October half term 2024 in Staffordshire
Staffordshire is the only place to be for half term family days out, with everything from thrilling theme parks, to painting and pottery, and stunning countryside to explore.
Here's our round-up on the best things to do for October half term 2024.
Best things to do for October half term 2024
1. National Memorial Arboretum
Take the Autumn Activity Trail, join the sensory story-telling workshops, and enjoy seasonal crafts with the materials and pinecones collected around the National Memorial Arboretum.
2. World of Wedgwood
The Clay Club is back at World of Wedgwood, with activities all week including potter's wheel classes, potter tots playgroup, and special tours of the Wedgwood Factory.
3. Churnet Valley Railway
Hop aboard the steam trains of Churnet Valley Railway and take a nostalgic journey through Staffordshire countryside on 26th and 27th October.
4. Alton Towers Resort
Sample white-knuckle excitement on the legendary rollercoasters, meet your favourite children's TV characters, and brave the spine-tingling Scarefest, at Alton Towers Resort.
5. Trentham Estate
Stroll through the beautiful gardens and spot the enchanted fairies at Trentham Estate. Try your hand at disc golf, and spend some time at Trentham Monkey Forest before the winter shutdown.
6. Lichfield Cathedral
'Where Angels Tread' is a new art installation at Lichfield Cathedral, featuring choirs of angels suspended across the cathedral. Visit in the evening to see them lit up and accompanied by an angelic soundtrack.
Days out for Halloween in Staffordshire
Take the little monsters to Drayton Manor Resort's Spooktacular, slide into a spooky adventure at the Snowdome, and pick your own pumpkin at Lower Drayton Farm, the largest pumpkin patch in Staffordshire.
Visit our Halloween in Staffordshire page for details of all our fang-tastic Halloween events.
And you can send half term out in style with dazzling displays of fireworks across the county, at Drayton Manor Resort, Weston Park, and the Staffordshire County Showground.
Full information is available at our Bonfires & Fireworks page.
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