Alton Towers, an early 19th-century valley garden, transformed by Charles Talbot. It's renowned for its varied structures and public accessibility since 1839, becoming a major attraction.

James and Maria Bateman transformed Biddulph Grange into exotic gardens featuring diverse themes like China and Egypt, embodying 19th-century interests in horticulture and design.

Mill House is a historic 17th-century farmhouse with distinctive features like a massive ridge stack and mullioned windows, showcasing its enduring architectural significance.

The Roman Catholic Church of St.

The Church of St Leonard, built in 1789-92 by the Sneyd family, was expanded in 1902-3 by Gerald Horsley. It's notable for its Gothic architecture.

St. John's Preparatory School, designed by Pugin for the 16th Earl of Shrewsbury in 1847, exhibits a castellated style, reminiscent of Rhine castles.

The Church of St.

The Church of the Holy Cross, with origins from the 11th century, features significant restorations, including work by Sir George Gilbert Scott.

Lock ups, like Alton's, were small temporary prisons for troublemakers, built in the 19th century, often as gifts, now historic monuments.

Biddulph Grange began as a farmhouse transformed into an English Baroque mansion by John Bateman between 1848-60, later expanded in 1897 after a fire.

St. Bertram’s Bridge is a medieval or early post-medieval single span bridge, notable for its original stonework alongside later parapet additions, bearing cultural significance linked to St.

The Prospect Tower, constructed in 1828, is associated with horticulturist John Bateman, marking his early work period at Knypersley Hall before moving to Biddulph Grange.

Pea Low bowl barrow is a prominent funerary monument from 2400-1500 BC, notable for its size, regional typology, and rare Roman re-use in the Peak District.

The cross shaft, dating probably from the 10th century, stands 7 feet tall with interlace and spiral designs. It's located near the Church of the Holy Cross.

Elderbush Cave contains deposits from the Pleistocene to the Romano-British period, providing archaeological and environmental insights into human occupation and landscape changes.

The Malt House features a late 17th-century house with unique modifications, including early and mid-19th-century alterations and an underground malt kiln.

Signal box. Circa late 1860s by McKenzie and Holland for the North Staffordshire Railway. Constructed of Staffordshire blue brick with wooden weatherboarding and hipped Welsh slate roof.

Designed by Augustus Pugin, the Hospital of St.

The Church of St Chad, built between 1903-1905 by Gerald Horsley, features a Perpendicular style inspired by Norman Shaw. It includes a west tower, spire, and stained glass by Comper.

The Church of St Margaret, dating from the late 13th century, features a refaced sandstone exterior, with pieces potentially by Pugin and medieval architectural elements.