover on the motorway. Alternatively, you could try Travelodge Dudley Town Centre Hotel.