Pass through the black and white gate of this Victorian house into a part-walled gardeners haven. Bulbs, alpines and shady woodlanders in Spring and..... more >

23 St Johns Road, Stafford ST17 9AS

Thu 16 May 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 16 May 24

Discover Clubs and Organisations in Staffordshire

Circus CORTEX at BURTON ON TRENT

Come along and witness a unique, fun for all the family performance. 5 Star review from all locations!... more >

SHOBNALL SPORTS COMPLEX, Shobnall road. DE14 2BB

Thu 16 May 24

Stafford Film Theatre: Poor Things

POOR THINGS Yorgos Lathimos / Ireland, UK 2024 / 141 min / Cert 12A Directed by Yorgos Lathimos and starring Emma Stone, Poor Things tells the... more >

The Gatehouse Theatre, Eastgate Street, Stafford ST16 2LT

Tue 14 May 24

Millennium Garden - Open Garden for NGS

Two acre garden with mixed spring bulbs in the woodland garden. In May the laburnum walk and wisteria arch are in full bloom in this English country..... more >

Millennium Garden, Lichfield WS14 9RB

Sun 12 May 24

Burton on Trent Photographic Society Meeting

BPS–Lichfield CC –Rugeley & Armitage CC Comp Hosted by BPS more >

Priory Centre, Church Road, Stretton, BoT DE13 0HE

Thu 9 May 24

Stafford Film Theatre: Monster

MONSTER Hirokazu Kore-eda / Japan 2023 / 126 min / Cert 12A / subtitles Distressed single mother Saori marches into her son's school to... more >

The Gatehouse Theatre, Eastgate Street, Stafford ST16 2LT

Tue 7 May 24

Manchester Camerata Principals concert: Mozart Haydn Britten 5:30pm

In their welcome return to the Stafford area, Principals from Manchester Camerata will offer ‘a sumptuous feast of works from Britten, Haydn and... more >

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

Sun 5 May 24

Grow How

Dobbies is encouraging gardeners to brighten up their garden with summer bedding plants at its free Grow How session, taking place on Saturday 4 May... more >

Saxon Cross House, Watling Street, Gailey ST19 5PP

Sat 4 May 24

RCTA Floating Market

The Roving Canal Traders Association are excited to announce they are holding a floating market on both sides of the towpath of the Trent & Mersey... more >

Shobnall Fields, Burton on Trent Staffs DE14 2JR

Sat 4 May 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, Staffs WS13 7AD

Sat 4 May 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 4 May 24

Dine 'N' Devour | Food & Artisan Festival | Tamworth

Dine 'N' Devour Food Festival Returns to the Castle Grounds! Join us for the return of the travelling food festival, Dine..... more >

Castle Upper & Lower Lawn, Tamworth B79 7NA

Sat 4 May 24

Grow How

Dobbies is encouraging gardeners to brighten up their garden with summer bedding plants at its free Grow How session, taking place on Saturday 4 May... more >

Birmingham Road Shenstone, Lichfield WS14 0QQ

Sat 4 May 24

Burton on Trent Photographic Society Meeting

Panel Comp Judge: Pete Atkins more >

Priory Centre, Church Road, Stretton, BoT DE13 0HE

Thu 2 May 24

Stafford Gaol And How To Get There by Steve Geale.

This lecture tracks the developing UK history of criminal Courts and Prisons. The talk will include - Lichfield Assize at the Guildhall and the..... more >

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

Thu 2 May 24

Sandon Hall Spring Plant Fair 2024

Spring time at Sandon Hall. A fabulous plant fair held within the gardens and offering you huge choice and diversity of plants for sale from spring..... more >

Sandon Hall, Sandon, Staffs ST18 0BZ

Sun 28 Apr 24

Pink Tribute Night - Knutton

Pink Tribute Night at Knutton Ex Service Mens Club Come and join us for an electrifying evening filled with the powerful hits and soulful melodies... more >

John St, Knutton Newcastle Under Lyme ST5 6DT

Sat 27 Apr 24

Plant Hunters’ Fair at Chasewater Country Park on Saturday 27th April

NEW Spring Plant Hunters’ Fair at Chasewater Country Park offering FREE ENTRY to the plant fair with a brilliant line up of wonderful nurseries and... more >

Chasewater Country Park Pool Road, Brownhills WS8 7NL

Sat 27 Apr 24

Burton on Trent Photographic Society Meeting

Lecture - Urban Landscape- Birm’ham Verity grew up in the former steel town of Corby, and has always been intrigued by Industrial landscape... more >

Verity Milligan DE13 0HE

Thu 25 Apr 24

Stafford Film Theatre: One Life

ONE LIFE James Hawes / UK 2024 / 110 min / Cert PG Many will be familiar with the story of Nicholas Winton who rescued 669 children from the... more >

The Gatehouse Theatre, Eastgate Street, Stafford ST16 2LT

Tue 23 Apr 24

The Good, The Bad And The Deadly.

Medicine (but not as we know it!) in the Georgian Period. A talk by Sheelagh James. 'It is often hazardous to marry an heiress, as she is..... more >

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

Tue 23 Apr 24

Lichfield Folk Dance Spring Dance

Dancing to the call of Frances Richardson to the music of The Falconers. Light refreshments served during the interval. more >

Whittington Village Hall, 4-6 Langton Crescent Whittington Lichfield WS14 9JR

Sat 20 Apr 24

Bowjangles: Dracula in Space

Dracula in Space is a hilarious and totally original musical comedy that sees the award-winning quartet heading into outer space to meet a mysterious... more >

Castle Dyke, Lichfield WS13 6HR

Sat 20 Apr 24

Tamworth Sailing Club Open Day

Tamworth Sailing Club have their annual opening day - 20th April 2024 If you've ever wanted to try sailing or try a new sport why not come... more >

Water Park, Kingsbury, Tamworth, Sutton Coldfield B76 0DY

Sat 20 Apr 24

My Soul, There Is A Country: The Best of British Choral Music

Sonare presents their 2023-24 tour, 'My Soul, There Is a Country: The Best of British Choral Music'... more >

St Nicholas’ Church, Abbots Bromley Rugeley Abbots Bromley WS15 3BP

Fri 19 Apr 24

North Staffs Accordion Band,

Concert featuring the North Staffs Accordion Band supported by Denise Leigh (Soprano) and Stefan Andrusyschyn (Accordion). more >

Endon Village Hall, Station Road, Endon. ST9 9DR

Fri 19 Apr 24

Burton on Trent Photographic Society Meeting

Lecture - The Wider World of Photography Ashley Franklin In his second visit of the season, Ashley explores the wide scope of photography beyond the... more >

Priory Centre, Church Road, Stretton, BoT DE13 0HE

Thu 18 Apr 24

Stafford Film Theatre: All of us Strangers

ALL OF US STRANGERS Andrew Haigh / UK 2024 / 105 min / Cert 12A This film won 7 awards in the British Independent Film Awards, including best... more >

The Gatehouse Theatre, Eastgate Street, Stafford ST16 2LT

Tue 16 Apr 24

All My Sons

An intellectual and emotional play that speaks as loudly today as in the immediate post-war period in which it is set... more >

Stoke-on-Trent Repertory Theatre, Leek Road, Stoke-on-Trent ST4 2TR

Tue 16 Apr 24

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DJ's Pete Clarke & Steve Kay Guest DJ Steve Yates (from Burton on Trent) 100% Vinyl Northern Soul & Motown Car Park at Rear + Pay &... more >

Bank House Hotel, Church Street, Uttoxeter ST14 8AG

Sun 14 Apr 24

Come & Sing with John Rutter

ABCD (Association of British Choral Directors) have organised a Singing Day in the Midlands. Do come along and enjoy a fantastic day of singing,..... more >

The Coton Centre, Comberford Road, Tamworth B79 9AA

Sat 13 Apr 24

Spring Fair

Come and join us at our Fabulous Spring Fair at Hayes Green Community Centre in Heath Hayes on Saturday 13th April... more >

Hayes Green Community Centre, Heath Hayes Cannock WS12 3XP

Sat 13 Apr 24

Afternoon Tea and Planting Experience

Dobbies is inviting plant enthusiasts and foodies alike to a brand new Afternoon Tea and Planting Experience, giving each attendee a planter worth... more >

Birmingham Road Shenstone, Lichfield WS14 0QQ

Sat 13 Apr 24

Afternoon Tea and Planting Experience

Dobbies is inviting plant enthusiasts and foodies alike to a brand new Afternoon Tea and Planting Experience, giving each attendee a planter worth... more >

Saxon Cross House, Watling Street, Gailey ST19 5PP

Sat 13 Apr 24

Burton on Trent Photographic Society Meeting

6th internal CompSubject: Street Photography Judge: Peter Gennard more >

Priory Centre, Church Road, Stretton, BoT DE13 0HE

Thu 11 Apr 24

Stafford Film Theatre: R.M.N.

R.M.N. Christian Mungiu / Romania 2023 / 133 min / Cert 15 / Subtitles The director is famed for 4 Months, 3 Weeks & 2 Days, which our audience..... more >

The Gatehouse Theatre, Eastgate Street, Stafford ST16 2LT

Tue 9 Apr 24

Car Boot and Plant Sale

Our SPRING CAR BOOT & PLANT SALE takes place on 7th of April from 9am to 12 noon. There is always a strong demand for tables and at £5 per table it’s..... more >

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

Sun 7 Apr 24

Grow How - Lawn care makeover for Spring

Dobbies is inviting gardening enthusiasts to its free Grow How session, providing expert advice on how to care for your lawn as the weather warms up... more >

Saxon Cross House, Watling Street, Gailey ST19 5PP

Sat 6 Apr 24

Grow How - Lawn care makeover for Spring

Dobbies is inviting gardening enthusiasts to its free Grow How session, providing expert advice on how to care for your lawn as the weather warms up... more >

Birmingham Road Shenstone, Lichfield WS14 0QQ

Sat 6 Apr 24

Burton on Trent Photographic Society Meeting

Lecture -A Sporting Chance Vin Scothern Vin’s talk on sports photography occupies half the evening, and aims to show that you don’t necessarily need... more >

Priory Centre, Church Road, Stretton, BoT DE13 0HE

Thu 4 Apr 24

Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em

By Guy Unsworth based on the hit TV Series by Raymond Allen which starred Michael Crawford as Frank Spencer, Little Theatre Company present this... more >

Brewhouse Arts Centre Union Street Burton upon Trent DE14 1AA

Tue 2 Apr 24

Plant Fair at The Dorothy Clive Garden on Sun 31 March & Mon 1 April

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

The Dorothy Clive Garden, Willoughbridge, Market Drayton TF9 4EU

Sun 31 Mar 24

RCTA Easter Floating Market Great Haywood 29th March to 1st April 2024

The Roving Canal Traders Association are excited to announce they are again holding an Easter floating market on the towpath of the Trent & Mersey... more >

Trent & Mersey Canal Address Above and Below Gt Haywood Lock, Great Haywood Staffordshire Trent & Mersey Canal, Below Gt Haywood Lock, Great Haywood Staffordshire ST17 0XB

Fri 29 Mar 24

Easter Bunny breakfast

Dobbies is hosting an egg-citing Easter Bunny Breakfast. From March 28 to April 1, families with children aged 3-10 can indulge in a delicious..... more >

Birmingham Road Shenstone, Lichfield WS14 0QQ

Thu 28 Mar 24

Easter Bunny breakfast

Dobbies is hosting an egg-citing Easter Bunny Breakfast. From March 28 to April 1, families with children aged 3-10 can indulge in a delicious..... more >

Saxon Cross House, Watling Street, Gailey ST19 5PP

Thu 28 Mar 24

Burton on Trent Photographic Society Meeting

Open Night more >

Priory Centre, Church Road, Stretton, BoT DE13 0HE

Thu 28 Mar 24

Junior Golf Academy

This year at Lichfield Golf & Country Club we will be hosting a number of junior academy days for children throughout the school holidays... more >

Lichfield Golf & Country Club Elmhurst Lichfield WS13 8HE

Thu 28 Mar 24

James Richards Circus

James Richards Circus is excited to be making a return visit to Staffordshire and the Alrewas Showground this Easter with a brand new show... more >

Alrewas Showground Daisy lane DE13 7DP

Wed 27 Mar 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!