Local area
Leek is an ideal location to enjoy your retirement, close to the stunning countryside of the Peak District and boasting plenty of local pubs, cafes, shops and attractions. The town centre has a traditional feel, with cobbled stones and many attractive historic buildings. Leek is a market town, and hosts a range of markets to this day.
Leek also hosts several popular annual events, including the Leek Art Festival, Leek Blues & Americana Festival, and Leek District Show, which are attended by residents and visitors of all ages. There are a number of historic local attractions in and around Leek, including Brindley’s Mill – a mid-eighteenth-century water-powered mill which was owned by James Brindley, a canal engineer. Cheddleton Flint Mill and Churnet Valley Railway are also interesting exhibits of the area’s industrial heritage.
For those who enjoy the outdoors, a trip to Rudyards Lake is well worth a visit, where fishing and walking are popular in the picturesque setting. A rocky outcrop known as The Roaches promises panoramic views over the area, while Tittesworth Reservoir is one of Staffordshire’s most popular tourist attractions. The town is situated ten miles north-east of Stoke-On-Trent and has a comprehensive bus service, connecting residents to surrounding towns and villages.