Get the kids out into the great outdoors at Lower Drayton Farm - burn off steam on the adventure play area with its zip wire 'death slide' and assault course, meet lots of friendly animals, take a stroll around the woodland trail and enjoy a fun and educational trailer ride to learn all about farming and its links with nature.

 

Open weekends from April - October plus most school holidays (please check the website or telephone before your visit to check exact dates and times). Admission: £4.50 adults, £2.50 children, grandparents go free every day! (Farm trailer ride & some seasonal activities may be subject to additional charge).

The Royal Air Force Museum Cosford houses one of the largest aviation collections in the UK.  70 historic aircraft are displayed in three wartime hangars and within the National Cold War Exhibition. 

 

A major feature of this unique exhibition is Britain's three post-war V-Bombers the Vulcan, Victor and Valiant and a number of these aircraft are suspended in flying attitudes.

 

The Museum is home to the TSR2 and the world's oldest Spitfire, plus a number of smaller unique exhibitions such as the Lucky Mascots exhibition and the RAF Boy Entrants permanent exhibition and the interactive area of Fun 'n' Flight.

 

The Visitor Centre is home to the new Refuel Restaurant serving hot and cold meals and snacks.  The Checkpoint Charlie Café serving light snacks and drinks and the well stocked Museum Shop are both located within The National Cold War Exhibition.

 

Throughout the year there is a wide range of exciting events taking place at the Museum.  For further information on forthcoming events in 2012, please contact the Museum on 01902 376200 or visit their website.

 

The museum is open daily from 10am - 6pm (last admission 5pm). Entry to the museum is FREE.

 

Objective: The restoration of the historic river (Sow and Penk) and canal waterway (originally opened in 1816 and navigable until the 1920's) linking the county town of Stafford to the national waterway network at Baswich (Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal)  for the benefit of the community, boaters and tourism, bringing boats back into the middle of  town. 

The Big Local App is a really useful, smartphone app bringing together local businesses, local news, events and information, making it a must-have app for members of the local community. 

 

Visit Stafford's mini app can be found under the Tourist Information button on the home page.

 

The Wolseley Centre is the headquarters of Staffordshire Wildlife Trust - the county's leading nature conservation charity. Set in 26 acres of landscaped gardens, the grounds were once the ancestral home of the Wolseley family, now managed with wildlife in mind, yet still catering for people of all ages and mobility. Why not try a self guided circular nature walk alongside the Stafford Brook and River Trent, explore our woodland and wetland habitats or spend a while relaxing in our wildlife and sensory gardens? Children's interactive trails, visitor displays, gift shop and refreshments, there is everything for a great day out!

 

Step inside and embark on a journey from Elizabethan days through the turbulent Civil War era to the more refined Edwardian period. With hands on activities, children's games and quizzes there's something for all the family, as well as an exciting range of events and workshops throughout the year. An interesting programme of displays by regional artists takes place in two gallery spaces and a changing history exhibition gives you the opportunity to view a range of artefacts not generally on public display. 

 

There is a school and group tour programme and occasional themed tours, talks and workshops to support the history exhibitions.

 

The ground floor shop offers a wide range of gifts, local crafts, souvenirs, traditional toys, local crafts and local history books. Visit Staffordshire Gifts http://www.staffordshiregifts.org.uk/categories/ancient-high-house.php to buy online.

 

Open Tuesday to Saturday 10am - 4pm. FREE admission, with the exception of some events and workshops.