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Summer Trail at Stafford Castle

Can you find all seven mythical creatures hiding around Stafford Castle?

Starting at Stafford Castle Visitor Centre, pick up your free trail and work your way around the site. Using Professor Whiteletter’s instructions, try to locate all of the creatures and complete some fun activities along the way! Finishing in the Herb Garden, take your trail notebook back to the visitor centre and receive your certificate!

The Summer Trail will be available on Wednesdays to Sundays, from 11.15 am to 3.00 pm, Wednesday 6th to Sunday 24th August.

The trail will take approximately one hour and will involve walking through the woodland and site across uneven ground, some inclines and steps. Please keep to pathways when following the trail. Children must be accompanied and supervised by an adult at all times.

For more information, contact us at info@historicstafford.co.uk or call us on 01785 257698.

 

 

 

Stafford Heritage Trail

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

Home Educators Day

THIS DATE IS NOW FULLY BOOKED.

 

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.

Home Educators Day

THIS DATE IS NOW FULLY BOOKED.

 

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.

Exhibition – “All That Jazz” From Rehearsal to Performance

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.

British Sign Language – Stafford Heritage Trail

This tour is now fully booked. Please look at other Heritage Trail dates to book your place.

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

Exhibition – Leek to Llandudno

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.

Workshop – Craft, Catch-up and Coffee

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.

Workshop – INTRODUCTORY Craft, Catch-up and Coffee

Enjoy a relaxed social space with this free catch-up sessions for crafts, chatting and enjoying hot drinks. Bring along any hand-crafting projects such as embroidery or knitting that you are working on, or bring something new that you would like to start. This is a regular workshop that is currently on once a month, and usually costs £5, however, this free session gives you the opportunity to try it and see if it’s for you.

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.

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.

Workshop – Craft, Catch-up and Coffee

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.