World-class attractions, outdoor adventures, fascinating discoveries, inspiring creativity, breath-taking scenery, and more – it’s all here in Staffordshire!
So come to Staffordshire for your next adventure and make some memories.
Day Trips in Staffordshire
Alton Towers Resort and Drayton Manor Park offer thrills for the whole family, while there’s rainy day excitement on the slopes at Tamworth Snowdome and the aqua slides at Waterworld.
There’s exhilarating jump-racing at Uttoxeter Racecourse, challenging mountain bike routes for all abilities at Cannock Chase, and five adrenaline-pumping high ropes courses.
Get up close and personal with monkeys at Trentham Monkey Forest, feed the lemurs, meerkats and penguins at Peak Wildlife Park, and meet friendly pigs, sheep and cows at the National Forest Adventure Farm.
Where to go in Staffordshire
Discover some of the great places to visit in Staffordshire, like Stoke-on-Trent, where you can immerse yourself in the heritage of the ceramics industry, and Burton upon Trent, full of brewing history and locally-brewed ales to savour.
Soak in the inspiring architecture of Staffordshire’s original visitor attraction at Lichfield Cathedral, and hear stories of ghosts, knights and princesses at Tamworth Castle.
Marvel at the splendour of the Staffordshire Hoard, the largest-ever find of Anglo-Saxon gold, silver and jewellery, at the Potteries Museum & Art Gallery.
Explore more Staffordshire attractions, like the real-life Downton Abbey at Weston Park, one of our majestic stately homes, and the thought-provoking National Memorial Arboretum, a haven of peace, tranquillity and local wildlife.
Fun Things to Do in Staffordshire
Unwind with a stroll or bike ride by our beautiful waterways and breathe in the stunning scenery of the National Forest, the Staffordshire Peak District, Cannock Chase and Kinver Edge.
Enjoy a picnic and lakeside wander in lovingly-restored Capability Brown parkland at The Trentham Estate, before browsing the 80 stores, cafes and tea rooms in quirky timber lodges at the shopping village.
And with historic market towns, bustling high streets and shopping areas, there are plenty of options for anyone craving some retail therapy.
With all these things to do in Staffordshire and more, you’re guaranteed an unforgettable visit.
Walking in Staffordshire
If you're looking for great walks in Staffordshire, visit https://www.localwalks.co.uk/staffordshire-walks, where you'll find more than 150 walks from around the county to choose from!
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Experience the wild side of life in Staffordshire. We’ve animal attractions where you can get up close and personal with big cats, farm animals, penguins, monkeys and even reindeer!
Staffordshire has plenty in store for selective shoppers, with an eclectic mix of independent retailers, exclusive boutiques, bustling markets and factory shops, plus all the big high street brands.
Make the most of your family days out in Staffordshire. Ride on a rollercoaster. Run wild in blooming great gardens. Get lost in a maize maze. Spend a day watching animal antics at our zoos and animal attractions. Take a steam train ride through stunning Staffordshire countryside. Get hands-on with clay and make your own pot. See how they make beer, or watch history come to life in our castles and houses. Nowhere in the UK has more to offer families than Staffordshire!
Staffordshire has to be the UK’s capital of tree top adventure with five high ropes & zip wire courses around the county. Plus world-class rock climbing and mountain biking, pony trekking, wakeboarding and driving experiences. What are you waiting for?
Discover the heritage city of Lichfield, and see pieces from the Staffordshire Hoard (pictured) at Lichfield Cathedral. Visit museums telling the stories of Staffordshire’s industry and heritage including mining, pottery and brewing.
Staffordshire boasts not one but two of the UK’s best theme parks with Alton Towers and Drayton Manor, as well as a host of world-class attractions including the SnowDome, Waterworld, World of Wedgwood, National Memorial Arboretum, Weston Park and Monkey Forest at the Trentham Estate to mention a few.
