Give the family some early Christmas presents with sparkling fun-filled festive days out in Staffordshire. It’s time to celebrate the season in style, with lights, laughter and special events, Christmas shopping and tempting food and drink, there’s something for all ages.
Our #ChristmasInStaffs map (click here to download) has everything you need to know about the festive season in Staffordshire, including fantastic events and lights trails, switch-ons, markets and pantos.
Santa Claus is coming to town! And who can blame him when there's so much for him to see and do? He's on stage for the live shows at the SnowDome, on board for magical journeys at Churnet Valley Railway and Foxfield Railway, and in his grotto at Alton Towers Resort, Drayton Manor Resort, and The Trentham Estate too!
Staffordshire's festive season is packed with spectacular lights events. See the memorials, gardens and woodland like you've never seen them before at the National Memorial Arboretum's Illuminated Arboretum, witness the breath-taking Christmas Light Show at Lichfield Cathedral, and take in one of the Christmas Lights Switch-ons across the county.
There's nowhere better than Staffordshire for getting all your Christmas shopping done. McArthur Glen Designer Outlet West Midlands is packed with bargains from your favourite brands, while World of Wedgwood is perfect for something more unusual. Newcastle-under-Lyme has gifts galore at the Festive Castle Artisan Market, and the bustling market at Middleport Pottery is bound to get you feeling festive.
See 2024 out in style, and welcome in 2025, with a sumptuous afternoon tea - and bottomless Prosecco - at World of Wedgwood, experience a pulsating day of horse-racing at Uttoxeter Racecourse, or a soothing spa day at Hoar Cross Hall.
Burn off some of those Christmas pounds with a bracing winter walk. Take the family for a stroll around Cannock Chase Forest, soak in the stunning scenery of The Peak District, and escape to the peaceful woodlands of The National Forest.
Things to do for Christmas in Staffordshire
Whether you feel naughty or nice, you’ll find plenty to do, see, taste and enjoy in Staffordshire this festive season. For more information about Christmas events, visit our Christmas What's On page, or use the search function below.
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Check out our free #ChristmasInStaffs map with dates for fabulous festive events, Christmas markets, light switch-ons and pantomimes. View it online, or download and print it off as a handy reminder of What's On this Christmas.
Christmas wouldn't be Christmas without a spot of retail therapy. Staffordshire's shopping centres and retail outlets are packed with ideas for the perfect Christmas gift.
Step inside Staffordshire and enjoy more this Christmas. With amazing theme parks, super events and thrilling fun there’s plenty to make the holiday season shine. From festive family days out to spectacular after dark illuminations, magical steam train rides to sparkling Santa grottos, you’ll find there’s so much to see, do and experience in the county with more!
Feel free to be dazzled as Staffordshire lights up this winter offering some much-needed sparkle with a host of after dark illuminated treats.
Whether you choose a cosy holiday cottage, charming countryside inn or contemporary city centre hotel, you'll find a warm welcome awaits you in Staffordshire.
Your search for Santa ends in Staffordshire! Come and meet Father Christmas as he prepares for the big day, he'll be dropping in to our amazing attractions, gorgeous grottos and spectacular shows throughout December.
Choose from an array of traditional pantomimes, Christmas theatre and seasonal entertainment for all the family including Christmas carol concerts and festive music.
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