A programme of pieces by Mozart, Schubert and Franck, performed by virtuoso young British pianist Kyle Hutchings in the mediaeval Adbaston Church... more >

St Michael and All Angels Church, Adbaston, Stafford ST20 0QE

Sun 1 Sep 24

Dobbies’ Little Seedlings Club: September Workshop: Mindfulness in the garden

Dobbies, the UK’s leading garden centre, is nurturing the next generation of gardeners with its free Little Seedlings Club workshop this September,... more >

Birmingham Road Shenstone, Lichfield WS14 0QQ

Sun 1 Sep 24

Discover Clubs and Organisations in Staffordshire

Dobbies’ Little Seedlings Club: September Workshop: Mindfulness in the garden

Dobbies, the UK’s leading garden centre, is nurturing the next generation of gardeners with its free Little Seedlings Club workshop this September,... more >

Saxon Cross House, Watling Street, Gailey ST19 5PP

Sun 1 Sep 24

Colourful Salsa Party

Hello! Have you ever been to an Uksalsafeet salsa party before? If not you have been missing out on a lovely evening of warm and welcoming people..... more >

St Mary’s Social Club WS11 0HE

Fri 30 Aug 24

Children’s Science Activities.

Come along between 11am and 3pm. No need to book. Children Free/Adults £5. more >

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

Wed 28 Aug 24

Ready, set, play! Tamworth housebuilder launches playground design com

A Tamworth housebuilder has relaunched a competition for children to make their dream play area a reality... more >

Redrow Amington Garden Village, Mercian Way, Tamworth, Staffordshire B77 4EG

Wed 28 Aug 24

Plant Fair at The Dorothy Clive Garden Sunday 25 & Monday 26 August

Brilliant Plant Hunters' Fair at the wonderful Dorothy Clive Garden. For this special fund raising event entry to the garden and plant fair is..... more >

The Dorothy Clive Garden Willoughbridge nr Newcastle Under Lyme TF9 4EU

Sun 25 Aug 24

Grand Summer Fair

Join us for our Grand Summer Fair at Arkall Manor, Tamworth's only luxury care home. We have a fun filled family day planned with lots going..... more >

Arkall Manor Care Home Ashby Road B79 0GJ

Sat 24 Aug 24

Peak District Photography Workshop - Heathers Sunrise

Peak District Landscape Photography - based around the Roaches and Ramshaw Rocks with spectacular viewing points and plenty of heathers to shoot more >

Roach Road, Leek, England, , United Kingdom ST13 8TY

Sat 24 Aug 24

Free Children’s Craft Activities.

Children’s summer craft activities. Free drop in session for children between 11am and 3pm. No booking necessary just come along... more >

Erasmus Darwin House, Beacon Street, Lichfield, , Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom WS13 7AD

Wed 21 Aug 24

The Potteries Centre's Free Family Fun Activities

As summer fast approaches, Staffordshire and South Cheshire’s leading shopping destination The Potteries Centre has announced it is set to host a... more >

1 Quadrant Rd, Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent ST1 1PP

Wed 21 Aug 24

Peak District Heather Photography Workshop - Sunrise

Peak District Landscape Photography Workshops - around Hathersage for spectacular viewing points with plenty of heathers | Sunrise and sunset options more >

Leek, , United Kingdom ST13 8UA

Sun 18 Aug 24

Paddleboard for Beginners (Women Only) at Tittesworth Reservoir, Peak

Learn how to paddleboard in 2 hours with Katya and other likeminded women. Katya will teach you all the basics (including how to stand and various..... more >

Tittesworth Reservoir, Fishermans Lodge Meerbrook, Leek ST13 ST13 8SH

Mon 12 Aug 24

Colour Mill - Open Garden for NGS

1½ acre south facing garden, created in the shadow of a former iron foundry, set beside the delightful River Hamps... more >

Colour Mill, Leek ST13 7PR

Sat 10 Aug 24

Children’s Science Activities.

Fun science activities for the summer holiday. Come along between 11am and 3pm. No need to book. Children Free/Adults £5 more >

Erasmus Darwin House, Beacon Street, Lichfield, , Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom WS13 7AD

Wed 7 Aug 24

Free Gardening Workshops: Shenstone

Dobbies, the UKs leading garden centre retailer, is celebrating National Allotment Week (12-18 August) by inviting gardening enthusiasts across the... more >

Birmingham Road Shenstone, Lichfield WS14 0QQ

Sat 3 Aug 24

Free Gardening Workshops: Gailey

Dobbies, the UKs leading garden centre retailer, is celebrating National Allotment Week (12-18 August) by inviting gardening enthusiasts across the... more >

Saxon Cross House, Watling Street, Gailey ST19 5PP

Sat 3 Aug 24

Grand Opening

Arkall Manor, Tamworth's only luxury Care home is holding a Grand Open day. Join us for a fun filled day with food, drink and merriment... more >

Arkall Manor Care Home Ashby Road B79 0GJ

Sat 3 Aug 24

Dobbies Teddy Bears' Picnic Shenstone

Dobbies, the UK’s leading garden centre, is inviting families to roll out the picnic blanket and gather around this summer as it unveils its... more >

Birmingham Road Shenstone, Lichfield WS14 0QQ

Sat 3 Aug 24

Dobbies Teddy Bears' Picnic Gailey

Dobbies, the UK’s leading garden centre, is inviting families to roll out the picnic blanket and gather around this summer as it unveils its... more >

Saxon Cross House, Watling Street, Gailey ST19 5PP

Sat 3 Aug 24

Branching out! Tamworth housebuilder hosts free event to encourage you

A housebuilder in Tamworth is encouraging children to play outside more this summer and embrace the nature on their doorstep by hosting a special... more >

Redrow - Amington Green at Amington Garden Village, Boundary Dr, Tamworth B77 4FJ

Sat 3 Aug 24

Free Children’s Craft Activities.

Children’s summer craft activities. Free drop in session for children between 11am and 3pm. No booking necessary just come along... more >

Erasmus Darwin House, Beacon Street, Lichfield, , Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom WS13 7AD

Wed 31 Jul 24

Dementia friendly Cinema session.

Do you or someone you care for live with Dementia? When was the last time you went to the pictures without worrying you may disrupt other cinema..... more >

Arkall Manor Care Home Ashby Road B79 0GJ

Wed 31 Jul 24

Family quiz

Please come along to our family quiz afternoon and enjoy a delicious afternoon tea in our delightful dining rooms... more >

Arkall Manor Care Home Ashby Road B79 0GJ

Mon 29 Jul 24

Sky Trail High Ropes

We at Planters Tamworth know it can sometimes be tricky to keep children entertained for such a long period of time during the summer holidays, so... more >

Woodlands Farm, Trinity Rd, Tamworth B78 2EY

Mon 29 Jul 24

Tunstall Carnival

Tunstall Carnival in Victoria Park Tunstall free to enter on Sunday 28th July open from 11am til 5pm.Stage with live music ,choir ,and entertainer... more >

Victoria Park Tunstall ST6 6EE

Sun 28 Jul 24

Sandon Hall Summer Plant Fair 2024

Specialist plant fair featuring many of the top local plant growers and specialists selling directly to the public... more >

Dog & Doublet Inn, Sandon, Staffs ST18 0DJ

Sun 28 Jul 24

Race Night at the Mayfield Memorial Hall

Race Night is a fabulous fund raising event for the Mayfield Recreational Association and Mayfield Football Club... more >

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

Sat 27 Jul 24

Grafton Cottage - Open Garden for NGS

Designed by the gardeners to create a picturesque cottage garden. Roses climbing over trellis, arches laden with Clematis viticella... more >

Grafton Cottage, Barton-under-Needwood DE13 8AL

Sun 21 Jul 24

Yew Tree Cottage - Open Garden for NGS

Hardy Plant Society member's garden brimming with unusual plants. Year-round interest inc meconopsis, trillium and other shade lovers... more >

Yew Tree Cottage, Haughton ST18 9JR

Sun 21 Jul 24

As You Like It

Open Air theatre at its best! Rosalind, the daughter of a banished duke, falls in love with Orlando. When she is then banished from the court by her..... more >

Bolton Gate Farm ST3 5BD

Sat 20 Jul 24

Open Day

Arkall Manor, Tamworth's only luxury care home is hosting an open day with a difference. you can enjoy an hawaiian themed event with a Tiki..... more >

Arkall Manor Care Home Ashby Road B79 0GJ

Sat 20 Jul 24

Johns' Boys Welsh Male Choir - As Seen on Britain's Got Talent

Stars of Britains’ Got Talent and the Royal Variety Show John’s Boys Welsh Male Voice choir perform at the wonderful Lichfield Cathedral... more >

Lichfield Cathedral, 19a The Close, Lichfield, Staffordshire WS13 7LD

Sat 20 Jul 24

Barton under Needwood Steam Rally & Family Festival

A traditional steam rally set in open countryside with something for all the family including: full size and miniature steam vehicles, tractors,... more >

Needwood Rise Farm Barton Gate , Barton under Needwood DE13 8AP

Sat 20 Jul 24

Stapenhil ghost walk on the 19th of July with free £5 drink

Stapenhill means “steep hill ” in old Anglo saxon. A location so well thought of by the Anglo Saxons. It was their graveyard ... more >

Barley MOW, Stapenhill, Burton upon Trent DE15 9AP

Fri 19 Jul 24

Stafford Music & Food Festival

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 18 Jul 24

The Wickets - Open Garden for NGS

Around an ex-Police Station, this garden is full of ideas to copy and use in your own garden! The front has cottage garden beds, grasses and fernery... more >

The Wickets, Wheaton Aston ST19 9NF

Sun 14 Jul 24

Springfield Cottage - Open Garden for NGS

Newly designed and landscaped plant enthusiasts cottage garden with unusual planting in areas, a tropical area inc Guneras, Cannas, Hedichiums and... more >

Springfield Cottage, Stafford ST19 9AA

Sat 13 Jul 24

Open Day

Join us for our Open day extravaganza. Arkall Manor, Tamworth's only luxury Residential Care Home is opening it's doors to the public for..... more >

Arkall Manor Care Home Ashby Road B79 0GJ

Fri 12 Jul 24

“Oh, What a Bostin War!”

“Oh, What a Bostin War!” – Mobilisation & Recruitment in the Black Country in 1914 by Quinton Watts. This illustrated presentation examines the..... more >

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

Thu 11 Jul 24

Snails Place - Open Garden for NGS

A 2½ acre garden with herbaceous borders, a large lake, and a wildlife area. A small woodland walk can also be found here. more >

Snails Place, Burton-on-Trent DE13 8NG

Sun 7 Jul 24

Gin & Rum Festival Stoke

Join the fun and discover a unique experience that celebrates the best of Gin and Rum and promises the party of the year!... more >

The Kings Hall, Kingsway, Stoke-on-Trent ST4 1JH

Sat 6 Jul 24

Cellar Tour.

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, , Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom WS13 7AD

Sat 6 Jul 24

Sweet Caroline

Direct from London’s Adelphi Theatre. . . get ready for that night out you have been dreaming of! One special evening, back to where it began... more >

Tamworth Assembly Rooms Corporation Street Tamworth B79 7DN

Sat 6 Jul 24

2024 Stone Food & Drink Festival

The 2024 Stone Food & Drink Festival is BACK at its 'spiritual home' of Westbridge Park, just a short stroll from the town centre... more >

Westbridge Park Stone Staffordshire ST15 8QW

Fri 5 Jul 24

The Creative Food Show

We have such a great event for all from bungee and bouncy castle for the children to enjoy and mascots for all to interact... more >

beaudesert sports field, Budds road, Cannock wood WS15 4NB

Fri 5 Jul 24

FREE taster session with the Newcastle-under-Lyme Rock Choir

Are you looking to find a local choir to join? The Newcastle-Under-Lyme Rock Choir is led by local vocal tutor Beverley Mason. Our No... more >

Newcastle Baptist Church, Newcastle Baptist Church, 35 Stafford Avenue, Newcastle-Under-Lyme ST5 3BN

Thu 4 Jul 24

More Rock Choirs

Izaak Walton Farm - Open Garden for NGS

Izaak Walton Farm garden has lots of small interesting areas. Flower borders, gravel gardens, shaded areas, vegetables and fruit trees, beautiful bug..... more >

Izaak Walton Farm, Stoke-on-Trent ST11 9RE

Sun 30 Jun 24

Yew Trees - Open Garden for NGS

One acre garden divided into rooms by mature hedging, shrubs and trees enjoying views over the surrounding countryside... more >

Yew Trees, Stafford ST21 6HR

Sat 29 Jun 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!