Historic StaffordHistoric Stafford
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Come along to our Children’s Summer Lavender Bag Workshop to make a lovely lavender bag that will last all year and keep your home smelling fresh! Our guides will help you craft your own bag before also helping you to create some decorative paper Lavender flowers that will accompany the bag.
No pre-booking required. Drop in any time between 11.00am and 3.15pm.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Take a gentle stroll around Stafford with our knowledgeable guide to see the town in a new light. Learn about the secrets of the buildings and hear about colourful characters from the past.
The tour will last for approximately 1 hour 45 minutes. Meet outside the Ancient High House at 10.30am.
Book your place by calling the Ancient High House on 01785 619 131 or by emailing info@historicstafford.co.uk
Take a gentle stroll around Stafford with our knowledgeable guide to see the town in a new light. Learn about the secrets of the buildings and hear about colourful characters from the past.
The tour will last for approximately 1 hour 45 minutes. Meet outside the Ancient High House at 10.30am.
This tour has been privately booked by the Women’s Institute – please check out our other Heritage Trail dates to book your place.
THIS DATE HAS LIMITED SPACES AVAILABLE.
A day exclusively for home educated children.
Spend the day with our guides exploring and learning the history of Stafford Castle’s 950 year old Norman motte and bailey castle. Discuss the Battle of Hastings and learn about knights, weapons and armour. The day will include coin minting, hands-on armour and weapons, role play and much more!
This tour will be held on Friday 19th September 2025, 11.00am to 3.00pm and is for KS3.
Please email info@historicstafford.co.uk for more info and to book. THIS DATE HAS LIMITED SPACES AVAILABLE.
THIS DATE IS NOW FULLY BOOKED FOR KS2. LIMITED SPACES FOR KS1 AVAILABLE
A day exclusively for home educated children.
Spend the day with our guides exploring and learning the history of Stafford Castle’s 950 year old Norman motte and bailey castle. Discuss the Battle of Hastings and learn about knights, weapons and armour. The day will include coin minting, hands-on armour and weapons, role play and much more!
This tour will be held on Thursday 18th September 2025, 11.00am to 3.00pm and is for KS1 and KS2.
Please email info@historicstafford.co.uk for more info and to book. THIS DATE IS FULLY BOOKED FOR KS2, LIMITED SPACES FOR KS1 AVAILABLE.
See the “Razzle Dazzle” that occurs from the rehearsal room to the stage!
This exhibition follows the journey taken from the first rehearsal to performance of musical “Chicago”, which was performed in 2024. Costumes and props will also be on display to provide a unique insight into the creation of a Youth Theatre production. In collaboration with Stafford Gatehouse Musicals Youth Theatre and professional photographer Maddie Hughes.
Donations are kindly accepted and will help support Gatehouse Youth Theatre.
The exhibition will be running during usual Ancient High House opening hours, Tuesday through Saturday 10am to 4pm. Entrance is free.
Please be aware that this Exhibition is held on the first floor of the Ancient High House, up a flight of stairs. There are steps to enter into the building and then 17 more wide steps with a handrail to get to the first floor. For toilets, the womens is on the first floor too, a few feet from the Exhibition room. As for the mens, they will need to go up another flight of 17 steps to the second floor. Historic Stafford staff are always present to assist you if required.
Take a gentle stroll around Stafford with our knowledgeable guide to see the town in a new light. Learn about the secrets of the buildings and about colourful characters from the past.
All information on this edition of the town trail will be presented also in British Sign Language by an interpreter.
The tour will last for approximately 1 hour 45 minutes. Meet outside the Ancient High House at 10.30am.
Book your place by calling the Ancient High House on 01785 619 131 or by emailing info@historicstafford.co.uk
We are delighted to have back the popular art exhibition, “Making a Mark”.
Mark Lippett is an award winning Fine Artist from Staffordshire in the West Midlands. He is mostly known for his architectural work depicting abandoned buildings which have been exhibited across the UK in a number of solo and group shows.
Mark has also built up a reputation as an art tutor delivering workshops and teaching classes to people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds. His encouraging and patient approach to teaching builds confidence and inspires creativity. He has worked with schools and colleges as well as within Adult Community Learning.
The exhibition will be running during usual Ancient High House opening hours, Tuesday through Saturday 10am to 4pm. Entrance is free but donations are kindly accepted.
In this family friendly exhibition, we explore how the people of a land-locked county enjoyed their holidays and leisure time.
For the industrial masses of 19th century Staffordshire, a ‘holiday’ as we know it today did not really exist. The small amount of time people could afford to spend away from work was put aside for traditional celebrations.
You can find out how all of this changed when rail travel afforded the working classes their first glimpse of the coast! Tourism boomed, and the holiday seasons paved the way for bright lights and entertainment at the seaside.
A hey-day of holiday fun came, and slowly went. As the world of travel and tourism moved on, it left behind a strong sense of British traditions and values.
This fun and interactive exhibition takes you to from Staffordshire to the shore using objects, photographs and documents from Staffordshire Archive & Heritage’s historic collections.
Exhibition available to view during the Ancient High House’s opening hours, Tuesday through Saturday, 10am to 4pm.
Please be aware that this Exhibition is held on the first floor of the Ancient High House, up a flight of stairs. There are steps to enter into the building and then 17 more wide steps with a handrail to get to the first floor. For toilets, the womens is on the first floor too, a few feet from the Exhibition room. As for the mens, they will need to go up another flight of 17 steps to the second floor. Historic Stafford staff are always present to assist you if required.
Enjoy a relaxed social space with our new catch-up sessions for crafts, chatting and enjoying hot drinks. Bring along any unfinished embroidery or knitting projects that you are working on, or bring something new that you would like to start. Guidance and refreshments will be provided; however, attendees will need to bring their own materials and equipment (no electrical items, hand crafts only please).
Please book your space soon as spaces are limited.
Please note: no refunds can be given for a cancellation within 7 days of the workshop.
Adults only.
Book your place by calling on 01785 619131 or visit us at the Ancient High House. Pre-booking is essential due to limited spaces.
Please be aware that this workshop is held on the first floor of the Ancient High House, up a flight of stairs. There are steps to enter into the building and then 17 more wide steps with a handrail to get to the first floor. For toilets, the womens is on the first floor too, a few feet from the Workshop room. As for the mens, they will need to go up another flight of 17 steps to the second floor. Historic Stafford staff are always present to assist you if required.
If you desire historic and exclusive surroundings in which to take your wedding vows look no further than the Ancient High House
