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Half term is here and there’s no better way to escape the everyday than with a trip to Staffordshire.
Here’s our list of the best half term things to do in Staffordshire.
Please check with individual attractions before you visit, to be aware of their COVID safety measures.
They may need you to book in advance and will require you to wear a face covering on the premises.
Scarefest, Alton Towers
Where: in Alton, Staffordshire, close to the M6 Junction 15/16 and M1 Junction 23a/28
When: selected dates from 16th October to 1st November
Time: open 10am-9pm
What’s On: whether you’re looking for spine-tingling terror or a Halloween family spook-tacular, there’s something for you at Alton Towers this half term. Adults can tackle the hair-raising scare mazes, including the brand new Toxic Junkyard, and there are live shows and the CBeebies Land Monster Ball for younger visitors. Away from the scares, there’s a rare chance to ride your favourite Towers coasters after dark.
Price: £34 in advance for the whole day, or £25 for entry after 4pm with the Twilight Pass
Website: www.altontowers.com/scarefest
More Treat Than Trick, Drayton Manor Park
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Where: the home of Thomas Land, near Tamworth, Staffordshire
When: 17th-31st October
Time: 10am-5pm
What’s On: join Thomas & Friends on the mysterious island of Sodor for live shows, pumpkin carving, and fang-tastic rides and attractions. There are also thrill rides like Pandemonium and Apocalypse, if you’re brave enough, and at the zoo, you can get up-close-and-personal to snakes and creepy crawlies.
Price: prices range from £22.50-£39.50 per person, and there are great deals for groups including 4 for £90, available until midnight the day before you visit.
Website: https://www.draytonmanor.co.uk/halloween
Pumpkin Picking in Staffordshire
Where: various locations across the county
When: selected dates until 31st October
Time: lots of slots available – check with the venue
What’s On: there’s plenty of choice if you’re looking to PYO pumpkins in Staffordshire this year! Our farms have planted thousands of seeds, and there’s a bumper harvest waiting, with pumpkins of all shapes and sizes, and many different colours too. You can even pick them at night! The fun continues with haunted mazes, live music, indoor slides, photo opps, competitions and more!
Price: from £1 to £10 (some admission prices include a free pumpkin)
Website: www.enjoystaffordshire.com/blog/2020/10/five-places-to-pyo-pumpkins-in-staffordshire-b532
Outdoor Escape Challenge, National Memorial Arboretum
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Where: the UK’s Centre for Remembrance in Alrewas, near Lichfield
When: 24th October-1st November
Time: 10am-2pm every day (grounds close at 5pm)
What’s On: if you’re looking for an alternative to Halloween, head to the National Memorial Arboretum and take on a World War Two-themed challenge. Help a British Army unit escape from the Imperial Japanese Army in Operation Locate, and uncover the identity of a spy in Operation Uncover. Both take approx. three hours, so arrive early to be sure of completing them before the grounds close.
Price: free admission, with a £4 charge for parking, and £10-£12 per person for the challenges.
Website: www.thenma.org.uk/what’s-on/daily-activities/outdoor-escape-challenge
Adventure Mini Golf, Stoke-on-Trent
Where: next to the Waterworld aqua park, at Festival Park, Stoke-on-Trent
When: every day from 17th October
Time: Mon-Fri 12pm-8pm, Sat 10am-10pm and Sun 10am-8pm
What’s On: tee off at Staffordshire’s newest indoor attraction this half term. Adventure Mini Golf has two crazy golf courses, themed around the jungles of the ancient Inca empire – perfect for some all-weather family fun! Linger longer and combine with an adventure at Waterworld, home of 30 splash rides including the terrifying Thunderbolt – the UK’s first and only trap-door drop ride!
Price: prices range from £5 to £14.50, or £30 to £39.50 for a family of four (not including admission to Waterworld)
Website: www.adventureminigolf.co.uk/amg-stoke-on-trent
More half term things to do in Staffordshire
There are loads more things to do for half term in Staffordshire on our Half Term page at https://www.enjoystaffordshire.com/whats-on/half-term
While they may not have organised special events for half term, many of our other fabulous attractions will be opening their doors too.
Make some furry new friends at Peak Wildlife Park, take a relaxing journey back in time on the steam trains of Churnet Valley Railway, explore the grounds at Weston Park, and more!
There are full details of things to do in Staffordshire at https://www.enjoystaffordshire.com/things-to-do
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Alton Towers Resort is Britain’s Greatest Escape and home to the UK’s favourite theme park with endless family fun and ground-breaking roller-coasters.
Enjoy fun for everyone at Drayton Manor Resort; home of over 50 exciting rides and attractions including Europe’s only Thomas Land, epic family thrill rides and even a 15-acre zoo.
The UK's newest farm park attraction, set on a 600-acre working farm in the heart of Staffordshire, offers the perfect way to spend time as a family while the kids let off some steam in the countryside.
The National Memorial Arboretum is the UK's year-round centre of Remembrance. The 150 acre site, located in Staffordshire, features nearly 400 thought-provoking memorials for both military and civilian associations.
Water World is a tropical indoor Aqua Park built around a wave pool with slides, rides, flumes and features available. There is plenty to do for all ages, weak and strong swimmers and open all year round.
