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This fun Children’s Halloween Craft Workshop at Stafford Castle is the perfect treat to get ready for Halloween. Come along to get spooky and create your very own Halloween craft to take home. Why not also follow our spooky trail around the Castle site!
No pre-booking required. Drop in any time between 11am and 3.15pm.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Book your slot for a visit to see Santa on November 18th. Alongside seeing Santa in his beautifully decorated grotto, write a letter with a guaranteed reply following your visit. There will also be a Christmas Sweet Shop and a Christmas tree to hang your wishes on with elves to guide you all the way!
Please arrive 30 minutes before your slot so that you can write your letter to Santa.
Slots available from 10.30 to 3.20. Please ring the Ancient High House on 01785 619131 or visit us to pre-book.
Workshop held at Stafford Castle in the Visitor Centre.
All materials supplied to decorate your very own moss ring with fresh greenery, ribbon, dried fruit, baubles or whatever you fancy. Inspiration photos are provided and staff are on hand for advice.
This is an ideal pre-Christmas social for adults only, with seasonal music. Your booking price includes a glass of prosecco, orange juice or a hot drink, along with a mince pie.
Pre-booking is required. Please book online through the Historic Stafford Website.
In the past the Ancient High House has been a residential home, a civil war prison, a school and home to an antique shop. So it’s not surprising that a building with such a traumatic history should have tormented souls trapped within its walls…
Join one of our guides as they take you on a tour round the High House by dark. Hear the spooky tales that lie behind each room.
Pre booking is required. Please book via the website. Please arrive at 7.15pm.
The tour is 90 minutes long and includes refreshments of tea and coffee.
(Over 18’s only)
In the past the Ancient High House has been a residential home, a civil war prison, a school and home to an antique shop. So it’s not surprising that a building with such a traumatic history should have tormented souls trapped within its walls…
Join one of our guides as they take you on a tour round the High House by dark. Hear the spooky tales that lie behind each room.
Pre booking is required. Please book via the website. Please arrive at 7.15pm.
The tour is 90 minutes long and includes refreshments of tea and coffee.
(Over 18’s only)
This exhibition features new artwork created by participants of the Wellbeing Art Group at Holmcroft Library. Led by local artist, Mark Uttley, the group have created a range of new works celebrating Stafford’s cinema heritage.
The exhibition showcases artwork created by participants of the Wellbeing Art Group, who have used different techniques, materials, and skills to make some truly beautiful work that tells the story and history of Stafford’s local cinema and movie heritage.
Visit the exhibition during the Ancient High House’s opening times, between Tuesday 24th September and Saturday 2nd November.
This Halloween something spooky is haunting the Ancient High House! Whether you’re after family friendly spooks or something more sinister, we have Halloween Hauntings for all ages! Come along before 6.30 whilst the sun is still up for a slightly tamer experience, or book a slot after this if you’re willing to brave the dark when things get a bit more creepy. Meet our assortment of odd characters that live around the House, enjoy spooky stories, haunted sweets, a children’s workshop and maybe even venture into the attic if you dare! Book your preferred arrival slot now to guarantee entry into the Haunted High House. This is a family event and no under 18’s will be permitted without an adult accompanying them. Wednesday 30th October Thursday 31st October.
A variety of Christmas and Winter themed sewing activities for adults.
Each session offers a different creation and can be booked individually, there is a discount when booking all 3 sessions at once. Some embroidery experience is suggested, either personal, or by having attended one of our past embroidery workshops. All materials will be provided for each session, and refreshments will be available.
5th October – Kick start your handcrafted Christmas with our first of three themed embroidery sessions. You will choose your own Christmas/ Winter design from a huge variety of templates, or create your own. Your embroidered art can be made into a greetings card and/or bookmark. Completed designs can then be scanned to create multiple printed greetings cards/ bookmarks. (Print service not included).
9th November – After our extremely popular Embroidery and Afternoon Tea at Isaak Walton’s Cottage this summer, we are bringing you another opportunity to create a beautiful hand-embroidered napkin, this time; Christmas themed and taking place at the High House.
Christmas Napkin Embroidery – There are 3 pre-designed motifs to choose from- Nutcracker / Robin / Snowflake, or design your own. Designs can be pre-drawn onto napkins for you or you can draw it in session, let us know your choices upon booking. You will create one napkin within the session and there will be a napkin folding tutorial.
7th December – A favourite workshop from last year is returning this festive season, create your own Embroidered Tree Ornament- You will design, sew and mount your Christmas decoration within the session, these make lovely gifts or a great addition to your own tree.
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 40 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 40 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
If you desire historic and exclusive surroundings in which to take your wedding vows look no further than the Ancient High House
