Forthcoming Events

PLEASE NOTE: All events listed on this page could be affected by the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.

Please check with event organisers before booking or attending events and activities. 

Virtual Challenge, organised by the RAF Museum

Entrance Cost: £20 per person (all proceeds will go towards supporting the RAF Museum)

Registrations for the Lancaster Challenge opened on Saturday 9 January 2021, exactly 80 years since the first test flight of the Avro Lancaster. Whether you need to walk off the Christmas calories, or get outdoors to beat the lockdown blues, participants of the Lancaster Challenge can walk, run, hike, swim, cycle or row their way to the finish line. Participants will have access to a downloadable log sheet to record their 80K, 150K or 500K distance, before being rewarded with an exclusive, Lancaster Challenge medal after the challenge closes on 17 May, the anniversary of Operation CHASTISE, better known as the Dambusters Raid.

You can run, walk, cycle or walk the dog to complete your Challenge. We want you to keep you motivated and moving in Lockdown so you can start your Challenge as soon as you sign up!

Book your place here.

You can also check out our Facebook, Twitter and Instagram pages.

Trentham Estate, Stone Road, Trentham, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST4 8JG

Characters from the World of Peter Rabbit™ and scenes from Beatrix Potter’s best-loved tales will be located around the Italian Gardens with clues to spell out the secret word. Hop along to Trentham Gardens this Easter and follow the trail to find Peter Rabbit™ and his friends. Work out what the secret word is for a tasty treat!

For futher information you can check out the Facebook page here or the Twitter page here.

Shugborough Estate, Milford, Great Haywood, Stafford ST17 0XB
9am to 5pm (last entry at 4.30pm)

Join us for an Easter adventure at Shugborough Estate. Find all of farmer Lisa's lost lambs on our family-friendly trail with a woolly sheep pencil as a reward. We know how much joy our Easter trails bring to visitors each year and we hope this year will be the same. We ask that you support us by booking your estate tickets in advance.

Farmer Lisa has lost nine of her cheekiest lambs and needs help finding them. See if you can spot them messing about around the estate and match them to your map. £2 per trail pack which, includes trail sheet and woolly sheep pencil as a reward. Before visiting, please check local and national government guidance on travelling.

You don’t need to book your Easter trails, but you will need to book your Easter visit. To manage visitor numbers so that social distancing can be ensured for the safety of our staff, volunteers and visitors, the pre-booking system still applies. Booking will provide access to the property, not the Easter trail, which can be purchased on the day (whilst stocks last). Tickets are released every Friday.

Check out the Facebook page here or the Twitter feed here.

Trentham Estate, Stone Road, Trentham, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST4 8JG
10am to 4pm

The Makers Market will be at Trentham Shopping Village, showcasing award-winning local food & drink, art, craft producers and vintage artisans. Organised by the leading artisan market company in the North of England, which already hosts regular Makers Markets across the region, it will showcase original art, quirky modern craft, vintage, and plenty of artisan food and drink. As well as being able to stroll around the market it will also give shoppers the opportunity to meet the makers and - of course - sample some of the delights on offer. Entry is free.

For futher information you can check out the Facebook page here or the Makers Market page here.

Weston Hall, Stafford ST18 0HS
2pm in The Westminster Suite

Relish in an unforgettable afternoon tea experience in our Westminster Suite or in the Cellar Restaurant with an afternoon tea accompanied by the vintage-inspired sounds of Lola L’amour. you are guaranteed a delightful afternoon filled with delicious sweet treats, luxury surroundings, and wonderful service. Enjoy your treats whilst listening to the 1920’s – 1940’s inspired sounds of Lola L’Amour.

Your Afternoon Tea is inclusive of delicate finger sandwiches, warm scones with clotted cream & preserves as well as an assortment of homemade cakes & tarts.

Prices from £25.95 per person.

For futher information you can contact Weston Hall by telephone on 01889 271082 or via email using Enquiries@Weston-Hall.co.uk.

You can also check out the Facebook page here.

Sugnall Walled Garden, Near Eccleshall, Staffordshire ST21 6NF

Tickets for the Spring Plant Hunters' Fair at Sugnall Walled Garden have gone on sale. It is just £1.00 to enter the plant fair and walled garden. The event offers the opportunity to visit lots of fabulous independent nurseries with thousands of great plants. They will come laden with flowering bulbs, perennials and shrubs to provide instant colour, alpines, trees, herbs and lots of later flowering plants to get planted now for colour into the summer and beyond. Now’s the time to think ahead and plan that dream border for your garden. The nursery folk are on hand to give honest, straightforward advice on choosing and growing the right plants for your garden.

Situated in the heart of the Staffordshire countryside the Walled Kitchen Garden at Sugnall Hall near Eccleshall dates from 1738 and has been beautifully restored as a working kitchen garden producing fruit and vegetables to serve in the tearoom and for homemade jams and chutneys on sale at the garden. For those of you who have caught the "grow your own" bug the garden will be an inspiration.

Free parking. Dogs on leads welcome. Tickets £1.00 + 8p booking fee. Tickets are strictly limited.

For futher information check out the Facebook page here or the Twitter page here.

Sandon Hall, Sandon, Staffordshire ST18 0BZ
9.30am to 2pm

The Tennis Lawns will be full of fabulous stalls selling rare and unusual plants with the seller bursting full of knowledge of how to properly care for your new purchases. It is a fabulous opportunity to 'Buy British' as 90% of the plants being brought along are homegrown in the UK. You will also have the opportunity to meander around the 50 acres of wonderful gardens and explore dedicated conservation areas, rose gardens and areas of formal planting.

Tickets £2 - Please buy your tickets on the gate.

*Unfortunately we do not allow dogs*

Check out the Facebook page here or the Twitter feed here.

Stafford Town Centre
4pm to 9pm

Come and join us at Stafford Walking Street in the town centre. Enjoy live music, great street food, market stalls, mobile bars plus a warm welcome from the local pubs and shops.

Check out the Facebook page here and the Twitter feed here.

Amerton Farm, Stowe by Chartley, Near Stafford ST18 0LA
10am to 3pm

Amerton is hosting an artisan, craft and hand made market. Browse and buy crafts, bespoke goods and produce from local traders and artisans.

Check out the Facebook page here.

Weston Park, Weston-under-Lizard, Shifnal TF11 8LE
10am to 5pm

Tickets for the Spring Plant Hunters' Fair at Weston Park have gone on sale. For this special event, Weston Park is offering a really great value entrance price of just £3.50 for entry to the plant fair, gardens and parkland (less than half standard adult price).

Where better to get inspiration for your garden than at this great plant fair. The event offers the opportunity to visit a brilliant line-up of specialist nurseries and artisans to get your gardening season off to a great start. The plants are lovingly grown by the specialist nurseries who will bring a great range of perennials, shrubs, trees, rare species and old heritage varieties for a wide range of garden situations from hot sun to cool shade. These enthusiastic plants people are on hand to give honest, straightforward advice on choosing and growing the right plants for your garden.

Weston is an award-winning stately home set in 1000 acres of Capability Brown parkland much of it wooded and planted with spring bulbs, bluebells, azaleas and rhododendrons. There are miles of woodland walks, lakes and the beautiful formal gardens to explore. Children can let off steam in the Woodland Adventure Playground.

Tickets must be booked in advance on-line and Weston will be operating to a set capacity so when they're gone, they're gone! Free parking, dogs welcome.

Weston Hall, Stafford ST18 0HS
2pm in The Westminster Suite

Relish in an unforgettable afternoon tea experience in our Westminster Suite or in the Cellar Restaurant with an afternoon tea accompanied by the vintage-inspired sounds of Lola L’amour. you are guaranteed a delightful afternoon filled with delicious sweet treats, luxury surroundings, and wonderful service. Enjoy your treats whilst listening to the 1920’s – 1940’s inspired sounds of Lola L’Amour.

Your Afternoon Tea is inclusive of delicate finger sandwiches, warm scones with clotted cream & preserves as well as an assortment of homemade cakes & tarts.

Prices from £25.95 per person.

For futher information you can contact Weston Hall by telephone on 01889 271082 or via email using Enquiries@Weston-Hall.co.uk.

You can also check out the Facebook page here.

Stafford Town Centre
4pm to 9pm

Come and join us at Stafford Walking Street in the town centre. Enjoy live music, great street food, market stalls, mobile bars plus a warm welcome from the local pubs and shops.

Check out the Facebook page here and the Twitter feed here.

The Dorothy Clive Garden, Willoughbridge, Market Drayton, Shropshire TF9 4EU

Great News the Dorothy Clive Garden Spring Plant Hunters' Fair has been rescheduled from its normal Easter date to a new date of Friday 21st & Saturday 22nd May 2021. This popular event will be tickets only and offers better than half price entry on these days to the garden and plant fair of just £4.00 The plant fair is situated in the heart of this most charming and beautiful 12-acre garden famed for its dazzling spring display of rhododendrons and azaleas with massed drifts of bulbs.

There will be a fabulous line-up of top specialist nurseries from across the country offering a tremendous variety of plants.

The plant fair is a special fund-raising event for the Willoughbridge Garden Charitable Trust who maintain this wonderful garden and will take place from 10am - 5pm on Friday 21st & Saturday 22nd May 2021. Dogs on leads welcome. The garden tearoom will also be open serving delicious homemade food and cream teas.

This event will be a TICKETED EVENT with limited tickets available. Tickets cost just £4.00 each (plus a small booking fee) and can be purchased here.

For futher information check out the Facebook page here or the Twitter page here.

Weston Park, Weston-under-Lizard, Shifnal TF11 8LE

Love Fireworks? Then you will be dazzled by no less than four fabulous firework displays. Bring a picnic or grab food and drink at the event. Sit down at a stunning stately home, soak up the atmosphere and enjoy a splendid evening of four spectacular displays all precisely set to music. You’ll also witness an amazing Drone Light show, lasers and an aerobatic performance from world renowned AeroSparx (*subject to CAA/weather).

For futher information you can check out the Facebook page here or the Twitter page here.

Staffordshire County Showground, Weston Road, Stafford ST18 0BD

Calling all classic bike enthusiasts! Where else can you enjoy so much in one place at one time? Several hundred trade stands and autojumble plots, numerous club stands and private entry displays, the Classic Racer GP Paddock, Competition Hall and classic motorcycle cavalcade…there’s lots to enjoy! On-stage interviews with racing legends and the famous Bonhams auction complete the picture.

For futher information you can check out the Facebook page here or the Twitter page here.

Stafford Town Centre
4pm to 9pm

Come and join us at Stafford Walking Street in the town centre. Enjoy live music, great street food, market stalls, mobile bars plus a warm welcome from the local pubs and shops.

Check out the Facebook page here and the Twitter feed here.

Various Locations, finishing in Market Square, Stafford Town Centre

The first race of the UK season, this first-timer friendly course traverses England's stunning West Midlands countryside. With a reservoir swim, meandering bike course, and finish in Stafford’s Market Square, athletes will take true advantage of the region’s beauty.

Book your place here.

You can also check out our Facebook and Twitter pages.

Weston Park, Weston-under-Lizard, Shifnal TF11 8LE

Prepare to be dazzled, enthralled and mesmerised at this action packed show. There is plenty to keep the whole family entertained with model and full sized aircraft displays, off road and circuit model car racing, model boats and helicopters. As well as all the displays taking place, there’s a whole host of stalls to see, we have a huge trade line up, including a craft fair and plenty of food and drink stalls to tempt you, there’s a funfair to keep the children entertained and live music in the evenings.

If that’s not enough, you can join in the fun after dark for our Night Fire festival on Saturday evening. There will be stunning displays from Glider FX with computer controlled pyrotechnics and lights, we will close the evening with a fantastic firework finale.

For futher information you can check out the Facebook page here or the Twitter page here.

Staffordshire County Showground, Weston Road, Stafford ST18 0BD

The Stafford Stamp Show is the Major Stamp and Postal History Fair in the Midlands with up to 50 International and National dealers taking part. Free admission.

Lower Drayton Farm, Penkridge ST19 5RE

Staffs Fest has several huge marquees hosting a multitude of genres of live music, Rock, Britpop, Glam Rock, Pop, Folk, Reggae,Gospel, World Music and Soul. Northern Soul All Dayer with DJs playing vinyl only on the Saturday in the Millie Bea Marquee.

In addition there will be displays and workshops from local community groups including, Balliamo Belly Dancers, Dance Nuvo, Bhangra Blaze and Stafford Salsa plus drumming workshops, dance and guitar workshops. There will be a range of food and drink vendors and retail stalls, clothing and ethnic outlets.

Workshops and child friendly activities planned during the mornings and afternoons.

Have you got your tickets yet? Early Bird offer ends on Saturday 17th April from £15!

Children under 16 free with paying adult and FREE CAMPING for the weekend, a great mini break/staycation for all ages to enjoy, family campsite and 'lively' campsite.

For futher information, the website is listed below or you can check out the Facebook page here.

Staffordshire County Showground, Weston Road, Stafford ST18 0BD

8.30am to 5pm Saturday | 10am to 5pm Sunday

The Bingley Hall Antique Home & Vintage Fair takes place four times year at this iconic venue in Staffordshire. The Bingley Hall arena is one of the largest exhibition centres in the Midlands which is half stand fitted and half table top, with a large number of furniture stands. With easy access to the Midlands motorway network, this is a fair not to miss.

For futher information you can check out the Facebook page here.

Weston Park, Weston-under-Lizard, Shifnal TF11 8LE

From the publishers of Volkswagen Camper & Commercial and VW Bus T4&5+ magazines Camper Jam is a friendly, fun filled show with a chilled out, take it easy vibe.

Highlights over the weekend include live bands, hundreds of traders, a taste bud tantalising food village, children's activities, fun fair and the ever popular "cooking in a camper" competition. There's no better place to admire the beauty of the VW Bus. You may be a first timer with an interest, out to buy one or just plain crazy about them.  One thing's for certain, you'll have a great time whatever your level of interest!

Camper Jam is one of the most anticipated and highly regarded Volkswagen shows on the calendar.

For futher information you can check out the Facebook page here.

Staffordshire County Showground, Weston Road, Stafford ST18 0BD

The world’s leading International Cheese and Dairy Awards have launched Love Cheese Live to bring you the ultimate culinary experience for cheese and food lovers.

If you love food, enjoy supporting producers that go above and beyond for quality and want a great day out – this is the event for you.

There will be opportunity for you to cook with Michelin Star chef’s, watch demonstrations by leading celebrity chef’s including James Martin, sample and buy from 300 leading food producers and sample award winning cheeses from around the World.

There is something for all the family with children’s cookery schools, vintage fun fair, educational centre and plant and vegan attractions.

For futher information you can check out the Facebook page here, the Twitter page here or the Instagram page here.

Stafford Town Centre
4pm to 9pm

Come and join us at Stafford Walking Street in the town centre. Enjoy live music, great street food, market stalls, mobile bars plus a warm welcome from the local pubs and shops.

Check out the Facebook page here and the Twitter feed here.

Weston Hall, Stafford ST18 0HS
Arrive from 7pm in The Westminster Suite

Enter the 70’s in our interactive Abba themed Murder Mystery. Sing, dance, eat, drink… until someone ends up dead!

£49.95 per person

For futher information you can contact Weston Hall by telephone on 01889 271082 or via email using Enquiries@Weston-Hall.co.uk.

You can also check out the Facebook page here.

Sandon Hall, Sandon, Staffordshire ST18 0BZ
11am to 4pm

The Tennis Lawns will be full of fabulous stalls selling rare and unusual plants with the seller bursting full of knowledge of how to properly care for your new purchases. It is a fabulous opportunity to 'Buy British' as 90% of the plants being brought along are homegrown in the UK. You will also have the opportunity to meander around the 50 acres of wonderful gardens and explore dedicated conservation areas, rose gardens and areas of formal planting.

Tickets £4 - Please buy your tickets on the gate.

*Unfortunately we do not allow dogs*

Check out the Facebook page here or the Twitter feed here.

Staffordshire County Showground, Weston Road, Stafford ST18 0BD

Stafford County Show is a two day agricultural show with competitions for livestock & horses, over 400 trade stands, country pursuits area with something for all the family.

For futher information you can check out the Facebook page here.

Trentham Estate, Stone Road, Trentham, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST4 8JG

Get ready for 3 nights of world-class entertainment in a spectacular and unique setting, as world-renowned artists will be performing at The Trentham Estate.

Mcfly will be playing Trentham Live on Friday! Formed back in 2003, the band have enjoyed SEVEN UK Number 1 singles, with hits such as ‘Obviously’, ‘All About You’, ‘Please, Please’ and ‘Star Girl’, two UK Album Number 1s, and the pop-rock band recently released their sixth studio album Young Dumb Thrills. Tom, Danny, Dougie and Harry won’t be coming alone and will be supported by Chloe Rose, a 19-year-old singer/songwriter from the North West with a social media following of over 4 million.

For futher information you can check out the Facebook page here or the Twitter page here.

Trentham Estate, Stone Road, Trentham, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST4 8JG

Get ready for 3 nights of world-class entertainment in a spectacular and unique setting, as world-renowned artists will be performing at The Trentham Estate.

The Vamps will headline on Saturday. The four-piece head to The Trentham Estate fresh off the success of their latest album, Cherry Blossom, scoring a second UK Number One album for the band. Supporting the boys on the Saturday will be Rak Su, who triumphed in the 2017 edition of The X Factor and scored a Number 2 hit with song Dimelo, and Amy Jo, a singer/songwriter from the North West of England who has appeared on BBC Introducing in the last year.

For futher information you can check out the Facebook page here or the Twitter page here.

Trentham Estate, Stone Road, Trentham, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST4 8JG

Get ready for 3 nights of world-class entertainment in a spectacular and unique setting, as world-renowned artists will be performing at The Trentham Estate.

On Sunday we welcome Alfie Boe, Collabro and Jai McDowall to Trentham Live! Alfie has racked up one extraordinary achievement after another and performs at Trentham after three sold-out UK Tours, four top ten album placings, an OBE and even a Tony Award. We certainly cannot wait to hear his voice echoing through the gardens. Supporting Alfie Boe on the Sunday will be Collabro and Jai McDowall, both winners of Britain’s Got Talent, going on to perform for the Queen at the Royal Variety Performance.

For futher information you can check out the Facebook page here or the Twitter page here.

10am Market Square
Stafford Town Centre

Make it an experience for the whole family, as part of our Stafford Half Marathon event we run a Fun Run for friends, family and classmates to get together and take part in. Starting and finishing under the big Half Marathon gantry in Market Square, the route consists of two laps around the town centre, approximately one mile in distance.

We ask that fun runners under 12 years old are accompanied by an adult/supervisor over the age of 16.

10am Market Square
Stafford Town Centre

The 2021 Stafford Half Marathon will start in Stafford town centre at 10am. The route will head off from the town centre on traffic-controlled roads, incorporating two steady climbs before returning to the Market Square.

Stafford Half Marathon is one of the area’s top races, now in its 38th year.  We cannot wait to welcome you back to the start line; whether you are new to or have renewed your passion for running during lockdown, register early to ensure you don't miss out!

The Stafford community will be cheering you on around the 13.1 mile course and will make for an unforgettable day.  A special mention must go to our sponsors the University of Wolverhamption in Stafford and Stafford Railway Building Society as well as our amazing army of volunteers.

Book your place here.

You can also check out our Facebook and Twitter pages.

Staffordshire County Showground, Weston Road, Stafford ST18 0BD

8.30am to 5pm Saturday | 10am to 5pm Sunday

The Bingley Hall Antique Home & Vintage Fair takes place four times year at this iconic venue in Staffordshire. The Bingley Hall arena is one of the largest exhibition centres in the Midlands which is half stand fitted and half table top, with a large number of furniture stands. With easy access to the Midlands motorway network, this is a fair not to miss.

For futher information you can check out the Facebook page here.

Staffordshire County Showground, Weston Road, Stafford ST18 0BD

Celebrating the growing popularity of emerging and modern classics from the 1970s, 80s and now covering the retro-cool bikes of the 90s, the Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show has grown in popularity year after year and now regularly welcomes more than 30,000 enthusiasts through its doors. Taking place at the superb Staffordshire County Showground the event features over 900 traders, dealers and autojumble stands offering a wealth of parts and spares for every project. There’s a host of excellent club stands, exciting live action, the Bonhams autumn sale, classic competition machines and special guest stars from iconic eras of motorcycling.

For futher information you can check out the Facebook page here or the Twitter page here.

Staffordshire County Showground, Weston Road, Stafford ST18 0BD

8.30am to 5pm Saturday | 10am to 5pm Sunday

The Bingley Hall Antique Home & Vintage Fair takes place four times year at this iconic venue in Staffordshire. The Bingley Hall arena is one of the largest exhibition centres in the Midlands which is half stand fitted and half table top, with a large number of furniture stands. With easy access to the Midlands motorway network, this is a fair not to miss.

For futher information you can check out the Facebook page here.

Cannock Chase Forest, Birches Valley, Rugeley, Staffordshire WS15 2UQ

Through her debut album, ‘I Cry When I Laugh’ (1.2 million album sales and counting) and platinum selling follow-up ‘Always in Between’, Jess Glynne has become established as one of the most successful acts of the past decade and holds the record for most Number 1 singles (7) scored by a British female solo artist. Whether performing solo (‘Hold My Hand’, ‘Don’t Be So Hard On Yourself’, ‘I’ll Be There’, ‘Thursday’) or in a collaborative spirit (‘Rather Be’ with Clean Bandit’, ‘My Love’ with Route 94, ‘Not Letting Go’ with Tinie Tempah, ‘These Days’ with Rudimental and Macklemore) her unique powerhouse vocal has delivered a succession of monster hits crossing the genres of pop, soul, R&B and house.

For futher information you can check out the Facebook page here or Jess Glynne's website here.

Cannock Chase Forest, Birches Valley, Rugeley, Staffordshire WS15 2UQ

Neo-blues & soul singer Rory Graham, aka Rag‘n’Bone Man, is an English singer-songwriter known for his distinctive baritone voice. Having won the 2017 BRIT’s ‘British Breakthrough Act’ and receiving the BRIT’s Critics’ Choice Award in the same year, Rag‘n’Bone Man cemented his success with the record-breaking release of his 4 x platinum No. 1 album Human and a further BRIT Award for ‘British Single’ for the title track (Human) in 2018. The album has been recognised internationally, earning Rory sell-out tours and festival appearances around the globe. Subsequent side projects include the monster hit collaboration track ‘Giant’ with Calvin Harris. He is currently working on his sophomore album, set for release in 2021.

Special guests Will and the People and support Charlotte Jane will also perform on the night. 

For futher information you can check out the Facebook page here or Rag’n’Bone Man's website here.

Cannock Chase Forest, Birches Valley, Rugeley, Staffordshire WS15 2UQ

Keane last appeared as part of Forest Live in 2010, and the upcoming dates will see them return to perform material from their extensive repertoire. After a six-year hiatus, the band made a long overdue return in 2019 with their latest studio album ‘Cause and Effect’ and a triumphant sold-out UK tour. This release followed on from a succession of previous No 1 albums that have accumulated over 13 million sales worldwide, including the seminal debut smash, ‘Hopes and Fears’. Generating hit singles ‘Somewhere Only We Know’, ‘Everybody’s Changing’, ‘This Is The Last Time’ and ‘Bedshaped’, this recording became one of the biggest selling albums in UK chart history and secured Keane’s place as one of Britain’s best-loved bands.

Keane will be joined by special guests Flyte and support Michael Conryan.

For futher information you can check out the Facebook page here or Keane's website here.