During a recent visit to the Peak District and Stoke-on-Trent, I stumbled upon a true gem in the heart of the Midlands. The Trentham Monkey Forest , home to 140 endangered Barbary Macaques, is the UK's largest primate habitat where these creatures roam freely within the woodland.

It's an experience that's worth every penny.

Stepping through the park's double gates feels like entering another world. Dense tree cover, winding paths, and a sense of anticipation filled me as I eagerly awaited my first monkey sighting.

Despite the park being busy, the wide paths made it easy to navigate past groups of children and families - a skill honed from navigating London during rush hour.

After a few minutes of walking and several false alarms (my glasses were off and I kept mistaking ducks for m

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