Step into the extraordinary as Marcus takes the stage, conducting captivating Paranormal Investigations and channeling messages from the spirit world... more >

Holiday Inn Express Lichfield, Wall Island, Birmingham Rd, Shenstone, Lichfield, Staffordshire WS14 0QP

Thu 1 Feb 24

Stafford Film Theatre: The Old Oak

THE OLD OAK Ken Loach / UK 2023 / 110 min / Cert 12A Ken Loach continues his creative Indian summer streak... more >

The Gatehouse Theatre, Eastgate Street, Stafford ST16 2LT

Tue 30 Jan 24

Discover Clubs and Organisations in Staffordshire

25th Anniversary Lunar Lecture at Erasmus Darwin House

25th Anniversary Lunar Lecture – Erasmus Darwin’s ‘Commonplace Book’ and the Enlightenment Organisation of Knowledge. by Joanna C... more >

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

Thu 25 Jan 24

Burton on Trent Photographic Society Meeting

Lecture -Derbyshire in Digital Robert Falconer Life-long photographic enthusiast Robert Falconer‘s first digital lecture focussed on his home county... more >

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

Thu 25 Jan 24

Circus of Horrors - Dr Haze's Cabaret of Curiosities

Hot on the heels of The Circus of Horrors Phantasmagoria the ‘Haunted Fairground' comes a sensational NEW SHOW - DR HAZE'S CABARET OF... more >

Garrick Theatre Castle Dyke WS13 6HR

Wed 24 Jan 24

Stafford Film Theatre: Love According to Dalva

LOVE ACCORDING TO DALVA Emmanuelle Nicot / France, Belgium 2023 / 83 min / Cert 15 / subtitles This deservedly multi-award-winning film will blow... more >

The Gatehouse Theatre, Eastgate Street, Stafford ST16 2LT

Tue 23 Jan 24

Steve Geale Presents Mrs. Fitzherbert

The Fitzherbert's are a noted Staffordshire family. Further investigation of Mary Ann Smythe led to revelations about this local lady’s Regency..... more >

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

Fri 19 Jan 24

Burton on Trent Photographic Society Meeting

Open Night more >

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

Thu 18 Jan 24

Stafford Film Theatre: The Eight Mountains

THE EIGHT MOUNTAINS Felix van Groeningen andCharlotte Vandermeersch / Italy 2022 / 147 min / Cert 12A / subtitles This rich, beautiful film is... more >

The Gatehouse Theatre, Eastgate Street, Stafford ST16 2LT

Tue 16 Jan 24

Burton on Trent Photographic Society Meeting

3rd Internal Comp Subject: Mono Judge: Dave Tucker more >

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

Thu 11 Jan 24

War of the Worlds by Don’t Go Into The Cellar Company.

The classic tale is restored to its authentic Victorian setting in this original one-man performance, scripted and performed by Jonathan Goodwin... more >

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

Wed 10 Jan 24

Stafford Film Theatre: Asteroid City 9th January 2024

ASTEROID CITY Wes Anderson / USA, Spain, Germany 2023 / 105 min / Cert 12A A monochrome 1950s American TV show presents a play set in the... more >

The Gatehouse Theatre, Eastgate Street, Stafford ST16 2LT

Tue 9 Jan 24

Dobbies to introduce kids to the wonderful world of hydroponics

Dobbies is unveiling its first Little Seedlings workshop of 2024. The free session, taking place on Sunday 7 January, will help children discover the..... more >

Saxon Cross House, Watling Street, Gailey ST19 5PP

Sun 7 Jan 24

Dobbies to introduce kids to the wonderful world of hydroponics

Dobbies is unveiling its first Little Seedlings workshop of 2024. The free session, taking place on Sunday 7 January, will help children discover the..... more >

Birmingham Road Shenstone, Lichfield WS14 0QQ

Sun 7 Jan 24

Learn how to grow your own microgreens with Dobbies

Dobbies is kicking off the new year by inviting gardeners across the country to join its free Grow How session, learning some top tips on cultivating... more >

Saxon Cross House, Watling Street, Gailey ST19 5PP

Sat 6 Jan 24

Learn how to grow your own microgreens with Dobbies

Dobbies is kicking off the new year by inviting gardeners across the country to join its free Grow How session, learning some top tips on cultivating... more >

Birmingham Road Shenstone, Lichfield WS14 0QQ

Sat 6 Jan 24

Lichfield Folk Dance Club New Year Dance

An evening of Folk Dance Fun with caller Brian Stanton and music by Stradivarious. Light refreshments served at the interval. more >

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

Sat 6 Jan 24

Burton on Trent Photographic Society Meeting

Lecture -MCPF Travelling Portfolio Prints and Pdi’s from Photofolio 2022 including work from Burton PS members more >

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

Thu 4 Jan 24

Lichfield Folk Dance Club Night

Folk Dance Club Night Club callers and usually music on CD more >

Bader Hall King Edward VI School Lichfield WS14 9DE

Tue 2 Jan 24

New Year's Eve Ceilidh

TICKETS IN ADVANCE ONLY. - £19 each Bring Your Own Drinks and Snacks. Doors open 7.30pm, dancing starts at 8pm, ends at 12.30am... more >

Longsdon Memorial Hall, Leek ST9 9QF

Sun 31 Dec 23

Burton on Trent Photographic Society Meeting

Lecture -Black and White Done Right Nat Coalson It used to be said that digital photography could not produce as good results in black and white as... more >

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

Thu 14 Dec 23

Christmas Walking Street

What is STAFFORD WALKING STREET? In Thailand and many Southeast Asian countries they block off several streets usually on a Saturday or Sunday..... more >

Market Square, Stafford ST16 2BE

Thu 14 Dec 23

Winter Vegan Festival

Our Winter Vegan Festival will be a fabulous chance to get some beautiful and unique gifts, meet friends for a hot chocolate or mulled wine and eat... more >

Newcastle-under-Lyme Outdoor Market. High Street, Newcastle, Staffs. ST5 1PW

Sun 10 Dec 23

Christmas Open Studios

The Courtyard Workshop and Elizabeth Welch Glass are hosting their new event in the centre of Stone, Staffordshire... more >

22-24 Radford Street, Stone ST15 8DA

Sun 10 Dec 23

ABBA Tribute Night - Tamworth

Abba Tribute Night, Tamworth Sports Bar If you love the many songs of Abba, then you will love this event!... more >

32 Victoria Rd Tamworth, Staffordshire United Kingdom B79 7HL

Sat 9 Dec 23

Erasmus Darwin's Birthday Bash.

Come along and see the museum decorated for Christmas. Free entry to the House. Free Christmas craft session for children... more >

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

Sat 9 Dec 23

Soul & Motown Night - Knutton

Soul & Motown Night, Knutton Ex-Service Mens Club Welcome to the event page for our upcoming Soul & Motown Night featuring the amazing Evah... more >

John St, Knutton Newcastle Under Lyme ST5 6DT

Fri 8 Dec 23

That'll Be The Day

Fresh off the back of its acclaimed autumn tour, That’ll Be The Day is ready to get its festive show on the road, taking audiences on a sleigh ride... more >

Victoria Hall Bagnall Street, Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent ST1 3AD

Thu 7 Dec 23

Burton on Trent Photographic Society Meeting

Competition - Burton PS against Ashby Print & Pdi Comp HOME more >

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

Thu 7 Dec 23

But Once A Year

A Christmas comedy drama to get you in the festive spirit Mrs Meldon is entertaining her usual party for the Christmas week – the pleasure is not,... more >

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

Tue 5 Dec 23

Vivaldi Four Seasons at Christmas

Enjoy an outstanding musical evening in the run-up to Christmas with a performance of Vivaldi's timeless classic, The Four Seasons, in the... more >

Lichfield Cathedral, The Close, Lichfield WS13 7LD

Mon 4 Dec 23

Tamworth housebuilder invites local people to free festive event

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at a Tamworth housing development, which is opening its show home doors (and chimneys) for a festive open... more >

Amington Garden Village Mercian Way, Tamworth B77 4FJ

Sat 2 Dec 23

Mayfield Christmas Market

Christmas Fair & Market is 2 December. Free entry for handmade gifts, cards and decorations. With mulled wine, cakes and refreshments... more >

Mayfield Church Church Lane Church Mayfield DE6 2JR

Sat 2 Dec 23

Dobbies' Grow How session

Help your Poinsettia flourish through the festive period with Dobbies' Grow How session. Dobbies, the UK’s leading garden centre, has announced..... more >

Birmingham Road Shenstone, Lichfield WS14 0QQ

Sat 2 Dec 23

Dobbies' Grow How session

Help your Poinsettia flourish through the festive period with Dobbies' Grow How session. Dobbies, the UK’s leading garden centre, has announced..... more >

Saxon Cross House, Watling Street, Gailey ST19 5PP

Sat 2 Dec 23

Burton on Trent Photographic Society Meeting

2nd Internal Competition Subject: Open Judge: Malcolm Cook more >

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

Thu 30 Nov 23

Lichfield in the English Civil War – a City Divided

From the winter of 1642, to the summer of 1646, the city of Lichfield was torn apart during the English Civil War... more >

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

Thu 30 Nov 23

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

Flying onto the Brewhouse Arts Centre stage! Take a fantasmagorical musical adventure with an out-of-this-world car in this timeless classic... more >

Brewhouse Arts Centre Union Street Burton upon Trent DE14 1AA

Tue 28 Nov 23

Lunar Lecture at Erasmus Darwin House

The Poetics of Romantic Ecology: Erasmus Darwin and Percy Bysshe Shelley by Dr Amanda Blake Davis. In a well-known botanical poem, The..... more >

Erasmus Darwin House Beacon Street Lichfield WS13 7AD

Mon 27 Nov 23

Lunar Lecture at Erasmus Darwin House by Dr Amanda Blake Davis.

The Poetics of Romantic Ecology: Erasmus Darwin and Percy Bysshe Shelley by Dr Amanda Blake Davis. In a well-known botanical poem, The..... more >

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

Mon 27 Nov 23

North Pole Adventure at National Forest Adventure Farm

Prepare for a magical winter wonderland this Christmas as a Staffordshire farm park is transformed into an interactive North Pole adventure complete... more >

National Forest Adventure Farm Postern Road Tatenhill Burton on Trent Staffordshire DE13 9SJ

Sat 25 Nov 23

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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!