Ongoing
Venue: Stafford Castle
Looking for something to do in the outdoors? Why not try one of our explorer backpacks at Stafford Castle!
Ongoing
Venue: Ancient High House
Join us during our opening hours and see if you can find all of the High House mice!
Tuesday 7th October to Saturday 15th November 2025, 10.00am to 4.00pm
See the “Razzle Dazzle” that occurs from the rehearsal room to the stage in this new Exhibition from the Gatehouse’s Youth Theatre!
Tuesday 28th October to Saturday 1st November 2025, Various Times
Venue: Ancient High House
Are you ready for the Ancient High House to once again be haunted? This year we will have an entirely new, spooky, format with a free children’s Ghost Trail in the daytimes and five evening events across the week.
Thursday 30th October 2025, 6.00pm to 9.00pm
Venue: Ancient High House
Book a slot for your very own tarot reading with a local professional, set within the historic Ancient High House.
Friday 31st October 2025, 5.00pm to 9.00pm
Venue: Ancient High House
The ghosts have re-emerged and creepy characters return to fill the Ancient High House. Join us … if you dare!
Saturday 1st November 2025, 7.30pm to 9.00pm
Venue: Ancient High House
As the night draws in learn about the history of the ghosts that haunt the Ancient High House with this night time, lamp-led tour (over 18’s only).
Saturday 8th November 2025, 10.30am to 1.30pm
Venue: Ancient High House
Join us and get some early preparation in for the Christmas period whilst taking part in this mindful and festive embroidery workshop.
Monday 10th November 2025, 10.00am to 12.00pm
Venue: Ancient High House
THIS DATE IS NOW FULLY BOOKED
Are you a home educator? We have an opportunity for you to come and learn all about the Ancient High House!
Wednesday 12th November 2025, 7.30pm to 9.00pm
Venue: Ancient High House
As the night draws in learn about the history of the ghosts that haunt the Ancient High House with this night time, lamp-led tour (over 18’s only).
Saturday 15th November 2025, 10.30am to 12.30pm
Venue: Ancient High House
Come along to this Aromatherapy workshop hosted at the Ancient High House and learn how to make your home smell amazing in an environmentally friendly way.
Saturday 15th November 2025, 10.30am to 12.30pm
Venue: Ancient High House
This version of our regular Craft, Catch-Up and Coffee workshops at the Ancient High House is free for you to come along and try out some hands on embroidery.

If you desire historic and exclusive surroundings in which to take your wedding vows look no further than the Ancient High House.