School Holidays in Staffordshire

We're all ready for a huge summer in Staffordshire and can't wait to welcome you to the UK's biggest and best playground!

There's a packed programme of events and summer things to do in Staffordshire, whether you're on a tight budget or looking to splash out.

Here's our round-up of 9 great summer things to do in Staffordshire.

9 Summer Things to Do in Staffordshire

1. Alton Towers Resort

Visit Alton Towers Resort for theme park excitement on legendary coasters, including the terrifying Nemesis: Reborn, and enjoy something more chilled with the family favourites of CBeebies Land, with a host of activities this summer to celebrate its 10th birthday.

2. Drayton Manor Resort

Try out the brand new Gold Rush family rollercoaster, Frontier Falls, and The Wave at Drayton Manor Resort, home of over 50 rides and attractions like Europe’s only Thomas Land, plus the 15-acre zoo and great live music every weekend for Summer Fun Fest.

3. The Trentham Estate

Hunt for wildlife on a beaver safari, discover the magical fairies on Fairy Quest, swing through the trees on a zip wire, or just breathe in the fresh air in the gardens or beside the lake at The Trentham Estate.

4. Waterworld

Experience the slides and flumes of Tornado Alley at Waterworld – a great day out, whatever the weather, with the crazy family fun of Adventure Mini Golf and the immersive role play of the Adventure Mini Village next door too!

5. Camp Bestival Shropshire

Live music from Faithless, Paloma Faith, Rick Astley and McFly, plus Mr Tumble, Horrible Histories, and more at the UK’s Number One family festival, Camp Bestival Shropshire, Weston Park.

6. Peak Wildlife Park

Meet the residents at Peak Wildlife Park this summer, including polar bears Nanook and Noori, and explore the walk-through enclosures of the lemurs, penguins, wallabies and more. With guest appearances from Paw Patrol's Marshall, and Bluey.

7. Lower Drayton Farm

There’s a prehistoric family adventure at Lower Drayton Farm, where eight dinosaurs have gone missing! Search for them in the maize maze, meet their modern-day relatives, hunt for fossils, and let off steam in the huge indoor and outdoor play zones.

8. Snowdome

Chill out on the slopes at Snowdome, home to a huge range of adrenaline-pumping activities on real snow - and great value-for-money from summer offers on the snow fun park, ice skating, and swimming.

9. National Memorial Arboretum

The National Memorial Arboretum is free to enter and has lots of fun activities such as sensory play, arts & crafts, and the immersive Gobbledygook Theatre, as part of Look Up!, their celebration of clouds and skies.

More summer things to do in Staffordshire

Enjoy the thrilling action at Uttoxeter Racecourse's Family Funday, tackle the maize maze at the National Forest Adventure Farm's Farmarama, and enjoy A Summer of Dragons at Tamworth Castle.

Make new furry friends at Trentham Monkey Forest, play with clay and get your hands dirty at World of Wedgwood, and explore the eye-opening Spitfire Gallery at the Potteries Museum.

And if you're looking for days out which won't break the bank, head for our 30 Days Out Under £30 section, with news on cheap days out at Cannock Chase Forest and Brampton Museum, and free things to do at Lichfield Cathedral and Staffordshire Wildlife Trust's Wolseley Centre.

For a full run-down of summer events in Staffordshire, visit our What’s On section.