Originally called STAFFORD WALKING STREET The reason why it was called Walking Street; the concept comes from Thailand and other Southeast Asian... more >

Market Square, Stafford ST16 2BE

Thu 19 Sep 24

Discover Clubs and Organisations in Staffordshire

Join our choir in Stafford for a FREE taster session

Are you looking to find a choir? The Stafford Rock Choir is led by local vocal tutor Beverley Mason... more >

St Peter’s Church, Rickerscote Road, Stafford ST17 4EX

Wed 18 Sep 24

More Rock Choirs

Stafford Film Theatre: The Zone of Interest

The Zone of Interest Johathan Glazer / UK 2023 / 105 min / Cert 12A / Subtitles The most requested film by our members and the winner of both the... more >

The Gatehouse Theatre, Eastgate Street, Stafford ST16 2LT

Tue 17 Sep 24

Keele Hall and grounds

Heritage Open Day: Keele University is excited to take part in the annual 'Heritage Open Days'... more >

Keele Hall, Keele University, Keele University, Keele ST5 5BG

Sun 15 Sep 24

All Saints' Church Sandon

Heritage Open Day: A family-friendly walk through our historyâ€”a unique behind-the-scenes tour of this gem of a Grade I listed church building and... more >

All Saints Church, Church Lane, Sandon, Stafford ST18 0DB

Sat 14 Sep 24

All Saints Church

Heritage Open Day: Come and explore the beautiful ancient building of All Saints Church. There will be crafts and activities for all the family,..... more >

Woore Road, Madeley, Edingdale CW3 9PH

Sat 14 Sep 24

St Edwardâ€™s Church Open Weekend

Heritage Open Day: Have guided tours of the 700 year old Church and the Churchyard. See the Saxon crosses; famous embroideries; stained glass,..... more >

St. Edwards Church, Church Street, Leek ST13 6AB

Sat 14 Sep 24

St Bartholomew's Church Norton-le-Moors

Heritage Open Day: St Bartholomew's Church Norton-le-Moors is a Grade II listed. building, with outstanding views towards the Staffordshire..... more >

St Bartholomew’s Church, 144-150 Norton Lane, Norton-le-Moors, Stoke-on-Trent ST6 8BY

Sat 14 Sep 24

St Lawrence's Church Funday, Biddulph

Heritage Open Day: There will be hotdogs, activities, drinks, cakes, bouncy castles and lots more fun! All of it is free!... more >

Congleton Road, Biddulph, Stoke-on-Trent ST8 7RG

Sat 14 Sep 24

Stoke Minster

Heritage Open Day: Guided tours around the Minster and also the surrounding churchyard. Visit the belfry for bell ringing demonstrations... more >

Stoke Minster, Glebe Street, Stoke-on-Trent ST4 1LP

Sat 14 Sep 24

Sonic Boom Festival

Sonic Boom music festival in Burton-upon-Trent, England that features a FREE main stage and evening events across the town... more >

Market place Burton on trent DE14 1HA

Sat 14 Sep 24

Tamworth Civic Society

Heritage Open Day: In the year of Offa & Athelstan, the 6th annual Civic Society festival connects you with history & heritage at awe-inspiring Grade... more >

St. Edithas Church, St. Edithas Close, Tamworth B79 7DA

Sat 14 Sep 24

St Editha's Church Tamworth Tower

Heritage Open Day: A chance to climb the rare double helix staircase of St Editha's Church. Tamworth... more >

St. Edithas Close, Tamworth B79 7DA

Sat 14 Sep 24

Back to the Barracks

Heritage Open Day: The Barracks in Colour - Creative heritage day with artist Kate Windsor. Join artist Kate Windsor for a day of colour and..... more >

5-7 Barracks Square, Newcastle ST5 1LG

Sat 14 Sep 24

Unitarian Meeting House

Heritage Open Day: A chance to view a non-conformist meeting house, originally one of many throughout the country, which developed out of the... more >

Lower Street, Newcastle-under-Lyme ST5 2UA

Sat 14 Sep 24

Made in Mayfield

Free entry to popular craft fair. Organic soaps, jewellery, handcreams, jams, art, woodturning, cakes, pies, dog treats, baby blankets, scented..... more >

Mayfield Memorial Hall, Conygree Lane, Mayfield, Nr Ashbourne DE6 2HW

Sat 14 Sep 24

Shugborough Estate

Heritage Open Day: Home to the Anson family since 1624, it was once described as â€˜a perfect paradiseâ€™... more >

Shugborough Estate, Shugborough, Milford, Stafford ST17 0XB

Fri 13 Sep 24

The Golden Age of Canals

Heritage Open Day: The Golden Age of Canals was produced in 2011 for BBC4 by David Parker. The film will be screened, with David giving an..... more >

Etruria Industrial Musuem, Etruria Vale Road, Etruria, Stoke-on-Trent ST1 4RB

Fri 13 Sep 24

Biddulph Grange Garden open gates

Heritage Open Day: Free entry to Biddulph Grange Garden including access via the Bateman Walk through the historic St Lawrence churchyard and access... more >

Grange Road, Biddulph, Biddulph ST8 7SD

Thu 12 Sep 24

9th Cannock Chase CAMRA Beer & Cider Festival

45 cask ales, 15 ciders/perries, 5 key keg beers, bottle bar. Hot and Cold food, live entertainment, CAMRA membership stall, tombola, raffles. more >

Prince of Wales Theatre Church Street, Cannock WS11 1DE

Thu 12 Sep 24

Uncovering St Mark's With Mervyn Edwards.

Heritage Open Day: Join Historian Mervyn Edwards and delve in to the rich history of St Mark's church, Shelton - the Potters Cathedral... more >

St Mark’s Church, Snow Hill, Shelton, Stoke-on-Trent ST1 4LT

Thu 12 Sep 24

West End Centre

Heritage Open Day: Come and join us for performances by local artists, enjoy the displays of the surroundings areas and the changes that have taken... more >

West End Methodist Church, 405 London Road, Stoke, Stoke-on-Trent ST4 5AW

Wed 11 Sep 24

Moorcroft, a Heritage Art Pottery

Heritage Open Day: Discover how a heritage art pottery operates - from design, shape creation and surface decoration - meet our craftsmen and women... more >

Sandbach Road, Stoke-on-Trent ST6 2DQ

Wed 11 Sep 24

Boats, Trains and Automobiles. Getting In and Out of Kidsgrove

Heritage Open Day: Join our engaging local historian for an entertaining tour of key sites which have contributed to Kidsgrove's excellent... more >

Town Hall, Liverpool Road, Kidsgrove, Stoke-on-Trent ST7 4EL

Tue 10 Sep 24

Lichfield Folk Dance Club Night

Enjoy English Folk Dancing every Monday night during term time to a range of club callers to recorded music, occasionally live music more >

Bader Hall King Edward VI School Lichfield WS14 9DE

Mon 9 Sep 24

Great Haywood, Past and Present, People and Places â€“ Meet the author, David Robbie

Heritage Open Day: A short talk, followed by Q&A and discussion, from David Robbie, local historian, author and former teacher at Rugeley Grammar... more >

Rugeley Library, 12 Anson Street, Rugeley WS15 2BB

Mon 9 Sep 24

The Dudson Museum

Heritage Open Day: Join us at the Dudson Museum to explore the unique bottle kiln in which the Dudson collection is available to view !... more >

Hope Street, Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent ST1 5DD

Sat 7 Sep 24

Time Travelling Through Trentham

Heritage Open Day: Travel back in time at Trentham Parish Church and discover traces of past centuries and links to the Dukes of Sutherland... more >

Trentham Parish Church, Park Drive, Trentham, Stoke-on-Trent ST4 8AB

Sat 7 Sep 24

Our Lady and St Peterâ€™s Catholic Church

Heritage Open Day: An historic Catholic Church with a beautiful interior and parts of the building dating back to 1857 The site will be open for... more >

106 Hartshill Road, Stoke-on-Trent ST4 7LT

Sat 7 Sep 24

Bethesda Chapel

Heritage Open Day: Bethesda is a Grade II* listed chapel once known as the Cathedral of the Potteries... more >

Bethesda Chapel, Albion Street, Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent ST1 1QS

Sat 7 Sep 24

St Peter's Church Kinver

Heritage Open Day: See eight hundred years of history in one building. Our outstanding Grade I-listed church has a unique story to tell and offers..... more >

St Peter’s Church, Church Hill, Kinver, Stourbridge DY7 6HX

Sat 7 Sep 24

Society of Friends (Quakers) Meeting House

Heritage Open Day: Quaker Meeting House, burial ground and garden, dating from 1700. Meeting House completed in 1706 on land given by Uttoxeter..... more >

39 Carter Street, Uttoxeter ST14 8EY

Sat 7 Sep 24

Coracle Connections

Heritage Open Day: What is a Coracle, I hear you ask? A coracle is a small, rounded, lightweight boat, constructed of lengths of ash or willow and..... more >

The Hub, The Old Swimming Baths, Castle Grounds, Tamworth B79 7ND

Sat 7 Sep 24

Gladstone Pottery Museum

Heritage Open Day: Free admission to site To celebrate Heritage Open Days the museum will open to the public free of charge... more >

26 Uttoxeter Road, Stoke-on-Trent ST3 1PQ

Sat 7 Sep 24

Redfern's Cottage

Heritage Open Day: Free entry Redfern's Cottage, Museum of Uttoxeter Life Redfern's Cottage, Museum of Uttoxeter life will be offering... more >

Redfern’s Cottage, Museum of Uttoxeter Life, 34-36 Carter Street, Uttoxeter ST14 8EU

Sat 7 Sep 24

Brindley's Mill, Mill Street

Heritage Open Day: Brindley's Mill is a working water-powered corn mill built in 1752. The mill was built by famous canal engineer James..... more >

Brindley’s Mill, Mill Street, Leek ST13 8FA

Sat 7 Sep 24

St Giles Parish Church, Newcastle-under-Lyme

Heritage Open Day: This magnificent church was designed by George Gilbert Scotland was built against the existing 14th century tower... more >

St Giles Parish Church, Church Street, Newcastle-under-Lyme ST5 1QS

Sat 7 Sep 24

Edingale Summer Show

Come along and join us for a family fun filled day out. Situated just 2 miles from the National memorial Arboretum, Edingale is a pretty rural..... more >

EDINGALE VILLAGE HALL, Moores Croft B79 9JL

Sat 7 Sep 24

Uttoxeter Mind Body Spirit Show

We are at Wilfred House, Uttoxeter for our Mind Body Spirit Show. Just £2 Entry and Under 16s are free... more >

Wilfred House, Carter St, Uttoxeter ST14 8EY

Sat 7 Sep 24

Holy Trinity Catholic Church

Heritage Open Day: This historic Catholic Church is celebrating its 190th anniversary this year., Come and see extracts from our archives and find..... more >

London Road, Newcastle-under-Lyme ST5 1LQ

Sat 7 Sep 24

Sweet Sounds in Hanley Park

Heritage Open Day: Rode Hall Silver band, founded in 1837, will be filling our Grade II* listed Victorian park with traditional bandstand sounds... more >

The Lodge, Hanley Park, Cleveland Road, Stoke-on-Trent ST1 4DX

Sat 7 Sep 24

Remarkable Journeys

Heritage Open Day: Take tours of the church, self guided or led by one of the volunteer guides. Watch video presentation... more >

St Chad’s Church, Greengate St, Stafford ST16 2HP

Sat 7 Sep 24

Cellar Tour at Erasmus Darwin House.

Learn more about part of the house that is not normally open to the public on this fascinating cellar tour... more >

Erasmus Darwin House, Beacon Street, Lichfield, Staffs WS13 7AD

Sat 7 Sep 24

Victorian Potters' Mill in Steam and Operating and Vintage Stationary Engine and Classic Vehicle Ral

Heritage Open Day: An 1857 bone and flint mill driven by an 1820s beam engine powered by a 1903 boiler in steam and operating... more >

Etruria Industrial Musuem, Etruria Vale Road, Etruria, Stoke-on-Trent ST1 4RB

Sat 7 Sep 24

Salt, Pepper and Vinegar bottle ovens

Heritage Open Day: See the three calcining bottle ovens known locally as 'Salt, Pepper and Vinegar' at close quarters and learn about how... more >

James Kent (Ceramic Materials) Ltd, Fountain Street, Fenton, Stoke-on-Trent ST4 2HB

Fri 6 Sep 24

Trentham Hall and Gardens Film Show

Heritage Open Day: A new film, with a compilation of images and vintage film footage, charting the the development of Trentham Hall and Gardens,... more >

Trentham Parish Church, Park Drive, Trentham, Stoke-on-Trent ST4 8AB

Fri 6 Sep 24

Kinver Edge & the Rock Houses

Heritage Open Day: Visit these quirky restored rock dwellings where families lived until the 1960s. Carved into the red sandstone with dramatic..... more >

Holy Austin Rock House, Compton Road, Kinver, Stourbridge DY7 6DL

Fri 6 Sep 24

One Man’s Journey Into The Past.

A tale of persecution, romance, massacre and shipwreck. Lichfeldian Kent Parson, will share fascinating research into his 19th century ancestor,..... more >

Erasmus Darwin House, Beacon Street, Lichfield, Staffs WS13 7AD

Thu 5 Sep 24

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Things to do around Staffordshire

Staffordshire, located in the heart of England, offers a wealth of exciting activities for a memorable day out. Whether you're interested in theme parks, outdoor adventures, or cultural experiences, there's something for everyone. Let's explore some of the best things to do in Staffordshire:

1. Alton Towers:
- Alton Towers is one of England's premier theme parks, nestled in the Staffordshire countryside. It's a thrilling day out for the whole family. Rides like Nemesis and Oblivion cater to adrenaline junkies, while the water park provides a refreshing escape in summer. Don't miss the crazy golf course and high ropes course. Consider staying at one of the on-site hotels for a multi-day adventure.

2. Snow Dome Tamworth:
- Experience a winter wonderland at the Tamworth Snow Dome. Ski, snowboard, or ice skate on real snow slopes. Beginners can take lessons, and there's even a petting zoo, pool, and spa for added enjoyment.

3. Churnet Valley Railway:
- Take a nostalgic ride on the Churnet Valley Railway. Enjoy scenic views of the Staffordshire countryside from vintage steam trains.

4. Brampton Park:
- Wander around the picturesque Brampton Park in Newcastle-under-Lyme. Explore the gardens, enjoy a picnic, and let the kids play on the swings and slides.

5. Drayton Manor:
- Families with young children will love Drayton Manor, another fantastic theme park in Staffordshire. It features rides, a zoo, and Thomas Land for little ones.

6. Cannock Chase Forest:
- Nature enthusiasts can explore Cannock Chase Forest. Walk amidst ancient woodlands, spot wildlife, and enjoy the fresh air.

7. Shugborough Estate:
- Visit the Shugborough Estate, a historic stately home with beautiful gardens. Explore the mansion, farm, and riverside walks.

8. RSPB Coombes Valley:
- Birdwatchers will appreciate RSPB Coombes Valley, a wildlife-rich reserve. Keep an eye out for feathered friends in this serene setting.

9. Stoke-on-Trent Sculpture Trail:
- Discover public art along the Stoke-on-Trent Sculpture Trail. Admire unique sculptures and explore the city's creative side.

10. Trentham Estate:
- Wander through the stunning Trentham Estate. Take a barefoot walk, hunt for fairies, and test your courage on the Altitude Tower. The estate also boasts beautiful gardens and a shopping village.

Remember to check opening hours and any booking requirements for these attractions. Whether you're seeking thrills, relaxation, or natural beauty, Staffordshire has it all!