Stafford History Day

Step back in time and explore Stafford’s rich heritage during the Stafford History Day event. As a part of this event, Historic Stafford will have multiple activities to take part in.

Stafford Castle comes to town! – Market Square – 10.30am to 3.00pm

• • Arms and Armour Showcase and Handling
  • Brass Rubbing (Free)
  • Coin Minting (£1)
  • Dress up and try on chainmail and helmets

Volunteers bring the Ancient High House to life! – 11.00am to 3.00pm

• • Our fantastic volunteer team will be situated across the house discussing some of their favourite items from the building.

Conservation in Action in the Stuart Bedroom – Ancient High House – 11.00am to 3.00pm

• • One of our volunteers will be engaging in some conservation work on one of our many embrodiered fabrics. Pop in to have a look and learn a little about the process.

Taster Stafford Heritage Trail – Meet opposite the Ancient High House – 11.00am, 1.00pm, 2.00pm

• • Join us on these shorter, free, taster versions of our popular Heritage Trails. Sign up opposite the Ancient High House with our guide Gillian – BOOKINGS WILL OPEN ON THE DAY ONLY and this will be a first come, first serve basis as spaces are limited on each tour. If the tour you want is booked up, we endeavour to place you on the next one.

Alternating Short History Talks, Witch Marks and William Marson – Ancient High House

• • 10.30am – Witch Marks
  • 11.00am – William Marson
  • 11.30 – Witch Marks
  • 12.00 – William Marson

 

• • 1.30 – Witch Marks
  • 2.00 – William Marson
  • 2.30 – Witch Marks
  • 3.00 – William Marson

 

The Ancient High House, where many of the above activities are taking place, will be open 10am to 4pm, with free admission.

Please be aware that these events are not bookable, asides from the Taster Stafford Heritage trail for which bookings will only be open on the day, in person. Both this and the short talks will be first come, first serve and if you do miss out, please know that we run full Stafford Heritage Trails most months and talks are held throughout the year.

Please be aware that this event is held across the three floors of the Ancient High House, up several flights of stairs. There are steps to enter into the building and then 17 more wide steps with a handrail between each floor. For toilets, the womens is on the first floor and the mens is on the second. Historic Stafford staff are always present to assist you if required.